Case for Christ

So, I know It's been quite a while since my last post. Sorry about that.

Just a warning: post's are going to be a bit different for second quarter. They're most likely gonna be a bit more personal reflection, and less logical stuff.

Today's post is about Case for Christ (By Lee Strobel). It's fantastic. Seriously. I may be a Christian, but this book is extremely prevalent. It has given me a solid foundation of "proof" to slide underneath my faith. It's not like it's holding my faith up (In fact, that would sort of defeat the purpose of faith, if it needed proof), but it's great to match up the historical Jesus with the Jesus of faith. I guess I always knew they were the same, but it's definitely powerful to see the proof, and walk through the history of it all.

I love the versatility of this book. Strobel startsout as an atheist, and ends up a believer, which challenges other non-beleivers to do the same. But honestly- it's great for everyone. Whether long time believer, or atheist- the book is helpful.

The entire thing consists of interviews of experts on a wide variety of topics (From biblical archaeology to the New Testament). They are set in a logical order, in order to build a legal case for the existence of Jesus. Strobel has a legal background, and experience in journalism, so it's air tight. It would take a major skeptic to read this and not be impressed with the evidence.

I think my favorite thing about this book though is Lee's personal journey from Atheist to Christian. In each chapter you can see his skepticism melting away. He's almost this "Saul" type figure- determined to stomp out Christianity, and doubtful to the bone. In one of his other books, Case for Faith, he sort of gives us a glimpse into his transformation...

“To be honest, I didn't want to believe that Christianity could radically transform some one's character and values. It was much easier to raise doubts and manufacture outrageous objections that to consider the possibility that God actually could trigger a revolutionary turn-around in such a depraved and degenerate life.” 
― Lee Strobel, The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity

By the end though, he's one of the Nation's leading defenders of the faith. He now has a whole set of "Case" books, all of which answer objections and build up evidence for Christianity (To name a few: Case for Christ, Case for the Creator, Case for Faith, and Case for the Real Jesus).

I challenge you to read them. They're light reading- nothing heavy. And what really matters- they truly are life changing. It sounds cheesy, but take the time to read one, and you'll see what I mean. It's hard to read something like that, and not absorb the passion for Christ that Strobel has. Check them out.

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Lee-Strobel/e/B001H6KH8G