Some books I recommend for defending Christianity
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You also can't go wrong with CS Lewis's classic "Mere Christianity!"
Yesssss that one slaps
That's a hard read but good 👍🏾
CS Lewis was a 33rd degree mason. Research
Lewis can be a tough read
Very hard read
“Evidence that Demands a Verdict” is the book that convinced my agnostic nephew to believe the Gospel and get saved.
I have one...its called the Bible. Best resource I know. Put on the full armor and know your scripture. It carries more weight than anything else I have read.
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The best apologetics comes straight from scripture.
Amen @@noahmurdock2000
Amen. The double edged sword of God.❤️🔥✝️
Mike Winger's three recommendations in the video:
1. Cold Case Christianity (J. Warner Wallace)
2. Tactics (Greg Koukl)
3. Evidence that Demands a Verdict (Josh McDowell)
Thank you!❤ I am head injured!
Surviving Religion 101 by Michael Kruger is SO good for college students but also for anyone else too looking to defend the faith :)
I was just coming to make the same recommendation!
I’m not religious I’m just a child of the most high God ( Jesus Christ)
I second that book also.
1: Cold Case Christianity
2: Tactics
3: Evidence that Demands a Verdict
Tactics seems like a nice audio book, I’ll look up these on TH-cam
There are so many good resources available! I would also recommend “the story if reality” by Greg Koukl and “Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel. (And case for faith)
The beautiful thing about both of those is they were made into short documentaries you can watch on TH-cam or Tubi. Case for Christ was a great book, read it and own a copy of the documentary. Lee presents a easy to understand case for Christ and Faith. J. Warner Wallace did the presentation as if he were presenting a case to a jury and it was great. Of course, if someone is a skeptic and doesn’t want to believe, they won’t
TACTICS IS A MASTERPIECE ONE THE BEST APOLOGETICS BOOKS I'VE SO FAR READ.
I agree
may I ask where'd you read it? thank you!
@@iblivs21 search for it's PDF on Google. Or the free Audio book on Audible
A.W. Tozer books could be useful too, for theology that aims to devotion.
I read Evidence that Demands a Verdict in the months before I was saved. It's an incredible read. Very well organized, but yes it can be pretty weighty.
"Reason and Religious Belief." Great book for students. An introduction to Philosophy of Religion. "Death in the City," by Francis A Schaeffer. Introduction to Modernity and Postmodernity.
I second Cold Case for newbies or his new book Person of Interest that is specific to Jesus and how He has affected the world, science, education, etc, for people who may be struggling with the issues of us Jesus real, is he different from any other religion, is the Bible reliable, etc. Cold Case lectures can be found on TH-cam (there’s a two part class posted by King’s Academy that’s more in depth than the others). Person of Interest videos are a small part of the book… was useful to see if I wanted the book but leaves a lot out so not real impactful for people looking for those specific answers.
Questioning God: Answers to Questions Worth Asking, by John Hopper - It's a new book, and my current favorite apologetics book (Lee Strobel really likes it, too, so that's good...)
Case for Christ is also a great book!
Confessions by Augustine
Just discovered you Mike. Very excited.
Tim Keller's "Reason for God." (General Apologetics)
Erwin Lutzer's "Doctrines that Divide" (Controversies throughout the history of the church)
J. Gresham Machen's "Christianity and Liberalism" (the relationship between our Christian faith and politics - written in the 1920's)
It is difficult to narrow it down to three - there are so many good books for us to read.
Another book that I found interesting and intriguing was Eusebius' "History of the Church" (a fourth century document that provides a history of Jesus, his disciples, and the early years of the church.)
Those are great for apologetics, but how about for comprehensive intros to theology?
Religion is based on belief, just stick with that. Evidence and proof of things is found in science and mathematics.
Also. Ray comforts book. School of biblical evangelism. It's a big one but straight to the point.
