Greg koukl, adjunct professor of christian apologetics at biola university, has brought his education and reallife experience to bear in his helpful book tactics. Gregory koukl audio books, best sellers, author bio. Hes spoken on over 70 university campuses and hosted his own radio talk show for 27 years defending christianity worth thinking about. In his new release of tactics, the master tactician greg koukl prepares you with the battletested strategies that will enhance your ability to navigate through a conversational minefield. I know of no one who is more conscientious in his efforts to communicate effectively and winsomely his christian faith. If you enjoy apologetics, gregs book tactics is not only a required read, but simply a delightfully. Greg koukl is a wise, seasoned frontlines apologist. Tactics by gregory koukl, 97817997184, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He gave me the honor of endorsing his recent book the story of reality, and i can honestly say that its fantastic. In fact this book is so powerful you will need to be careful not to abuse your new found powers and ridicule people and greg reminds you of this. In tactics, author greg koukl gives plain, powerful, and helpful advice for believers who would like to be able to discuss their faith with civility while not allowing the spurious logic of their opponents to derail the conversation. The specific context for using these tools is in defense of the christian faith and christian world view.
This summary contains key ideas from the book not necessarily in the same order as the book. With the right tactics in hand and prior preparation, you will be ready to cut through the barbedwire and fortified positions of unbelief, clearing the way to deliver a clear shot with the greatest weapon of all, the gospel. In fact, since its sold so well for so long, tactics is now available in an expanded and updated 10 th anniversary edition. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions, dr. What im going to present is developed in bregory koukls book, tactics. He is a true expert on his topic and he writes with authority, clarity, and rare practicality. Tactics is the ultimate guide to planting the seed of christ into peoples minds. William lane craig author of reasonable faithchristian truth and apologetics greg koukl is a wise, seasoned, frontlines apologist.
What issues tend to surface when nonchristians are asked what they think of christians and christianity. An awardwinning writer and bestselling author, greg has written seven books, including the story of realityhow the world began, how it ends, and everything important that happens in between. The tactics in this book can be used outside of the christianity debate as well though the book is focused on turning people to christ and saving them. Greg koukl, president and founder of stand to reason, and an adjunct professor of christian apologetics at biola university with two masters degrees. Because of his radio show, ministry experience, and general lifestyle, he has an abundance of stories to illustrate each point well. Koukl has made a worthwhile contribution to the literature on apologetics by teaching us how to say what we say. As i wrote in my endorsement, tactics will revolutionize your conversations with nonchristians. Tactics provides the game plan for communicating the compelling truth about christianity with confidence and grace. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by my friend greg koukl, passes with flying colors. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions zondervan, 2009 gregory koukl refers to his approach as tactics. Those who have heard koukl speak, or listened to his.
Call the podcast with your questions and challenges for greg during the live program, 4. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by gregory koukl. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions koukl, gregory on. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions. Koukl discusses the problems that come with engaging in christian apologetics, how it often comes across as combative, how unbelievers tend to respond emotionally rather than rationally to christian evidences, and. Initiate conversations effortlesslypresent the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasivelygraciously and effectively expose. Jay wesley richards coauthor of the privileged planet just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukls tactics. Tactics for discussing your christian convictions breakpoint. Tactics by gregory koukl, 9780310282921, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Now, ten years after the first edition, greg has rewritten, updated and expanded tactics, and it just became available this week. Tactics by greg koukl audiobook download christian. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions, and the story of reality.
Jan 11, 2017 by timothy fox ive waited for this book for a long time. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions gregory koukl note. Tactics is the book that really ignited my apologetic making a defense for the gospel fire. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions, 10th anniversary edition by. Nov 26, 2019 in this book greg shares with us his tried and true methods, skills honed through continual practice and revision. Gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful diplomacy. Jul 09, 2017 greg is one of the leading apologists of our day and has had a huge impact on my personal and professional life. Mastering his tactics will make you a more effective ambassador for christ. Greg koukl has written one of the most important apologetics and evangelism books over the past decade. In the tactics video study, apologist and radio host gregory koukl. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions softcover, kindle, quotes was released i could not wait to get my copy. I am happy to recommend a book so full of practical insights and careful guidance for skillfully, winsomely defending the christian faith.
Gregory koukl holds ma degrees in both apologetics and philosophy. Dec 26, 2019 in this book greg shares with us his tried and true methods, skills honed through continual practice and revision. Greg koukls book, tactics is practical, easy to read, entertaining, and an invaluable resource for all believers living in this postmodern age who are confronted on a regular basis by skeptics with all sorts of unfounded absurd accusations. Tactics is an outstanding book for three main reasons. Greg is the president of stand to reason, an organization that works to equip christians with knowledge, wisdom, and character. In tactics, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of. See all books authored by gregory koukl, including tactics. In tactics, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. In this video, i interview greg koukl about how to talk to people about christianity. Jun 18, 2019 in this video, i interview greg koukl about how to talk to people about christianity. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions gregory koukl in a world increasingly indifferent to christian truth, followers of christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. Professor greg koukl has successfully defended the christian faith under fire and he wants to show you how a few relatively easy tactics can help you as well. The goal of his book is to create twentyfirst century ambassadors for christ. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions was cited as a must read on how to share christian beliefs and defend christianity in an article on the christian post.
