Acts records the beginning history of the church with persecutions and martyrdoms being mentioned repeatedly. What does science tell us about the plausibility of a god. The case for christianity answer book provides succinct answers to real questions about christianity. If you are looking for a christian book such as the case for christ, case for a creator, or case for faith, you will find it at the christian discount shop. Christianity is the one system of belief which can make you a better person. I am so thankful for this book and for lee strobel, the author. The film draws on lee strobels story which he documented in his best selling book the case for christ. Jul 01, 2014 the case for christianity answer book is a great book for both newer and seasoned christians alike. Hes made the letter q coolan impressive accomplishmentthrough q ideas, a kind of ted conference for the postemergent crowd which looks to scot mcknight, n. God uses the bible to speak to christians, so how would a new christian learn what god wants of them if they are not reading his word.
Christianity existed as a single unity till 484, though from the very beginning a great number of sects based on the bible appeared. A handy reference that will help you defend your faith. He has written several books, including four which received ecpa christian book awards 1994, 1999, 2001, 2005 and a series which addresses challenges to the veracity of christianity. Making the case for christianity is a carefully reasoned and clearly written defense of some of the central truthclaims of historic christianity.
Lee patrick strobel born january 25, 1952 is an american christian author and a former investigative journalist. This is the pastor of the first baptist church in dallas delivering again an expository message from the epistles of simon peter. While i agree that reading the bible cover to cover is a must for all christians, i would. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus grand rapids, mi. The case for christianity answer book is a great book for both newer and seasoned christians alike.
Gabe lyonss the next christians is a bold, fresh piece of evangelical strategy. A journalist investigates scientific evidence that points toward god. The case for christ is a terrific drama reminiscent of all the presidents men with excellent acting. Science and saved lives how the bible speaks authentically posted on june 3, 2017 by truthfaithandreason 0 comments. While the reader misses the rich humor of the screw tape letters, this is a great case for the kingdom of god and opens a road of careful logic for the enquiring christian whatever his persuasion. This provocative book starts with an unlikely interview in which americas foremost skeptic builds a seemingly persuasive case against the miraculous. Having consumed his coauthored book, unchristian, i read lyons new literary offering with great anticipation. Questia read the fulltext online edition of the case for christianity 1943. The cases for christianity book series by multiple authors includes books the case for christ, the case for faith 6 pak.
With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law. Lewis called this the most embarrassing verse in the bible. To ask other readers questions about the case for christ, please sign up. This tale of a journalists crisis of faith, based on lee strobels book, is unlikely to sway. He addresses rather simply and quickly the most common of arguments for not believing in god or that there even is one. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law degree from yale, lee has won four gold medallions for publishing excellence and. But instead of me merely describing the evidence that convinced me christianity is true, i interviewed thirteen leading scholars and experts, posing to them the tough questions i had when i was a skeptic. Gabe lyons book, the next christians, is an excellent read. This kerboodle book is an online version of the student book. The qanda format lends itself to helping believers know how to effectively defend their faith. This small book is an excellent introduction to the thought of c.
Considered a classic of christian apologetics, the transcripts of the broadcasts originally appeared in print as three separate pamphlets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the case for christianity answer book answer book series. This book is a cross between a history of philosophical ideas and an apologetics text. In the case for christianity, lewis draws out the argument for christianity, begining with the law of nature, and step by step drawing the reader to the existence of god, the necessity of salvation, and christs salvific work in the world. This book is great for anyone looking for a handy reference. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A journalist investigates scientific evidence that points toward god, and several more. Strobels book, the case for christ, reflects the result of his investigation. The ultimate split of christianity occurred in 1054 when the church divided into eastern orthodox and western catholic churches. Brant pitre, the bestselling author of jesus and the jewish roots of the eucharist, goes back to the sources. Answers to the mostasked questions about christian faith. A journalist investigates the toughest objections to christianity, strobel replies to doubts about christianity, including the problem of evil, the contradiction between miracles and science, whether god is worthy of worship if he kills innocent children, whether jesus is the only way to god. This collection of helpful and timely apologetics essays responds specifically to some of the popular and controversial claims made by various current critics of christianity.
