Is the Bible True . . . Really? A Dialogue on Skepticism, Evidence, and Truth

by McDowell, Josh; Sterrett, Dave

• ISBN13: 9780802487667
• ISBN10: 0802487661
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

With over 40 million books sold, bestselling author Josh McDowell is no stranger to creatively presenting biblical truth. Now, partnering with fellow apologist Dave Sterrett, Josh introduces a new series targeted at the intersection of story and truth.The Coffee House Chroniclesare short, easily devoured novellas aimed at answering prevalent spiritual questions. Each book in the series tackles a long-contested question of the faith, and then answer these questions with truth through relationships and dialogue in each story.InIs the Bible True, Really?: A Dialogue on Skepticism, Evidence, and Truth, we meet Nick, a college freshman at a state school in Texas. Nick has his spiritual world turned upside-down with what he hears in an introduction to religion class. His questions turn into conversations as he dialogues with professors, friends, and family about the authenticity and authority of the Bible.The other two books in the series:Who is Jesus, Really?andDid the Resurrection Happen, Really?continue the unfolding story at the college campus and the coffee house down the road.

Author Biography

JOSH MCDOWELL As a young man, Josh McDowell considered himself an agnostic. He truly believed that Christianity was worthless. However, when challenged to intellectually examine the claims of Christianity, Josh discovered compelling, overwhelming evidence for the reliability of the Christian faith. After trusting in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, Josh’s life changed dramatically as he experienced the power of God’s love. In 1961 Josh joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ International. Not long after, he started the Josh McDowell Ministry to reach young people worldwide with the truth and love of Jesus.

DAVE STERRETT speaks for Probe Ministries in Plano, Texas. As an experienced educator, youth leader and a popular speaker, he teaches on Christ-centered living and apologetics at conferences, schools and churches. He has served as a minister in two churches and also taught Bible, philosophy and ethics at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas. Dave is a graduate of Oak Hill Academy, Liberty University, and Southern Evangelical Seminary and is currently pursuing his second Master’s degree at the University of Dallas.

Table of Contents

Is the Bible True, Really' Intellectual Skepticism"Struggles with Faith" The Professed Agnostic Did Christianity Borrow from Pagan Mythology' When was the Bible "Put Together'"Bart Ehrman and Misquoting JesusInerrancy Anti-Supernaturalism A Change of InstructorsPapyrus Manuscripts: When Was the New Testament Written'The Bibliographical TestWhat about the "Mistakes" in the Bible'The Internal Evidence TestJoseph Smith, Mohammed and other Truth ClaimsExternal Evidence TestDid the Disciples Make it Up'The Canon: Test for New Testament CanonicityA Memorial Service in PortlandRethinking TruthWhat about the Other Gospels' The True Gospel-Still Changing Lives