Gregory koukl focuses on how christians can defend the faith in everyday conversations. Tactics is probably the best intro to apologetics book ive ever read. Gregory koukl has 32 books on goodreads with 17853 ratings. Readers will learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through potential minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the tables. In this book greg shares with us his tried and true methods, skills honed through continual practice and revision. Gregory koukls tactics 10th anniversary edition zondervan. Youll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the tables. Hes spoken on over 50 university campuses and hosted his own radio talk show for 18 years defending christianity worth thinking about.
In fact, if you use reason, thats just a cover for your racism. In tactics, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in. The meat of the book is three questions that we can ask that will cause people to consider what they are saying. See all books authored by gregory koukl, including tactics. 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. Initiate conversations effortlessly present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively. 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.
The columbo tactic author greg koukl published on 022820 using simple, leading questions is an almost effortless way to introduce spiritual topics to a conversation without seeming abrupt. Tactics for discussing christian convictions youtube. With the final trade tests safely passed, and nothing to do now except practice for their graduation paraded with the newly issued slr rifles with bloody razor sharp bayonets on loan from the army at kapooka as the raaf didnt have any spares for apprentices at that stage, the third year appies went bush for the annual bivouac on. Drawing on extensive experience defending christianity in the public square, koukl shows you how to. In this video, i interview greg koukl about how to talk to people about christianity. One of the biggest challengesin scope, not substancefacing young people is the. Koukl has written a practical guide, accessible to any christian. In the tactics video study, apologist and radio host gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat in discussions about faith, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful tact. His book tactics has been developed into a study course which can be used by groups of christians.
How the world began, how it ends, and everything important that happens in. It is simply a guide to having better conversations regarding ones christian convictions. The tactics used in this book are designed to help one control the conversation when discussing matters of christian faith. In the tactics course, gregory koukl offers practical strategies to help you stay. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions 10th anniversary edition by gregory koukl in paperback format at koorong 9780310101468. Gregory koukl audio books, best sellers, author bio. Jul 05, 20 while it made some sense at that time, after reading the book tactics. Shop now for great prices and service on church supplies, communion cups, communion bread, bibles by the case, boxed cards and celebrate recovery. Nov 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 by. Lessons in the study guide are coordinated to be used alongside the book and video study.
Tactics and tools author greg koukl published on 022820 using simple, leading questions is an almost effortless way to introduce spiritual topics to a conversation without seeming abrupt. Gregory koukl books list of books by author gregory koukl. 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. Top 10 best gregory koukl books great book once should. While not revolutionary in content, greg koukl changes the game in the way he presents. Mastering his tactics will make you a more effective ambassador for christ. Book summary in tactics, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. Gregory koukl offers practical strategies to help you in any conversation about your christian convictions. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions, and the story of reality. I know of no one who is more conscientious in his efforts to communicate effectively and winsomely his christian faith. Greg answers all your burning questions about our latest book club selection, his best selling book, 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.
Greg koukls tactics is the single most important book in christian apologetics that you would ever need. Bivouac 16 th to 22 nd november 1963 warren dickson. Dec 14, 2008 the tactics used in this book are designed to help one control the conversation when discussing matters of christian faith. If we are totally honest though, the book being a big hoax is actually a good thing. Greg koukls book on tactics should be required reading for each and every christian who struggles with sharing their faith with others. Tactics is a book that is designed to help christians learn practical strategies for defending their faith.
In the tactics study kit, master apologist gregory koukl introduces viewers to effective ways to defend their christian faith in conversations with friends, coworkers, and family members. Hes spoken on over 70 university campuses and hosted his own radio talk show for 27 years defending christianity worth thinking about. Tactics is an outstanding book for three main reasons. Religion has for some time been considered a taboo subject. Jan 05, 2021 greg koukls updated version of tactics is a mustread for all christians who desire to be effective ambassadors for christ.
