101 Good Reasons To Believe

Author : James D. Sideras
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781973609964

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101 Good Reasons to Believe by James D. Sideras Pdf

This book presents a strong case for the Christian faith by using scientific evidence and philosophical reasoning. Although an abundance of Christian apologetic textbooks exist, most are not easily accessible because they offer long and scholarly treatments of subject matter that may not appeal to lay readers. This book differs in two ways. First, it presents the case for Christianity in a friendly scholarly prose, which enables readers to plainly understand each reason to believe. Second, these reasons are concisely structured so that within minutes, readers can quickly examine each argument in light of the evidence presented. 101 Good Reasons to Believe is essential reading for theists who wish to strengthen their faith in God and for nontheists who desire to critically investigate the truth claims of the Bible. This book includes topics such as: astronomical evidence for the existence of God, evidence for creation and intelligent design, refutation of Darwinian evolution, the historicity of Jesus, why there is human suffering if God exists, the accuracy of the Bible, and evidence for heaven and hell. The 101 reasons presented make thought-provoking and compelling reading for scholars and non-scholars alike.

Author : Ralph O. Muncaster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : 0736911987

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101 Reasons You Can Believe by Ralph O. Muncaster Pdf

Muncaster, author of the popular Examine the Evidence series, helps believers--and challenges skeptics--with the amazing and unshakable evidence that God has provided in the Bible and in His creation.

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781101217658

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The Reason for God by Timothy Keller Pdf

A New York Times bestseller people can believe in—by "a pioneer of the new urban Christians" (Christianity Today) and the "C.S. Lewis for the 21st century" (Newsweek). Timothy Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, addresses the frequent doubts that skeptics, and even ardent believers, have about religion. Using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and potent reasoning, Keller explains how the belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational one. To true believers he offers a solid platform on which to stand their ground against the backlash to religion created by the Age of Skepticism. And to skeptics, atheists, and agnostics, he provides a challenging argument for pursuing the reason for God.

Author : Bruce Milne
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830866335

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Know the Truth by Bruce Milne Pdf

"You will know the truth," said Jesus, "and the truth will set you free." Christians have already begun to know God and his truth. This handbook assists in that liberating knowledge, as it opens up the great themes of God's Word and shows how they fit together. Each chapter deals with one aspect of biblical truth and encourages further study with Scripture references to look up, questions for discussion, and books for additional reading. The main sections conclude with practical reflection on how the Bible's teaching challenges us and moves us to adore the living God. This new edition of Bruce Milne's widely appreciated Know the Truth has been extensively revised and updated to ensure its ongoing relevance and value as an excellent introduction to Christian doctrine.

Author : Ric Machuga
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781625647573

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Three Theological Mistakes by Ric Machuga Pdf

- Is the existence of God a matter of faith or knowledge? - Does God sometimes act miraculously or are there physical causes for everything? - Is morality absolute or relative? - Are humans truly free or does God's sovereignty determine everything? - When bad things happen, is God the cause or are they the fault of humans? Too frequently Christians answer these questions with a Yes to one side and a No to the other side. Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth answer Yes to both. Following their model, Machuga defends a "third way" which transcends the Enlightenment dichotomies of fideism vs. rationalism, supernaturalism vs. naturalism, relativism vs. absolutism, free will vs. predestination, and God's justice vs. his mercy. Machuga begins by showing how these false dichotomies grew out of the Enlightenment assumptions of mechanism, universal quantification, and mono-causation. He then corrects these demonstrably dubious assumptions by articulating a theory of dual-causation. The result is a thoroughly biblical understanding of God, miracles, and free will that can withstand the contemporary criticisms of both science and philosophy.

Author : William Irwin,Richard Brown,Kevin S. Decker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780470730102

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Terminator and Philosophy by William Irwin,Richard Brown,Kevin S. Decker Pdf

Are cyborgs our friends or our enemies? Was it morally right for Skynet to nuke us? Is John Connor free to choose to defend humanity, or not? Is Judgment Day inevitable? The Terminator series is one of the most popular sci-fi franchises ever created, captivating millions with its edgy depiction of the struggle of humankind for survival against its own creations. This book draws on some of history’s philosophical heavy hitters: Descartes, Kant, Karl Marx, and many more. Nineteen leather-clad chapters target with extreme prejudice the mysteries surrounding intriguing philosophical issues raised by the series, including the morality of terminating other people for the sake of peace, whether we can really use time travel to protect our future resistance leaders in the past, and if Arnold’s famous T-101 is a real person or not. You’ll say “Hasta la vista, baby” to philosophical confusion as you develop a new appreciation for the complexities of John and Sarah Connor and the battles between Skynet and the human race.

Author : Kevin Simington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798552525089

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7 Reasons To Believe by Kevin Simington Pdf

7 Reasons To Believe is a clear, powerful presentation of the seven most persuasive arguments for the existence of God and the truth of the Christian faith. Compelling evidence is examined from the fields of microbiology, genetics, cosmology, history and personal experience. Peppered with wit and brimming with meticulously-researched facts, this book will challenge even the most hardened sceptics and will strengthen the faith of those who already believe.

Author : Kenneth Richard Samples
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441200754

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A World of Difference (Reasons to Believe) by Kenneth Richard Samples Pdf

Recent Barna research indicates that less than one in ten evangelical Christians hold a biblical worldview. A World of Difference seeks to change this disturbing fact by educating readers on how the Christian perspective is uniquely reasonable, verifiable, and liveable. Author Kenneth Richard Samples faced a profound test of his own belief system during a personal life-and-death crisis. In A World of Difference, he uses nine distinct tests to compare the Christian worldview with current religious and philosophical competitors, including Islam, postmodernism, naturalism, and pantheistic monism. Samples tackles tough issues through this in-depth study of Christianity's history, creed, and philosophical basis. An excellent resource for readers who want their view of life and the world to make sense.

