Josh McDowell

A REMARKABLY EASY AND NATURAL WAY TO SHARE YOUR FAITH. Where you can talk about Jesus without freaking out, worrying about being rejected, or saying something wrong. When you can share the gospel naturally. THE TRUTH IS: You can share Jesus without fear. No matter your age, vocation, or biblical knowledge, Faith Without Fear will give you the ultimate playbook for evangelism." You will be excited and equipped to share your faith in a shockingly short amount of time. A great resource for individuals, small groups, and entire churches." --Gary Thomas, Best-selling authorYou will learn that fear is not what's holding you back from sharing your faith with others, rather it's something else entirely. Something that's a lot easier to fix. And that's the great news Regardless of whether you are in full-time ministry, a new believer, or you have the spiritual gift of evangelism, you can easily learn how to talk to others about God. This book brings biblical evangelism to normal, everyday conversations. From biblical evangelism to normal everyday conversations, you will be equipped with a simple way to share the gospel. In this book, you will: Remove any fear you have about evangelismLearn a step-by-step method to share the gospelLearn how to easily and naturally start a spiritual conversationLearn how to share your testimonyUnderstand your role in evangelismDiscover and apply evangelism questions and tacticsOvercome witnessing obstacles"You'll be encouraged as you learn that anyone (regardless of age, vocation, or experience) can learn how to share the gospel." --Josh McDowell, Best-selling author"If you've ever wondered how to fulfill the Great Commission look no further. Faith Without Fear is an outstanding and practical guide on how to start the faith conversation." --Steve Arterburn, Best-selling author"Jeff has answered the nagging question of so many Christians. How do I start a conversation about Jesus with a non-believer? Read Faith Without Fear and apply it and watch God transform the world through you." --Dr. David Cook, Author"Jeff really helps take the fear out of sharing the gospel. My greatest endorsement of Faith Without Fear is within two weeks of finishing it I found myself sharing the gospel, without hesitation, three times." --Matt Wester, readerJeff Jerina gives you the revolutionary approach that he's learned about reaching others for Christ and has taught men and women for over 20 years to confidently share their faith. As an added bonus: Game plan, discussion questions, a study guide, and role-playing sections help you quickly apply what you've read (perfect for individual, church, or group study). Jeff Jerina is also the author of Cut Through the Noise, host of the Men Unplugged podcast, and motivational speaker. With a BBA in business and a master's degree in biblical studies, Jeff speaks on a variety of topics that help men and women ignite their faith, be equipped for evangelism, and succeed in life. Learn more at JeffJerina.com. Faith Without Fear will help you share Jesus without fear.

"Every man should read this book " Josh McDowellWith stories of fast cars, wet matches, pastors, airline pilots and celebrities, this is not your average "church" message on freedom from porn...but it certainly should be Today, even big-time Christian pastors like Ravi Zacharias, Bill Hybels, Carl Lentz and countless others are being found out in sexual sin. In UNMUZZLED, J. S. Shelton takes a gut-punching message and boldly shows men how to actually CONQUER. This is raw truth with real direction Are you a Christian, but continue to struggle with sexual temptation and lust? Is pornography a reoccurring struggle in your life? Are you sexually active, but not married?Have you committed adultery, but cannot fathom confessing it? Are you someone who has tried everything, but still struggle sexually? What if sexual sin is holding you hostage from God's appointed destiny for your life? This message will quickly show you: - How to finally conquer and stay S. A. F. E from all sexual temptation.- How to recognize God's presence in your struggle.- How to cut things out of your life that cause you to stumble.- How to confess sin and eradicate strongholds in your life.- How to be used by God to help others. Whether it is pornography, masturbation, fornication, same-sex attraction, adultery, or lust in general...sexual sin is restraining men (and women more than ever now) all over the world. Get ready to drop Hell's most celebrated sin in your life This muzzling grip is hell-bent on preventing you from reaching all God has for you. Unmuzzled is a timely warning written specifically to men who call themselves Christians.This message is appropriate for ages 13+

