God Conversation
Using Stories and Illustrations to Explain Your Faith
By J. P. Moreland, Lee Strobel, Tim Muehlhoff | Publisher: InterVarsity Press
About the book
Think of It This Way . . .Our beliefs are challenged from many directions. Every day it seems more difficult to explain to our friends, families and neighbors what we believe and why. When our ideas and arguments fail to persuade them, what then?Is there another approach we can take?In The God Conversation veteran apologists and communicators J. P. Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff say that often the best way to win over others is with a good story. Stories have the ability to get behind our preconceptions and defenses. They can connect both emotionally and intellectually, appealing to the whole person rather than just to the mind.How do we defend belief in a good God in the face of terrorist attacks or natural disasters? What can wesay to show we are not arrogant to believe that Jesus is the only way with so many sincere people following other world religions? What if they think we are naive to say Jesus actually rose from the dead? And when they seem confident in their right to choose their own ethical stances, how can we help them appreciate the value of a universal standard of right and wrong found in the Bible?The authors offer a wealth of penetrating illustrations, examples and quotes that respond to these issues andmore. In these pages they enhance the logic and evidence found in other books defending the faith, with things that your friends, relatives or coworkers will ponder long after a conversation is over. Here is sound, empathetic coaching for those of uswho long to communicate our faith more effectively.
Editions of God Conversation
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780830844869
- EBook
- ISBN 9780830891818
Read an Excerpt
Think of It This Way . . .Our beliefs are challenged from many directions. Every day it seems more difficult to explain to our friends, families and neighbors what we believe and why. When our ideas and arguments fail to persuade them, what then?Is there another approach we can take?In The God Conversation veteran apologists and communicators J. P. Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff say that often the best way to win over others is with a good story. Stories have the ability to get behind our preconceptions and defenses. They can connect both emotionally and intellectually, appealing to the whole person rather than just to the mind.How do we defend belief in a good God in the face of terrorist attacks or natural disasters? What can wesay to show we are not arrogant to believe that Jesus is the only way with so many sincere people following other world religions? What if they think we are naive to say Jesus actually rose from the dead? And when they seem confident in their right to choose their own ethical stances, how can we help them appreciate the value of a universal standard of right and wrong found in the Bible?The authors offer a wealth of penetrating illustrations, examples and quotes that respond to these issues andmore. In these pages they enhance the logic and evidence found in other books defending the faith, with things that your friends, relatives or coworkers will ponder long after a conversation is over. Here is sound, empathetic coaching for those of uswho long to communicate our faith more effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is God Conversation about?
Think of It This Way . . .Our beliefs are challenged from many directions. Every day it seems more difficult to explain to our friends, families and neighbors what we believe and why. When our ideas and arguments fail to persuade them, what then?Is there another approach we can take?In The God Conversation veteran apologists and communicators J. P. Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff say that often the best way to win over others is with a good story. Stories have the ability to get behind our preconceptions and defenses. They can connect both emotionally and intellectually, appealing to the whole person rather than just to the mind.How do we defend belief in a good God in the face of terrorist attacks or natural disasters? What can wesay to show we are not arrogant to believe that Jesus is the only way with so many sincere people following other world religions? What if they think we are naive to say Jesus actually rose from the dead? And when they seem confident in their right to choose their own ethical stances, how can we help them appreciate the value of a universal standard of right and wrong found in the Bible?The authors offer a wealth of penetrating illustrations, examples and quotes that respond to these issues andmore. In these pages they enhance the logic and evidence found in other books defending the faith, with things that your friends, relatives or coworkers will ponder long after a conversation is over. Here is sound, empathetic coaching for those of uswho long to communicate our faith more effectively.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in God Conversation?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity
Where can I read a sample of God Conversation?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780830844869
Who is/are the Author/s of the book God Conversation?
J. P. Moreland, Lee Strobel, Tim Muehlhoff
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
God Conversation is available as paperback(ISBN 9780830844869) and ebook(ISBN 9780830891818)
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