In this book William Edgar gives us a full-orbed view of explaining the gospel in ways that reach the entire person - not only the head but the heart. His strategies are biblical and human, addressing the deep ways of knowing that go beyond a dry rationalism. Reasons of the Heart is for all who long to make a compelling argument for the good news of Jesus Christ.

Reasons of the Heart: Recovering Christian Persuasion (Hourglass Books)

Edgar, William

Religion & Spirituality

Baker Pub Group

The gospel of Jesus Christ is always situated within a particular cultural context. But how should Christians approach the complex relationship between our faith and our surrounding culture? Should we simply retreat from culture? Should we embrace our cultural practices and mindset? How important is it for us to be engaged in our culture? And how might we do that with discernment and faithfulness? William Edgar offers a rich biblical theology in light of our contemporary culture that contends that Christians should―indeed, must―be engaged in the surrounding culture. By exploring what Scripture has to say about the role of culture and by gleaning insights from a variety of theologians of culture―including Abraham Kuyper, T. S. Eliot, H. Richard Niebuhr, and C. S. Lewis―Edgar contends that cultural engagement is a fundamental aspect of human existence. He does not shy away from those passages that emphasize the distinction between Christians and the world. Yet he finds, shining through the biblical witness, evidence that supports a robust defense of the cultural mandate to "be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it" (Genesis 1:28). With clarity and wisdom, Edgar argues that we are most faithful to our calling as God's creatures when we participate in creating culture. IVP Instructor Resources forthcoming

Created and Creating: A Biblical Theology of Culture

Politics & Social Sciences

Anthropology

IVP Academic

The Face of Truth: Lifting the Veil

Christian Books & Bibles

Presbyterian & Reformed Pub. Co

"Apologetics has a deeply human side that is concerned with the whole person," say William Edgar. This book bears that out in both tone and content. While affirming the importance of reason in answering unbelief, Edgar invites us to make full use of the diverse forms of persuasion aimed at the unbelieving heart. 
In part one he lays out the biblical foundations for apologetics and in part two explores actual objections and arguments. When we understand biblical apologetics and the reasons for disbelief, we will be better able to cut through the intellectual smoke screens of our day. 
"Effective apologetics is an art: it addresses the whole person—mind, emotion, and will. With insight and practical wisdom, William Edgar outlines, clarifies, and illustrates the complex apologetic tasks. What intrigues me most is his explanation of how the Bible itself—from start to finish—engages in apologetics. Excellent for both beginning and veteran apologists." —James W. Sire

Reasons of the Heart: Recovering Christian Persuasion

P&R Publishing

Van Til explores the implications of Christian theology, particularly for philosophy, as he discusses epistemology, general and special revelation, and the knowledge and attributes of God. Cornelius Van Til taught apologetics for more than forty-five years at Westminster Theological Seminary. This newly edited and typeset edition features an introduction and explanatory notes by William Edgar.

Introduction to Systematic Theology: Prolegomena and the Doctrines of Revelation, Scripture, and God

Til, Cornelius Van

"The first time I heard the expression Reformed theology, I was not much attracted to it," writes William Edgar. What came to mind were abuses done in its name. "My mind was changed over a period of time," he goes on to say, and here he commends the richness and beauty of the Reformed worldview he now cherishes. Edgar traces the origins of the Reformed faith, explores its central truths, and probes its significance for the church's calling in the world. While sensitive to challenges before the Reformed community-even its shortcomings-he suggests avenues for further understanding and new applications of a Reformed worldview to our age.

Truth in All Its Glory: Commending the Reformed Faith (RESOURCES FOR CHANGING LIVES)

Although history shows that evangelicals have consistently engaged in politics, the pattern of their engagement has been checkered. Evangelicals in the Public Square offers a brief history of evangelical political thought over the past fifty years, assessing the theological, political, and ethical reflections of four key founders of evangelical political perspectives: Carl F.H. Henry, Abraham Kuyper, Francis Schaeffer, and John Howard Yoder. Beyond this review, Budziszewski recommends that the evangelical political cause be informed by the tradition of natural law. Expert respondents – David Weeks, William Edgar, John Bolt, Ashley Woodiwiss, and Jean Bethke Elshtain – offer perceptive commentary on the evangelical thinkers under review.

Evangelicals in the Public Square: Four Formative Voices

Budziszewski, J.

Bolt, John

Elshtain, Jean Bethke

WEEKS, DAVID

Woodiwiss, Ashley

Independently published

Francis Schaeffer was one of the most influential apologists of the twentieth century. Through his speaking, writing, and filmmaking, Schaeffer successfully transformed the way people thought of the Christian faith, from a rather private kind of piety to a worldview that addresses every sphere of life. This volume―written by a man converted from agnosticism within days of meeting Schaeffer―is the first book devoted to exploring the heart and soul of Schaeffer’s approach to the Christian life, and will help readers strive after the same kind of marriage of thought and life, of orthodoxy and love.
Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series.

Schaeffer on the Christian Life: Countercultural Spirituality

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Crossway

For practitioners and fans, jazz expresses the deepest meanings of life. Its rich history and its distinctive elements like improvisation and syncopation unite to create an unrepeatable and inexpressible aesthetic experience. But for others, jazz is an enigma. Might jazz be better appreciated and understood in relation to the Christian faith?In this volume, theologian and jazz pianist William Edgar argues that the music of jazz cannot be properly understood apart from the Christian gospel, which like jazz moves from deep lament to inextinguishable joy. By tracing the development of jazz, placing it within the context of the African American experience, and exploring the work of jazz musicians like Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong, Edgar argues that jazz deeply resonates with the hope that is ultimately found in the good news of Jesus Christ.Grab a table. The show is about to begin.

A Supreme Love: The Music of Jazz and the Hope of the Gospel

Ellis, Karen

Ellis, Carl

When we properly worship Jesus Christ in our hearts, we will begin to have the words to tell our generation about him. The Apostle Peter tells us as Christians that our purpose is to ‘proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light’ (1 Peter 2:9). The term ‘apologetics’ is just a fancy way of describing our privilege to proclaim the excellencies of our God. One of the ways of doing that is simply by answering questions – about you, me and God. William Edgar takes key questions often asked and gives us the basics to respond graciously and adequately to them: Who Am I? Only One Way? Must I Be Civil? Why Jesus Christ? What Kind of Book Is the Bible? Why Is there Cruelty?  Is Sex a Problem? Has Darwin Refuted Genesis? How Hard Are Questions from Muslims? How to Change the World?

Who are You?: Answering Questions about You, Me and God

Teen & Young Adult

CF4Kids

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