Equip yourself to present and defend the claims of the Christian faith and the truths of the Bible. For more than forty years, Evidence That Demands a Verdict has convinced skeptics of the Bible's reliability, helped believers articulate their faith, and given them the vital facts they need to defend God's Word and lead others to faith in Jesus. In this video Bible study (DVD/video streaming sold separately), based on the completely updated and expanded apologetics classic, Josh McDowell and his son, Sean, focus on Jesus and the Gospels. Learn how the books of the New Testament came into being and why you can be sure they are historically reliable. Examine why the claims Jesus made about himself are true, how he fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about himself, and how we can know the resurrection took place. This study is for anyone who has ever been stumped by arguments against Christianity or the Bible—or has wondered for themselves if the Bible's depiction of Jesus is true and not just a made-up fairytale. The Evidence That Demands a Verdict Study Guide includes:Video notes. Discussion questions for groups and individuals. Between-session exercises for personal application. Sessions include:Why Is Evidence Important for Faith? Is There Such a Thing as Truth? Is the New Testament Reliable? Did Jesus Actually Rise from the Dead? Did Jesus Claim to Be God? How Do We Know the Bible is Accurate? Designed for use with Evidence That Demands a Verdict Video Study (9780310096740), sold separately.

God's Word tells us we must "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have" (1 Peter 3:15). This updated classic from Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell will give you the tools you need to do just that. The modern apologetics classic that started it all is now completely revised and updated-because the truth of the Bible doesn't change, but its critics do. With the original Evidence That Demands a Verdict, bestselling author Josh McDowell gave Christian readers the answers they needed to defend their faith against the harshest critics and sceptics. Since that time, Evidence has remained a trusted resource for believers young and old. Bringing historical documentation and the best modern scholarship to bear on the trustworthiness of the Bible and its teachings, this extensive volume has encouraged and strengthened millions. Now, with his son Sean McDowell, Josh McDowell has updated and expanded this classic resource for a new generation. This is a book that invites readers to bring their doubts and doesn't shy away from the tough questions.

The modern apologetics classic that started it all is now completely revised and updated—because the truth of the Bible doesn’t change, but its critics do. With the original Evidence That Demands a Verdict, bestselling author Josh McDowell gave Christian readers the answers they needed to defend their faith against the harshest critics and skeptics. Since that time, Evidence has remained a trusted resource for believers young and old. Bringing historical documentation and the best modern scholarship to bear on the trustworthiness of the Bible and its teachings, this extensive volume has encouraged and strengthened millions. Now, with his son Sean McDowell, Josh McDowell has updated and expanded this classic resource for a new generation. This is a book that invites readers to bring their doubts and doesn’t shy away from the tough questions. Features Include: • Thoroughly revised and updated from the previous edition • Now co-authored by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell • All-new chapters defending against the latest attacks from Christianity’s critics • Designed to be a go-to reference for even the toughest questions • Offers thoughtful responses to the Bible’s most difficult and extraordinary passages • Expansive defense of Christianity’s core truths, including the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Inspire. . . Challenge. . . Fuel Your Faith. This daily devotional from Josh McDowell unpacks spiritual truths that will inspire, challenge, and fuel your soul every day of the year--from January 1 to December 31. Practical and relevant, each month of devotional readings shares a common theme- January: THE TRUTH THAT GOD EXISTS February: THE TRUTH ABOUT GOD'S WORD March: THE TRUTH ABOUT ORIGINAL SIN April: THE TRUTH ABOUT GOD BECOMING HUMAN May: THE TRUTH ABOUT CHRIST'S ATONEMENT FOR SIN June: THE TRUTH ABOUT JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST July: THE TRUTH ABOUT LIVING THE TRANSFORMED LIFE August: THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS' BODILY RESURRECTION September: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE TRINITY October: THE TRUTH ABOUT GOD'S KINGDOM November: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE CHURCH December: THE TRUTH ABOUT CHRIST'S RETURN. Truth Is. . . 365 Youth Devotions Connecting Life and Faith will lead you to understand the truths of God and how living them out is beneficial in your everyday life.

