Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-266).
Contents:
Leave room for the Holy Spirit. Everything you need to know about bridges (unless you're an engineer) -- Apologetics - a bridge in need of repair? -- Bridges + apologetics = bridge-building apologetics -- Jesus, the ultimate bridge builder -- Paul, the gospel-centric bridge builder -- Other bridge-building lessons from scripture and modernity -- Firm foundation 1: truth -- Firm foundation 2: friendship -- Interacting with people of different worldviews -- Navigating cultural divides -- Responding to those who make fun of Christianity and the Bible -- When barriers are necessary - guardrails and bumpers -- Confidently sharing your faith -- Leave room for the Holy Spirit.
Summary:
"As Christians, when we take a stand for our faith, we want to avoid coming across as overly combative or adversarial. While it's important to be uncompromising when we communicate the truth, Scripture also calls us to speak the truth in love."--Page [4] of cover.
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