Emmanuel carreres the kingdom explores how a tiny sect became a global religion. Lyons argues several points in describing what the next generation of christians will. The book itself is out of print, but if you want to read it, dont despair. Review of gabe lyons book, the next christians the. A case for christ, a case for christianity, a case for the bible, casemaking 101 casemaking 101. We can write a custom case study on christianity for you. Lee strobel was the awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and is the bestselling author of the case for christ, the case for faith, the case for a creator, and the case for grace. Wright, brian mclaren and others for its theological freight. Lee strobel probes with bulldog like tenacity the evidence for the truth of biblical christianity. The book features the results of exclusive new scientific polling, and firsthand reports that show miracle accounts are much more common. It starts in a restaurant where a christian nurse saves the life of lees daughter and says jesus is to thank. It is a must read if you are a christian or nonchristian originally posted on the.
It bespeaks a way of life far above anything you have imagined before. Atheistturnedchristian lee strobel is the former awardwinning legal editor of. All proceeds from book sales will go to the lanier theological library foundation. The case for christ ebook by lee strobel rakuten kobo. Peter, paul, and james the brother of jesus all play leading roles throughout the book. Lewis which is heavily centered on the claims of morality in the face of materialistic philosophy. Lyons is a wellknown christian cultural guru, the creator of the fermi project. New york times bestselling author lee strobel trains his investigative sights on the hotbutton issue of whether its credible to believe god intervenes supernaturally in peoples lives today. The case for christ retraces the twoyear quest that rocked my world. It calls you from a life of sin and slavery to a life of forgiveness, justification, and hope. A sixsession investigation of the toughest objections to christianity by lee strobel 4. Lee strobel, an exinvestigative reporter for the chicago tribune who describes himself as a former spiritual skeptic, is a teaching pastor at willow creek community church.
The case for christianity functions much as a microcosm of the theology of c. The case for christianity answer book by lee strobel. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law degree from yale. A journalist investigates the toughest objections to christianity, the case for a creator. The case for christ records lee strobels attempt to determine if theres credible evidence that jesus of nazareth really is the son of god. Jul 01, 2014 answers to the mostasked questions about christian faith. Zondervan, 1998 lee strobel, an exinvestigative reporter for the chicago tribune who describes himself as a former spiritual. To read this book closely and yet remain a skeptic or athiest beggars the imagination. After a dozen years of active involvement as a bornagain christian, and another twenty as some sort of liberal protestant, i finally gave up on christianity. The case for christ this is a well researched book laying out evidence for the existence, for both a human and divine christ. However, i wanted to write my thoughts on the book to the best of my ability as soon. The case for christianity is strong and convincing.
Perfect for those ready to consider jesus, longtime believers, someone seeking the. The case for christ is the inside story of how chicago tribune journalist lee strobel set out to disprove christianity when his wife, leslie, became a christian and challenged lees atheist beliefs. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies. If there were weaknesses in the case for christianityand he was sure there werehe would find them. Traite datheologie is a 2005 book by french author michel onfray.
Originally published in hardcover, the case for christianity has now been released in a paperback edition. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus zondervan, 2016winner of the christian book awardin which he crossexamines a dozen. The case for christianity answer book answer book series. The radical origins of christianity the new yorker. Lewis, adapted from a series of bbc radio talks made between 1941 and 1944, while lewis was at oxford during the second world war. In this extremely short but jam packed book lewis lays out the case for christianity. The case against christianity, judaism, and islam french. Posing the mostasked questions about christianity, investigative journalist and former atheist strobel digs deep into scripture to offer compelling answers. The case for christianity answer book 9780310339557 by lee strobel. It offers a tried and trusted approach from experienced authors to cover the study of christianity, and thematic studies from the perspective of christianity, for the aqa gcse religious studies specification a.
Primarily, the first half is a defense against this type of thought, ending on an invocation. Lee strobel was the awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and is the bestselling author of the case for christ, the case for christ devotional, the case for christianity answer book, the case for faith, the case for a creator, the case for miracles, and the miracles answer book. The case against christianity is a book by american philosopher michael martin a professor at boston university, in which he seeks to present philosophical arguments against christianity. Perfect for those ready to consider jesus, longtime believers, someone seeking the truth, or even a skeptic. The first part deals in logical terms with the basic questions of right and wrong in the universe. As a former atheist he is able to speak from both sides and does so rather well. As most of you doubtlessly know, lee strobel has a new movie out, the case for christ, which is based on his blockbuster book with the same title. Click here to see a 3minute video of mark talking about this book here is an interview with mark on a radio show by david capes from houston baptist university does the christian faith hold up under scrutiny.
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