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So Many Lions, So Few Daniels: Living Without Compromise in a World in Need of Truth
Drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Daniel, bestselling author and evangelist shows you how to live fearlessly for Christ in the midst of adversity and opposition, boldly sharing the love of God with a world in desperate need of it.
192 pages, Paperback
Published March 14, 2023
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Ray Comfort
256 books403 followersRay is the Founder and CEO of Living Waters and the best–selling author of more than 80 books, including, Hell's Best Kept Secret, Scientific Facts in the Bible, and The Evidence Bible. He co–hosts (with actor Kirk Cameron) the award–winning television program "The Way of the Master," seen in 200 countries. He is also the Executive Producer on the movies "Audacity," "180," "Evolution vs. God," and others, which have been seen by millions. He and his wife, Sue, live in Bellflower, California, where they have three grown children.
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February 18, 2023
I give this book 1.5 out of 5 Stars.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.
I’ll be perfectly honest, this was the worst book I have ever read. I say this as a fairly devout follower of Christianity, this book is not it. What feels like 60 percent of this book is direct quotes from the Bible, with little to no context. The author makes a claim of a sentence or two and follows it up with half a page of scripture. It felt more like a “Christianity for Dummies” literature review than anything else. The other bulk of this book is the author sharing “stories” of his encounter which usually boil down to “we’re all sinners, let me advertise my other books”. This all felt like over simplified preaching and a high increased sense of self promotion. This is not a book I recommend.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.
I’ll be perfectly honest, this was the worst book I have ever read. I say this as a fairly devout follower of Christianity, this book is not it. What feels like 60 percent of this book is direct quotes from the Bible, with little to no context. The author makes a claim of a sentence or two and follows it up with half a page of scripture. It felt more like a “Christianity for Dummies” literature review than anything else. The other bulk of this book is the author sharing “stories” of his encounter which usually boil down to “we’re all sinners, let me advertise my other books”. This all felt like over simplified preaching and a high increased sense of self promotion. This is not a book I recommend.
May 16, 2023
3.5
This was just under 200 pages and it was just OK for me. I’ve studied Daniel several times and it’s probably my favorite book in the Old Testament. RC didn’t talk enough about the Daniel story. I actually was surprised there was not more of an in-depth study of Daniel in this. I guess that’s what I was looking for. I’m familiar with Ray comfort and all his evangelism. I love to see people sharing their faith and Ray. Comfort does it in a very unique way. But this felt like just more of that. He had several examples of him sharing, showing the reader his dialogue with someone else.
I did really like the end of the book where he listed 200 of his personal thoughts. That part was a great encouragement to me. I personally feel like there needs to be some confidence in Christ in a person before witnessing. Or they could just spend time telling their own salvation story.
This book was a Goodreads giveaway actually my second one and I was so thrilled to get it.
Thanks GoodReads
This was just under 200 pages and it was just OK for me. I’ve studied Daniel several times and it’s probably my favorite book in the Old Testament. RC didn’t talk enough about the Daniel story. I actually was surprised there was not more of an in-depth study of Daniel in this. I guess that’s what I was looking for. I’m familiar with Ray comfort and all his evangelism. I love to see people sharing their faith and Ray. Comfort does it in a very unique way. But this felt like just more of that. He had several examples of him sharing, showing the reader his dialogue with someone else.
I did really like the end of the book where he listed 200 of his personal thoughts. That part was a great encouragement to me. I personally feel like there needs to be some confidence in Christ in a person before witnessing. Or they could just spend time telling their own salvation story.
This book was a Goodreads giveaway actually my second one and I was so thrilled to get it.
Thanks GoodReads
January 14, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
It was a great read! I admire and respect Ray Comfort and have followed him and his evangelism journey for a long time. I really liked how he shared a lot of Scripture to back up his claims and reasonings and the witnessing interviews as well. He gives a lot of insight about how we should be in the world but not of the world and be as Daniel was in the Bible when the decree sent him to the lions den. Great takeaways and helpful advice! If you need a reminder of why we do what we do, this the book for you!
Happy Reading!✨
It was a great read! I admire and respect Ray Comfort and have followed him and his evangelism journey for a long time. I really liked how he shared a lot of Scripture to back up his claims and reasonings and the witnessing interviews as well. He gives a lot of insight about how we should be in the world but not of the world and be as Daniel was in the Bible when the decree sent him to the lions den. Great takeaways and helpful advice! If you need a reminder of why we do what we do, this the book for you!
Happy Reading!✨
March 4, 2023
Ray Comfort does an amazing job at evangelism. He is definitely an inspiration and whether watching his channel or reading his book you can really see his love for all people and his desire to share the truth of Christ.
