Reason to Believe: A Response to Common Objections to Christianity [Paperback]

R. C. Sproul (Author)

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Publication Date: February 5, 1982

Do Christians Have Good Answers for the Really Tough Questions? Dr. R. C. Sproul believes they do. In this unique book, he 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, which 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.

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Do Christians Have Good Answers for the Really Tough Questions?

Dr. R. C. Sproul believes they do. In this unique book, he 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, which 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.

About the Author

Dr. R. C. Sproul, president of Ligonier Ministries, and Distinguished Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Knox Theological Seminary in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, teaches thousands of people each year via audio and video tapes, speaking engagements, and his growing radio ministry. He is the author of several books, including Basic Training, What's in the Bible, and Loved by God and is co-author of Classical Apologetics.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Pf edition (February 5, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310449111
• ISBN-13: 978-0310449119
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,789 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dr. R.C. Sproul is the founder, chairman and president of Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian education ministry located near Orlando, Florida. His teaching can be heard on the program Renewing Your Mind, which is broadcast on hundreds of radio outlets in the United States and in 40 countries worldwide. He is the executive editor of Tabletalk magazine and general editor of The Reformation Study Bible, and the author of more than seventy books and scores of articles for national evangelical publications. Dr. Sproul also serves as president of Ligonier Academy of Biblical and Theological Studies and Reformation Bible College. He currently serves as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's in Sanford, FL.

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Colloquial Apologetics, April 2, 2003

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This review is from: Reason to Believe: A Response to Common Objections to Christianity (Paperback)

Sproul's accomplishes two things with this book. He manages to instruct Christians into the dilemmas of their faith while at the same time providing a way for them to be able to refute the objections skeptics pose to their religion. All of this is done in fairly colloquial language which augments the validity and credibility of the book: Christians have good answers for the tough questions and they are able to verbalize them clearly as well.

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4.0 out of 5 stars If you've got a question, R.C. has an answer., July 8, 1998

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This review is from: Reason to Believe: A Response to Common Objections to Christianity (Paperback)

R.C. Sproul handles some hard to answer questions with intellect and eloquence. After reading "Reasons to Believe" you will be able answer the questions people have about the christian faith. This book is for the believer and the unbeliever.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Answers to Tough Questions About Christianity, May 11, 2011

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This review is from: Reason to Believe: A Response to Common Objections to Christianity (Paperback)

This excellent apologetics and faith building resource was formerly titled "Objections Answered." It is my understanding that eminent theologian, Dr. R.C. Sproul was asked by D. James Kennedy (then pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale) to answer the 10 biggest objections that non-believers had in the late 1970's and early 1980's to the Christian faith. Reason to Believe is the response of Dr Sproul with reference to the objections submitted to him by Dr. Kennedy. Even though we find ourselves with increasing skepticism, and postmodernism in the 21st Century - I still believe this is one of the finest primer's available for Christian's to answer these objections in today's climate.

Here are the ten objections Sproul tackles in this book (according to Evangelism Explosion - these were the 10 most popular objections to the Christian Faith in the early 1980's):

1) "The Bible Contradicts itself. It's Just a Fairy Tale."
2) "All Religions are Good. It doesn't matter what you Believe."
3) "What About the Poor Native Who Never Heard of Christ?"
4) "Christianity is a Crutch for Weak People."
5) "The Church is Full of Hypocrites."
6) "I Don't Need Religion."
7) "There is No God."
8) "If There is a God Why Is There So Much Evil in the World?"
9) "Why Does God Allow Suffering?"
10) "When You're Dead You're Dead! There Is No More!"

Dr. Sproul handles these ten questions by beginning with his own personal testimony of how he came to have a personal relationship with Christ, and then proceeds to handle these objections with great skills in logic, Biblical exegesis, an understanding of popular culture, helpful illustrations, and concludes each chapter with a helpful summary of how to handle each objection. I highly recommend this book as educational, encouraging, and helpful in equipping Christians to share their faith with confidence because we have excellent reasons for why we believe what we do about the Christian faith.