This week I’d like to highlight Christian Apologist, Speaker and Author, Lee Strobel who has by far had the most profound and lasting influence on my studies in Christian Apologetics. His journey from atheism to Christianity is amazing, and the subsequent series of “Case for” books can impact anyone from the most ardent skeptic to the mature Christian.
Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel, the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of more than forty books and curricula that have sold fourteen million copies in total. His classic, The Case for Christ, is a perennial favorite which details his conversion to Christianity, and has even been made into a movie about his life. Lee’s 2016 book, The Case for Grace, won the Nonfiction Book of the Year from the EPCA, and his most recent book out this last year is one of my favorites called The Case for Heaven.
This is what Lee says is the reason for his newest case:
“Several years ago, my life nearly ended. In the words of the emergency room physician: “You’re one step away from a coma, two steps away from dying.” And while I’m glad I’m still here, this ordeal changed me forever. It was a stark reminder that I’ll spend a lot more time in the afterlife than in this temporary home – and so it’s worth the effort to thoroughly investigate what awaits us after the grave. I emerged after years of research with fresh confidence about eternity – and I hope my new book The Case for Heaven will encourage you as you ponder the exciting and exhilarating world to come!”
-Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Heaven
For over twenty-five years, his life’s work has been to share the evidence that supports the truth claims of Christianity and to equip believers in their confidence and ability to share their faith with others. Lee currently serves as Founding Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University.
Lee Strobel is following the Biblical command for all Christians to share and defend the faith. How are you doing in this area of your Christian walk?
The Apostle Peter said:
Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong! 1 Peter 3:13-17 (NLT)
The Apostle Paul said:
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage battle according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying arguments and all arrogance raised against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NASB)
And, Paul also warned:
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. Colossians 2:8 (NASB)
Join us next week as we continue our study in Christian Apologetics with more stories that matter!
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You will not find this material in the public school curriculum even though it is based on solid evidence and grounded in research. It is ironic that following the evidence to where it leads stops at the door of our public schools as they will not let a “Divine footprint” in! Join us as we examine evidence for Christianity and learn how to become a thoughtful defender and ambassador of your faith.
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Teri Dugan
TeriDugan@truthfaithandreason.com
1 Peter 3:15
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