Apologetics Systematic Theology Lutheran Denominations Christianity

While contemporary understanding of an apology is that of expressing sorrow over something done wrong, in Christian theology it involves the traditional meaning of a defense, specifically against the attacks of non-believers. The "apology" is normally a rationally constructed, fairly detailed statement. Related in some minds is what is known as Comparative Religion, which involves a side-by-side look at different belief systems. Some think of it as the science of religion, others place it between the history and the philosophy of religion. It is not a traditional part of Lutheran theology, however, since it often tends to be value-neutral in its comparisons, while Apologetics and Polemics are, by nature, biased toward what is believed to be the best or the only true belief.

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• - Basic Latter Day Saints beliefs and practices are contrasted to Lutheran theology by Pastor Mark Sell. Law and Gospel witnessing is outlined.
  
• - Shows the growth of the religion and teaches its basic tenets as part of forming a Christian response.
  
• - Lutheran pastor Edward Balfour contrasts Judaism with Christianity and offers self as personal case study of the differences and what they mean.
  
• - Joseph P. Gudel offers a Lutheran response to Islamic apologetics with a brief Christian defense constructed in reply.
  
• - A brief apologetic against Freemasonry and other fraternals and lodges based on Lutheran theology.
  
• - List of resources presented by the Lutheran Center For Christian Learning.
  
  

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