Mission, History, & Beliefs

Mission

Apologetics Press exists to defend New Testament Christianity by providing biblically, logically, and scientifically sound resources that equip the Church, evangelize the lost, and uphold the truth of God, the Bible, and Jesus Christ.

Why Apologetics Press Exists

God’s awesome glory, power, and majesty can be seen in the massive blue whale, the tiny hummingbird, the innumerable stars and galaxies, and the remarkable human body. And these barely scratch the surface. Sadly, many of us get so caught up in our daily lives that we fail to look beyond this physical world to see “the invisible attributes of God” that are clearly seen through the things He made (Romans 1:20). All our efforts at AP are designed to point people back to their Creator, so they can enjoy a saving relationship with Him that will last through eternity. We produce children’s books, such as the God Made series, so parents and teachers will have tools to direct young minds back to God. We create Bible cards so young people will see the reality of the events of the Bible and want to know more about the God who wrote it, and Who created them. We engage in public debates against unbelievers so that they will hear the truth, and so that those in the audience can know and understand the truth that can set them free (John 8:32). We write adult-level books, such as The Anvil Rings, so that our readers can know that God’s Word is the most perfect literature ever penned. We produce video series on Jesus to help viewers learn the saving Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (John 14:6). We distribute hundreds of thousands of Bibles, because God promises that His Word will not return to Him void, but will accomplish the mission He sends it to do (Isaiah 55:11). We write high-level, scholarly articles to reach those who are searching for God through academic avenues. We provide virtually all our material in digital format absolutely free of charge, because we want as many people as possible to use the information to walk closer to the Creator.

In museums, there are small signs beside the items on display. They explain the history and importance of the famous sculpture, ancient carving, or beautiful painting you are viewing. The information you read helps you understand what you are seeing and why it is important. Rarely, however, do you walk out of a museum and comment on how amazing the signs were, how well they were written, or the beautiful font on them. The information cards are there so you will understand and appreciate the item that is being exhibited. In a similar way, everything that we do at AP is designed to turn your attention to the Creator, the Glorious God, the Maker and Sustainer of Life, the Author and Finisher of our faith. We exist to point people to their Creator, and when they access our website, books, debates, videos, and cards, they leave thinking about what an awesome God we have and how they can connect with Him.

Our History and Team

In the late 1970s, there arose a clear need for scripturally sound and scientifically accurate resources in the field of Christian apologetics. In response to this need, the idea for Apologetics Press was born—an idea that quickly became a reality. The organization was officially established with all the necessary legal steps taken to gain non-profit and tax-exempt status under both state and federal law.

In 1985, Apologetics Press moved into its own custom-built, 11,000-square-foot facility, which was completed debt-free—a testament to God’s provision and the support of faithful Christians. Our financial operations are overseen by various individuals, including an off-site bookkeeper, an active Board of Directors, and certified accountants who ensure full compliance with all state and federal requirements.

Eric Lyons serves as the Executive Director. He is joined on the full-time writing staff by apologists Kyle Butt, Dave Miller, Jeff Miller, and Aubrey Strickland. Together, they produce a wide range of biblically based, apologetics-focused materials.

In addition to the writing team, Apologetics Press is blessed with a dedicated, talented staff who fulfill a variety of essential roles, including Jeremy Pate, Rob Baker, Tommy Hatfield, Kirk Ottinger, Isabella Kidwell, Aaron Reynolds, Raegan Saucedo, Tonna Johnson, Robert Youngblood, and Chad Thompson.

We are also grateful for an extended team of scientists, scholars, and writers who contribute significantly to our work, including Michael Houts, Branyon May, Joe Deweese, Jonathan Moore, Justin Rogers, Dewayne Bryant, Donnie DeBord, Caleb Colley, Daniel Stearsman, Kevin Cain, and Robert C. Veil.

What We Believe

The following principles of truth are accepted by those who actively participate in the work at Apologetics Press:

1. Faith in God and the Bible are based on evidence, and not blindly accepted (1 Thessalonians 5:21; Acts 17:11; 1 John 4:1; John 8:32).
2. God exists, and humanity can know that God exists, by means of His manifold revelations, both in nature and through the inspired Word of God, the Holy Bible.
3. The Bible depicts Deity as singular, i.e., there is one and only one divine essence or Being (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5; James 2:19). However, the Bible also clearly depicts God as a triune Being—three distinct persons within the one essence—with a triune nature (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). Each person of the Godhead (the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit) is fully Divine.
4. The entire material Universe was specially created by this almighty God in six days of approximately 24 hours each, as revealed in Genesis 1 and Exodus 20:11.
5. Both biblical and scientific evidence indicate (a) a relatively young Earth, in contrast to evolutionary and old Earth views of a multi-billion-year age for the Earth, and (b) that many of the Earth’s features must be viewed in light of the universal, catastrophic flood of Noah’s day (as described in Genesis 6-8).
6. Christianity is the one true religion (John 14:6), and Jesus Christ is the only divine, resurrected Son of God and Savior of the world (1 John 4:14).
7. The 66 books of the Bible are fully and verbally inspired of God, and have been transmitted faithfully; hence, they are inerrant and authoritative, and a complete guide for moral and religious conduct. 
8. Salvation is a free, gracious, unmerited gift from God which mankind can receive by confessing faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God (Romans 10:9-10), repenting of sin (Acts 26:20), and being immersed in water for the remission of past sins (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38).
9. Those enjoying salvation are (a) members of the one, true, undenominational church (described in the New Testament), which is the body of Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4), and (b) those who are living faithfully in service to God (Revelation 2:10).
10. At some unknown point in the future (Matthew 24:36), Jesus will be “revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thessalonians 1:7-8), while the righteous will be given “eternal life” in heaven (Matthew 25:46).