The term ‘apologetics’ is taken from the Greek word ‘apologia’, which means to ‘make a defence’. It has come to mean the way in which a follower of Christ defends their faith; Christianity. This is done by defining who Jesus is, the reliability of the Bible, refuting cults, showing Biblical evidences in the history and archaeology, answering objections and more. In an increasingly pluralistic society, followers of Christ need to be equipped to be able to explain why they have the hope that they have, with gentleness and respect.
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries exists to reach and challenge those who shape the ideas of culture with the credibility of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. On this weekend we are privileged to host internationally renowned speakers from this ministry, Ravi Zacharias and Michael Ramsden.
Ravi will speak at all church services except the 6pm service on Saturday. Michael Ramsden will speak at the 6pm service and will also speak at the special two-night Apologetics Seminar on Sunday and Monday evening. Prepare to have your heart touched and your intellect challenged.
About The Speaker
Dr. Ravi Zacharias
Dr. Ravi Zacharias is the founder and president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM). With a Master of Divinity he is well-versed in the disciplines of comparative religions, cults, and philosophy. Dr. Zacharias has spoken all over the world for 43 years in scores of universities, notably Harvard, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, and Cambridge. He has addressed writers of the peace accord in South Africa and military officers at the Lenin Military Academy and the Center for Geopolitical Strategy in Moscow. At the invitation of the President of Nigeria, he addressed delegates at the First Annual Prayer Breakfast for African Leaders held in Mozambique.
He has direct contact with key leaders, senators, congressmen, and governors who consult with him on an ongoing basis, and he has given addresses at the White House, the Pentagon, The Cannon House, the CIA and the National Prayer Breakfasts in the seats of government in Ottawa, Canada, and London, England.
He has appeared on CNN, Fox, and other international broadcasts, and has authored or edited over twenty books.
Michael Ramsden
Michael Ramsden is the International Director of RZIM and joint Director of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. While doing research in Law and Economics at Sheffield University, he taught Moral Philosophy and lectured for the International Seminar for Jurisprudence and Human Rights in Strasbourg. He has also been a Professor-in-Residence at the Wolfsberg Executive Institute in Switzerland. Michael has been invited to lecture in various settings including the White House in Washington DC and has in the past addressed leaders at NATO HQ in Brussels, Members of the European Parliament, as well as bankers and investment managers on the global financial crisis. Michael is also involved in a number of initiatives to equip and train emerging leaders and evangelists throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Michael lives in Oxford with his wife, Anne, and their three children.
Church Services
Knox
Saturday, 22 August at 4pm - Ravi - Lessons from History - The Tale of Two Men
Saturday, 22 August at 6pm - Michael - Questions and Answers in a Culture of Confusion
Sunday, 23 August at 9am - Ravi - Jesus Among Other Gods
Sunday, 23 August at 11:15am - Ravi - Raised to Run
Note: As usual, there is "Sunday at Five" church service this weekend
Casey
Sunday, 23 August at 10am - Ravi - Lessons from History - The Tale of Two Men
Manningham
Sunday, 23 August at 9am - Ravi - Lessons from History - The Tale of Two Men
Sunday, 23 August at 11am - Ravi - Lessons from History - The Tale of Two Men
Whittlesea
Sunday, 23 August at 10am - Ravi - Lessons from History - The Tale of Two Men
Seminar
Free Event. No kids program.
Knox
Guest Speaker - Michael Ramsden
Sunday, 23 August at 6:30pm - I'm Happy As I Am Why Do I Need God?
Monday, 24 August at 7:30pm - One God Many Paths
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