The Christian faith which was once accepted as credible by the majority of citizen in this county have now taking a thumping and must be defended. The challenges which the Christian faith faces in the twenty- first century are not new, for the Christian faith has been attack from day one. The early apostles lived in a faithless world where they were viciously attacked for their faith and belief in Jesus Christ. The apostle Peter wrote in 1Peter 3:15 “always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who ask you a reason for the hope that is in you”. Furthermore, Jude wrote in 1:3 as he eagerly writes to the saints to contend for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints. Therefore, we need apologetics for our world stands in opposition toward the faith. Graig Keener and Glenn Usry has written a necessary priceless book which provides answers to those Afrocentric writers who challenged the historical credibility of the Christian faith.
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and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. He is professor of New Testament Background, the Gospels, and Ethnic/racial Reconciliation. He holds a B.A from Central Bible College, a M.A., and M.Div, from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and PH.D., Duke University. Before coming to Asbury 2011, Craig Keener was professor of New Testament at Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University, before that time he was professor at Hood Theological Seminary. He is the author of over seventeen books, four of which have won book awards in Christianity Today. Books which Keener have author include, Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts, the bestseller The IVP Bible Background Commentary: The Historical Jesus of the Gospels, and commentaries on Matthew, John, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, and revelation. He is the editor of the Bulletin for Biblical Research and recently served as program chair for the institute for Biblical Research.
and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. He is professor of New Testament Background, the Gospels, and Ethnic/racial Reconciliation. He holds a B.A from Central Bible College, a M.A., and M.Div, from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and PH.D., Duke University. Before coming to Asbury 2011, Craig Keener was professor of New Testament at Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University, before that time he was professor at Hood Theological Seminary. He is the author of over seventeen books, four of which have won book awards in Christianity Today. Books which Keener have author include, Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts, the bestseller The IVP Bible Background Commentary: The Historical Jesus of the Gospels, and commentaries on Matthew, John, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, and revelation. He is the editor of the Bulletin for Biblical Research and recently served as program chair for the institute for Biblical Research.