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12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith: Building Our Lives on the Unshakable Foundation of God’s Word
Relational Apologetics for This Generation—and the Next
Mounting disenchantment with the Christian faith has resulted in a growing concern for the future of the church, particularly as it relates to the most recent generations. But as we seek to reach young unbelievers with the truth, transformation, and joy only Jesus can provide, we must first understand it for ourselves.
In The 12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith, acclaimed apologists Josh and Sean McDowell clearly and winsomely distill the essentials of a living Christian faith. More than just intellectual ideas, these truths are reflections of a way of life exemplified by God, helping you Packed with examples and stories, this handy reference is for Christians who want to cultivate an unshakable faith and learn how to live it out.
Mounting disenchantment with the Christian faith has resulted in a growing concern for the future of the church, particularly as it relates to the most recent generations. But as we seek to reach young unbelievers with the truth, transformation, and joy only Jesus can provide, we must first understand it for ourselves.
In The 12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith, acclaimed apologists Josh and Sean McDowell clearly and winsomely distill the essentials of a living Christian faith. More than just intellectual ideas, these truths are reflections of a way of life exemplified by God, helping you Packed with examples and stories, this handy reference is for Christians who want to cultivate an unshakable faith and learn how to live it out.
352 pages, Paperback
Published January 9, 2024
About the author
Josh McDowell
509 books661 followersJosh McDowell is a bestselling Christian apologist, evangelist, and author of over 150 books, including Evidence That Demands a Verdict and More Than a Carpenter. Once an agnostic, he converted to Christianity while investigating its historical claims. He went on to earn degrees from Wheaton College and Talbot Theological Seminary. For decades, McDowell has been a prominent speaker with Campus Crusade for Christ, addressing issues of faith, character, and youth culture worldwide. His work emphasizes historical and legal evidence for Christianity and tackles challenges posed by skepticism and non-Christian beliefs. He lives in California with his wife, Dottie, and is the father of four children, including fellow apologist Sean McDowell.
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November 20, 2024
Introduction to Evidence
Father and son, Josh and Sean McDowell, have authored another excellent book on Christian apologetics with “12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith.” It seems to be somewhat of an introductory version of their classic, “Evidence That Demands a Verdict”, first written by in 1999 by Josh and then updated and republished in 2017 along with Sean’s contribution. “Evidence” was said to be Dallas Cowboys Coach Tom Landry’s second favorite book, and one that he kept next to his favorite at his bedside for daily reading. It is an outstanding and comprehensive apologetic, highly worth reading, but perhaps a little daunting to someone beginning to explore apologetics. Now, “12 Crucial Truths” offers an excellent overview that beginner and seasoned apologists alike will find interesting and informative.
Beginning with an introduction on the necessity of objective truth, there are twelve chapters covering essential objective truths of Christianity. From the most basic truth of God’s existence, through reliability of the Bible as God’s revelation, the nature of humanity, the fact and meaning of His incarnation in Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and much more, the McDowells present an overview for the new apologetics reader as well as refreshers and new perspectives for the reader who has delved deeply into the subject. As a person who read “Evidence” several years ago and who has read countless other books on Christian apologetics and theology, I found “12 Crucial Truths” to be valuable and engaging. It is highly recommended for anyone seeking deeper engagement with their faith.
Father and son, Josh and Sean McDowell, have authored another excellent book on Christian apologetics with “12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith.” It seems to be somewhat of an introductory version of their classic, “Evidence That Demands a Verdict”, first written by in 1999 by Josh and then updated and republished in 2017 along with Sean’s contribution. “Evidence” was said to be Dallas Cowboys Coach Tom Landry’s second favorite book, and one that he kept next to his favorite at his bedside for daily reading. It is an outstanding and comprehensive apologetic, highly worth reading, but perhaps a little daunting to someone beginning to explore apologetics. Now, “12 Crucial Truths” offers an excellent overview that beginner and seasoned apologists alike will find interesting and informative.
Beginning with an introduction on the necessity of objective truth, there are twelve chapters covering essential objective truths of Christianity. From the most basic truth of God’s existence, through reliability of the Bible as God’s revelation, the nature of humanity, the fact and meaning of His incarnation in Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and much more, the McDowells present an overview for the new apologetics reader as well as refreshers and new perspectives for the reader who has delved deeply into the subject. As a person who read “Evidence” several years ago and who has read countless other books on Christian apologetics and theology, I found “12 Crucial Truths” to be valuable and engaging. It is highly recommended for anyone seeking deeper engagement with their faith.
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