Apologetics? What is that? Isn't that for theologians and pastors?
These are the rebuttals one might receive when encouraging Christians to learn and engage in apologetics, the defense of the Christian faith. This book isn't about apologetics per se. Instead, it reviews the many benefits for Christians engaging in apologetics and learning about it. Dr. Almodovar reviews what aspects of the field helped strengthen her own faith and brought excitement in bringing the good news of the forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ as she spoke with those who aren't Christians. Over the past years, Dr. Almodovar has actively engaged in encouraging Christians to actually do apologetics and many have come back to her saying it not only helped them answer the questions of non-believers but strengthened their own faith knowing now the great amount of evidence there is for the Christian religion. If you've never engaged in defending the faith, now is the time to learn how it will benefit you in your walk with Christ and perhaps excite you to dig a little deeper so you too can answer their questions about Jesus, his life, death, and resurrection for the forgiveness of all our sins.
Nancy A. Almodovar is professor of world religions at Park University and also the course designer. She maintains a blog at Lutherangirl.org while teaching a weekly series via Zoom titled #ApologeticsTogether that is posted on her website and YouTube channel. She is also the author of A Modern Ninety-Five (2008), The Accidental Lutheran (2019), and Creedal Apologetics (2021).
“Dr. Nancy Almodovar gives the reader comfort in knowing how we can share our Christian faith in loving conversation with those around us. With her gentle encouragement for the Christian to learn more about what we believe and why, our own faith is strengthened. In Reasons to Reason, Nancy equips the Christian with down-to-earth tools to proclaim the true faith with confidence.”
—Lois Anderson, president, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, Utah-Idaho District
“In Reasons to Reason, Dr. Almodovar articulates two profound consequences of apologetics. Foremost, is to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life that leads to salvation, and it is our Christian duty to offer a reason for the hope that is ours by grace through faith. Second, is the personal growth that occurs to oneself as one prepares to defend the good news—we find the reasons to reason.”
—Tim Corder, believer
“God’s Word enables us, his holy and royal priesthood, to speak for God to others. . . . Dr. Almodovar’s little book is a wonderful primer for just such speaking—apologetically speaking, that is, and for your edification! What joy!”
—Brent W. Kuhlman, Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock, Nebraska
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