This book is a compilation of several of Dr. Bahnsen's published works on Christian apologetics, including his Apologetics syllabus, articles on pr...
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Jul 22, 2011
It seems as if most of Bahnsen’s books were published after his death than during his own lifetime. Bahnsen’s “Always Ready†is one of those work, published after his death that was based largely on various essays which he wrote concerning Presuppositional apologetics. Some have commented that this work is rather disorganized or repetitive. If so, the fault of it being disorganized can be attributed to the fact mentioned earlier that the materials originally were not meant to be writt
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Jun 08, 2011
Christopher
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A famous saying of Dale Carnegie is that "a man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still". This says far more than I think is often realized. What it says is that there is something deeper than intellectual assent that must be regarded when attempting to persuade. In addition to the mind, the will must be moved and the will has to do with pre-commitments, also referred to as pre-suppositions or pre-knowledge.
Greg Bahnsen is well known for perpetuating the legac More...
Greg Bahnsen is well known for perpetuating the legac More...
Aug 05, 2009
Justin
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As an undergraduate philosophy student at a secular university, I constantly have my faith in question and tend to spend a lot of my time reading and discussing apologetics. I picked up Dr. Bahnsen's book because I had heard defenses of presuppositional apologetics from laymen and felt that I should honor a tradition by reading some of its more learned defenders. After reading the book, I was highly disappointed.
Considering the fact that Dr. Bahnsen has M.Div. and Th.M. degrees from More...
Considering the fact that Dr. Bahnsen has M.Div. and Th.M. degrees from More...
Apr 14, 2011
Jordan
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The first half of this book is a solid if somewhat brisk overview of presuppositional (biblical) apologetics. What it lacks in academic rigor is compensated for by its accessibility and Bahnsen's lively and powerful writing. The real value is in the second half, in which Bahnsen applies the presuppositional method articulated in the first half, bringing it to bear upon the most prevalent anti-Christian worldviews. Bahnsen dismantles numerous arguments against the existence of the God of the
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Jun 19, 2009
L. R. Bouligny
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I will confess that I was a bit leery of picking up this book, because of the intellectual powerhouse that I know Bahnsen to be. I have listened to dozens of his lectures, and have always admired his ability to articulate very complex categories of thought. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I began this book, and quickly devoured it within a period of just a few days.
The book has short chapters to start with, which make the reader feel like he is accomplishing something great, and More...
The book has short chapters to start with, which make the reader feel like he is accomplishing something great, and More...
Mar 29, 2011
Rick
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If you were a soldier in hostile territory, and you were confronted by an unarmed man who wanted to kill you, what would you do? Would you lay down your weapon to make it easier for him to attack? Or would you ward him off with the weapon that you have been issued and trained to use? Clearly, you would do the latter. Why then are most Christians, in the course preparing for the apologetic defense of the faith, taught to do the former? “You must come to common ground with your opponent,” they are
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Jan 11, 2008
Paul
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The reason I rated this book so high was because of the influence it had on a (still) budding apologist. Bahnsen does a very good job arguing about where the Christian's heart commitment should lie. He also launches some decent objections against various defeaters to the Christian's theological beliefs.
The down side is that a lot of Bahnsen's proof texts do not exegetically support his claims. Much of his apologetics in action takes aim at either old and decrepit, or weak, attacks More...
The down side is that a lot of Bahnsen's proof texts do not exegetically support his claims. Much of his apologetics in action takes aim at either old and decrepit, or weak, attacks More...
Sep 11, 2010
Justin
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This was a most excellent book as to how the Christian should be ready to defend the faith and I think it's the only way to expose the "intellectual schizophrenia" that is within every non-Christian and that is at the core of their world view, which is a network of their presuppositions. The whole problem with an evidence based apologetic is that there is always room for a probability that it may not be true, which God never grants us as an option in scripture.
Sep 18, 2007
Johanna
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So far 'Always Ready' has been as excellent as everyone has always promised me it would be. It has not been an easy read for me by any stretch of the imagination, but very helpful. It has given me a better understanding of the importance of Presuppositionalism. ie Christians having their minds rooted in Christ and presupposing the truth of His word in all areas of life. It has also better instructed me on the importance of humbly, yet firmly defending His gospel and ''destroying speculations and
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Jan 12, 2011
Jonathan
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I wholeheartedly recommend Bahsen's work as not only concise and to the point, but also far-reaching an exhaustive in its simplicity. I do believe it's the best single academic and pragmatic book I've ever read on the subject of apologetics.