I would definitely recommend this book!
*Thanks to netgalley and publisher for the ARC*
I would definitely recommend this book!
*Thanks to netgalley and publisher for the ARC*
June 14, 2023
This is an excellent book about how to show the love of God to a modern culture that has rejected Him. I especially like the witnessing encounters at the end of each chapter and don’t miss the thoughts in the appendix at the end of the book!
April 25, 2023
This is a review of Ray Comforts new book So Many Lions, Too Few Daniels, and I have to say right away this book is amazing! Ray Comfort is am evangelist, and he wants to share his message of how Jesus saved and transformed his life in a very powerful way. He wants to help fellow believers put aside their fear, and begin to share their stories of what Christ has done in their lives, so we get the Gospel message out to a hopeless world, and this book does exactly that, it shows us how!!
I chose this book because I too have been saved and transformed by Jesus Christ, and I wanted some help on how to share my story with others, so I chose this book because God has been using Ray Comfort for decades to share the Gospel, and now he helps people, like me, who also want to share the Gospel, but aren't always sure how. Well if that's you too, then this book is for you!
This book is not a how to save people in 10 easy steps...NO, but it is a book that will guide you as you seek the Lord and His word which is truly the way we learn to evangelize others, we go to the source, Jesus and His Word! Ray points us to Jesus and His word, and gives examples of conversations he has had with people, which is so helpful. I felt like I was right there listening in, and I learned so much. His way of is not pushy, disrespectful or anything like that, but it is truthful and filled with love and hope for a fallen world filled with sinners in need of a Savior just like him.
I learned so much about the Gospel, and the Scripture verses he showed in the book really helped me to grow even more as a long time Christian! This book is well written, easy to read, and so vital as it helps us to release our fears, and teaches us how to start a conversation with someone, and hopefully lead them to the Lord. It is not our job to save them, but it is our job to tell them what Jesus has done in our lives, and then come alongside them and help them draw close to the Lord in discipleship!
So I think this book is so vital right now, and after reading it, I feel good about being more equipped to share my faith without fear, and have asked the Lord to give me courage and opportunity to share the hope that both Ray and I have found in Christ. This book will definitely be a book I will keep referring to. It is a short book, but full of great truth and ideas to share your faith! So I give it a 5 out of 5 star rating, and highly recommend it!!
I chose this book because I too have been saved and transformed by Jesus Christ, and I wanted some help on how to share my story with others, so I chose this book because God has been using Ray Comfort for decades to share the Gospel, and now he helps people, like me, who also want to share the Gospel, but aren't always sure how. Well if that's you too, then this book is for you!
This book is not a how to save people in 10 easy steps...NO, but it is a book that will guide you as you seek the Lord and His word which is truly the way we learn to evangelize others, we go to the source, Jesus and His Word! Ray points us to Jesus and His word, and gives examples of conversations he has had with people, which is so helpful. I felt like I was right there listening in, and I learned so much. His way of is not pushy, disrespectful or anything like that, but it is truthful and filled with love and hope for a fallen world filled with sinners in need of a Savior just like him.
I learned so much about the Gospel, and the Scripture verses he showed in the book really helped me to grow even more as a long time Christian! This book is well written, easy to read, and so vital as it helps us to release our fears, and teaches us how to start a conversation with someone, and hopefully lead them to the Lord. It is not our job to save them, but it is our job to tell them what Jesus has done in our lives, and then come alongside them and help them draw close to the Lord in discipleship!
So I think this book is so vital right now, and after reading it, I feel good about being more equipped to share my faith without fear, and have asked the Lord to give me courage and opportunity to share the hope that both Ray and I have found in Christ. This book will definitely be a book I will keep referring to. It is a short book, but full of great truth and ideas to share your faith! So I give it a 5 out of 5 star rating, and highly recommend it!!
May 31, 2024
“Nothing else should matter to soldiers in the heat of battle besides achieving their goal. We have been called to fight for the precious souls of men and women, and our commitment will only be as deep as our love. A shallow love for sinners will produce a shallow concern for their salvation. No matter how uncomfortable it may be, we have to remind sinners of the reality of death.”
Empowering and encouraging. Ray Comfort is a titan for Christ. Christians live in an age of division and rejection. We often are so occupied with ourselves and our regular church routines that we forget our mission to the lost.
Great read. Lots of practical truth for application in our daily walk of faith amidst a lost and dying world (and for those of us in America, amidst culture in decline). Definitely recommend.
