In an age of skepticism and disenchantment, people long for something that satisfies our mind’s search for truth and our heart’s desire for beauty and meaning. Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel argues that the gospel satisfies both of these needs. It is true and rational, but it is also inherently attractive and provides meaning and purpose. In short, the gospel is brilliant. It is brilliant, in one sense, because of the broad variety of evidences for its truth. But it is also brilliant given its beauty, goodness and the meaningful life it offers. The book provides up to date responses to questions about the existence of God, the reliability of the Bible, Jesus and the resurrection, and the problem of evil. It also treats unique topics such as understanding truth, knowledge and faith, the claims of alternate faiths, religious disagreement, etc. Each chapter attempts to connect these considerations with the gospel so that we may stand firm in our faith.
Travis Dickinson is the Professor of Philosophy at Dallas Baptist University. He is the author of Logic and the Way of Jesus (forthcoming February 2022) and Everyday Apologetics, and the coauthor of Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel. He holds an MA and PhD in Philosophy (University of Iowa), an MA in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics (Talbot School of Theology), and an MA in Christian Apologetics (Biola University). Travis is a contributing writer for the Christian Research Journal and regularly speaks at churches and conferences. He is also a husband and father of four children.
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