Christianity And Skepticism

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780525954156

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Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller Pdf

We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,7 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 : Josh Chatraw
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310108641

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Telling a Better Story by Josh Chatraw Pdf

Christianity Today 2021 Book Award Winner: Apologetics & Evangelism Telling a Better Story clears a path to a more effective, empathetic apologetics for today—both for experienced apologists and those new to sharing their faith with others. Today's Christians often view the practice of defending their faith as pushy or unnecessary. Won't it just be taken for proselytizing? Don't many unbelievers find it offensive? Many Christians have shifted to a strategy of hoping that our lives will show Christ to our neighbors—and, while this is certainly good, it's no substitute to actively telling people about Christ. In Telling a Better Story, author Joshua Chatraw presents a new and refreshing way to engage in apologetics that will help you tell the story of Christ in a holistic, culturally-contextual manner that—while being respectful—helps unbelievers imagine a more complete happiness and a better meaning to life. Telling a Better Story will give you the tools to: Understand the cultural stories that surround us. Recognize how these secular stories have shaped the way many people think. Learn how to tell God's story in a fresh way that allows today's younger generations to see it as a more meaningful and more hopeful story than the scripts around it. Finally, you'll also learn how to deal with the perennial issues and common objections to Christianity.

Author : Steve Kumar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : 1921643498

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Christianity for Skeptics by Steve Kumar Pdf

"An easy-to-read no-nonsense examination of the evidence for Christian belief"--Cover.

Author : Steve Kumar
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1565633466

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Christianity for Skeptics by Steve Kumar Pdf

Looking for the perfect book to place in the hands of a skeptical friend or co-worker? Wishing you had answers to tough questions people are raising about the viability of Christianity? Christianity For Skeptics attempts to provide a basis for belief by enlisting scholars both Christian and non-Christian who have come to the conclusion that there is a strong argument and basis for belief in God and in Christianity. Dr. Kumar responds to questions often asked by skeptics such as: - Does God exist? - If there is a God, why is there evil? - Is atheism rational? - Is the Bible the word of God?

Author : Jody Seymour,Gail Spach
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630878917

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The Christian Skeptic by Jody Seymour,Gail Spach Pdf

The Christian Skeptic was written for those who are not sure if they can still call themselves Christian because they are no longer able to "drink the Kool-Aid" of orthodoxy. It is also for seekers who find the person of Jesus intriguing or compelling but who struggle with all the doctrines that surround his story. Inspired by Leslie Weatherhead's now out-of-print book The Christian Agnostic, Jody Seymour takes a fresh look at some of the basic tenets of the Christian Faith. He offers new insight into concepts such as the nature of God, the person and work of Jesus, how to read the Bible, the role of the church, and the question of whether or not Jesus really said "my way or the highway." This book will give you an opportunity to explore the faith with the windows open to some fresh air, and you may discover that being caught between belief and doubt is a good place to be.

Author : John S. Dickerson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493419203

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Jesus Skeptic by John S. Dickerson Pdf

Can we know if Jesus actually lived? Have Jesus's followers been a force for good or evil in history? A respected journalist set out to find the answers--not from opinion but from artifacts. The evidence led him to an unexpected conclusion: Jesus really existed and launched the greatest movement for social good in human history. A first-of-its-kind book for a new generation, Jesus Skeptic takes nothing for granted as it explores whether Jesus actually lived and how his story has changed our world. You'll - learn what heroes like Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman believed about Jesus - discover how Jesus inspired women's rights, education rights, and modern hospitals - see visual proofs of Jesus's impact, never before compiled in one place - be inspired to continue Jesus's fight for human rights, justice, and progress Jesus Skeptic unveils convincing physical evidence that will enlighten seekers, skeptics, and longtime Christians alike. In a generation that wants to make the world a better place, we can discover what humanity's greatest champions had in common: a Christian faith.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : COLUMBIA:0063798140

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Christianity and Skepticism by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robin Globus Veldman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520972803

