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Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics, just released in its third edition, builds a positive case for Christianity that reflects more than twenty-five years of William Lane Craig’s debating, lecturing, and writing on important issues in Christian apologetics.

We invite you to read the preface and introduction to this modern classic and to visit www.reasonablefaithtools.com, which provides free study guides and application tools.

“It is hard to overstate the impact that William Lane Craig has had for the cause of Christ. He is simply the finest Christian apologist of the last half century and his academic work justifies ranking him among the top 1 percent of practicing philosophers in the Western world. Besides that, he is a winsome ambassador for Christ, an exceptional debater, and a man with the heart of an evangelist. I know him well and can say that he lives a life of integrity and lives out what he believes. I do not know of a single thinker who has done more to raise the bar of Christian scholarship in our generation than Craig. He is one of a kind and I thank God for his life and work.”
J. P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology

“Bill Craig is one of my personal heroes! He is among today’s finest defenders of Christianity. He offers a powerful mix of authentic faith, intellectual firepower, debating skill, and the gentleness and respect that the Bible requires.”
Lee Strobel, Best-selling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for a Creator

“Especially regarding his breadth of scholarship, no contemporary Christian apologist surpasses Bill Craig. Some of Bill’s wide range of interests are evident in this third edition of Reasonable Faith. To be introduced to crucial topics such as God’s existence, creation, Scripture, and the historicity of Jesus, including his deity and resurrection, all under one cover, is an enormous treat. Not a single student of apologetics should miss this volume by a major scholar. Crossway Books deserves much credit for continuing its strong tradition of Christian textbooks.”
Gary R. Habermas, Distinguished Research Professor and Chair, Department of Philosophy and Theology, Liberty University

“For years I’ve recommended Reasonable Faith to my students as the best single-volume apologetic. And now it is even better! Craig’s analysis of the latest scientific arguments and his response to the New Atheists makes it a must-have for those interested in thoroughly defending the cause of Christ.”
Clay Jones, Assistant Professor of Christian Apologetics, Christian Apologetics Program, Biola University

“William Lane Craig is arguably one of the finest Christian philosophers of our time. His knowledge and skill have placed him on platforms on every continent, engaging the most notable skeptics in dialogue and debate. Reasonable Faith will provide only increased opportunity and impact as he makes his mark on our time with a timeless message.”
Ravi Zacharias, Founder and Chairman, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries

“The third edition of William Lane Craig’s Reasonable Faith is simply a masterpiece. It combines clarity and applicability without sacrificing depth. Each chapter has three major parts. First, the topic is introduced with an extensive discussion of the historical development of the arguments and objections to the arguments. Second, Bill leads the reader into the depths of the most contemporary discussion. He treats the leading versions of the arguments for Christianity as well as the best of the objections. He has taken great care to achieve a thoroughness that is rarely found in apologetics texts. Third, he explains, through many personal examples, how the arguments in the chapter can be appropriated in personal evangelism. Combining these three elements is enough to make this text unique. The depth and quality with which each step is accomplished makes it indispensible.”
Gregory E Ganssle, Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Yale University, Rivendell Institute

Is anyone watching some football today?  Baseball?

When was the last time you thanked God for creating sports?

Here’s a sample chapter on the joy of sports from Game Day for the Glory of God, available this month:

Chapter 3 – The Joy of Sports

Read here the preface and Chapter 1 from Steve Monsma’s timely and helpful book, Healing for a Broken World: Christian Perspectives on Public Policy.

“Monsma is one of the most important scholars writing on church-state issues today. This latest contribution is perhaps his finest work. It brings together his wide-ranging knowledge of the history of politics and jurisprudence with a theological seriousness that is often lacking in church-state scholarship.”
Francis J. Beckwith, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, Baylor University

“Politics can be a perilous subject to tackle in the church, but this book offers a way to deal with important concepts in a mature and healthy way.This is the ideal resource for a church or small group wanting to explore what it looks like to be faithful citizens.”
Jason Poling, Senior Pastor, Our New Hope Community

“If you need to know in advance whether the author is a conservative or a liberal, you may not like Monsma’s approach. He asks you to set aside such simplistic labels and ask instead what the Bible says about each of a dozen key public policy issues. And then if you disagree with some of his personal conclusions—just as he expects you to—you will appreciate his candor and honesty.”
Joel Belz, Founder, World Magazine