Confident Witness

Evangelism and Apologetics for the 21st Century

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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Essay Collection Offers Colleges and Students a Practical Introduction to EvangelismInclusivism, universalism, and other secular cultural trends are dominating higher education and the world at large. Are Christian universities making the most of their unique position to advance the gospel in the 21st century?Compiling essays from various Christian scholars, Confident Witness helps educators and students understand the importance of evangelism in every generation. Edited by David S. Dockery, president of the International Alliance for Christian Education, the chapters cover a variety of topics, including the theological foundation of evangelism; discipleship and apologetics; evangelism in church history; and evangelism in a post-Christian context. Uniting influential voices in Christian higher education, Confident Witness challenges students to take an active part in God’s salvation work through direct, urgent communication of the gospel. Insightful Introduction to Evangelism: Edited by David S. Dockery, with contributors from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Biola University, Colorado Christian University, and morePractical: Calls on leaders in Christian higher education to prioritize instruction around evangelism and prepare students to share the gospelComprehensive: Analyzes evangelism in Scripture and throughout church history, local and global evangelism, contextualization, and moreIdeal for College Students and Those Interested in Apologetics: Each chapter concludes with reflection questions and a list of resources for further study

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-11-12
Mått140 x 216 x 22 mm
Vikt358 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor304
FörlagCrossway Books
ISBN9781433590115

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David S. Dockery (PhD, University of Texas System) serves as president of the International Alliance for Christian Education as well as president and distinguished professor of theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Previously, he served as president of Union University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is a much-sought-after speaker and lecturer, a former consulting editor for Christianity Today, and the author or editor of more than forty books. Dockery and his wife, Lanese, have three married sons and seven grandchildren.

Chapter 1: Introduction – David S. DockeryChapter 2: What Is Evangelism? – Robert B. SloanChapter 3: The Nature of Scripture and Our Evangelism – Chris MorganChapter 4: A Theology of Evangelism: Biblical and Theological Foundations – Erik ThoennesChapter 5: Evangelism in the History of the Church – David GustafsonChapter 6: New Testament Practices of Evangelism and ApologeticsChapter 7: Evangelism in the Post-Christian West: Marrying Truth with Compassion – Jim Denison and Mark LeggChapter 8: Putting Christian Apologetics in Its Place: The Role of Case-Making in Evangelism – Travis DickinsonChapter 9: Learning from C. S. Lewis: Apologetic Approaches for Various Contexts – Harry Lee PoeChapter 10: Evangelism for All Peoples: A Global Commission with Implications for the Global Church and Global Christian Higher Education – Anna DaubChapter 11: Cultivating, Planting, and Reaping in Evangelism – Tim McKnightChapter 12: The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and Prayer – Susan BoothChapter 13: Of Moths and Multiplication: Evangelism and Discipleship in Symbiotic Relationship – Daniel DeWittChapter 14: Christian Higher Education, the Church, Evangelism, and Discipleship – Freddy CardozaContributorsGeneral IndexScripture Index