Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30515 in Books
• Published on: 2001-05-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Synopsis
Reissued in large format with a new cover and updated text. The Scripture quotations are now from the inclusive language edition of the NIV. This book tackles common objections to the Christian faith including "Why does God allow suffering?".

Customer Reviews

Achieves what it sets out to do extremely well
Nicky Gumbel choses 7 topics based on the frequency with which they have been raised as 'What about' questions by people he has met on Alpha courses (astonishingly successful courses that introduce key ideas about the Christian Faith). The chapters are 'Suffering', 'Other Religions,' 'Sex Before Marriage,' 'The New Age,' 'Homosexuality,' 'Science and Christianity' and 'The Trinity.'
The approach of using summaries, anecdotes and practical advice is engaging, very readable, persuasive, concise and extremely useful in the presentation of Christian answers. This book has depth, but does not set out to provide a thorough academic treatment of each topic - instead directing the reader to further reading if necessary.
This book never sets out prove God's existence. A feature it has in common with the Bible.
I recommend it to anyone who would like a clear Christian explanation of these often problematic areas. I enjoyed reading it very much and hope to make use of what I have learnt from it soon.

Fantastic way of dealing with common questions!
Like other books by Nikky Gumbel this is very easy to read. Nikky talks about topics that many people just coming into Christianity, as well as though who are long established Christians, often find troubling and hard to relate to their faith and beliefs.
While dealing with serious issues there is enough light heartedness throughout the book to give the reader some breathing space.
I found myself relating to everything that Nikky mentioned and was glad to have something to use when people asked me similar questions.
Overall, an easy to read, funny but serious look at some of the big questions for Christians and non Christians

Excellent answers to the 7 common objections to Chrisitanity
Nicky Gumble again astounds us with his exceptional talents. In this book Nicky tackles the 7 common objections to the Christian faith. As a Christian this book gives me the answers in plain English so in future when I get these tricky responses I know what the answer is. He covers: Suffering, Other Religions, Sex before marriage, The new age movement, Homosexuality, Science and the Trinity. Truly invaluable reading.