Tag: Catechesis

  • The Case for NextGen

    In “Apologetics and Catechesis – Part 1” I make the case that apologetics and catechesis have a mutually beneficial relationship with one another. Next in Part 2, I make the case that whereas apologetics involves a defense of the central teachings of Christianity, catechesis involves a delivery of the faithful teachings of Christianity. And on…

  • Apologetics and Catechesis – Part 2

    As I stated earlier in Part 1, we are commissioned to make disciples of all nations and teach them what Jesus taught his disciples (Matthew 28:19 – 20), while simultaneously being prepared to make a reasonable defense to anyone regarding our own hope in Jesus (1 Peter 3:15). Whereas apologetics involves a defense of the…

  • Apologetics and Catechesis – Part 1

    After nearly three decades of both teaching and pastoral ministry, I can confidently state that apologetics and catechesis have a mutually beneficial relationship with one another. Where you have supportive apologetics, you also have better informed catechesis. And where you have informed catechesis, you also have an openness to apologetics. Afterall, we are commissioned to…