The Bible Uncomplicated: A Christian Business Case for Why We Believe

by James Finke

There are over 10,000 religions on the planet. Why do you believe the Bible? Many believers will talk about their upbringing or the positive effects the scriptures have had on their lives. Some consider blind faith a sign of obedience – a noble badge of honor. In other words, many Christians believe that the Bible is true but can’t necessarily explain why they believe it’s true. Until now. Understanding why you believe the Bible can supercharge your faith and your capacity to share the good news with others. Not to mention your ability to prepare your kids for skeptics, critics, and atheist college professors. You never quite got the hang of it before? Good, because you’ve probably never heard it explained like this before. James Finke has spent the past 15 years managing $50-million-dollar insurance portfolios. He is an expert in assessing risk and hedging bets. He’ll explain why he’s gone “all-in” and wagered everything that the Bible is true. Readers say this book is easy to understand and hard to put down. James will walk you through a business case for why we believe the Bible is the authoritative word of God. Friend- the stakes are much too high for blind faith. Jesus said to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind .” Every believer should know basic Christian Apologetics. Are you ready? It’s time you see “The Bible Uncomplicated.”

Genres: Christian, Christianity, Nonfiction, Faith, Religion

140 pages, Paperback

Published March 29, 2022

About the author

James Finke brings over 17 years of experience managing 50-million-dollar insurance portfolios in Corporate America. He is an expert in assessing risk and hedging bets. Therefore, it sometimes catches people off-guard when they discover he has gone all-in and wagered everything that the Bible is true.

Christianity Uncomplicated began as a “quarantine project” for his church in 2020 and has since blossomed into a transformative global ministry. Published in multiple languages and distributed in 15 countries, James’s book series has touched thousands of lives, aiming to glorify God and spread the Gospel.

Residing in Connecticut with his wife and four children, James engages with readers on Instagram @authorjamesfinke.

Through his bestselling books and thriving social media presence, James continues to help seekers find clarity in a world filled with uncertainty.

Reviews

[Nate · Rating 2 out of 5]

He wants to validate the Bible. He starts by running “triage” on the numerous religious texts out there, but he uses Jesus Christ’s endorsement of the text as the only criteria to determine if the book is worth studying further. I think this is effectively rigging the process.

Some of the content of the book was good, however, I’d expect any skeptic to point out that the author started with a bad process that already guaranteed the outcome.

[Julep · Rating 1 out of 5]

As a Christian who enjoys reading Christian apologetics books, I have to say this is by far the most poorly written one I have read. I realize that Finke was writing this with good intentions, but it's just very poorly done in so many ways, and I am skeptical of the current high ratings on Goodreads. It is very clearly self-published, and without the assistance of an editor. It appears to be written in 16 point font in order to get it to be over 100 pages. There is nothing new of insightful in the book, except for his perspective on reviewing the Bible as liability insurance underwriter- which is just as exciting to read about as you would expect. There are lots of talented apologists out there who do a much better job of proving the Bible is a trustworthy source. I recommend Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis or The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel.

[Jeff Sarkady · Rating 4 out of 5]

Relatively simple on a theological level but great for formulating common talking points for those that don’t know much.

[Pieter Bachir · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a Christian apologetic book, or as the author likes to portray it "the Bible business case", it fundamentally lacks in arguments and is extremely simplistic. As an Orthodox Christian, I understand the arguments he's trying to make, but I can see why non-believers wouldn’t be convinced.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who works in insurance this was a very comfortable and interesting read. I really enjoyed it and found that the author made a lot of good comparisons across multiple different fields that the majority of people should be familiar with. My favorite part was part 3 and I wish it had been a bit longer and the first two parts just slightly shorter. However, the first two parts weren’t terribly long and didn’t truly detract from my enjoyment.

I think there will be some people who may find this a little difficult to read, even though the author does a pretty good job of breaking down some of the “business” terms. Since this book is told from a business perspective there are a lot of terms that I was familiar with, but the average person may not be.

[David]

It's definetly an uncomplicated book. I think it leans to far into being simple though. It oversimplified problems people have with the Bible and claims that, without a doubt, the objection has been resolved.

He did a good job of paralleling his job with issues people have with the Bible. I thought that was interesting.

