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THE CASE FOR FAITH by Lee Strobel
(A Book Review by Virginia H. Lane) What is Faith? Is it something real or is one deceiving themselves. Journalist Lee Strobel asked some of the same questions after reading books by Charles Templeton, a former friend of Billy Graham, who let his questions change him from a believer to an opponent of Christianity. In The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections of Christianity, Lee Strobel tackles these questions:
Strobel showed the historical evidence for the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in The Case for Christ. In this book he resolved "to determine if there are "soul-satisfying response when Christianity is confronted with life's harshest and most perplexing questions that send nagging doubts into our hearts and minds." He searched for and spoke with a number of ardent defenders of Christianity--to see if they could provide rational answers to these questions. Most of all, he believed he was in a search relationship with God. Each chapter ends with two short sections: Deliberations: Questions for Reflection or Group Study and For Further Evidence: More Resources on this Topic. The former gives the reader the chance to reflect on the information presented in the chapter while the latter challenges one to study further. The last chapter gives conclusions by proposing three directions of thought. #1 Find Perspective: "I had examined each obstacle on its own merits, interviewing experts who were able to provide satisfying explanations and analysis. The I evaluated each of the objections in the context of the convincing evidence that Christianity is true and that therefore God is ultimately trustworthy and loves us deeply. ...After spending a year investigating "The Big Eight" objections, I remained utterly convinced that the most rational and logical step people can take is to invest their faith in Jesus of Nazareth." (p. 253) #2 Making a Choice: "Ultimately, though faith isn't about having perfect and complete answers to every single one of 'The Big Eight' objections. After all, we don't demand that level of conclusive proof in an other area of life. The point is that we certainly do have sufficient evidence about God upon which to act. And in the end, that's the issue. Faith is about a choice, a step of will. It's saying 'I believe--please help my unbelief'." (p. 253) #3 Changing a Life: Strobel tells the story of William Neal Moore, a confessed murderer, who came to know Jesus and shared with others on death row. People saw the change in his life. Just hours before his life was to end, the courts issued a stay of execution. It was said that he was not the same man who had been sent to prison. Moore attributed the change in him to Jesus. Strobel investigates questions and comes to these conclusions. That Jesus is very real and because of knowing Him, one can exercise Faith. I, Virginia, cannot begin to tell you about all the information presented in this book. Strobel did say that his investigation caused his faith to strengthen even without having complete answers. I say that is a good testimony. Previous to The Case for Faith, Strobel wrote The Case for Chris t in which he investigates the claims that Jesus is the son of God. Additionally, he has written The Case for Easter; see my Review of The Case for Easter . If you are questioning the reality, identity and deity of Jesus, I highly recommend any and all of these books by Lee Strobel. Happy reading!! -- The back cover of the book says: Was God telling the truth when he said, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart?" In his #1 best-seller The Case for Christ, legally trained investigative reporter Lee Strobel examines the claims of Christ, reaching the hard-won verdict that Jesus is God's unique son. But despite the compelling historical evidence that Strobel presented , many people grapple with serious concerns about faith in God. As in a court of law, they want to shout, "Objection!" They say, "If God is love, then what about all the suffering in our world?" Or, "If God cares for everyone, then why does he eternally torture some in hell?" 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 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. -------------- "Everyone--seekers, doubters, fervent believers--benefits when Lee Strobel hits the road in search of answers, as he does again in The Case for Faith . In the course of his probing interviews, some of the toughest intellectual obstacles to faith fall away." --Luis Palau "With intellectual depth and honest, Lee Strobel investigates, then nullifies, the toughest arguments against Christianity. A perfect book for the intellectual, the doubter and the inquisitive. A great Faith builder." -- Bill Bright, founder and President, Campus Crusade for Christ International --------------- Lee Strobel, a former atheist, holds a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale Law School and was the award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune. Currently he is a teaching pastor at Saddleback Valley Community Church in Orange County, California, and a board member of the Willow Creek Association. He is the author of numerous books, including the Gold Medallion winners, The Case for Christ and Inside the Mind of the Unchurched Harry and Mary. |
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