20 Compelling Evidences That God Exists: Discover Why Believing in God Makes So Much Sense (Hardcover)

~ Kenneth D. Boa (Author), Robert M., Jr. Bowman (Author)

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The major philosophical, scientific, sociological, and historical reasons for believing in God are presented clearly and concisely. Why do so many people assume that there is a God who exists and seeks a relationship with them? Remarkably, though millions upon millions do believe in God, they cannot give a single reason why. No wonder those who don't believe God exists remain unconvinced-there's no one to argue God's side. Now there is a resource that tackles the most profound arguments from philosophy, science, sociology, psychology, and history . . . and presents twenty clear, concise, and compelling evidences that make faith in God-and specifically Jesus Christ-reasonable. AUTHOR BIOS: Kenneth Boa is the president of Reflections Ministries, an organization that seeks to provide safe places for people to consider the claims of Christ. His books have now sold more than four million copies. Recent publications by Boa include Faith Has its Reasons, Conformed to His Image, and An Unchanging Faith in a Changing World. He is the consulting editor of the Zondervan NASB Study Bible and the editor-in-chief of The Life Promises Bible. Boa holds a B.S. from Case Institute of Technology, a Th.M. From Dallas Theological Seminary, a Ph.D. from New York University, and a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford in England.

Robert M. Bowman Jr., is the president of the Institute for the Development of Evangelical Apologetics (IDEA). Previously he served as a researcher and editor for the Christian Research Institute, the Atlanta Christian Apologetics Project, and Watchman Fellowship. For five years he taught apologetics, theology, and biblical studies at Luther Rice Seminary. He has authored six books, including Why You Should Believe in the Trinity, and coauthored two other books with Kenneth D. Boa, including the Gold Medallion winner, An Unchanging Faith in a Changing World.

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Kenneth Boa is engaged in a ministry of relational evangelism and discipleship, teaching, writing, and speaking. He holds a B.S. from Case Institute of Technology, a Th.M. From Dallas Theological Seminary, a Ph.D. from New York University, and a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford in England.

Dr. Boa is the President of Reflections Ministries, an organization that seeks to provide safe places for people to consider the claims of Christ and to help them mature and bear fruit in their relationship with Him. He is also President of Trinity House Publishers, a publishing company that is dedicated to the creation of tools that will help people manifest eternal values in a temporal arena by drawing them to intimacy with God and a better understanding of the culture in which they live.

Recent publications by Dr. Boa include Faith Has its Reasons, Conformed to His Image, An Unchanging Faith in a Changing World; Face to Face; Pursuing Wisdom; The Art of Living Well; Wisdom at Work, Living what You Believe, and Sacred Readings. He is a contributing editor to The Open Bible, the Promise Keeper's Men's Study Bible, The Leadership Bible, the consulting editor of the Zondervan NASB Study Bible, and the Editor-in-Chief of The Life Promises Bible. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 317 pages
• Publisher: RiverOak Publishing (November 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589193067
• ISBN-13: 978-1589193062
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #644,729 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling evidences leave one hungry for more, January 23, 2003

By	A. Parker - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book merely whets one's appetite. The arguments presented are truly compelling evidences for God's existence as the title suggests, but they lack the detailed substance that the topic requires. But readers are forced to dig elsewhere to resolve missing details. This entire book is like a preface to the real arguments. It's best feature are it's quotes, bibliographies and endnotes. These features lead the reader on to more meaty details. This book does a valuable service in introducing (scientific and theological) laymen to the true arguments and debates that surround the evidences presented here. The writing is geared to people who are just getting acquainted with the arguments. Folks with some study behind them will be disappointed. Look through the notes and bibliography and if you've read 50% of what's there, you can pass the book along to an uninitiated friend. However, another valuable service of the book is that it provides easy to remember analogies that readers can carry with them into discussions on God's existence. If you've ever been in a discussion and couldn't quite remember the facts of your case, their handy analogies will prove a big help. I believe it's still worth having as an introduction and for it's references. Their writing style is easy and fluid as well.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grips your interest and provides ammunition for the beleaguered Christian, April 3, 2006

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This review is from: 20 Compelling Evidences - Repackage (Paperback)

Just as its title says, 20 Compelling Evidences takes a deep look at how we can know for sure that God exists. The Foreword is an interesting discussion about our relevant doubts and how to find answers for them. Then the evidences begin. Commencing with reality, knowledge, and existence, the authors reach outward to the Universe, life's origins, and a fallen world, and then take a hard look at the Bible, its reliability, prophecies, and wisdom and our Lord's own life and those who have lived for Him. It is written with humor and fact, embellished with quotes ranging from Scripture to Lily Tomlin, firmly seated in the Bible, a wide range of data, and intense research. Closing materials include useful indices and a Reader's Guide which will help with focusing the information and in group discussions.

Graduate of several prestigious schools including Dallas Theological Seminary and Oxford University, head of Reflection Ministries, and prolific author, Kenneth Boa brings wide experience and knowledge to this book. Professor of Christian Apologetics and Christian researcher, Robert Bowman provides a strong base of facts. 20 Compelling Evidences is the most recent book in an honorable genre with a long lineage, going all the way back to our Christian forebears and the New Testament era. It still behooves Christians to know what they believe, why they believe it, and how to voice these beliefs to honest questioners and as well as scoffers. This book both grips the interest and provides ammunition for the beleaguered Christian. - Donna Eggett, Christian Book Previews.com

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4.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone interested in religion, September 8, 2005

By	mackey "marine3011" (Wabash, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews

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Really good book! I would recommend this book to anybody. While their chapter on prophecy hints their dispensational slant (referring to the significance of Israel occupying Palestine and the dates 1948 & 1967), they don't spend a lot of time on the subject. The book makes a strong case for the existence of God that a non-Christian could read and understand. I enjoyed their lists of books at the end of each chapter for people who want to read further on the subjects discussed.