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Jul 15, 2011
Daniel
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Excellent. My understanding is that this book comprises of groups of articles written by Bahnsen, which probably serves to explain the slight overlap of material from chapter to chapter and a touch of repetition. But, then again, these are themes and principles that need to be repeated.
Nov 24, 2011
Glenn
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5 stars because there was no option for 6. Bahnsen is an able explainer of the method and justification of presuppositional apologetics. Read this first, before you dive into his massive book: Van Til's Apologetic, Readings & Analysis.
Dec 25, 2007
Greenguitar
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One of three books that absolutely affected my Christianity in an amazing way (the others were Mere Christianity (C.S. Lewis) and Finding God (Larry Crabb).
No longer do I find myself needing to cede the intellectual high grouond when trying to explain why I beleive in God. No longer do I need to try and prove He exists. This book helped to to realize that my "opponent" needs to prove the existence of "no-God". Being true to that initial pre-supposition had gr More...
No longer do I find myself needing to cede the intellectual high grouond when trying to explain why I beleive in God. No longer do I need to try and prove He exists. This book helped to to realize that my "opponent" needs to prove the existence of "no-God". Being true to that initial pre-supposition had gr More...
Mar 07, 2011
Eli
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A classic introduction to presuppositional apologetics, although I do not think that traditional apologetics are ever to be set aside for this. Definitely worth the read.
Oct 04, 2010
Dale
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Bahnsen provides the basic foundations for reformed christian thinking with the necessary scriptural underpinnings. Good book to get started with presuppositional apologetics.
Dec 28, 2007
Adam T
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This book was an eye-opener for me as far as Christian apologetics is concerned. Bahnsen does an amazing job of getting the Christian to think Biblically about the way he defends his faith. I was convicted from the very first chapter and had a difficult time putting the book down. The way he dealt with the "problem of evil" in one of the later chapters of the book was by itself worth the price of the book. I would recommend this book to any Christian who is wishing to understand hi
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Oct 14, 2010
Ak
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Must read and digest for all Christians who seek to understand true apologetics.
Sep 15, 2011
David
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Essentially Van Til for Dummies (myself included). Fantastic introduction to Presuppositional apologetics. Makes apologetics practical and useable as an evangelistic tool and also shows its uses in a more academic settings. Anyone who has tried and failed to comprehend the works of Van Til should pick this up instead.
Oct 26, 2010
Will
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A plethora of books on apologetics can be found in your local Christian bookstore. The problem is that few actually encourage a truly biblical approach to defending the Christian faith. Unfortuantely, just because a methodology touts itself as Christian does not make it biblical. That being said, Always Ready stands out from the pack as a genuinely biblical approach to apologetics. I have read and learned much from many other works on apologetics, but Bahnsen's profound yet simple approach to de
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Oct 07, 2008
Sara
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Best book I've read on the subject!! This book is one of the reasons each time I think of the atheist "beliefs" I roll on the floor laughing... ha ha ha... Anyway, Bahnsen shows how you cannot be both atheist and logical, its impossible. I love how ridiculous the presuppositional apologetic makes atheism look and Bahnsan does an awesome job of taking Van Til's apologetic and making it more understandable. The one major issue I dont agree with Bahnsan or Van Til on is calvanism but th
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Jun 15, 2010
Mitch
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If you are already pre-supposing the authority of the Bible, this is a great defense of Christianity in a pluralistic culture. So far, he does not really address concerns about the authority of the Bible itself, though I do not think it likely that you'll find a good defense of biblical authority since it is largely a faith/presuppositional issue...which likely is his underlying point here...
Aug 22, 2011
Emma
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This was the first (and as of right now, only) book I have read on apologetics. Maybe I am just an idiot, which is a very real possibility, but I had a hard time gathering much from this book. I have a lot more studying to do before I wrap my brain about some of the thoughts in here.
Jul 15, 2008
Jkplayschess
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In my opinion, this is the best approach to take with apologetics.
Feb 04, 2012