Empowering and encouraging. Ray Comfort is a titan for Christ. Christians live in an age of division and rejection. We often are so occupied with ourselves and our regular church routines that we forget our mission to the lost.
Great read. Lots of practical truth for application in our daily walk of faith amidst a lost and dying world (and for those of us in America, amidst culture in decline). Definitely recommend.
March 19, 2023
Many thanks to BakerBooks for sending me this copy via a giveaway! I am very grateful!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it to be very encouraging and I really believe that it not only made me more bold in sharing the gospel, but taught me how. Partly because of this book, I have begun sharing my testimony and the gospel with coworkers and friends! I am very grateful for what this book has done!
However, I believe that the title can be a bit misleading. This book focuses mostly on evangelizing while the title suggests a focus on keeping your faith strong in this time of woke culture. The other reviews also show me that this has put some people off.
My only other complaint is regards the suddenness scripture and quotes are dropped. While I understand legitimizing your thoughts with the Bible, the interviews and quotes from outside sources were given very little introduction or context. I would’ve especially appreciated some context before the interviews because (as someone who wasn’t familiar with Ray Comfort) I didn’t know what that was or where the interview came from.
Other than these two things, I really appreciate the encouragement this book has given me. I am very grateful both to have been given this copy and for what it has helped me to do.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it to be very encouraging and I really believe that it not only made me more bold in sharing the gospel, but taught me how. Partly because of this book, I have begun sharing my testimony and the gospel with coworkers and friends! I am very grateful for what this book has done!
However, I believe that the title can be a bit misleading. This book focuses mostly on evangelizing while the title suggests a focus on keeping your faith strong in this time of woke culture. The other reviews also show me that this has put some people off.
My only other complaint is regards the suddenness scripture and quotes are dropped. While I understand legitimizing your thoughts with the Bible, the interviews and quotes from outside sources were given very little introduction or context. I would’ve especially appreciated some context before the interviews because (as someone who wasn’t familiar with Ray Comfort) I didn’t know what that was or where the interview came from.
Other than these two things, I really appreciate the encouragement this book has given me. I am very grateful both to have been given this copy and for what it has helped me to do.
January 27, 2023
Thank you to Baker Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC of Ray Comfort's So Many Lions, So Few Daniels. My thoughts are my own.
Initial Thoughts
This was my first time reading Ray Comfort. Overall, I found So Many Lions, So Few Daniels to be a good read. What really impressed me was that at the end of each chapter, Comfort includes actual conversation scripts that he has had with people over the years, conversations asking if they believe in God and know where they are going when they die: heaven or hell. Each conversation is unique and offers a glimpse into the lives of the people he has witnessed to.
Analysis
While I found Comfort's book to be a good read, I found the title and subtitle a little misleading. They both sound like Comfort will engage his readers with how to be more of a Daniel who encountered the lion's den, e.g., "how to face your lions". Instead this book focuses heavily on how to witness to people in today's culture. Don't get me wrong: this is our ultimate mission! I just find Comfort's title misaligned with his message. While he does speak to "the lions we face", I think his ultimate message is to witness to those around us, something we as Christians should all endeavor to do.
I have plenty of passages highlighted, their messages having impacted me. And I've already started speaking about this book to people around me. (It publishes March 14, 2023, by the way).
Bottom Line
If you're looking for a book on how to engage today's culture, to present the Gospel to them with the myriad of religious thoughts and aversions and turning from Christian ideals, Comfort's book is the ideal guidebook for you.
One final thought: at the conclusion, Comfort provides feedback from people who have been impacted by his ministry over the years; many of them purchased tracts from his website and ended up leaving them around their communities. My biggest goal is to do the same; what an easy way to spread the Gospel message. We're called to plant the seeds; only God can foster and bring people to him.
Initial Thoughts
This was my first time reading Ray Comfort. Overall, I found So Many Lions, So Few Daniels to be a good read. What really impressed me was that at the end of each chapter, Comfort includes actual conversation scripts that he has had with people over the years, conversations asking if they believe in God and know where they are going when they die: heaven or hell. Each conversation is unique and offers a glimpse into the lives of the people he has witnessed to.
Analysis
While I found Comfort's book to be a good read, I found the title and subtitle a little misleading. They both sound like Comfort will engage his readers with how to be more of a Daniel who encountered the lion's den, e.g., "how to face your lions". Instead this book focuses heavily on how to witness to people in today's culture. Don't get me wrong: this is our ultimate mission! I just find Comfort's title misaligned with his message. While he does speak to "the lions we face", I think his ultimate message is to witness to those around us, something we as Christians should all endeavor to do.
