Reasoned Hope: A Theological Resource

Welcome to Reasoned Hope—a concise, academically rigorous guide to the rational foundations of Christian faith. We present core doctrines through focused biblical exegesis, philosophical reflection, and systematic theology, equipping believers and seekers to think clearly and give reasons for their hope with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).

"Come now, let us reason together," says the Lord. - Isaiah 1:18

"And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true." - 1 John 5:20

Table of Contents

1. Reasoned Hope: A Theological Resource (This Page)

   1. Christian Apologetics: The Rational Defense of Faith

      1. Knowing versus Showing that Christianity is True

      2. Understanding Arguments and Evidence

         1. Argumentation and Logic

      3. The Absurdity of Life without God

      4. Arguments Against the Existence of God

         1. The Problem of Evil (Suffering)

            1. The Story of Mabel

         2. The Problem of Divine Hiddenness

      5. Arguments for the Existence of God

         1. The Cosmological Argument

         2. The Design Argument

            1. Fine‐Tuned Constants and Life‑Permitting Parameters of the Universe

         3. The Applicability of Mathematics Argument

         4. The Moral Argument

         5. The Resurrection Argument

   2. The Reliability of the New Testament Documents

   3. The Trinity

      1. Jesus' Radical Self-Understanding

      2. Meaning Of The Titles Of Jesus

   4. The Doctrine of Atonement, Imputation, and Justification

2. Greg Koukl's Tactics