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Refuel: Alistar McGarth
Ethan Harrison
BIBL 350: Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
October 29, 2023
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Alistair McGarth
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Alistair McGrath
For the Refuel conference I went to the session where Alistair McGarth spoke his views
on some aspects of apologetics. Alistair McGrath discussed the transformative power of personal
stories in bringing people to faith. He highlighted the book "Coming to Faith through Dawkins,"
which discusses how 12 people found their journeys redirected by Richard Dawkins or who
personally found that reading his book, "The God Delusion," led him to rethink his beliefs and
come to faith. These stories are important because they reveal the impact of Dawkins' book on
his life and how it led him to find something better than Dawkins' agnosticism and atheism. Dr.
Mcgarth also touched on the importance of stories in apologetics, stating that we live in a world
where we find many stories, either as the random result of a meaningless process or as the
creation of a loving and living God who cares for us profoundly. Christians have a significant
role in advancing this story, and their role is to help others discover their identity, purpose, and
significance within the Christian Gospel. As a pastor, it is crucial to understand your role in
fostering the vocations of believers and reassuring people that Christianity brings meaning and
hope. Pastoral ministry can be a significant tool in energizing people and helping them find out
what God wants them to do. Dr. McGrath said that a significant problem for many Christians
today can also be a source of growth and perspective. It is important to reassure people that art
can be a surprising means of growth and help them see this from a bigger perspective. Dr.
McGrath touched on how apologists have a significant role in interpreting the Christian faith to
their congregation, communicating it in a way that resonates with them. They must translate
theology into the vernacular, presenting timeless teachings in the language of our age. This
requires adapting the approach of apologetics to fit the context of the congregation. Then Dr.
McGrath concluded with encouragement to think through their own personal vision of
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apologetics, how they can do this in their congregation, and how they can grow through a deeper
understanding of the Christian faith.
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Bibliography