Our teaching process is a systematic study of apologetics, and of foundational theological concepts. Our students will develop a thorough understanding of Christian Apologetics while maintaining focus on God’s word.
Topics of study
Apologetics – Its Definition and Purpose
Basic Theology – The Biblical World View
Truth, Knowledge & Faith
Loving God with Your Mind
The Existence of God
Cosmological Arguments
Moral Argument
The Fine-Tuning of the Universe
DNA and Specified Information
The Historical Accuracy of the New Testament
Confidence in the Biblical Record
The Resurrection
The Sanctity of Life and Our Sacred Design
You can read more about Apologetics and how our ministry approaches this study on our About Us page.
Theology
When considering taking a deeper dive in the defense of the faith it’s important to keep in mind that apologetics is a branch of theology. Specifically, it’s the branch that provides rational warrant for the truth claims of Christianity. In other words, I’m not crazy for placing my trust in the ideas and historical events the Bible says are real.
Reading Resources
In a small group setting, I typically utilize a 5-step path with one of the following suggested texts:
Basic Theology
Story of Reality (Book and Study Guide)
Forensic Faith
Apologetics Overview
On Guard (Book and Study Guide)
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Athiest
Reasonable Faith (Book and Study Guide)
Natural Theology
God’s Crime Scene
God’s Crime Scene – For Kids
Christian Evidence
Cold Case Christianity
Cold Case Christianity – For Kids
Person of Interest
Cultural
Mama Bear Apologetics
Fallacy Detective
Tactics (Book and Study Guide)
Is God a Moral Monster
Another Gospel
Faithfully Different
Live Your Truth and Other Lies
Teaching
If you’d like to preview Pastor Joseph’s sermons and teachings on apologetics, you’ll find our video library very helpful!
Husband, pastor and father of five, Joseph is a passionate apologist on the East Coast of Central Florida. He currently serves as a Chapter Director for Space Coast Stand to Reason (STR Outpost) and the Space Coast Chapter of Reasonable Faith Ministries.
Joseph is the founder and president of Overland Apologetics, Inc. a brand-new ministry that combines vehicle camping “off the grid” with compelling sessions teaching tactical ways to understand and defend the Christian World View.