Why just Christianity? Plenty of other religions out there. Who's to say which one,if any,is the right one?
Communicating an ancient religious idea rooted in the absolute moral categories of the Bible can be a challenge in a Postmodern Post-Christian day that rejects any notion of absolutes. The two books I mention here adresses these questions.
I've heard of Cold Case but have not read it yet. I have Tactics and have started it. It took me 2 and a half years or so to finish Evidence that Demands a Verdict lol
10 questions every teen should ask (and answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin is pretty good. The adult counterpart is Confronting Christianity.
The screwtape letters by c.s lewis is a short read! Though its fictional, it still will teach you a lot about spiritual warfare and how the enemy attacks.
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Mere Christianity by CS Lewis!!
I'd recommend the King James Bible.
Sadly, most college students don't read. For them, I would recommend documentaries like 'A Case for a Creator' by Lee Strobel. Just showed it to some college kids and they really liked it.
Eek that IS sad- that most college students don’t like to read. I didn’t either as a college student. I think it’s all that required reading we already had to do. Will suggest a documentary to some busy folks.
It’s a good way to relax.
For defense of the faith from a scientific point of view, I recommend "Return of the God Hypothesis" by Stephen Meyer. Great book.
Thanks Mike!!
How can a teen defend Christianity, if he hasn't understood the theology in the first place?
A teenager can understand theology. I'm a teen who understands theology.
Tactics is very elementary. Great for a first timer diving into the field of Apologetics.
What do you think of the "Action Bible" basically the Bible drawn like a comic book drawn by artist who did DC comics
You should get a king james bible and believe. Jesus loves you!
Knowing God by J. I. Packer.
The Quran
The question is what recommendations would Mike Winger make for theology books that aren't too weighty to read for a high school or college student?
The books Mike Winger recommended are very good books (i.e. Cold Case Christianity, Tactics, and Evidence that Demands a Verdict). However, they're apologetics books, not theology books as such.
To answer the question about theology books, I'd recommend:
* Knowing God and/or Concise Theology (J.I. Packer)
* The Christian Life (Sinclair Ferguson)
* The Beginnings, The Callings, and The Last Things (Paul Helm)
As far as apologetics books at the high school or college student level, I'd recommend:
* Confessions of a French Atheist (Guillaume Bignon)
* Why Should I Believe Christianity? (James Anderson)
* The Reason for God (Tim Keller)
Evidence that Demands A Verdict is an excellent read! I appreciate the deeper look offered, compared to, for example, Case for Christ by Lee Stobel (though that is a great book as well).
My recommendation is,
Christian Theology
An introduction
Author Alister E McGrath.
Blackwell publishing company
There is also a book called "Mama Bear Apologetics" which from what I know is supposed to help teach parents how to train up their children in defending their faith.
Hello Catholic Mike
Good books for defending christendom
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Read the church Fathers
Read church history
After that you can not deny
That you are catholic❤❤❤
The question was about theology (not apologetics) books for teens. I would recommend The Great Doctrines of the Bible by William Evans.
Can you do a video explaining/defending the historicity of the Bible?
All other
Denominations outside the Catholic Church
Does not even
Agree on their teaching
Jesus ment for Christianity to be divided???
Milk jesus outside, meat inside is Jesus in man with four soil ground you fail till the fourth wakes you up. Saul turning into Paul was inside waken Gal 1: 11But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught , but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.represented son, lord, Father, one with God. Luke 17: 20And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
These are not “theology books” at all. They’re Christian books, apologetic books, Christian life and application, but not really theology. I’m surprised that a pastor would answer someone’s sincere question in search of theological understanding with suggestions on apologetics. Priorities are off a bit.
Suggestions for someone who does not enjoy reading?
Audiobooks. Also I am watching on tubi Drive thru History. Hope this Helps. God bless
Why would you need books to defend Christianity if the Bible was the inspired word of God?
