Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel by Paul M. Gould


Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel
Title : Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel
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ISBN : 1433689243
ISBN-10 : 9781433689246
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 256
Publication : Published November 1, 2018

In an age of skepticism and disenchantment, people long for something that satisfies our mind’s search for truth and our heart’s desire for beauty and meaning. Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel argues that the gospel satisfies both of these needs. It is true and rational, but it is also inherently attractive and provides meaning and purpose. In short, the gospel is brilliant. It is brilliant, in one sense, because of the broad variety of evidences for its truth. But it is also brilliant given its beauty, goodness and the meaningful life it offers. The book provides up to date responses to questions about the existence of God, the reliability of the Bible, Jesus and the resurrection, and the problem of evil. It also treats unique topics such as understanding truth, knowledge and faith, the claims of alternate faiths, religious disagreement, etc. Each chapter attempts to connect these considerations with the gospel so that we may stand firm in our faith.

Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel Reviews

  • Adam

    really great book!

    Read it for LU APOL 500 course... would definitely recommend it.

    The E-book has videos too and they really reinforce the content.

    I think it is a very comprehensive and contemporary collection of arguments in defense of Christianity, and I feel more equipped to engage the new atheists and those who follow after other world religions after having read this book.

  • B.J. Richardson

    This was one of the two textbooks for I had for my MDiv Apologetics class. There was nothing really wrong with it, but between the two books, I liked the other one much more. Gould, Dickson, and Loftin didn't really go very deep and this resulting book is fairly forgettable. I would recommend this book more for an undergrad introductory level.

  • Jonathan Roberts

    Very solid introduction to apologetics. Not super deep but super solid. A great way to get the basics in a non-academic setting, this is meant in no way to disparage this book but to encourage everyone to go get this book. Highly recommended

  • Brandon

    Highly recommended to anyone wishing to get a systematic understanding of apologetics.