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The Search for Messiah | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Christians are often accused of manipulating Old Testament passages to make Jesus look like the fulfillment of them. This book, however, shows that ancient Jewish rabbis believed in a Messiah very close to the one proclaimed by Christians. I look at a chapter that talks about the time period for the coming of the Messiah. 

Relativism | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Relativism has grown to become a huge influence in our society. Greg Koukl offers a critique of it in Relativism. I look at a chapter that explains tactics that can be used to refute relativism.

The Case for Christ | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Lee Strobel has created a series of books that use his journalistic skills to examine the Christian faith. I spend time in The Case for Christ looking at a chapter that investigates circumstantial evidence for the resurrection of Jesus.

The Reason for God | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

New York Times bestselling author Tim Keller explains in The Reason for God  how belief in a Christian God is a sound and rational one. He uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and powerful reasoning in the book. I deal with his chapter on one argument that people often raise--there can't be just one true religion.

Should Christians Be Environmentalists? | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Dan Story tackles an issue that Christians often misunderstand. He deals with questions about whether Christianity is to blame for environmental and ecological problems. He also explains what the Bible really says about environmental stewardship. I take a look at the section in the book that discusses the biblical story of the fall, how we can participate in the redemption of the earth, and the true idea of stewardship.

Christianity For People Who Aren‘t Christians | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

James Emery White is one of my favorite authors. In this 2019 book, White gives uncommon answers to key questions people have about God, the Bible, Jesus, and social concerns. I focus on his chapter that covers the Bible.

Return of the God Hypothesis | The Apologist‘s bookshelf

Stephen Meyer is author of Return of the God Hypothesis In this best-selling book, he makes his case for intelligent design and describes how Judeo-Christian theology gave rise to science. I give a brief overview of this challenging book.

Under the Influence | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Alvin J. Schmidt wrote Under the Influence, now titled How Christianity Changed the World. This podcast looks at a chapter in the book devoted to explaining how Christianity elevated the status of women.