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Apologetics to the Glory of God
by John M. Frame
Seeks to defend the Christian account of reality from a Reformed perspective.

 
The Face of Truth
by William Edgar
Confronts many of the difficult dilemmas facing Christianity in art, literature and philosophy. Engaging and easy to read.

 
The God Who is There
by Francis A. Schaeffer
Analyzes the way a godless view of the world has infected the arts and the academy, and presents the coherence of the Biblical worldview in response.

 
Longing to Know
by Esther Lightcap Meek
Fresh and unique perspective on how we go about the ordinary task of gaining knowledge. Philosopher Meek relies on the thought of Michael Polanyi to show that the process of knowing God resembles the task of knowing our local auto mechanic, as we grow in trusting a person with whom we interact regularly.

 
Making Sense of it All
by Thomas V. Morris
Uses Pascal's Pensees to provide a Christian response to the major ailments of modern society. Philosophical but easy to read.

 
Mere Christianity
by C.S. Lewis
Again, it is hard to top this classic defense of Christian thinking. Mandatory reading for all Christians.

 
Not the Way It's Supposed to Be
by Cornelius Plantinga Jr.
Discusses the nature of sin and the havoc it has wreaked on all aspects of our society.

Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense

by N.T. Wright

Wright is one of the most prominent scholars in the world to defend orthodox Christianity. What makes him so relevant is that he doesn't write like a scholar -- he writes plainly, simply and yet profoundly. In this book, Wright attempts for the 21st century what C.S. Lewis accomplished in the 20th century with Mere Christianity -- a persuasive defense of the Christian worldview. Unfortunately, Wright's understanding of justification seems incomplete, but he offers many solid and compelling reasons for coming to Christ, and implores Christians to become agents of change in this world, rather than just waiting for the next.

 
Tearing Down Strongholds and Defending the Truth
by R.C. Sproul, Jr.
The best defense is a good offense. This book critiques non-Christian worldviews to show their logical failures.