Today's message of cultural acceptance is dangerously distorted and deceptive. In a world that shouts: 'If you truly care about other people, you must agree that their beliefs, values, lifestyle, and truth claims are equal and as valid as yours!' it's no wonder our youth are confused. The Beauty of Intolerance-brand-new from Josh McDowell with son Sean McDowell-cuts through the confusion and points readers back to the place where the only truth resides... Jesus Christ. Tied directly to the Heroic Truth initiative launched by the Josh McDowell Ministry, the McDowells will share how a biblical view of truth can counter cultural tolerance and encourage a love and acceptance of others apart from their actions with a heart of Christlike compassion.

Today's message of cultural acceptance is dangerously distorted and deceptive. In a world that shouts: "If you truly care about other people, you must agree that their beliefs, values, lifestyle, and truth claims are equal and as valid as yours " it's no wonder our youth are confused. The Beauty of Intolerance--brand-new from Josh McDowell with son Sean McDowell--cuts through the confusion and points you back to the place where the only truth resides. . . Jesus Christ. Tied directly to the Heroic Truth initiative launched by the Josh McDowell Ministry, McDowell will share how a biblical view of truth can counter cultural tolerance and encourage a love and acceptance of others apart from their actions with a heart of Christlike compassion.

Es en verdad este carpintero hebreo, del primer siglo, el Dios que dec a ser? Josh McDowell cre a que los cristianos estaban locos . Discut a en contra de su fe. Sin embargo, al final, vio que sus argumentos no ten an apoyo. Jesucristo era en verdad Dios en forma humana. En M s que un carpintero, Josh se centra en la persona que cambi su vida, Jesucristo. Este es el libro adecuado para las personas que no creen que Jes s era Dios, que resucit de los muertos o que tiene derechos sobre sus vidas. Desde su publicaci n original, m s de quince millones de ejemplares de M s que un Carpintero se han distribuido en m s de ochenta y cinco idiomas y ha cambiado innumerables vidas. Ahora, este cl sico inspirador, se actualiz para una nueva generaci n de buscadores con una nueva apariencia, con un material revisado y con un nuevo cap tulo que se ocupa de las preguntas m s frecuentes planteadas hoy. Is this first century Hebrew carpenter really the God he claimed to be? Josh McDowell believed that Christians were "crazy." He argued against their faith. In the end, however, he saw that his arguments were unsupported. Jesus Christ "was" indeed God in human form. In More Than a Carpenter, Josh focuses on the person who changed his life, Jesus Christ. This is the right book for people who do not believe that Jesus was God, that he rose from the dead, or that he has rights over their lives. Since its original publication, more than fifteen million copies of More Than a Carpenter have been distributed in over eighty-five languages, and it has changed countless lives. Now, this inspirational classic has been updated for a new generation of seekers with a new look, revised material, and a new chapter that addresses today's most frequently asked questions.

Go bungee jumping. Tango. See the Eiffel Tower. Swim with sharks. Bucket lists can get pretty crazy! But what if God wanted you to think even further outside the box? To pattern your life after the one who said some pretty crazy things himself: "Love your enemies." "Store up treasures in heaven." "Seek first his kingdom and righteousness." If you checked every item off your bucket list, would your life be complete? In these pages you'll find 52 items to help you revamp your must-do list... Run with scissors. Bounce off brick walls. Celebrate quirks. Banish grudges. Dodge counterfeit happiness. Peek into dark corners. Get fired. Enlist invisible reinforcements. Get nose-to-nose with an alligator. As you check off God's bucket list, you may find yourself doing things you never thought possible. Jay Payleitner helps you get your priorities straight with the most important relationship in your life—you and God.

12th Annual Outreach Resource of the Year (Cross-Cultural) How can we build bridges with Muslims? Muslims are our coworkers, neighbors and friends. But Christians don't always know how to build relationships with Muslims. Fouad Masri provides practical ways for Christians to initiate conversations and develop relationships with Muslims. He offers insights into Muslim culture and helps Christians understand and relate their Muslim friends. Masri addresses seven common questions that Muslims ask about Jesus and the Christian faith, providing sensitive answers that winsomely guide Muslims to Jesus without arguing or awkward debating. With real-life stories of fruitful conversations and genuine relationships, Masri helps readers see Muslims as Jesus sees them, without fear, with love, hope and expectation. You don't need a Ph. D. in Islam to share your faith with a Muslim. You just need the heart of an ambassador. Discover how.