Uufff yes Evidence that Demands a Verdict is very good in many important topics (who did Jesus claim to be, is the bible realible etc) but indeed a heavy read 🤣 100% recommend though
Here's my top three:
1. Scaling the Secular City by J.P. Moreland
2. Faith and Reason by Ronald Nash
3. Tactics by Greg Koukl
A great one for creationism is "There is a God" by Antony Flew.
Cause high school and college kids don't need to exercise their brain.
I imagine Mike goes through a lot of reading. I think he should make a few recommendations every video.
Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning 😊
Alhamdulillah for Islam
don’t read systematic theology lol 😂
Me, I would recommend the Bible.
READ THE ANTE NICENE FATHERS and church history beyond the silly reformation
Ephesians 2:8-10.
Merry Christianity - CSLewis
Have them all
can u show us your library??
would you recommend “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be An Athiest”?
Same question
Coming from an atheist, I’d say definitely not. Why not just find an atheist to converse with? Better yet, if you want an evangelical book on atheism, read one of Randal Rauser’s books- Is the Atheist My Neighbor? Or A Christian and an Atheist Walk Into a War. Rauser’s blog is a great place where atheists and Christians interact with mutual respect. Strobel, Koukl, Wallace, Turek and the like are really not good sources if actually want a true accounting of atheists and atheism.
@@BigIdeaSeeker Whoa whoa, you’re assuming that I don’t already converse with real Athiests in my life, which is an honest mistake. I know the difference between theology and apologetics. I grew up in WA where the vast majority is unchurched and Athiest, although they’re generally open to and not super concerned with other religions. Most of my friends are agnostic athiest or just athiest.
@@BigIdeaSeeker Also, not every teen or college student should immediately embark on theology if they’re not sure if it’s even true to begin with. The first steps when starting a study is making the decision if what you’re about to learn is even true. That’s why he recommended Apologetic works. He’s a pastor, you’re right, but he’s also an Apologist, so it’s not out of his lane to recommend that. Most Apologetics makes it’s way back round to Theology at the end of the day, but a lot of sincere theology books are what the questioner calls “weighty reads” so it makes sense to avoid those at first so you don’t get burned out
@@BigIdeaSeeker When I want a true accounting of Athiesm, I watch RationalityRules, CosmicSkeptic, GeneticallyModifiedSkeptic(one of my favs, I love drew), and Graham Oppy. I also have read the likes of Richard Dawkins, and watched Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, and Peter Atkins in debates before. I’m no novice to Athiesm and the common mistakes people make by assuming things about a different belief set without consulting someone who actually believes it.
I also can recommend “God’s not dead”
Just the manual of man.
I will buy brother.
I have bought Tactics last week and in the last 2 days i had conversations with at least 3 people about spirituality,Christianity,abortion and feminism. I can tell you something, this book totally changes the way you discuss with someone and gives you a very practical yet easy set of tactics you can use in any conversation. A must read for Christians. God bless.
Philemon ,Jude
Wasn't the question about theology book recommendations, not apologetics books?
Person of interest?
Cold case story
Ray Comforts Evidence Study Bible! His youtube page is Living Waters. Street Witnessing, Preaching is what he does.
The more books we read besides God's word usually means we read less of God's word. Read God's word and pray and ask the Holly Spirit for wisdom.
This isn't necessarily true. Reading these other books inspires me to read the Word of God even more. Furthermore, many of these books have a ton of Scripture quoted in them so you literally are reading parts of God's Word. I do agree the we should pray and ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom.
@@rocksolidhope for most people, I said usually, just my opinion. God bless you
Love tactics!!!
Mere Christianity by cs Lewis is awesome as well. Light read but heavy information.
Love it! I’ve got a question though. I would love to start learning theology. Like reformed theology something that you would recommend! I have read some apologetic books and grew up in church, but as a read my bible i kept seeing things that didn’t quite sit right.. I’d love to go to school but, that’s not financially wise at the moment. So what is the next best? Thanks mike!
