Apologetics and Worldview Books
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By an Amazon.com customer
NASB MacArthur Study BibleBuy new: $29.69 / Used from: $22.49
It's absolutely essential for an apologist to know the Bible backwards and forwards. This amazing resource will help you do that. It features the text of the NASB Bible and thousands of notes and study helps that will help you understand the Bible better.
The Apocalypse Code: Find Out What the Bible REALLY Says About the End Times . . . and Why It Matters Today by Hank HanegraaffBuy new: $14.95 / Used from: $2.42
Not just a book about eschatology but also a great book on how to read the Bible, which is essential for the Christian apologist. Also covers several important apologetics topics regarding some alleged "errors" in the Bible.
The Harsh Truth About Public Schools by Bruce N. ShorttBuy used from: $11.00
If you have kids in public schools, are thinking about sending them to public schools, or are thinking of withdrawing them from public schools, PLEASE read this book. You WILL be glad you did! It may be the most important book you've ever read about education!
Introductory logic for Christian private and home schools (Mars Hill textbook series) by Douglas WilsonLogic is an absolutely essential tool for the Christian apologist. If you can find this book, it's a good concise introduction, even if you're not in school anymore; if you can't try to find another logic book. If you want to become a good apologist, logic is one of the most important topics you'll ever study.
A Rulebook for Arguments by Anthony WestonBuy new: $6.95 / Used from: $5.50
Good reference for how to write persuasively and how to construct a good written argument. Covers essential skills for the Christian apologist.
Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness by Andrew MurrayBuy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.86
Humility is an absolutely essential character trait for the apologist (and for any Christian). If your goal in apologetics is winning an argument or showing how smart you are (rather than to win people to Christ), you will always come across as arrogant. Without humility, the best arguments will always fail.
The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry BridgesBuy new: $10.39 / Used from: $5.98
One of the biggest stumbling blocks to people is Christians who don't live out their faith. Conversely, one of the best apologetics for the Christian faith is people who do. I don't care how brilliant you are or how good you are at presenting arguments for Christianity, if you're not living out the Christian faith people will just see you as a hypocrite and be turned off to the Gospel.
The Imitation of Christ (Vintage Spiritual Classics) by Thomas a KempisBuy new: $10.36 / Used from: $0.16
I don't agree with everything he says, but this little book will help you tremendously in becoming Christlike, which is the most powerful witnesses to Christianity out there (1 Peter 3:16).
God's Law in the Modern World: The Continuing Relevance of Old Testament Law by Kenneth L. GentryBuy used from: $18.90
This is more a worldview book than an apologetics book. This book could revolutionize your understanding of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, the misunderstanding of which has done great damage to the modern church. This is important to understand, since many people attack the Old Testament.
Productive Christians in an Age of Guilt Manipulators: A Biblical Response to Ronald J. Sider by David ChiltonBuy used from: $4.66
Another worldview book, this one about Biblical economics. Specifically a critique of "Christian socialism." Very important book on Christian economics, a topic very few people understand.
Gold, peace, and prosperity: The birth of a new currency by Ron PaulLearn why inflation is a form of government theft, why inflation is an inherent problem with fiat (paper) money, how the gold standard can fix these problems, and a lot more in this excellent book by Christian Congressman and 2008 Presidential Candidate Ron Paul.
The Lie: Evolution by Ken HamBuy new: $8.79 / Used from: $1.72
Discusses topics like the importance of Genesis and the philosophical implications of Darwinism. Presents a presuppositional approach to the whole issue. A very important book that has broader applications than just the creation - evolution controversy.
How Should We Then Live?: The Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture by Francis A. SchaefferBuy new: $13.59 / Used from: $7.95
Essential apologetics/worldview book. A bit of a "how have we got here?" type book. Traces the rise and fall of western thought and culture, tracing how modern thinking arose from history. Still an essential book.
Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics (Baker Reference Library) by Norman L. GeislerBuy new: $34.64 / Used from: $27.25
Essential reference book for the apologist - covers a lot of important topics and is a very good reference.
The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity by Lee StrobelBuy new: $10.19 / Used from: $1.83
Investigates the most challenging objections to Christianity. If you go into apologetics, you WILL be asked these questions.
Mere Christianity by C. S. LewisBuy new: $10.36 / Used from: $2.00
One of THE classic defenses of Christianity. This is C. S. Lewis at his best. If you read one book on apologetics this should be it.
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman L. GeislerBuy new: $10.87 / Used from: $9.76
Very thorough defense of Christianity against atheism using a classical/evidentialist approach.
More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowellBuy new: $4.99 / Used from: $0.01
One of the classic books arguing that Jesus really was who He said He was.
Resurrection The Capstone In The Arch Of Christianity by Hank HanegraaffBuy new: $11.24 / Used from: $0.40
Good defense of Jesus' Resurrection. Also discusses our own resurrection.
The Problem of Pain by C. S. LewisBuy new: $8.76 / Used from: $2.95
Classic book on the problem of suffering.
Defeating Darwinism by Opening Minds by Phillip E. JohnsonBuy new: $10.40 / Used from: $1.99
The author of "Darwin on Trial" advises us on how to discuss Darwinism.
The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God by Lee StrobelBuy new: $10.19 / Used from: $4.50
Argues that God created the world. Also focuses on topics like the theory of evolution, the "Big Bang," and much more.
Refuting Evolution: A Handbook for Students, Parents, and Teachers Countering the Latest Arguments for Evolution by Jonathan SarfatiBuy used from: $0.01
Refutes many common arguments for evolution. Important work for discussing the creation - evolution controversy.
Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution by Michael J. BeheBuy new: $10.20 / Used from: $8.50
Presents irreducible complexity as an enormous problem for Darwinian evolution. Argues that certain structures couldn't possibly have gradually evolved because they're useless until they're complete.
The New Answers BookBuy new: $13.49 / Used from: $9.00
Significantly revamped version of the original answers book (I haven't personally read the newest version yet, just the older one). Answers commonly asked questions about creationism, including important topics like dinosaurs and radiometric dating.
Defense of the Faith by Cornelius Van TilBuy used from: $7.45
Introduction to presuppositional apologetics and Christian epistemology by the guy who really developed the system. Currently reading this one. Pretty tough read but worthwhile.