Author : Kurt Langstraat
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781105125638

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GOD101 by Kurt Langstraat Pdf

Author : Blake Roeber,Ernest Sosa,Matthias Steup,John Turri
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781119755456

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Contemporary Debates in Epistemology by Blake Roeber,Ernest Sosa,Matthias Steup,John Turri Pdf

The perfect introduction to contemporary epistemology, completely overhauled for its third edition In Contemporary Debates in Epistemology, pairs of specially commissioned essays defend opposing views on some of today’s most compelling epistemological issues and problems. Offering a unique blend of accessibility and originality, this timely volume brings together fresh debates on hotly contested issues to provide readers with the opportunity to engage in comparative analysis of constantly changing and developing epistemological concepts. Now in its third edition, Contemporary Debates in Epistemology features up-to-date coverage of the latest developments in the field. Entirely new essays examine questions of epistemic normativity and knowledge, the relationship between belief and credence, the possibility of internalist epistemology, epistemic instrumentalism, norms of assertion, the use of thought experiments in epistemology, and more. Presents a rigorous yet accessible introduction to the major topics in contemporary epistemology Contains head-to-head chapters offering forceful advocacy of opposing philosophical stances Focuses on core areas of epistemology Uses a lively debate format that sharply defines the issues and encourages further discussion All-new chapters provide fully updated coverage of new and emerging topics in epistemology Part of the Wiley-Blackwell Contemporary Debates in Philosophy series, Contemporary Debates in Epistemology, Third Edition, remains an essential resource for advanced undergraduate philosophy majors, graduate students in philosophy, and epistemologists who want to keep current with contemporary epistemological debates.

Author : Rex Ahdar,Ian Leigh
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199606474

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Religious Freedom in the Liberal State by Rex Ahdar,Ian Leigh Pdf

Rex Ahdar and Ian Leigh present a critique of how religious freedom should be understood in liberal legal systems, based on historical and contemporary controversies.

Author : Robert L. Jackson
Publisher : Robert Jackson
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781436304658

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Is Your Faith Up to the Challenge? by Robert L. Jackson Pdf

Can you justify your faith? To put it simply, this is a book of questions designed for two purposes. One, to challenge the integrity and convictions of oneâ s religious faith. And two, to give people of faith the opportunity to explain to people without why their beliefs are sane, rational and justifiable. Think of this as the ultimate self-help book for learning to critically think about the reasons why you choose to believe in a God. This book is dedicated to YOU, whoever you may be and regardless of whatever you may or may not believe in. This book is dedicated to all of us as an intellectually maturing society and a globally united species. If dedication to unbiased compassion is honestly our goal and we are indeed here for the happiness, well being and benefit of our fellow man, then I hope this book will be considered an invaluable tool for destroying the barriers that regularly impede our ability and desire to openly communicate and relate to one another. Is Your Faith Up to the Challenge is a mirror for the conscience and the intellect that will unrelentingly force the reader, if they are confident enough to read it, to acknowledge the honest reflection of their true beliefs. Without a doubt this will be an experience that will be difficult for many to accept as it will most assuredly shake the very foundations of the most fundamental ideas about faith and religion that millions of people build their lives on. I would imagine that it would be no understatement to say that your faith is likely to be irrevocably diminished if you have the courage to address these questions honestly and in their entirety, not because of any piece of information contained within these pages, but rather because of the answers I suspect most of us already believe in our hearts to be true. To the best of my knowledge this book, in conjunction with its related web site www.justify-your-faith.com, is a one of a kind effort designed to inspire people of all religious faiths to share the personal reasons for their beliefs and to think with their own natural intelligence and good common senses as well as their heart in order to postulate the most productive, honest and complete views of the world they live in. There is no doubt such a work will generate a fair amount of contention. I only wish that we can find the common decency in ourselves to treat our inevitable disagreements with compassion and maturity.

Author : Norman L. Geisler,Patty Tunnicliffe
Publisher : Bethany House Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : RELIGION
ISBN : 1441264485

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Reasons for Belief by Norman L. Geisler,Patty Tunnicliffe Pdf

"A concise step-by-step study of the foundations of Christian faith in easy-to-understand language"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Kenneth R. Samples
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441238504

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7 Truths That Changed the World (Reasons to Believe) by Kenneth R. Samples Pdf

Ideas have consequences, sometimes far-reaching and world-changing. The Christian faith contains many volatile truths that challenged--and continue to challenge--the cultural and religious status quo of the world. This biblical, historical, and philosophical exploration of some of Christianity's most transformational ideas offers a unique look at how the world changed when Christ and his followers came on the scene. These ideas include the resurrection Jesus as God incarnate creation out of nothing the compatibility of faith and reason justification by grace through faith humankind in God's image the greater good of suffering Pastors, students, and thoughtful Christians will be strengthened to face contemporary challenges to these truths and will find the confidence to impact their world for Christ.

Author : Will Jr. Davis
Publisher : Revell
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780800732486

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Why Faith Makes Sense by Will Jr. Davis Pdf

While the Bible declares, "The fool has said in his heart that there is no God," our culture has turned that statement on its head. The mantra of today's intellectual crowd is that the fool is the one who believes in God. Sadly, some Christians are starting to believe this, too. Will Davis Jr. says this is nonsense. You don't have to stop thinking to be a Christian. In fact, faith is the logical, natural progression of good reasoning, and it is less foolish to believe in God than not to believe. With common language, humor, biblical teaching, and real-life stories, Why Faith Makes Sense helps everyday believers understand why belief is the rational outcome of clear thinking about the evidence that surrounds us.