Lee Strobel

In 'The Case for Faith', Strobel turns his tenacious investigative skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief---the eight 'heart' barriers to faith. 'The Case for Faith' is for those who may be feeling attracted to Jesus but who are faced with formidable intellectual barriers standing squarely in their path. For Christians, it will deepen their convictions and give them fresh confidence in discussing Christianity with even their most skeptical friends. In 'The Case for Faith', Lee Strobel probes the most thorny of all questions, what he calls 'The Big Eight', including: If there is a loving God, why does this world groan under so much suffering and evil? If God really created the universe, why does science compel so many to conclude that evolution accounts for life? If God is the ultimate overseer of the church, why has it been riffled with hypocrisy and brutality through the ages? If God truly cares about the people He created, how could He consign so many of them to an eternity of torture in hell just because they didn't believe the right things about Him? As a seasoned journalist with Yale Law background, Strobel methodically tracks down his leads and asks the gritty, gut-wrenching questions you would want to ask--- questions that can make or break the Christian faith. He refuses to patronize or offer cliche, glib answers. Instead, he pieces together hard facts through interviews with nine of the country's top scholars and experts. The result? Solid, persuasive, engrossing, and smart answers to your deepest questions. 'The Case for Faith' will set you on the path to belief, renewed, restored---or discovered for the very first time.

If you were a journalist, how would you cover a news story so big it could completely overshadow all other world events? How would you carry out your investigation? How many tough questions would you ask? How cautiously would you consult the greatest experts to obtain detailed and accurate answers? An Experienced JournalistGoes In Search Of The Greatest Event Of HistoryTHE PROJECT: To determine whether there is credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth is truly the Son of God. THE REPORTER: Lee Strobel, educated by the faculty of law at Yale University, a former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and winner of several awards, and well known as an atheist. THE EXPERTS: Twelve scholars, all with doctorates from such universities as Cambridge, Princeton, Brandeis, and other prominent institutions, who are recognized scholars on the life of Jesus. THE STORY: While reflecting on his personal spiritual journey, Strobel interviews the experts, posing questions that are difficult and very direct: How reliable is the New Testament? Is there extrabiblical evidence about Jesus? Is there any reason to believe that the resurrection was indeed a historical fact? ... THIS ATTRACTIVE AND INFLUENTIAL BOOK IS NOT A NOVEL. IT IS AN UNFETTERED SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH ABOUT ONE OF THE MOST PASSIONATE FIGURES IN HISTORY. AT THE END, THE READER WILL BE ASKED TO EVALUATE THE VERDICT IN THE CASE FOR CHRIST.

In What Jesus Would Say, Lee Strobel helps us to see well-known personalities as Jesus might see them. Through many people like Rush Limbaugh, Bill Clinton, Murphy Brown, and Michael Jordan, Strobel introduces us to the God of hope, the God of the second chance. What Jesus Would Say takes on topics like success, sexuality, skepticism, forgiveness, prayer, and leadership with firm, biblically based concepts. In his often surprising look into the lives of famous people, Strobel shares encouraging and inspiring ideas that apply to our own lives as well. What would Jesus say to today's headline makers . . . and to you?

Who Are Unchurched Harry and Mary? He or she could be the neighbor who is perfectly happy without God. Or the coworker who scoffs at Christianity. Or the supervisor who uses Jesus’ name only as profanity. Or the family member who can’t understand why religion is so important. Inside the Mind of Unchurched Harry and Mary is an action plan to help you relate the message of Christ to the people you work around, live with, and call your friends. Using personal experiences, humor, compelling stories, biblical illustrations, and the latest research, Lee Strobel--author of the best-selling The Case for Christ--helps you understand non-Christians and what motivates them. The book includes:15 key insights into why people steer clear of God and the church. A look at Christianity and its message through the eyes of a former atheist. Practical, inspirational strategies for building relationships with non-Christians. Firsthand advice on surviving marriage to an unbelieving spouse.

Does Christianity Have Good Answers for the Really Tough Questions? Dr. R. C. Sproul believes it does. In this book, the founder of Ligonier Ministries deals with the most common objections to the truths of the Christian faith, including:Has science disproved the existence of God? Will non-Christians who never hear of Christ go to hell? Is it narrow-minded and bigoted to believe Christ is only one way to God? Why do people need God when life is going smoothly? Isn't Christianity just a crutch for people who can’t handle life’s pressures? Is heaven real or just "pie in the sky"? Do Christians have a good answer to evil and suffering? How does the church explain all its hypocrites? Reason to Believe is no collection of pat answers and proof texts. It addresses each objection in a separate chapter—rigorously and biblically—and includes a special capsule summary that gives the kernel of each argument. This is a superb resource for those in visitation and calling programs, and a must for anyone who wants to do more than scratch the surface of Christian truths.