Greg koukls classic book tactics is simply the best place to go to learn how to share the hope you have within you. Plummers class assignment gives some insight into our culture. The californiabased apologist has been arguing for the rationality of the christian faith and helping believers make a stand for several decades now. It would be almost coincidental if ray was in fact not a student of greg koukls as he employs the same tactics when he talks to people on the street. Greg started out thinking he was too smart to become a christian and ended up giving his life for the defense of christianity. The first couple chapters deal with getting christians to realize. By timothy fox ive waited for this book for a long time. Tacticsa game plan for discussing your christian convictions. Far from being another evangelism book, tactics is a book that will challenge you to be a critical thinker, a logical communicator, and a gracious ambassador for jesus christ. Zondervan, 2009 available in australia at koorong books wellknown christian apologist greg koukl here offers a popularlevel approach to defending the faith. Gregory koukl has 29 books on goodreads with 995 ratings. Dec 02, 2019 greg koukls classic book tactics is simply the best place to go to learn how to share the hope you have within you. Moreland just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukl s tacticsa game plan for discussing your christian convictions should be required training for all christians and churches. Tactics is probably the best intro to apologetics book ive ever read.
A game plan for discussing your christian convictions is not designed to give you pat answers or lists of facts to bring to your conversations. Greg is one of the leading apologists of our day and has had a huge impact on my personal and professional life. In this book greg shares with us his tried and true methods, skills honed through continual practice and revision. Gregory koukl books list of books by author gregory koukl. Greg koukl discusses the 10th anniversary update of his classic book greg koukl has written one of the most important apologetics and evangelism books over the past decade. Ive been listening to greg koukl one of my personal apologetics heroes on the stand to reason podcast for years and he would occasionally mention this book he was working on, the story of reality originally entitled credo. In a world indifferent or even opposed to christian truth, followers of christ must be better equipped to communicate the timeless of the christian faith.
Tactics book by greg koukl why are there missing books of the bible. Just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukls tactics. While not revolutionary in content, greg koukl changes the game in the way he presents. I was introduced to the apologetic work of greg koukl almost ten years ago. Youll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields of a challenging discussion, how to stop challengers in their tracks, and how to turn the tables on question or provocative statement. Tactics is the primary book i am using to train a group of high school students for an upcoming mission trip to berkeley. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by greg koukl. The tactics koukl describes in this book can be used for sharing your faith. In this book greg koukl passes lewiss test with flying colors. Nov 15, 2015 this week i received my copy of tactics. Tacticsa game plan for discussing your christian convictions, and relativism. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions should be required training for all christians and churches. Because of his radio show, ministry experience, and general lifestyle, he has an abundance of. Moreland just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukls tacticsa game plan for discussing your christian convictions should be required training for all christians and churches.
Tactics involve the art of navigating through the conversation itself. I was anxious to have a look at the book, as i have been following greg koukls ministry of stand to reason for a number of years. May 26, 2009 gregory koukl holds ma degrees in both apologetics and philosophy. Apologetics, philosophy greg koukl wrote a well done manual on how to engage people without turning the encounter into what he calls dday. I wasnt disappointed with the content, but the methodology seemed to employ a degree of oneupmanship that didnt feel quite right. Koukl has made a worthwhile contribution to the literature on. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions 9780310282921 by gregory koukl. Drawing on extensive experience defending christianity in the public square, koukl shows readers how to. In the tactics course, apologist and author gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful diplomacy. Greg koukl s book, tactics is practical, easy to read, entertaining, and an invaluable resource for all believers living in this postmodern age who are confronted on a regular basis by skeptics with all sorts of unfounded absurd accusations. Its the 10th anniversary edition of the book tactics. New tactics with greg koukl cross examined official podcast.
Youll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the tables andmost importantlyget people thinking about jesus. Feb 04, 2009 moreland just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukls tacticsa game plan for discussing your christian convictions should be required training for all christians and churches. In it, koukle trains his readers how to thoughtfully and skillfully engage unbelievers in dialogue about faith, worldview, and christian apologetics. This is why i am so thrilled that koukl has released a 10 th. Stand to reason trains christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an evenhanded, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical christianity and classical christian values in the public square. Greg koukl, president and founder of stand to reason, and an adjunct professor of christian apologetics at biola university with two masters degrees, 1 offers great strategies not tricks. I was familiar with christian apologetics and wanted to read something concise and relevant for addressing objections to faith in christ. In this book, greg koukl passes lewiss test with flying colors. Gregory koukl is the founder and president of stand to reason. Greg is founder and president of stand to reason and serves as adjunct professor of christian apologetics at biola university.
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