Paul Copan

Apologetics

“Lee Strobel’s book on the reality of God is rich, wide-ranging, and robust. It brings together mind and heart, the intellectual and the existential, the publicly checkable evidence and the power of personal testimony to God’s transformative work in people’s lives. It attests not only to the truth of the gospel but also to its goodness and beauty. Though I have greatly appreciated Strobel’s work over the years, this particular book stands out—in the breadth of what it covers, in its presentation of the multifaceted ways God reveals himself to individuals, and in its persuasive and personal call to each reader to behold the reality and glory of God as revealed in Jesus Christ.”

Joseph Smith’s Tritheism

World Religions

“Dayton Hartman's well-researched and well-reasoned book serves as a reminder that a proper understanding of the Christian doctrine of the Trinity--in its biblical and historical context--is necessary to accurately evaluate the theological claims of Mormonism, not to mention other departures from orthodoxy. Hartman ably shows that Mormonism's view of deity is deficient and that creedal Christianity, which is a truthful distillation of the Scriptures, is not.”

Narrative Apologetics

Christian Living

“Over the years I have found Alister McGrath to be an insightful, wise guide on many topics.”

Naturalism

Philosophy

“Taliaferro and Goetz have writte a brilliant book! These veteran philosophers represent naturalism fairly, both allowing its spokespersons to speak for themselves and accurately interpreting their views. Yet the authors' criticisms of naturalism and their defense of theism are trenchant and insightful. Superbly done!”

Now That I'm a Christian

Christian Living

“If you want to grow in your faith as a new Christian, or if you just need to get back to the long-neglected basics, Michael Patton will prove to be a wise guide. Now That I’m a Christian is not only practical and easy to follow; it is biblically balanced and theologically informed. What a ready resource to help churches, campus ministries, and individual spiritual mentors to train new believers in the faith!”

Old-Earth or Evolutionary Creation?

Science & Faith

“This Reasons to Believe and BioLogos conversation is highly commendable, and it's important for a number of reasons. First, its tone is irenic, gracious, and humble. Second, its participants trust the Christian integrity of the other conversation partners. Third, it takes the authority of Scripture seriously as participants grapple with the implications of biblical interpretation in light of scientific discovery. Fourth, the Southern Baptist theologians serving as moderators are effective inguiding and focusing the conversation as they call for clarification and further elaboration from both sides. Finally, this conversation takes for granted the strong evidence for an ancient earth, allowing the discussion to push past the young-earth versus old-earth debate to far more pressing issues needing attention within the Christian community.”

Paul Behaving Badly

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“For those who have been daunted, angered, confused, or shocked by the apostle Paul, this fine, honest, lucid book by Richards and O'Brien helps readers better understand Paul in his own first-century setting. The authors do not fully exonerate Paul (he too was finite and sinful), nor do they engage in chronological snobbery, as many of Paul's critics are wont to do ('It's a good thing we moderns know better than Paul'). Paul Behaving Badly gives a fresh glimpse into the life and thought of the controversial apostle—one that is both fair minded and charitable, at once challenging to staid assumptions while faithful to Christian orthodoxy.”

Paul Meets Muhammad

Apologetics

“An engaging and delightful debate between St. Paul and Muhammad! Mike Licona does a splendid job of laying out the key differences between Christianity and Islam, which center on the historicity and theological significance of Jesus’s death and resurrection.”

Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview

Philosophy

“Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview has been the book I most frequently recommend for those desiring a clearly-written, distinctively Christian overview of the key subdisciplines of philosophy. So I am pleased that this volume is now in an updated second edition, written by two influential Christian philosophers whose academic work, personal integrity, and warm friendship have had an impact on my own life and writings over the years.”

Philosophy

Discipleship & Christian Education

“David Naugle’s book is an insightful guide for all ‘lovers of wisdom.’ It is readily understandable to the philosophical novice while at the same time offering a rich, theologically informed overview of philosophy’s themes to benefit and challenge the scholar. Dr. Naugle is a philosopher who knows well the importance of worldview formation but also has a passion for thoughtful believers to be transformed into the image of Christ.”