I have plenty of passages highlighted, their messages having impacted me. And I've already started speaking about this book to people around me. (It publishes March 14, 2023, by the way).
Bottom Line
If you're looking for a book on how to engage today's culture, to present the Gospel to them with the myriad of religious thoughts and aversions and turning from Christian ideals, Comfort's book is the ideal guidebook for you.
One final thought: at the conclusion, Comfort provides feedback from people who have been impacted by his ministry over the years; many of them purchased tracts from his website and ended up leaving them around their communities. My biggest goal is to do the same; what an easy way to spread the Gospel message. We're called to plant the seeds; only God can foster and bring people to him.
May 6, 2023
I selected the book because the title appealed to me. I know Comfort's work and he clearly has a strong following with his videos and tracks. And his style works. For a particular audience. I'm just not that audience.
I find his style is one that focuses on peoples fears ... of death and what happens after we die. I believe Jesus's message is a love-based one and that in discovering how much we are loved by God, learning how to receive such love, we are able to live in communion with God and not fear death and what happens afterwards.
Comfort works through Daniel to emphasise his perspectives and each chapter features 4-5 pages of 'example' evangelistic encounters which I found a little bit strange and didn't read them after the first two chapters. The testimonies at the end of the book are lovely to read which confirms that Comfort's ministry does have a positive impact for certain people which is good. In addition, there are some good perspectives on sinfulness but this isn't my sort of book. It's modern-day fire and brimstone which just doesn't fit with my theology which is one based around love. Love really can change everything, it being the greatest force in the universe.
I received an early ebook copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this has no bearing on my review.
I find his style is one that focuses on peoples fears ... of death and what happens after we die. I believe Jesus's message is a love-based one and that in discovering how much we are loved by God, learning how to receive such love, we are able to live in communion with God and not fear death and what happens afterwards.
Comfort works through Daniel to emphasise his perspectives and each chapter features 4-5 pages of 'example' evangelistic encounters which I found a little bit strange and didn't read them after the first two chapters. The testimonies at the end of the book are lovely to read which confirms that Comfort's ministry does have a positive impact for certain people which is good. In addition, there are some good perspectives on sinfulness but this isn't my sort of book. It's modern-day fire and brimstone which just doesn't fit with my theology which is one based around love. Love really can change everything, it being the greatest force in the universe.
I received an early ebook copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this has no bearing on my review.
March 3, 2025
Not what I thought it would be. At times, this book just seemed to start discussing a point and then never finish it before jumping to another point. Other times, it seemed very clear in its direction.
Some people have made comments that it doesn't speak enough about Daniel. This isn't a commentary on Daniel but instead takes a single point from his life; his boldness to love God in the face of death, and emulate that in our lives. We should be so bold in our witness and unafraid of opposition and instead love enough to care for the lost.
The more encouraging moments in this book are the retelling of interviews where Ray witnesses to others.
Some people have made comments that it doesn't speak enough about Daniel. This isn't a commentary on Daniel but instead takes a single point from his life; his boldness to love God in the face of death, and emulate that in our lives. We should be so bold in our witness and unafraid of opposition and instead love enough to care for the lost.
The more encouraging moments in this book are the retelling of interviews where Ray witnesses to others.
March 9, 2023
Disappointing.
I was looking for a book on spiritual warfare (which I thought was what I'd be getting). Instead this book is full of redundant conversations with evangelical cliche. It also has. a lot of book placements for what I'm assuming is the authors other books. I'm not going to look into it too far, as this book kind of turned me off. I was looking forward to the topic, but this sadly just seems to be a replay of the well known conversation, you're a sinner and you need Jesus, which in today's world needs a little more depth than what this book seems to provide.
I was looking for a book on spiritual warfare (which I thought was what I'd be getting). Instead this book is full of redundant conversations with evangelical cliche. It also has. a lot of book placements for what I'm assuming is the authors other books. I'm not going to look into it too far, as this book kind of turned me off. I was looking forward to the topic, but this sadly just seems to be a replay of the well known conversation, you're a sinner and you need Jesus, which in today's world needs a little more depth than what this book seems to provide.
January 30, 2025
Comfort's books are a breath of fresh air: Unapologetically traditional and evangelical approach to biblical values and the Christian life. That said, I don't think this book added anything to what I've already read from him.
July 16, 2025
Another gem from Ray! All of his books are easy to read and present the gospel to the reader like you are having a conversation with him in person.
June 20, 2023
Reading this for my weekly Men's Bible Study Group. My notes on each chapter are available here: https://evdemon.org/2023/04/13/so-man...
May 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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