The Progress of Apologetics: A Brief Study of Apologetic Demonstrations in the Church Presently

By Roderick L. Evans

In this fifth book of the logos apologetics series, we will examine practical insights for continuous development of the apologist’s ministry. In addition, we will revisit the foundational creeds which should fortify the apologist’s ministry. We will also explore modern considerations for engaging in apologetic ministry presently.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Abundant Truth Publishing
• Release date: Dec 8, 2022
• ISBN: 9781601414205

Roderick L. Evans

Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.

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THE PROGRESS OF APOLOGETIS

A BRIEF STUDY OF APOLOGETIC DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE CHURCH PRESENTLY

Written by: Roderick Levi Evans

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The Progress of Apologetics

A Brief Study of Apologetic Demonstrations in the Church Presently

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All scriptures are taken from King James Bible unless otherwise specified.

Contents

Introduction

1 - The Need for Development

Conversion Identity

The Apologetic Resolve

2 - Revisiting the Foundational Creeds

The Apostles’ Creed

Nicean Creed Created

The Council of Ephesus

The Chalcedonian Creed

The Athanasian Creed

3 - Engaging in Apologetics in the 21st Century

Current Philosophical Trends

Morality Issues

Current Laws surrounding Religious Practices

4 - Executing Apologetics in the 21st Century

Be Aware of Personal Biases

Avoid Religious Biases

Influence of Intellectualism

Personal Morality of the Apologist

Current Theological Discoveries

Current Archaeological Discoveries

5 - Concluding Thoughts

Apologetic Expressions

Apologetic Legacy

Bibliography

Introduction

In his first epistle, Peter admonished Christians to be ready to give unbelievers the reason for their hope in Jesus Christ. In order to do so, they would have to be able to articulate and then defend their faith. The defense that they give would have to be reasonable and sustainable. This was an early call for Christians to be defenders or apologists of the Christian faith.

This commission continues to the present-day Christian. The Logos Apologetics Series is developed as a resource for Christians who want to understand apologetics and the apologetic discipline presently.

In this publication:

In this fifth book of the logos apologetics series, we will examine practical insights for continuous development of the apologist’s ministry. In addition, we will revisit the foundational creeds which should fortify the