Postmortem Opportunity

Theology

“Well-anchored in Scripture and Christian orthodoxy, Jim Beilby's book provides a careful and wise exploration of Postmortem Opportunity. Beilby's book is honest, humble, judicious, and insightful. Even if readers may disagree at points, Beilby will expand their horizons and offer much important food for thought.”

Prelude to Philosophy

Philosophy

“Mark Foreman's introduction to philosophy gets it just right! For those wanting to explore the life of the mind, Foreman helps take the fear out of philosophizing. This book is a clear, readable and accessible overview on the fundamentals of philosophy--and on doing philosophy to the glory of God.”

Pursuing Moral Faithfulness

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“A fine, practical, hands-on guide to living a life of moral faithfulness in an increasingly faithless, post-Christian culture.”

Reading Genesis Well

Science & Faith

“Reading Genesis Well is a book aptly titled. Jack Collins once again shows himself to be a careful exegete and wise guide. He skillfully examines the biblical text with an eye attentive to both its ancient Near Eastern setting and its divine revelatory content. His treatment of the relevant biblical, theological, literary, historical, and scientific questions is masterful and judicious.”

Reasonable Faith

Apologetics

“As a former student and now collaborator with him in writing and in ministry, I am one of the numerous beneficiaries indebted to William Craig and his stellar work in the philosophy of religion and Christian apologetics. He has been a model, a mentor, and an inspiration through his scholarship and his commitment to God's kingdom. His newly-updated Reasonable Faith continues to be the gold standard for apologetics texts: vital historical discussion of issues and arguments; rigorous reasoning and state-of-the art scholarship; and highly relevant, personal application-all permeated with an evident passion for the cause of Christ.”

Reasonable Moral Faith

Theology

“Reasonable Moral Faith is a breathtaking achievement by the top two defenders of the moral argument for God's existence in our day. Baggett and Craig's book is a rich, incisive, and comprehensive treatment of the most powerful, multifaceted reason for belief in God. The argument from morality is not only rational; it is also profoundly personal and practical, ultimately pointing us to the triune God, who through Christ graciously offers us forgiveness, redemption, and transformation. This argument reminds us that we need outside divine assistance to bridge the wide moral gap between the highest ethical standard rooted in God's good character and our own miserable failure to live up to it. Here in one volume, we finally have the most impressive case for God from morality, which will serve as the standard treatment for the next generation and beyond.”

Religions on Trial

World Religions

“Mark Lanier's excellent, accessible book has much to commend it! Because Lanier believes that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ, he readily affirms the truth wherever he finds it rather than being dismissive toward any belief held by another religion or worldview. Instead, like Paul in Athens, Lanier builds bridges where he can, connecting personally and sympathetically whenever he finds opportunity. But he wisely but humbly points out shortcomings or difficulties with religions where they prove inadequate in answering basic worldview questions and where they do not meet basic criteria for assessing the truth and coherence required of any belief system. Throughout the book, Lanier effortlessly weaves together his own legal experience, powerful illustrations, and the rational and existential reasons for the Christian faith as he engages the tenets and practices of the world's leading religions.”

Seeing the Supernatural

Apologetics

“Seeing the Supernatural covers a wide range of topics that build a strong, cumulative case for the existence of a realm beyond the natural—more specifically, to the Christian faith. The inescapable reality of the soul, documented miraculous healings and near-death experiences, dramatic and life-changing visions of Jesus in Islamic contexts, demonic activity, and the historicity of Jesus’ bodily resurrection—all of these experiences and phenomena are most adequately explained by the truth, goodness, beauty, and power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Seeing the Supernatural for Teens

Apologetics

Serving God Under Siege

History & Biography

“As my own father came from his beloved Ukraine; and as a number of our Ukrainian relatives were war refugees for whom my extended family raised support; and as my wife and I visited Ukraine during wartime, spoke with our Ukrainian friends and relatives, and witnessed some of the devastation wrought by the Russian army, this powerful story by Valentin Siniy struck home in a singular way. His book describes the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on his own family and his nation: the horrors and atrocities, the displacement and disorientation of refugees, but also the hope of the gospel in the midst of the rubble. This deeply personal war autobiography exhibits courageous Christian leadership and Spirit-filled community in the face of loss, anger, confusion, and moral struggle.”