Hey guys! Here is my dilemma. Today some of my friends and I had a huge discussion about religion, god, beliefs, the whole nine yards. They were all asking me really good questions and it was a really good discussion. There were a tonne of really open minded people. They were talking about different books where they got different theories about creation. etc. There was one girl who has read at least 15 books on different theories, there were some major seekers here. They asked if there were any books that they should read other than the Bible. I told them I that I would have a look around home too see what I could find to recommend. I NEED some good books for these people who are SEEKERS. Anyone know of any at all? I am drawing a blank as I have never really read a book geared at this audience, any help would be great. Oh yeah ASAP would also be great! Thanks so much guys! Have a great day!
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Check out Strobel's "The Case for Faith" and "The Case for Christ". I haven't read them myself but hear they're really great. I also highly recommend John Stackhouse's "Can God be Trusted?" and GK Chesterton's "Orthodoxy".
Don't forget to pray for them lots.
Don't forget to pray for them lots.
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"Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis is a good book as I remember it. "More than a Carpenter" by Josh McDowell is also good.
If they are reading in particular about evolution and are wanting some information as to why that is false there are several good books.
For starters, "Darwin on Trial" by Philip Johnson
"Darwin's Black Box" by Behe
"Bones of Contention" - can't remember author on this one.
I would seriously consider though, Romans 1:16 tells us that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation. Other books may be nice, but only the word of God has power. If you want my advice, I would start a study with them and go through the gospel according to Luke and the book of Acts.
If the word of God can't convict them, nothing else ever will. Don't get me wrong, other books are helpful for gaining insight, but the power is in the Word
If they are reading in particular about evolution and are wanting some information as to why that is false there are several good books.
For starters, "Darwin on Trial" by Philip Johnson
"Darwin's Black Box" by Behe
"Bones of Contention" - can't remember author on this one.
I would seriously consider though, Romans 1:16 tells us that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation. Other books may be nice, but only the word of God has power. If you want my advice, I would start a study with them and go through the gospel according to Luke and the book of Acts.
If the word of God can't convict them, nothing else ever will. Don't get me wrong, other books are helpful for gaining insight, but the power is in the Word
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I've read "More than a Carpenter" by Josh McDowell, and Lee Strobel's "The Case for Faith." Both are very helpful.
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It seems that a lot of my friends have recommended Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. I think that I am going to read it and then see. I am going to have a look for it over the weekend. I am going to try and read a couple others as well! Thanks for all your help. You guys rock!
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Yes, More than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell is a good one. PM and and give me an address and I can use my college budget at my church to buy as many as you need. It is an apologetic book for Christianity. I will mail them to you for free. They are short books but good.kdw555 said:
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More Than A Carpenter is really good, but i personally preferred The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith. I just felt like they did a better job answering some questions...since they've longer books, they're just more in-depth with their responses.
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