{"product_id":"why-i-believe-straight-answers-to-honest-questions-about-god-the-bible-and-christianity-paperback","title":"Why I Believe: Straight Answers to Honest Questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChip Ingram\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn our post-Christian, pluralistic society, responding to the perception that Christians are prejudiced, anti-intellectual, and bigoted has become a greater challenge than ever before. The result is often intimidation, withdrawal, and even doubts among God's people about what we \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e believe. Bestselling author and teaching pastor at Living on the Edge, Chip Ingram, wants to change that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWhy I Believe\u003c\/i\u003e, he gives compelling answers to questions about\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- the resurrection of Christ\u003cbr\u003e- the evidence of an afterlife\u003cbr\u003e -the accuracy and intellectual feasibility of the Bible\u003cbr\u003e- the debate between creation and evolution\u003cbr\u003e- the historicity of Jesus\u003cbr\u003e- and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe solid, biblical, logical answers he shares will satisfy the honest doubts that every believer experiences now and then, and will provide practical, thoughtful answers that can be shared with family and friends. This is the perfect resource for churches, small groups, and individuals who long not only to really know what and why they believe, but also to be equipped to explain the intellectual justification for their faith in everyday language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChip Ingram\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and CEO of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. A pastor for over thirty-five years, Chip is the author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eDiscover Your True Self\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMarriage That Works\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCulture Shock\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Real Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Real God\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible War\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLove, Sex, and Lasting Relationships\u003c\/i\u003e. Chip and his wife, Theresa, have four grown children and twelve grandchildren and live in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy I Believe\u003c\/i\u003e tackles some of the toughest questions of our day. Through both research and personal stories, Chip shares why he went from a full-blown skeptic to a Christian. Whether you are a believer or a skeptic, you will be greatly encouraged and challenged by the stories and evidence in this book.--\u003cb\u003eSean McDowell\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, author, speaker, professor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Chip Ingram has given us a fantastic guide for not only knowing what we believe but for owning, understanding, and defending those beliefs. His careful attention to doubts and questions will help Christians dive deeper into their faith and live it out more fully. Read, study, and share this book.\"--\u003cb\u003eAndy Stanley\u003c\/b\u003e, senior pastor of North Point Ministries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The apostle Peter tells us to always be ready to answer anyone who asks for a reason for the hope we have (1 Peter 3:15). Being ready doesn't have to be intimidating. Chip Ingram has presented a straightforward case for why he believes. This book will help strengthen your own belief and give you resources for communicating it to others.\"--\u003cb\u003eJim Daly\u003c\/b\u003e, president, Focus on the Family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a keeper--a classic! You will learn so much that will help you encounter the culture in a powerful way. In fact, buy a few extra copies because you will want others to have this book.\"--\u003cb\u003eKay Arthur\u003c\/b\u003e, cofounder of Precept Ministries International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Chip Ingram has a way of taking complex and intimidating material and making it accessible and applicable to everyone. That's the reason I didn't just pick up one copy of \u003ci\u003eWhy I Believe\u003c\/i\u003e to add to the apologetics section of my bookshelf, but why I ordered boxes of this book. As a pastor, I will be handing it out for years to come.\"--\u003cb\u003eKyle Idleman\u003c\/b\u003e, pastor, author of \u003ci\u003eGrace Is Greater\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 16, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53035577803085,"sku":"9780801074417","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/YjZZQVB3eWN1UXc0alhQaG5qdmt3Zz09.webp?v=1766267737","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/why-i-believe-straight-answers-to-honest-questions-about-god-the-bible-and-christianity-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}