When Skeptics Ask: A Handbook on Christian Evidences

I was reading this book to help me share my faith from a more educated place. I realized while reading it that I was in fact a skeptic! This book totally cleared up any doubt I had about the Christian faith, Gods existence and the fact that Jesus is his son!

This reference work on Christian apologetics is excellent and would be a great addition to any library.Ron Brooks and Dr. Norman Geisler have compiled a work that covers a wide range of topics including such basic questions as, 'Does God exist?', and if so, 'What kind of God exists?' They then go through various possibilities from different belief systems, make a case for the God of the Bible, and provide refutations of the others.The authors also discuss other topics including the following: questions about evil, miracles, Jesus Christ, the Bible, Biblical difficulties, the Bible and archeology, science and evolution, and many more.Perhaps the best feature of this book is its accessibility for a wide range of readers. Oftentimes it seems that scholars make brilliant arguments that many average people have trouble understanding. Not so here. Although Geisler is a top notch scholar (I'm not as familiar with Brooks), the arguments made here are completely understandable for virtually anyone.Additionally, the approach is very respectful. Dr. Geisler and Mr. Brooks acknowledge that unbelievers have some very good questions and they answer them in a very agreeable way.One of my favorite parts was the section on hell as that is such a common objection from those who contend that a loving God would not send people to such a place. It is handled brilliantly and finished off with this observation: 'God refuses to coerce anyone into loving Him because forced love is rape. But He demonstrates a tough love by by allowing people to go their own way. If God's perfect and steadfast love has failed to win them, what could possibly change their minds? Hell is simply the place where the unbeliever is no longer bothered by God pestering him with His love.'Highly recommended!

I understand the writers thoughts relative to the subject matter. Second, I view the authors background as quite savant in connection to the material at hand. Third, the verisimilitude is on target as ample numbers of Holy Bible scriptures were used to form a proper syntax of etymology pertaining as historical examples to derail [hard core] skeptics. Lastly, the writer seemed to dedicate this book to spiritual non milk drinkers. This writing, in my opinion, is exegetical material. It is deep and lengthy in many areas and in some cases seemed to equal a dissertation towards a Mastrs or Doctorate in theology.I would have preferred that, to be added within the text, a number actual current-day cases be included to represent good over evil. Viz., In 2001, a Tulsa, Oklahoma Mother of a ten year old became healed of cancer after Mother stood on [scripture and verse] when in actuality her physician stated that no cure was possible, etc. This may have been an extra asset for the reader who is unaccustomed to the virtue behind our Holy Bible. Such examples could have been provided excluding overextensive glam.I believe, concluding here, this to be a worthy read. It is not something one can sail through overnight. Mr Brooks is not guilty of obfuscation. I only wish he could have made the reading somewhat simpler in certain areas which I believe would have brought more human interest.Franklin A. Alvey, Ph.D., Th.D.

As the very first chapter in this 340 page book states: the Christian believer needs to be able to "answer every man". In other words, if you are a Christian believer, you should be able to defend your belief system. This book gives the believer ample facts and arguments that affirm the Christian faith. Primarily written for Christians, this book can also be read by unbelievers as well, as many of the arguments unbelievers make are stated in this book.The major chapters include questions about God and other gods, questions about evil, miracles, Jesus, the Bible, science, and the afterlife. The book is written from a question and answer viewpoint. A question is posed, and an answer is given. In many instances, citations are noted for sources quoted or for further study.I have read many Christian books in my life, but this book is special, in that it answers my own questions, and also answers most of the questions my friends and family may have concerning the faith as well. It is written in a style that is logical, clear, and easy to understand.kone

This book is pretty much does what you have come to respect from Norman Geisler, its concise, clear and to the point.There are thirteen chapters that cover pretty generally the sort of questions Christians would generally expect to get during evangelism or formal exchange.The book gives a good grounding for further reading on the following subjects, Gods existence, other views about God such as pantheism, the problem of evil, miracles Jesus, the Bible, Archaeology, Science, the Afterlife, truth, logic and morality.Obviously the book can't cover vast amounts of detail for each of the above subjects but its certainly ideal for getting a good grounding for further investigation.Worth the money and a space in the library!

Geisler is very practical in his approach to answering tough questions.This book is good go-to resource to have when you need to give a logically sound argument for or against something. Covers a broad range of topics that people may ask you. Highly recommended!

Another great book by Geisler. I can't get enough of these

A must have for Christians everywhere.

Wonderful and great book for all skeptics who might ask questions, intellectual and philosophical questions. It does not matter their background or from which worldview they might come, this book is worth having it !