Books
The Lazy Approach to Evangelism: A Simple Guide for Conversing with Nonbelievers
Unfortunately, the biblical command of apologetics in evangelism is often neglected and misunderstood within our churches today. Some think it’s optional; others assume it’s merely arguing with nonbelievers, while others outright deny its pragmatic (not to mention biblical!) application. As a result, the church has become a largely irrelevant, ignorable institution within the public sphere of ideas. But this need not be the case.
Rather than learn new Gospel presentations, we must learn how to have Gospel conversations. Evangelism doesn’t have to be intimidating or difficult, but in a growing culture of doubt, it must be effective. That is the aim of this book. To equip you with the tools necessary for initiating and navigating fruitful conversations with nonbelievers in a secular society. This is the role of apologetics in evangelism. It is an act of worship as disciples of Jesus. This is spiritual warfare. This is “The Lazy Approach to Evangelism.”
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Faith Examined: New Arguments for Persistent Questions, Essays in Honor of Dr. Frank Turek
This book serves two purposes–to honor the apologist and author Dr. Frank Turek and, in the spirit of his ministry, present reasoned responses to challenges currently facing the church. Every year, for more than one decade, Dr. Turek has hosted the Cross Examined Instructors Academy (CIA) through his Cross Examined Ministries, wherein he leads a group of professors and apologists as they teach and train others in the field of apologetics. Several rising stars within the apologetics community began their ministries because of Dr. Turek and the CIA. The authors of this book were chosen from this ever-widening pool of CIA attendees, past and present, most of whom have gone on to academic instruction or their own successful apologetics ministries. Their contributions broadly address challenges from philosophy and science; challenges against Jesus and the Bible; and even challenges facing parents and the church. Many topics offer new approaches, while others reestablish existing responses, but all seek to provide answers to a skeptical world for the hope that rests within all Christians.
Eric’s Chapter—I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be a Physicalist: A Case for the Soul
Stewarding AI
In the beginning, God commanded humans to steward the world. For centuries, people have studied the complex life around them. They know how to care for the earth and animals. But what about stewarding artificial intelligence (AI)? Deanna Huff, Brian Chilton, Ryan Pauly, and Eric Hernandez ask the same question. What is God’s plan for AI? How does his will for humanity affect attitudes toward technology? What should be done with this form of technology? AI isn’t going anywhere; it is in every sphere of society, and people must learn how to live with it, use it, and honor God with it.
In Stewarding AI: Faithfully Using Creation Resources,the authors challenge readers to seek the Scriptures, learn from the world around them, and stand firm in the belief that God has given them every resource to understand the world he instructed them to care for. These authors bring those resources in chapters laced with biblical truths and solutions to human fears. God’s command for their lives hasn’t changed. In this book, readers will learn how to steward the appropriate use of artificial intelligence well and trust in God’s perfect plan for their lives.
Eric’s Chapter—Stewarding The Way We Think and Talk About AI