The zeal and dedication of Jehovah's Witnesses mask a highly disciplined organization that has a troubled history. Moreover, their thorough knowledge of their own scriptures gives a pretense of having spiritual truth. The movement has grown from about 1.1 million worldwide in 1965 to 4.4 million today. Yet all is not what it seems in the Watchtower Society. How do the teachings of the Jehovah's Witnesses run counter to orthodox Christianity? What drives adherents to give hundreds of hours a year to "witnessing"? What draws converts to a cult of strict control by religious leaders? Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. Each book has five sections: - A concise introduction to the group - An overview of the group's theology -- in its own words - Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group - A bibliography with sources for further study - A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group -- The writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and help us discern religious truth from falsehood.

Jehovah's Witnesses

Religion & Spirituality

Bowman Jr., Robert M.

Christian Books & Bibles

Zondervan

Is it Reasonable to Believe? Remarkably, even though millions upon millions of us do believe in God, when we are asked why we have such faith, we become tongue-tied and struggle to give a reason for our hope. No wonder those who don't believe God exists remain unconvinced—there's too few of us ready to speak on God's behalf! Ken Boa and Robert Bowman, have provided a resource that tackles the most profound arguments from philosophy, science, sociology, psychology, and history ... and presents twenty clear, concise, and compelling evidences that show that faith in God—and specifically Jesus Christ—is reasonable.

20 Compelling Evidences That God Exists: Discover Why Believing in God Makes So Much Sense

Boa, Ken

David C. Cook

The Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus Christ, and the Gospel of John

Baker Pub Group

The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense

History

Komoszewski, J. Ed

World

Kregel Academic

When we are asked why we believe in God, is our answer one that honors our faith? The common response is that we doubt and give a very short response

20 evidencias irrefutables de que Dios Existe (Spanish Edition)

Boa, Kenneth D.

Vida

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is as American as apple pie," writes Robert Bowman in this booklet-length introduction to the Mormon faith. Addressing the growing curiosity of the American public, Bowman leads with a synopsis of former governor Mitt Romney's Mormon heritage and then recounts the history of the Church of Latter-day Saints (LDS) from Joseph Smith and Brigham Young to the present. Bowman concludes with a summary of the unique tenets of faith arising from the Book of Mormon, pointing out places of divergence from typical evangelical readings of the Bible. Bowman's snapshot of this most American of all religious movements makes for essential reading as we enter election season.

What Mormons Believe

Religious Studies

Ever since the apostle Paul addressed the Stoic and Epicurean philosophers in Athens, relating the Christian worldview to a non-Christian world has been a challenge. And despite Peter's charge to be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15), most Christian laypeople have left apologetics―the defense of the faith―to the ecclesiastical pros. Faith Has Its Reasons is a study of four different models of how apologetics should be done, an assessment of their strengths and weaknesses, and a proposal for integrating the best insights of each. Kenneth Boa and Robert Bowman have assembled a wealth of information about what Christians believe and how to present that faith to an unbelieving world. Remarkable both in its depth of content and ease of accessibility, Faith Has Its Reasons gives Christian laypeople the tools to address such critical questions as: 
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<li>Why is belief in God rational despite the prevalence of evil in the world?</li>
<li> What facts support the church's testimony that Jesus rose from the dead?</li>
<li>Can we be certain Christianity is true?</li>
<li> How can our faith in Christ be based on something more secure than our own understanding without descending into an irrational emotionalism?</li>
</ul>

Faith Has Its Reasons: Integrative Approaches to Defending the Christian Faith

Boa, Kenneth

Ever since the apostle Paul addressed the Stoic and Epicurean philosophers in Athens, relating the Christian worldview to a non-Christian world has been a challenge. And despite Peter's charge to be "ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15), most Christian laypeople have left apologetics—the defense of the faith—to the ecclesiastical "pros." Faith Has Its Reasons is a study of four different models of how apologetics should be done, an assessment of their strengths and weaknesses, and a proposal for integrating the best insights of each. Kenneth Boa and Robert Bowman have assembled a wealth of information about what Christians believe and how to present that faith to an unbelieving world. Remarkable both in its depth of content and ease of accessibility, Faith Has Its Reasons gives Christian laypeople the tools to address such critical questions as: Why is belief in God rational despite the prevalence of evil in the world? What facts support the church's testimony that Jesus rose from the dead? Can we be certain Christianity is true? How can our faith in Christ be based on something more secure than our own understanding without descending into an irrational emotionalism?

Authentic Media

For 2,000 years, Christians passionate to share the truth about Jesus with other people have thoughtfully done so through books. The technical term for such persons is apologists—meaning those who give a defense—but we could call them “faith thinkers.” They engage in what the fifth-century apologist Augustine called “faith seeking understanding.” Augustine is one of the 30 “faith thinkers” profiled here, in each case focusing on one of that apologist’s most famous books. From Luke’s book Acts of the Apostles in the first century to Lee Strobel’s The Case for Christ at the end of the 20th century, you will get a clear overview of the history of Christian faith thinkers. Becoming familiar with the works of these 30 thinkers will prepare you to participate meaningfully in a 2,000-year-old conversation.

Faith Thinkers: 30 Christian Apologists You Should Know

DeWard Publishing

Just as the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of Christianity, the visions of Joseph Smith are the foundation of Mormonism. In Jesus’ Resurrection and Joseph’s Visions, Robert Bowman compares the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection with the evidence for Joseph’s visions, showing how the historical data confirm the truth of Jesus’ resurrection, and that the accounts of Joseph Smith’s visions are historically unreliable. For Mormons who have doubts about their religion, this study will help them find a more reliable basis for faith in Christ. For Christians, this study provides a fresh angle on the historical evidence for the truth of Christianity.

Jesus' Resurrection and Joseph's Visions: Examining the Foundations of Christianity and Mormonism

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Jehovah's Witnesses

20 Compelling Evidences That God Exists: Discover Why Believing in God Makes So Much Sense

The Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus Christ, and the Gospel of John

The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense

20 evidencias irrefutables de que Dios Existe (Spanish Edition)

What Mormons Believe

Faith Has Its Reasons: Integrative Approaches to Defending the Christian Faith

Faith Has Its Reasons: Integrative Approaches to Defending the Christian Faith

Faith Thinkers: 30 Christian Apologists You Should Know

Jesus' Resurrection and Joseph's Visions: Examining the Foundations of Christianity and Mormonism