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The Gospel of Climate Skepticism by Robin Globus Veldman Pdf

Why are white evangelicals the most skeptical major religious group in America regarding climate change? Previous scholarship has pointed to cognitive factors such as conservative politics, anti-science attitudes, aversion to big government, and theology. Drawing on qualitative fieldwork, The Gospel of Climate Skepticism reveals the extent to which climate skepticism and anti-environmentalism have in fact become embedded in the social world of many conservative evangelicals. Rejecting the common assumption that evangelicals’ skepticism is simply a side effect of political or theological conservatism, the book further shows that between 2006 and 2015, leaders and pundits associated with the Christian Right widely promoted skepticism as the biblical position on climate change. The Gospel of Climate Skepticism offers a compelling portrait of how during a critical period of recent history, political and religious interests intersected to prevent evangelicals from offering a unified voice in support of legislative action to address climate change.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : UIUC:30112083779063

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Christianity and Scepticism by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tim Lucas,Warren Bird
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310100119

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Liquid Church by Tim Lucas,Warren Bird Pdf

In today's fluid culture, many churches are adrift--longing to reach spiritually thirsty people, but failing to make an impact. Have you noticed? Congregations are stuck or declining. Millennials and Gen Z are walking away. Volunteers and their generosity are drying up. Is your city, town, or neighborhood spiritually dry? Do you long to see more of the living water of Jesus flowing freely through your community, generating a fresh wave of ministry momentum? Buckle up: you're in for a whitewater ride! Liquid Church tells the fascinating story of a New Jersey church that began "on accident" and grew into one of America's 100 Fastest-Growing Churches, with over 5,000 in weekly attendance and more than 2,400 baptisms to date. Their secret? They harnessed the power of six powerful ministry currents sweeping across North America including: special needs, creative communication, ministry mergers, compassionate cause, radical generosity, and leadership development. With powerful stories and scriptural insights, backed by national research, Tim Lucas and Warren Bird describe dozens of fresh ideas, new ministry wineskins, and hard-won leadership learnings that resonate with rising generations in today's "show-then-tell" culture. Each chapter includes practical tools, real-life examples, and links to "Other Churches Making Waves" with cutting-edge ministry ideas designed to help saturate your city for Christ. Ready to dive deeper? Whether you serve a brand-new church plant, fast-growing congregation, or an aging ministry ready for reinvention, Liquid Church is an inspiring and practical guide for leaders ready to reach their spiritually thirsty neighbors--those who have given up on church, but haven't given up on God.

Author : John Owen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Skepticism
ISBN : MINN:31951002051434T

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Christian skepticism by John Owen Pdf

Author : David Kinnaman,Gabe Lyons
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441200013

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unChristian by David Kinnaman,Gabe Lyons Pdf

Based on groundbreaking Barna Group research, unChristian uncovers the negative perceptions young people have of Christianity and explores what can be done to reverse them.

Author : John H. Heidt
Publisher : Gracewing Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : 0852446284

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A Faith for Skeptics by John H. Heidt Pdf

Setting Yourself Free to Believe We do not live in an age of disbelief but in an age of doubt. After many years in the parish ministry, John H. Heidt has found that few people do not have some kind of belief in God. But a great many peopleinside and outside the churchare uneasy about believing too much or too strongly. They take all sorts of other things in life for granted, but when it comes to religion they are skeptics. This book is written for all those who would like to believe in something definite but are afraid to do so. It does not try to argue anyone into belief, but sets out to convince the reader that it is all right to believeand specifically to believe in the traditional teachings of Christianity.

Author : Christopher Grasso
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190494377

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Skepticism and American Faith by Christopher Grasso Pdf

Between the Revolution and the Civil War, the dialogue of religious skepticism and faith profoundly shaped America. Although usually rendered nearly invisible, skepticism touched-and sometimes transformed-more lives than might be expected from standard accounts. This book examines Americans wrestling with faith and doubt as they tried to make sense of their world.