Mere Christianity by C.S Lewis was a great start for me. It reads very naturally, since there actually radio talks which have been recorded.
Great recommendations. The McDowell's Evidence...Verdict and Strobel's Case for Christ are largely responsible for me being a Christian. I read Wallace later and enjoyed it for both the evidence and the presentation. It's probably the most fun to read because of the true crime stories.
The Bible.
A Sneaking Suspicion by John Dickson is whats carrying me through my teenage yeas
My 9 year old ready cold case christianity fir kid's, I will get the her the rest of those as she grows, thank you for your advice.
I have Evidence that Demands a Verdict! It was so helpful when I was a young teen. It’s gives other options on a bunch of different subjects, from the reliability of scripture to if Judaism was based off of religions from the other religions around them to whether the Bible has an old or new date… I recommend it to everyone
Also, on guard by William Lane Craig. He also has a great website with some good resources.
The Bible
I'm reading Cold Case Christianity right now and its a great book. I would recommend every Christian to read it if they get the chance
The seminary student in me cringed as you answered a question about theology books with Apologetics books. We need to know what we believe before we try to defend it! 😬
I agree completely. I honestly just made a mistake and thought of the wrong thing when answering. Still, I left the video up for those who want apologetics books. My bad.
@@MikeWinger no worries! Great book recommendations all the same
the fact that theology books and apologetics books are different is your first red flag. neither tell you why Christianity is "true". apologetics books tells you different ways to say the same old played out and debunked arguments over and over again while theology books are like church, where rather than telling you why the religion is true, it just has its own message that goes off of the assumption that it's true, usually being something like "Jesus loves you"
Wow I came here for new books recommendations and realised I already have two of them! Tactics and evidence that demands a verdict is very good. I will get the first one soon.
as a teen thank you guys for the recommendations :)
Oh! I LOVE this!
Thanks Mike!!!
*Koukl not Kolko.
How about THE KING JAMES BIBLE! His words they are spirit and they are life!
"Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?"- Jeremiah chapter 23 verse 29.
Learn how to mock humanism. Most people have a humanistic world view that is super shallow and close minded. Their confidence reminds me of a 9 year old boy that just finished a book on frogs which means he is all knowing. I would say, it would be hard to convince some people without a white board a students chair and a few months of their time, so it's best to pray something get's their attention, that the pursuit of truth should extent to God's existence and an opportunity knocks when you realize you have an adversary you cannot see and also that you come to the understanding that you are helpless against this adversary without God.
Have all three and they're great.
All Philip Mauro books.
Alhamdulilah for islaam
Books are such a blessing!
Amen
Thank you 🙏
"Spiritual struggle" by elder Paisios. It goes into great detail about good thoughts and how to cultivate them as well as recognize bad thoughts and get rid of temptations. I love it very much
Yeah I need another male elder telling me how to stop wasting my semen on immediate lust for a female
I teach Christianity by living my life following Christ's teachings of forgiveness and compassion. People learn from examples more thoroughly than through books and intellectualizing.
Brother have you read the Bible? God is sadistic half the time.
@@Dcm193 Jesus made a clear difference between this world of appearances that seems to be real and God's world that is real. He said God is in that world, heaven, and that it's within us. The Bible is full of the idea that God is on earth. So whenever you read that, you can be sure that people are projecting that god. We reach God with prayer, not telescopes.
@@robertdouglas8895 all I got when I prayed was a warm feeling and it’s funny how god “answering” was just my opinion most of the time. I can also point many flaws in the Bible which is the only “evidence” for your god .
@@Dcm193 We always find what we are looking for. You found errors and your own thoughts because that's what you expected to find. Warm feeling is a good start. Truth only comes in peace. When someone is angry, he'll find an angry god because he's projecting his own mind.
@@robertdouglas8895 I didn’t want to find the errors. They are blatant and numerous.
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