Jesus christ did not come into this world to make bad people good. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus audible audiobook unabridged lee strobel author, narrator, zondervan publisher 4. Stunned by his findings, he organized the evidence into a book entitled, the case for christ, which won the gold medallion book award for excellence. I read this student edition alongside my teenage daughter. Five riveting sessions per book ten sessions total will equip teens with persuasive reasons. Heres a book written in kidfriendly language that gives you all the answers. While more readable than many academic books, the case for christ still holds to an underlying foundation of historical evidence, successfully making the case that faith in jesus is not a leap in. Take our free the case for christ quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. He has written several books, including four which received ecpa christian book awards 1994, 1999, 2001, 2005 and a series which addresses challenges to the veracity of christianity.
Instead, the world comes to an end in a series of blue boxes, animals start. It is compelling because it is honestly researched. It only served to dilute and make uninteresting the case for christ made in the book. So it leaves you with tools to build faith into others lives, and, when needed, some spiritual ammo to tear down pretentious but deceptive arguments. Former atheist and chicago tribune journalist lee strobel says yes. Lee strobel holds a master of studies in law degree from yale law school. Goodreads members who liked the case for christ also liked. Strobels book, the case for christ, reflects the result of his investigation.
With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of. I havent read lee strobels the case for christ because i have read another book by him and couldnt bear to read another one. His awardwinning investigative reporting recently earned him a promotion to legal editor at the chicago tribune. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law degree from yale, lee has won four gold medallions for publishing excellence and coauthored the christian book of the. The case for christ is a 2017 american christian drama film directed by jon gunn and written by brian bird, based on a true story that inspired the 1998 book of the same name by lee strobel. At that point in his life he would have considered it utter nonsense that he would become a. He is the author of numerous books, including the gold medallion winners the case for christ and the case. But things werent going nearly as well at home where his wife leslies newfound faith in christ went against everything lee believedor didnt believeas an avowed atheist. When lee strobel was a high school freshman, science convinced him that god didnt exist. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus strobel, lee on.
The case for christ by lee strobel 94,483 ratings, 4. He has written several books, including four which received ecpa christian book. The case for christ is written with a touch of wit and elements of a fastpaced fictional thriller, along with the exacting detail of an investigative scholarreporter. Leading seller of christian books, bibles, gifts, homeschool products, church supplies, dvds, toys and more. I found this book both inspirational and eminently practical. The book consists primarily of interviews between strobel a former legal editor at the chicago tribune and biblical scholars such. Each chapter summarizes an interview with an expert witness in a different area of possible objection to christianity. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus by lee strobel isbn. Packed full of wellresearched, reliable, and eyeopening investigations of some of the biggest questions you have, case for christ for kids brings christ to life by addressing the existence, miracles, ministry, and resurrection of jesus of nazareth. If god can intervene in the world, why doesnt he do it more often to relieve suffering. Lee strobel was legal affairs editor for a major chicago newspaper and an avowed atheist. Its thorough, direct, comprehensive, organized, and unapologetic.
The website addresses recommended throughout this book are offered as a resource to you. Find books like the case for christ from the worlds largest community of readers. He is or was a legal journalist for a major newspaper who went on a journey of. The case for christ student edition by lee strobel, 9780310745648, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In the case for christ and the case for faith student editions, lee strobel unfolds the compelling evidence that turned him from an atheist to a christian. This is an easy to read, clear book about the case for christ. Lee strobel was the awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and is the bestselling author of the case for christ, the case for christ devotional, the case for christianity answer book, the case for faith, the case for a creator, the case for miracles, and the miracles answer book. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence of jesus by lee strobel 4. And keep in mind that matthew, mark, luke, and john report. Strobel interviewed thirteen leading scholars, authorities with impeccable academic credentials. While more readable than many academic books, the case for christ still holds to an underlying foundation of historical evidence, successfully making the case that faith in jesus is not a leap in the dark, but firmly based on a wealth of evidence. Lee patrick strobel born january 25, 1952 is an american christian author and a former investigative journalist.
Anyone who has any doubts regarding the truthfulness of gods word regarding christ needs to read this book. The case for christ by lee strobel six sermon outlines. In this case, im at the top of deaths worst reaper ever list. While the book was very compelling with its many detailed interviews with experts, this movie concentrated mainly on simplistic dramatizations. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus christian softcover originals strobel, lee on. A tough journalist looks at the case for christ by wayne jackson. The film stars mike vogel, erika christensen, faye dunaway and robert forster, and follows an atheist journalist who looks to disprove his wifes christian faith. Lee strobel chronicles his 2month spiritual journey as he seeks to learn the truth about the case for christ. I find his journalistic style extremely irritating. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law degree from yale, lee has won four gold medallions for publishing excellence and coauthored the christian book.
Just watched the movie, the case for christ, made in 2017, which was an incredible representation of this book and strobels ive read it again and loved it even more. Brant pitre, the bestselling author of jesus and the jewish roots of the eucharist, goes back to the sources. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The case for christ is an incredible book for both christians and nonchristians. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. So i am not in a place to determine whether richard price in his the case against the case for christ treats strobels book. Is there credible evidence that jesus of nazareth really is the son of god. The case for christ by lee strobel was a very thorough examination regarding the truth regarding jesus christ.
Hendey on april 7, 2017 articles from our contributors, movies and tv, sunday brunch. The case for christthe case for faith updated student. The case for christ records lee strobels attempt to determine if theres credible evidence that jesus of nazareth really is the son of god. The real issue is whether the sources we do have are credible and in the case of the new testament, they certainly are. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for. He also hosted a television program called faith under fire on pax tv and runs a video. The case for christ quotes showing 127 of 27 the jews proposed the ridiculous story that the guards had fallen asleep. This guide features video notes, group discusssion questions, informative notes, and betweensession questions for reflection and application.
He asks all the questions that all nonbelievers asks in a straight forward way. In this revised and updated bestseller, the case for christ, strobel crossexamines a dozen experts with doctorates from schools such as cambridge, princeton, and brandeis, asking hardhitting questions and building a captivating case for christ s divinity. Currently he is a teaching pastor at saddleback valley community church in orange county, ca, where he and his wife live, and a board member of the willow creek association. Questions for reflection or group study notes acknowledgments index about the author. Strobel asks one thing of each reader remain unbiased in your examination of the evidence.
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