Kenneth D. Boa and Robert M. Bowman Jr.
Cook—RiverOak, 2002
Apologetics is the discipline of developing and presenting an intellectual defense of one’s faith. This book, rather than a work of apologetics aimed primarily at Christian readers, is what used to be called an apology—not an expression of regret for wrongdoing, but an actual defense of the Christian faith directed to those who do not yet believe. Written at a level that high school students can understand and with information that adults can find helpful, 20 Compelling Evidences that God Exists appeals to interested nonbelievers to consider some of the many facts that support belief in the God of the Bible. If you’re already a Christian, you may also benefit from “listening in”!
After opening chapters on the importance of pursuing the truth (chaps. 1–2), the book presents scientific evidence that the world was created by a good God (chaps. 3–8). Next come four chapters explaining why we may turn to the Bible to find truth about this Creator God (chaps. 9–12). The next five chapters examine historical evidence for Jesus’ existence, divine claims, death on the cross, and resurrection from the dead (chaps. 13–17). The book concludes with chapters on the transforming effects of faith in Christ in people’s lives (chaps. 18–19) and the uniqueness of Christ among all the leaders of the world’s religions (chap. 20).
“20 Compelling Evidences that God Exists: Discover Why Believing in God Makes So Much Sense by Kenneth D. Boa and Robert M. Bowman Jr. is a concise yet powerful case for Christianity presented in twenty very readable chapters. The style is engaging, the authors know their subject, and the book is surprisingly substantial for its modest 200 pages. . . . 20 Compelling Evidences that God Exists is a very approachable book that is both useful as an introductory apologetics text and suitable as a book for the open agnostic.”
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