Why Become a Christian? (Tough Questions) [Paperback]

Garry Poole (Author)

Book Description

Series: Tough Questions | Publication Date: September 16, 2003

This revised edition of Tough Questions, designed for use in any small group setting, is ideal for use in seeker small groups. Based on more than five years of field-tested feedback, extensive improvements make this best-selling series easier to use and more appealing than ever for both participants and group leaders. The Tough Questions Series How can an all-powerful God allow suffering? Is Jesus really the only way to God? Why should I trust the Bible? Tough questions. Reasonable questions. The kinds of challenging questions you, or someone you know may be asking, that are worth taking time to explore. In six sessions designed to get small groups thinking and interacting, each guide in the Tough Questions series deals frankly with objections commonly raised about Christianity. You'll engage in the kind of spirited dialog that shows the Christian faith can stand up to scrutiny. WHY BECOME A CHRISTIAN? Why Would Anyone Think I'm Not a Christian? Why All This Talk About Sin? Why Can't I Make It on My Own? Why Is Jesus So Important? Can Someone Like Me Really Change? How Does Someone Actually Become a Christian?

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

For Christians Who Care Enough to Give Honest Answers to the Questions Seekers Ask How can a merciful God send people to hell? Is Jesus really is the only way to God? Why should I trust the Bible when it's full of inconsistencies? Tough questions. Reasonable questions. The kinds of challenging questions skeptics and seekers are asking, that demand informed and satisfying answers from Christians. The Tough Questions series offers an organized approach to answering modern seekers' questions about Christianity. In the process, it gives an overview of key elements of the Christian faith. This honest, informative series is the result of Garry Poole and Judson Poling's extensive work with seekers at Willow Creek Community Church. In six sessions designed to get small groups thinking, discussing, and sharing, each book deals head-on with questions and objections commonly raised about the Christian faith. Tough Questions deals frankly with the challenging arguments of secularism. Quotes from non-Christian skeptics in various disciplines, together with responses from credible Christian apologists, fuel the discussions. A great resource for small groups, churches, and Sunday school classes, this series offers seekers and believers alike the kinds of reasonable, factual answers that inspire faith, conviction, and trust in the reality and claims of Christ. Who did Jesus claim to be? How is Jesus different from other religious leaders? How could Jesus Christ possibly be God? Why did Jesus have to die? What real evidence supports the resurrection of Jesus Christ? What difference does Jesus make today? --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Author

Gary Poole is director of evangelism at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. Judson Poling works with small-group ministries at Willow Creek. He is co-author with Don Cousins of the Walking with God series --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Revised edition (September 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310245087
• ISBN-13: 978-0310245087
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,122,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #90 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Theology > Soteriology

More About the Author

Garry Poole is the coauthor of the bestselling Tough Questions series and author of The Complete Book of Questions and The Three Habits of Highly Contagious Christians.