Evidence That Demands a Verdict, 1 by Josh McDowell

It filled a void in the lives and libraries of thoughtful Christians who sought to give an answer to skeptics and inquirers concerning the truth and truthfulness of our message.Įventually, other authors would join Josh McDowell in turning out books on the authenticity of the Christian faith. Heaven alone knows its full impact.Įventually, this outstanding reference book would be translated into 44 languages, and has (probably) never been out of print since. In 1972, I was 32 years old when that book appeared on the scene, and was ministering to college students by the hundreds.

The thick book was eagerly devoured by pastors and laity, college students and campus ministers, housewives and college professors, seekers and skeptics, all searching to know more about the logical and historical basis of the Christian faith. In the early 1970s, the publication of Josh McDowell’s “Evidence That Demands a Verdict” caused a sensation. The Greek word apologia in the New Testament means to reply or make a defense as to why we believe such a thing as the gospel of Jesus Christ, the integrity of Scriptures, or the existence of God.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.“But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense (apologia) to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence” (I Peter 3:15).Īpologetics has nothing to do with apologizing. Expansive defense of Christianity's core truths, including the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Offers thoughtful responses to the Bible's most difficult and extraordinary passages.Designed to be a go-to reference for even the toughest questions.All-new chapters defending against the latest attacks from Christianity's critics.Now coauthored by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell.Thoroughly revised and updated from the previous edition.This is a book that invites listeners to bring their doubts and doesn't shy away from the tough questions. Now, with his son Sean McDowell, Josh McDowell has updated and expanded this classic resource for a new generation. Bringing historical documentation and the best modern scholarship to bear on the trustworthiness of the Bible and its teachings, this extensive volume has encouraged and strengthened millions. Since that time, Evidence has remained a trusted resource for believers young and old. With the original Evidence That Demands a Verdict, best-selling author Josh McDowell gave Christian audiences the answers they needed to defend their faith against the harshest critics and skeptics.

The modern apologetics classic that started it all is now completely revised and updated - because the truth of the Bible doesn't change, but its critics do.

Evidence That Demands a Verdict, 1 by Josh McDowell