12 hard questions for the world's largest religion

The author, a writer for the Gospel Coalition, leans toward an academic approach to apologetics, but her vivid historical overviews and wide variety of references (including Bertrand Russell, Black Panther, British TV show Doctor Who, and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn) provide the tone of a lively comparative religions class. I recommend all of these books if you’re looking for some good reading in this latter half of winter.McLaughlin’s smart debut provides readers with a dozen reasons why Christianity is a viable worldview that can coexist alongside science, atheism, and other world religions. I decided to read it to share with friends who may find it helpful in considering a relationship with God. This book explores four main commitments that define a meaningful life. A recent convert to Christianity, David Brooks has been thinking and writing about the meaning of life, alongside politics, for many years.The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life Anthony Doerr writes about two teenagers who show unusual courage as they suffer great loss amid World War II. I finally got around to reading this beautiful novel from 2014.A tome (400 pages), but a fascinating read that is being quoted by many writing about our cultural moment today.

This book by Carl Trueman traces the historical, philosophical, and psychological development of the human search for identity.The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to the Sexual Revolution She formerly worked for the Veritas Forum and writes for the Gospel Coalition. Rebecca Mclaughlin offers a thoughtful and informed look at key questions that keep many from considering the Christian faith today.It was just published last year by this prolific pastor and author.Ĭonfronting Christianity, 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion Each doctrine is explained and then applied to everyday Christian living. A very readable and helpful book from Paul David Tripp on the core doctrines of the Christian faith.

Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life

As we continue to press into our “ Firm Foundation” series on Sunday mornings, I thought I’d share some books I’ve been reading to help inform my preaching and thinking over the last few months. I hope you’re enjoying some good reads alongside the great read of God’s Word this winter.

12 hard questions for the world's largest religion