Gregory koukl focuses on how christians can defend the faith in everyday conversations. Jun 18, 2019 in this video, i interview greg koukl about how to talk to people about christianity. Because of his radio show, ministry experience, and general lifestyle, he has an abundance of stories to illustrate each point well. See all books authored by gregory koukl, including tactics. This summary contains key ideas from the book not necessarily in the same order as the book. Greg koukl has done every christian a massive favour by writing this book. Greg koukl has written one of the most important apologetics and evangelism books over the past decade. I was familiar with christian apologetics and wanted to read something concise and relevant for addressing objections to faith in christ. The goal of his book is to create twentyfirst century ambassadors for christ.
Tactics by gregory koukl chapter 10 taking the roof off not all points of view commit suicide such as the ones we have looked at in the past couple of chapters. May 26, 2009 gregory koukl holds ma degrees in both apologetics and philosophy. But rather than addressing how not to offend someone who has the ability to influence. Some of them work against themselves by leading to absurd conclusions if they are broken down. Tactics is the book that really ignited my apologetic making a defense for the gospel fire. 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. He is a true expert on his topic and he writes with authority, clarity, and rare practicality. Youll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the tables andmost importantlyget people thinking about jesus.
Tactics is an outstanding book for three main reasons. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by greg koukl. 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. 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. Tactics by gregory koukl, 9780310282921, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. New tactics with greg koukl cross examined official podcast.
This is one of the top 5 books i have read on how to dialogue with unbelievers. How the world began, how it ends, and everything important that happens in between, and more on. 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. I had been not so patiently waiting for it ever since. Jay wesley richards coauthor of the privileged planet just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukl s tactics. 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. In tactics, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. Mastering his tactics will make you a more effective ambassador for christ. Nov 15, 2015 this week i received my copy of tactics. 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. The specific context for using these tools is in defense of the christian faith and christian world view. Drawing on extensive experience defending christianity in the public square, koukl shows readers how to. Tactics by greg koukl chapter 3 the columbo tactic. In the tactics video study, apologist and radio host gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat in discussions about faith.
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. Tactics is the primary book i am using to train a group of high school students for an upcoming mission trip to berkeley. Tactics for discussing your christian convictions breakpoint. 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. Tactics for discussing christian convictions youtube. Book a speaker greg koukl alan shlemon tim barnett jonathan noyes events calendar. 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. From greg koukl s book tactics learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. 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. Its the 10th anniversary edition of the book tactics. 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. Jan 11, 2017 by timothy fox ive waited for this book for a long time. In this book greg koukl passes lewiss test with flying colors. 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.
Initiate conversations effortlesslypresent the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasivelygraciously and effectively expose. 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. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by my friend greg koukl, passes with flying colors. I know of no one who is more conscientious in his efforts to communicate effectively and winsomely his christian faith. 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. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by gregory koukl. When i want someone who can help me train ambassadors for christ, the first person i call is greg koukl. I was introduced to the apologetic work of greg koukl almost ten years ago. 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.
Rocc october 17, 2018 equipping and training from greg koukl. Koukl has made a worthwhile contribution to the literature on apologetics by teaching us how to say what we say. 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. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions 9780310282921 by gregory koukl. Apologetics, philosophy greg koukl wrote a well done manual on how to engage people without turning the encounter into what he calls dday. Professor greg koukl has successfully defended the christian faith under fire and he wants to. Dec 26, 2019 in this book greg shares with us his tried and true methods, skills honed through continual practice and revision. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions gregory koukl discussion leaders. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions, 10th anniversary edition.
A game plan for discussing your christian convictions gregory koukl note. Tactics does not claim to be an apologetics textbook or even a book intended to develop a particular apologetic theory. 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. Jan 21, 2016 greg koukl, adjunct professor of christian apologetics at biola university, has brought his education and reallife experience to bear in his helpful book tactics. May 25, 2017 selected from tactics video study, this video presents all material from session 1. It would be almost coincidental if ray was in fact not a student of greg koukl s as he employs the same tactics when he talks to people on the street. He has hosted his own radio talk show for seventeen years advocating clearthinking christianity and defending the christian worldview. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions, and the story of reality. Just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukls tactics. By timothy fox ive waited for this book for a long time. 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. I am happy to recommend a book so full of practical insights and careful guidance for skillfully, winsomely defending the christian faith. How am i supposed to believe that any of this is the true unaltered word of the author.
In this video, i interview greg koukl about how to talk to people about christianity. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions et des. 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. Gregory koukl books list of books by author gregory koukl. 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. Greg koukl is a wise, seasoned frontlines apologist. This is a book that promises to teach a new method, a respectful method, of defending the faith and of attempting to convince others of the truth of christianity. William lane craig author of reasonable faithchristian truth and apologetics greg koukl is a wise, seasoned, frontlines apologist.
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. While not revolutionary in content, greg koukl changes the game in the way he presents. As i wrote in my endorsement, tactics will revolutionize your conversations with nonchristians. Tacticsa game plan for discussing your christian convictions, and relativism. Moreland just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukl s tactics a game plan for discussing your christian convictions should be required training for all christians and churches. If there are this many errors that i found on a single reading, how many more are there that we are unaware of. It will revolutionize your conversations with nonchristians. Tactics by greg koukl audiobook download christian. Koukl has made a worthwhile contribution to the literature on. I never formalized that method, but gregory koukl does in his book tactics. Now, ten years after the first edition, greg has rewritten, updated and expanded tactics, and it just became available this week. If you enjoy apologetics, gregs book tactics is not only a required read, but simply a delightfully. 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.
Greg koukl received his masters in philosophy of religion and ethics at talbot school of theology and his masters in christian apologetics from simon greenleaf university. In this book greg shares with us his tried and true methods, skills honed through continual practice and revision. 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. In it, koukle trains his readers how to thoughtfully and skillfully engage unbelievers in dialogue about faith, worldview, and christian apologetics. Gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful diplomacy. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by koukl, gregory and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gregory koukl has 29 books on goodreads with 14078 ratings.
A game plan for discussing your christian convictions should be required training for all christians and churches. 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 helped me put that fear to rest and gave me practical tools to artfully maneuver in conversations. Gregory koukl is the founder and president of stand to reason. Gregory koukl holds ma degrees in both apologetics and philosophy. So it was with perhaps just a bit of reluctance that i began reading gregory koukl s tactics. This book should be required reading for every thoughtful christian.
Immoral stories if we are totally honest though, the book being a big hoax is actually a good thing. Gregory koukl audio books, best sellers, author bio. 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. Koukl has written a practical guide, accessible to any christian. I wasnt disappointed with the content, but the methodology seemed to employ a degree of oneupmanship that didnt feel quite right. 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. Hes spoken on over 70 university campuses and hosted his own radio talk show for 27 years defending christianity worth thinking about. 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. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions softcover, kindle, quotes was released i could not wait to get my copy. Greg is founder and president of stand to reason and serves as adjunct professor of christian apologetics at biola university. Hes spoken on over 50 university campuses and hosted his own radio talk show for 18 years defending christianity worth thinking about. Tactics is probably the best intro to apologetics book ive ever read.
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