It's a super short book so I don't feel like it was a waste of time. It felt like a discussion I'd have in church, in passing. Like if I didn't have time to go in depth but just had some thoughts to share. For someone unfamiliar with the Christian arguments he gives, it could be a good starting place for them to look into the issues more. But, on its own, I don't think it's enough to put someone's concerns to rest.

[James Aponte · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to like this book, this was my first book on apologetics and I can unfortunately say I have been disappointed. James Finke talked more about his expressive with underwriting than about Jesus. I felt the information was extremely basic, I did not get anything from this boom at all. I felt I rushed it and there was nit much to dissect. It brought nothing new to the table, I want to say that Hopefully he became a better writer after he made this book, if thats not the case maybe he should not be a Christian author because this is clearly not for him.

[Bradfor Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great Book

James,

Thank you for another great book. I appreciate all of the knowledge you pack into each book in your series. I have used the knowledge gained to speak and work on the hearts of those who don’t believe in the lord. Your books make it easy to talk with those who have questions and supply answers to a lot of the most common questions/arguments.

Thanks again,

Your brother in Christ

[Ryan · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is by far one of the worst books ever written about the Bible.

The author clearly has never gone to school for biblical studies or history and he ignores the consensus of the vast majority of biblical scholars and historians.

James Finke is a grifter trying to get rich off of gullible Christians who just want to live in an echo chamber of their false dogma instead of learning the truth about the Bible, its history, and who actually wrote the Bible.

[Miriam R · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great source of material for our summer Sunday School class. The background information about how the Bible because the book we use today provided insight and background to our regular Sunday School studies. NOTE - we only used the back half of the book with the "But the Bible is..." chapters.

[Chance Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book with lots of insight

This comprehensive guide masterfully demystifies biblical concepts, presenting complex theological ideas in an accessible and engaging manner. Its clear, straightforward approach makes scriptural understanding effortless for readers of all backgrounds.

[Jackie Carroll · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to take a break half way through and read a different book. It’s manly facts backing up the Bible’s reliability. I liked the knowledge and descriptions. Good book if you have some questions about the Bible.

[Mark John Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

an uncomplicated faith

James Finke helps new believers and long standing Christians identify how and why their faith makes sense of the world. He breaks down huge complicated ideas into bite sized chunks without losing the essential Gospel message. Loved this book!❤️‍🩹

[lindsey🧷 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book little by little over a few months. I think the way the author broke down different arguments against Christianity and brought it all back to the word of God was very helpful. It was easy to understand and very educational

[Steve Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good analogies in this apologetic work

As an Insurance professional, i appreciated the analogies between Insurance Underwriting and Apologetics/Faith. This is another good work by Finke. Recommended.

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple is Best!

It may seem simplistic - but this book actually presents profound information in a clear and compelling manner!

Very readable and insightful.

[Wendy H. Burkett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must Read

I enjoyed the straight forward approach and correlation to every day situations. Questions from non believers are covered with documented research.

[Chase Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book if you want a digestible representation of the intellectual honesty and integrity of the Bible!

[Kellie Pruscha · Rating 4 out of 5]

James Finke does a wonderful job simplifying what is very complicated for many people. He draws clear analogies that make scenarios relatable. It’s a quick and easy read.

[Dorothy Vardsveen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book

Very understandable and easy to read. Had it in many library for months and just stumbled across it and it is certainly worth the read.

[heidi_the_seagull · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good… but it kind of just reiterated a lot of common information about the Bible instead of teaching any apologetics.

[Kaeyla Larson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really does simplify the understanding of WHY you should believe in the Gospel. It breaks it down in super simple terms and is a great resource to build your faith!

[Joe Awad · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5/5 stars

I hate when Christian books are just pretty bad. We were rooting for you, we were all rooting for you.

[Cassie Kelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the third book of the series, author James Finke uses his experience as a risk assessor to outline reasons to believe the Bible is the word of God. Using simple language he explains many reasons why he is willing to risk putting everything on the line for the Bible. His straightforward response is refreshing and is a joy to read. If you have read any of the other books in the series and you want more, or you just want to find out if there are solid reasons to believe in the Bible, this is the book for you.