THIS BOOK IS PHENOMENAL!!! Occasionally, I buy books then wait months or even years to read them. Not good! This happened to be one of those books. I bought it probably my junior or senior year of college, and just read it last Spring. Bad decision! This is one of the best Christian books I've ever read, and it is absolutely relative to the postmodern world we live in today. The Reason for God is unlike any other Christian apologetics book I've read. Tim Keller is brilliant, and I'm amazed at how the Lord is using this man to spread the truth of Christ throughout the world. Tim Keller is an extremely intelligent and theologically sound pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City.
What I love most is that the book answers some of the most common questions that believers and non-believers alike have about God and Christianity without solely using the Bible. It is overflowing with citations from philosophers, historians, scientists, and sources other than Scripture. Keller's answers to these difficult questions are not only logical and reason-based, but also supported by extended research and evidence. He not only challenges atheists or non-Christians to doubt and examine their beliefs (or absence thereof) but also challenges Christians alike to doubt and examine their faith so they can fully and completely know the reason they believe what they do and so that their faith becomes their own.
Here's a sneak-peek:
Chapter 1: There Can't Be Just One True Religion
Chapter 2: How Could A Good God Allow Suffering?
Chapter 3: Christianity Is A Straightjacket
Chapter 4: The Church Is Responsible For So Much Injustice
Chapter 5: How Can A Loving God Send People To Hell?
Chapter 6: Science Has Disproved Christianity
Chapter 7: You Can't Take The Bible Literally
(these are all accusations people have about Christianity)
Chapter 8: The Clues Of God
Chapter 9: The Knowledge Of God
Chapter 10: The Problem Of Sin
Chapter 11: Religion And The Gospel
Chapter 12: The True Story Of The Cross
Chapter 13: The Reality Of The Resurrection
Chapter 14: The Dance Of God
After reading this book, I knew it would be perfect for Spain! I excitedly shared it with my co-workers and we decided to study different chapters during our Bible studies for non-believers in the Fall. I was even able to find some Spanish copies to give students to read. The weeks we studied at our house with students were great and everyone seemed to enjoy it and understand better the Bible, Gospel and how they don't go against humanity, science, or the typical stereotypes that people have against Christianity. The week we studied God and Science was extremely helpful for a lot of seeking students and we even had Biology and Physics professors come to share how their fields encourage their faith instead of discouraging it.
If you have any seeking, questioning, or skeptic friends, I highly recommend that you give this book to them! And be sure to read it yourself too!
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