Even devout followers of Jesus can have an uneasy relationship with apologetics. We may worry that in debating other beliefs we will look fanatical or unloving, or that we will fail to make an impact on those we talk to. But these fears arise, author Timothy S. Yoder says, from mistaken assumptions and priorities about making a defense of Christianity.

40 Questions About Apologetics demonstrates that through apologetics, we love God with our minds and love our neighbors enough to discuss ideas with eternal significance. Yoder's questions help tease out the main issues in understanding and practicing apologetics, such as

• definitions and examples of apologetics


• common criticisms for belief in God


• the place of the Bible in defending Christianity


• the problem of evil


• other religious beliefs and practices


• Christian perspectives on social issues

40 Questions About Apologetics gives readers a vision for presenting strong reasons for Christianity's truthfulness and responding to the questions of seekers and the objections of skeptics.