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Apologetics — The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth
A paperback primer on the presuppositional method adapted from an oral presentation offered by Dr. Bahnsen during an informal debate with Dr. R.C. Sproul in 1977 at the Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi.
“This booklet offers a most concise, yet thorough-going presentation of Presuppositional Apologetics. Bahnsen’s rigorous exegesis, logical consistency and cogent style provide a superbly persuasive primer on defending the Christian faith in a Biblical manner. This resource will prove particularly valuable for those involved in ministry to an unbelieving culture.”
Brian De Jong, Pastor of Grace OPC (Sheboygan, WI)
“Never was it more important for the Christian church to retain a right biblical apologetic than at the present. The raging age of skepticism and Christian apostasy calls for a rock-solid, biblically-based, presuppositional apologetic as so elegantly, simply, and succinctly laid out here by Dr. Greg Bahnsen. I recommend this for every Christian leader and lay person.”
Kevin Swanson, Pastor, and Director of Generations
“Derived from the classic informal debate between Greg Bahnsen and RC Sproul, “Apologetics” presents a concise summary of the fundamental principles of the presuppositional approach. This brief and succinct overview serves as a valuable resource, offering key insights into the biblical foundation of apologetics, making it beneficial for both experts and laypeople. I wholeheartedly recommend it.”
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1 Peter
Dr. Bahnsen preaches verse-by-verse through the Apostle Peter's first epistle, written by an eyewitness of Christ to his flock on the verge of the first intense Roman persecution. He pays close attention to the epistle's literary and historical contexts, unpacking allusions to both the sayings of Jesus and the Old Testament. With pastoral...
The Place of God’s Law
Many believers and modern teachers are confused about the authority of the Old Testament law in the life of the New Testament Christian. Dr. Bahnsen provides a clear and biblically-based analysis of this relevant subject. This practical explanation of "theonomic" ethics is packed with concrete help for students looking for wisdom and refreshment...
Seminary Apologetics
Dr. Bahnsen delivered this seminary-level course in Brooklyn, NY in 1995, the 100th anniversary of the birth of his beloved mentor, Cornelius Van Til. It represents his most mature teaching on the subject of apologetics. This is a great place to start for those wanting a more in-depth study of the defense of the faith. This course is more...
The Need for and Usefulness of Bahnsen’s Apologetic
Alan Strange is professor of apologetics and church history at Mid-America Reformed Seminary in Dyer, IN and associate pastor of First Orthodox Presbyterian Church of South Holland in South Holland, IL. In this lecture he speaks about the approach to apologetics taught by Dr. Greg Bahnsen (1948-1995).
Analysis of the Bahnsen-Sproul Debate
In this video, Rev. Roger Wagner and Rev. Brian De Jong discuss the 1977 debate between Dr. Greg Bahnsen and Dr. R.C. Sproul over apologetic method (Presuppositional Apologetics vs. Classical Apologetics).
Q&A: Greg Bahnsen and Presuppositional Apologetics
This Q&A session, moderated by Peter Bringe, concluded the 2022 Apologetics Conference hosted by the Bahnsen Institute. The speakers, Roger Wagner and Alan Strange, answered questions from the audience about Greg Bahnsen and presuppositional apologetics.
Presuppositional Procedure
Here then is how the presuppositional (transcendental) method of defending the faith would proceed once the preliminary discussions and clarifications have taken place with the unbeliever - and the two outlooks now come head to head. The unbeliever says that he knows that miracles are impossible, that a personal almighty God does not exist, that...
Theses on Divorce and Spousal Abuse
At the beginning of human history, prior to man's sinful condition, there was no just ground for divorce. "He said to them, With reference to your hard-heartedness Moses authorized you to divorce your wives, but it has not been so from the beginning" (Matthew 19:8). "From the beginning" (Matt. 19:8) alludes to man's situation when God "made them...
Gospel Prosperity and the Future of Israel
By Dr. Greg Bahnsen in Calvinism Today: 4, Vol. III, No. 2 (April 1993) Talk of eschatology in evangelical circles today will inevitably come around to the issue of God’s plans for ethnic Israel (the Jews). Special reference is often made to the nation of Israel in prophecy. One of the most popular preachers in southern California proclaimed in...
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