The inaugural edition of the Thinking Matters Journal is focused around introducing the topic of apologetics to a Christian audience.
Welcome to the first edition of the Thinking Matters Journal. In this issue, we introduce the topic which is our focus: apologetics. Below is the lineup—we hope you enjoy it. Please send us any feedback you may have, either positive or negative, on any aspect of the journal, so that we can make July’s issue even better than this one. View the full issue (PDF) ⇒
From the Editor: The Purpose of Apologetics by Dominic Bnonn Tennant
What is apologetics? Why should Christians care enough to read, let alone write, a journal about it? Dominic Bnonn Tennant, the Production Editor for the Thinking Matters Journal, launches the first issue by giving his perspective on this question. View the full article ⇒
Christian Apologetics in New Zealand by Dr Steve Kumar
New Zealand is a nation whose origins are saturated in Christianity. As we look forward to upholding the faith in the twenty-first century, it behooves us to also look backward to those on whose shoulders we stand. Knowing where we have been helps us to understand where we are, and where we are going. View the full article ⇒
Introducing Apologetics by Stuart McEwing
What exactly is apologetics? What does it involve? Should it matter to you? This article introduces the topic, and provides an overview of the discipline. View the full article ⇒
A Blueprint for Apologetics by Sarah Tennant
Paul’s speech to the Areopagus in Acts 17 offers us an example, a template, of the method the apostle used to “destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). Here, Paul’s method is briefly examined, along with what it tells us about how we should engage in apologetics. View the full article ⇒
The Broader Task of Apologetics by Stuart McEwing
Apologetics provides positive reasons to believe, and refutes objections to the faith, utilizing many varied approaches. For the Christian, there are obvious personal benefits to having even a peripheral knowledge of the discipline—but there is a broader task of apologetics that is of inestimable worth. View the full article ⇒
Closet Closet Christians by Elisabeth Marshall
Why do we fear to share our faith? Why do we freeze up when a moment arises where we can present a reason to believe? How can we better prepare ourselves to engage unbelievers boldly and with confidence? This article considers the question of practical engagement, and offers some biblical principles to work by. View the full article ⇒
Interview with Dr William Lane Craig by Jason Kumar
Christian philosopher Dr William Lane Craig recently visited New Zealand, speaking at various venues around the country, including at an event hosted by Thinking Matters Tauranga. Following his tour, Thinking Matters’ Jason Kumar conducted a phone interview with Dr Craig. View the full article ⇒