The Case for Christ
I should have posted this last week, but I have just recently finished a fascinating book by Lee Strobel called The Case for Christ. Amanda loaned it to me over the Christmas break (We're making a habit of loaning each other our favorite inspirational books. In return I've loaned her Let's Roll by Lisa Beamer, and the Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery. It makes me quite happy to say she's enjoyed them all thus far. :))
Anyway, back on topic. Lee's book is an absolute marvel. I've been waiting a long time to find a published book out there that really puts the truth of the Gospels to the test. And when I say test, I mean test. Hardnosed work and analysis, accurate and complete evidence, and sound logic without bias or faulty judgment. This book scores on all accounts. Strobel interviews 13 theological experts in his quest for the validity of Jesus Christ, and he pulls no punches. He hits these men with every bit of skepticism he's got, every reason he can find to disprove what the Bible says, and every time, his questions are answered. Every section of the book has a distinctive feel and tone, debating the historicity and archaelogical evidence of the events in the Bible, delving into the psychological mindset of Jesus, analyzing the crucifixtion and resurrection from every possible angle, and much more. After reading this, one would be hard-pressed, provided he or she was a non-believer, to continue thinking that the truth as presented by God's Word still doesn't make sense. It does. In every sense of the word. The Case for Christ is an excellent resource for probing deeper into the depths of Christianity. I give it five stars all the way.
As for daily events, I'm into my sixth day back in class at Furman. No serious problems as of yet, thankfully. I'm doing my best to stay on top of work and praying that I won't be stricken with some kind of debilitating sickness like the flu this term. I caught it two years straight during my junior and senior years at Shannon Forest, but last year I dodged it, thanks in no small part to the flu vaccine I had in early November of 2003. But as everyone is aware of, this year there's a massive shortage of flu vaccine, and as a result, only people at critical risk of getting the flu will have access to the short supply. So Furman won't get a shipment, and students will have to get by on the old-fashioned methods of hand-washing, using Kleenex, and avoiding sick people. Hopefully, it'll be enough.
Song of the Day: Jars of Clay - "Love Song for a Savior"
Verse of the Day: "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God." - Romans 5:1-2
Anyway, back on topic. Lee's book is an absolute marvel. I've been waiting a long time to find a published book out there that really puts the truth of the Gospels to the test. And when I say test, I mean test. Hardnosed work and analysis, accurate and complete evidence, and sound logic without bias or faulty judgment. This book scores on all accounts. Strobel interviews 13 theological experts in his quest for the validity of Jesus Christ, and he pulls no punches. He hits these men with every bit of skepticism he's got, every reason he can find to disprove what the Bible says, and every time, his questions are answered. Every section of the book has a distinctive feel and tone, debating the historicity and archaelogical evidence of the events in the Bible, delving into the psychological mindset of Jesus, analyzing the crucifixtion and resurrection from every possible angle, and much more. After reading this, one would be hard-pressed, provided he or she was a non-believer, to continue thinking that the truth as presented by God's Word still doesn't make sense. It does. In every sense of the word. The Case for Christ is an excellent resource for probing deeper into the depths of Christianity. I give it five stars all the way.
As for daily events, I'm into my sixth day back in class at Furman. No serious problems as of yet, thankfully. I'm doing my best to stay on top of work and praying that I won't be stricken with some kind of debilitating sickness like the flu this term. I caught it two years straight during my junior and senior years at Shannon Forest, but last year I dodged it, thanks in no small part to the flu vaccine I had in early November of 2003. But as everyone is aware of, this year there's a massive shortage of flu vaccine, and as a result, only people at critical risk of getting the flu will have access to the short supply. So Furman won't get a shipment, and students will have to get by on the old-fashioned methods of hand-washing, using Kleenex, and avoiding sick people. Hopefully, it'll be enough.
Song of the Day: Jars of Clay - "Love Song for a Savior"
Verse of the Day: "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God." - Romans 5:1-2
posted by david @ 11:12 AM
1 Comments:
At 4:10 PM,
Amanda | Glittericity said…
I'm so glad that book made such an impact on you. I guess you can see why it's one of my favorites. The Case for Faith is just as great, so whether you buy it or want to borrow it from me, you absolutely must read it!
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