It is so easy to be put on the defensive and then remain there. 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. Tacticsgregory koukl 2009 in a world increasingly indifferent to christian truth, followers of. Jan 29, 2021 greg koukl, the author of the great book tactics the 10th anniversary edition, joins frank to discuss tactical ways you can have conversations with people who wont listen people who claim that they reject the use of reason. How the world began, how it ends, and everything important that happens in between, and more on. And even if they dont, perhaps the people listening will. Mar 30, 2018 tactics is the book that really ignited my apologetic making a defense for the gospel fire. William lane craig author of reasonable faithchristian truth and apologetics greg koukl is a. In tactics, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. Because of his radio show, ministry experience, and general lifestyle, he has an abundance of stories to illustrate each point well. 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. Reservations guest blog by david stoecker there are two things you dont talk about, religion and politics.
The tenth anniversary updated and expanded edition of greg koukls. William lane craig author of reasonable faithchristian truth and apologetics greg koukl is a wise, seasoned, frontlines apologist. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by greg koukl, i couldnt agree more. It does not provide all the typical apologetic arguments, evidences, and reasons, but rather demonstrates how christians can converse effectively with unbelievers. Gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful diplomacy. Tactics book club livestream with greg koukl youtube. Tactics by greg koukl chapter 3 the columbo tactic. Tactics 9781501223457 by gregory koukl and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The tactics koukl outlines in his book can help us to reduce the conflict and help them discover the truth of what we are saying for themselves. Youll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields of a challenging discussion and how to get people thinking about jesus. Obviously koukl knew that people would notice the plagiarism, so he, or whoever wrote this book, inserted the references to columbo as a way of preempting these accusations. An awardwinning writer, greg is author of the story of reality. Feet firmly planted in midair and the story of reality. Greg koukl has been using the methods offered in this book for many years with our summit students and to great effect. This summary contains key ideas from the book not necessarily in the same order as the book. Tactics 10th anniversary edition impact apologetics. I like to think of myself as an evangelist, but i am not a very good one. Book summary of tactics by gregory koukl accelerate books. Tired of finding yourself flatfooted and intimidated in evangelistic conversations. The book does not teach to ways to pressure or cohort.
How the world began, how it ends, and everything important that happens in between, tactics. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions, and. 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. Feb 06, 2021 the tactics used in this book are designed to help one control the conversation when discussing matters of christian faith. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions.
In tactics, 10th anniversary edition, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways. Includes the tactics softcover book, study guide, and video study. His suggestions, illustrations, and witnessing approach work. May 26, 2009 gregory koukl holds ma degrees in both apologetics and philosophy. In tactics, 10th anniversary edition, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward. Gregory koukl holds ma degrees in both apologetics and philosophy. 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. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions gregory koukl note. These tactics help ambassadors effectively maneuver in a relaxed and confident way in their conversations with others about christ, even when they disagree strongly with you 17. The long reach of americas most controversial statesman, from which the following is adapted t he ferocity with which richard nixon and henry kissinger bombed cambodia, along with the desire to inflict extreme pain on north vietnam, had a number of motivations. Greg grandin is a professor of history at new york university and the author of many books, including kissingers shadow. Start reading tactics, 10th anniversary edition for free online and get access to an unlimited library of academic and nonfiction books on perlego. From greg koukl s book tactics learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. So when a book encourages you to have religious discussions you probably get nervous.
Tactics, like the name implies, teaches the reader certain methods to effectively communicate his or her christian convictions. He is a true expert on his topic and he writes with authority, clarity, and rare practicality. In this updated and expanded video study, radio host and founder of stand to reason gregory koukl draws on his extensive experience defending christianity in the public square to show participants how to 1 effortlessly initiate conversations about faith. Jan 11, 2017 by timothy fox ive waited for this book for a long time. Which is why today on the breakpoint podcast, john stonestreet is excited to talk with greg koukl about the justreleased 10 th anniversary edition of koukl s outstanding book, tactics. In tactics, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful.
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