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I would urge my fellow believers to not let go of one of the most important things God has given us: logic, evidence, old-fashioned apologetics, which Jesus often appealed to when he was questioned. He would say, "Don't just listen to my words, but look at my works, look at my miracles, look at the fact that I am fulfilling the roles of the Messiah in the prophecies. Look to the fact that I will rise from the dead." And then to Thomas the doubter, he said, "Look at the holes in my hands and in my side. Look at me; it's Jesus." Over and over he pointed to the facts, the evidence, as did the apostles and other writers of Scripture. I'm not saying it's the only approach; I'm just saying it's an important approach that we need to use well, which is why I present this kind of evidence in the second half of Choosing Your Faith. Young people and folks both inside and outside the church are asking these questions and need good answers.

This article accompanies "A New Day for Apologetics."

Choosing Your Faith: In a World of Spiritual Options will be available from ChristianBook.com and other retailers in August.

Recent articles on evangelism and apologetics include:

From Four Laws to Four Circles | James Choung has found a way to tell the old, old story to a new generation. (June 27, 2008)

Tim Keller Reasons with America | The New York pastor explains why he's taking his ministry model on the road. (June 20, 2008)

Unapologetic Apologist | Jay Smith confronts Muslim fundamentalists with fundamentalist fervor. (June 13, 2008)

Unexpected Dialogue | Why is a former Chinese official talking to Luis Palau? (May 22, 2008)

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July 2008, Vol. 52, No. 7