Josh and Sean McDowell, masters of practical Christian apologetics, team up in this trustworthy resource that helps readers understand and gain assurance about difficult Bible verses and passages. The McDowells’ way of boiling down topics and explaining them clearly helps dispel questions that can confuse people about Christianity or frustrate them in their spiritual growth. Readers will appreciate features such asa simple, easy-to-access formatstraightforward explanations in nontheological languagea summary of key principles of interpretation to help them learn and growThis is a resource readers will turn to for help in everyday life—one that will help them gain confidence in all of Scripture. Excellent for individuals, churches, and church leaders, as well as personal and pastoral libraries.

"Undaunted"--both the book and an upcoming movie--chronicles the riveting true story of a young farm boy named Josh who carried unspeakable memories of an alcoholic father and a farmhand's abuse, causing him to defy God's existence. Yet God redeemed a horrible situation with his unbelievable grace. Today Josh McDowell is one of the most popular evangelists in the world who defends the reality of Jesus Christ to millions through his presentations and classic book "More Than a Carpenter." "Undaunted" unfolds the dramatic spiritual transformation in Josh's life when he faces his past head-on and puts everything entirely in God's hands. The result is an undaunted faith, a gift freely offered to everyone who seeks it.

Real-life, on-the-street Christian apologetics is what readers expect from Josh McDowell. Here, he and his son, Sean, reflect their ongoing research and close engagement with our culture in answers to classic questions such as…Is there scientific proof God exists? How can a loving God send people to hell? Why does God allow suffering? Is the New Testament historically reliable? Aren’t there errors and contradictions in the Bible?…and questions that arise from today’s culture:If God is so loving, why can’t he be more tolerant of sin? Is God sexist? Is religion the real cause of violence in the world? How can teachings from the ancient cultures of the Bible be relevant to our culture? What’s the difference between the Bible and the Koran?77 FAQs offers the concise, accessible presentations that readers want and need in an apologetic resource—answers they’ll turn to for help in everyday life.

Es realmente el Se or que dice ser? C mo podemos saberlo con seguridad? M s que un carpintero ofrece argumentos a favor de la fe de un esc ptico convertido en creyente. M s de quince millones de ejemplares vendidos M s que un Carpintero se ha distribuido en m s de ochenta y cinco idiomas y ha cambiado innumerables vidas. Ahora, este cl sico inspirador se actualiz para una nueva generaci n de buscadores con una nueva apariencia, con un material revisado y con un nuevo cap tulo que se ocupa de las preguntas m s frecuentes planteadas hoy. Josh McDowell se une a su hijo, Sean, mientras examinan la evidencia acerca de Jes s. Is he really the Lord he claimed to be? How can we know for sure? More than a Carpenter offers arguments for faith from a skeptic turned believer. More than fifteen million copies sold More Than a Carpenter has been distributed in over eighty-five languages and has changed countless lives. Now, this inspirational classic is updated for a new generation of seekers with a new look, revised material, and a new chapter that addresses the most frequently asked questions raised today. Josh McDowell joins his son, Sean, as they examine the evidence about Jesus.

“Seven in 10 Protestants ages 18 to 30—both evangelical and mainline—who went to church regularly in high school said they quit attending by age 23, according to the survey by LifeWay Research.” (USA Today)Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door gives teens answers that make sense, even for the toughest of questions. Internationally known defender of the faith Josh McDowell and co-author Bob Hostetler offer clarity laced with humor to expose common myths about God, the Bible, religion, and life to show how Christianity stands up to the test of fact and reason. Teens will be better equipped to stick with their faith as they begin to understand why they believe and why it’s important to make a lifetime commitment to Christ and the church.

He is risen! Now what? How does the resurrection of Jesus impact my everyday life, and why should I care? Pastor Ray Johnston provides a resource for individuals and communities who want to explore the implications of the Resurrection on Christian life. This Changes Everything explores thirty practical ways Christ?s victory over the grave changed the lives of early believers and can transform us today. This resource has been given to thousands of new Christians at Bayside Church where the author is the founding pastor. While not primarily an apologetics text, This Changes Everything provides helpful apologetics resources while speaking practically about the impact of the resurrection of Jesus in ordinary life. Let your whole life declare, "He is risen, indeed!"