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Reasons to Believe

At Nesconset Christian Church, we believe that faith is not blind — it is reasonable, thoughtful, and historically grounded. Whether you're exploring Christianity or helping others remove the barriers that keep them from belief, this page is designed to give you helpful resources, links, and reading recommendations from some of the best voices in Christian apologetics.

📚 Quick-Access Links

Apologetics 315 – Comprehensive hub of lectures, debates, and resources.
NET Bible – Bible translation with over 75,000 scholarly footnotes.
Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts
Gary Habermas – Resources on the resurrection of Jesus.
Reasonable Faith – William Lane Craig’s apologetics hub.
Stand to Reason – Tactics and tools for thoughtful conversations.
Veritas Forum – Lectures from Christian scholars at major universities

🎥 Notable Video Resources

Cliff Knechtle – Give Me an Answer Video
Institute of Biblical Defense Video
The Reason for God – Tim Keller Video
Moral Argument Video Video
Kalam Cosmological Argument Video Video
Fine Tuning Argument Video Video

🎓 Learning Platforms

📖 Annotated Bibliography

📘 Apologetics & Theology

Apologetics Study Bible – HCSB: Incredible articles on a wide range of issues. Caution: some theological presuppositions.
Copan, Paul. Is God a Moral Monster? – Tackles difficult OT passages and ethics with clarity.
Cottrell, Jack. The Faith Once for All – Excellent one-volume theology. Highly recommended.
Craig, William Lane. Reasonable Faith and On Guard – Accessible and deep apologetics resources.
Moreland, J.P. Love Your God with All Your Mind – A must-read on cultivating the Christian mind.
To Everyone an Answer: Essays from leading apologists. See Greg Koukl’s chapter on the Columbo Tactic.

📗 Philosophy & Worldviews

Craig & Moreland. Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview – Deep dive for serious readers.
Mittelberg, Mark. Choosing Your Faith – Very accessible for seekers.
Gregory, David. Dinner with a Perfect Stranger – Fictional but insightful and simple for unbelievers.
Gray, Gorman. The Age of the Universe – Discusses creation timelines in detail.

📙 Science, Creation & Faith

Mere Creation – Articles by top scholars on intelligent design.
Ross, Hugh. The Creator and the Cosmos – Old-earth creationist view grounded in science.

📕 Comparative Religion & Cultural Engagement

Corduan, Winfried. Neighboring Faiths – Excellent resource on world religions.
Zacharias, Ravi. Jesus Among Other Gods – Engages the uniqueness of Christ.
Keller, Timothy. The Reason for God – Highly accessible for believers and skeptics alike.
Strobel, Lee. Case for Christ – Journalistic, story-driven apologetics classic.

💬 Still have questions?

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