Was Jesus just a spiritual leader, like Buddha, Krishna, Confucius, and Muhammad? Or is he something more--something else entirely? In God among Sages, apologist Ken Samples offers readers a biblical and historical portrait of Jesus, grounded in the claims Jesus makes about himself. Then Samples compares and contrasts Jesus with Buddha, Krishna, Confucius, and Muhammad using eight relevant categories of evaluation. He also helps readers understand the competing philosophies of religious pluralism, inclusivism, and exclusivism. The result is a clearer understanding of what sets Jesus apart as not simply a teacher to follow but God himself, worthy of our full allegiance and worship. Christians who struggle to answer claims that Jesus was just a good teacher, as well as those haven't quite made up their minds about Jesus's claims to divinity, will value this accessible introduction to comparative religions.

God among Sages: Why Jesus Is Not Just Another Religious Leader

Religion & Spirituality

Kenneth Richard Samples

Christian Books & Bibles

Baker Books

Recent Barna research indicates that less than one in ten evangelical Christians hold a biblical worldview. A World of Difference seeks to change this disturbing fact by educating readers on how the Christian perspective is uniquely reasonable, verifiable, and liveable. Author Kenneth Richard Samples faced a profound test of his own belief system during a personal lifeanddeath crisis. In A World of Difference, he uses nine distinct tests to compare the Christian worldview with current religious and philosophical competitors, including Islam, postmodernism, naturalism, and pantheistic monism. Samples tackles tough issues through this indepth study of Christianity's history, creed, and philosophical basis. An excellent resource for readers who want their view of life and the world to make sense.

A World of Difference: Putting Christian Truth-Claims to the Worldview Test (Reasons to Believe)

Meet nine classic thinkers who helped shape Christianity There exists a treasure trove of champions of the faith one that overflows from the pages of the Bible into history itself. Kenneth Richard Samples has made this rich legacy accessible to all in a compact, powerful apologetics resource. A true beginner's guide, Classic Christian Thinkers offers a concise yet meaningful look at nine of these timeless truth-seekers and how their insights bolster the case for Christian faith today.

Classic Christian Thinkers: An Introduction

RTB Press

Careful Thinking about the End Times Speculations about how and when the world will end abound. How can we separate sound biblical teaching from sensational movies and headlines? Theologian and philosopher Kenneth Samples tackles this controversial topic and provides solid biblical teaching about future events, especially on those beliefs shared by Christians throughout the ages, no matter what their denominational perspective.

Christian Endgame: Careful Thinking about the End Times

Decades ago, the toughest challenges Christians faced from skeptics centered around Christianity's legitimacy. 
Times have changed. 
We've become a global society, with access to a broader range of worldviews. As a result, the challenges have become more complex and even more confrontational. No longer are questioners satisfied with evidence that Christianity is true. They also want to know if it's relevant and, most importantly . . . if it’s good. 
In Christianity Cross-Examined, Kenneth R. Samples boldly steps into the courtroom where Christianity is on trial. Going beyond merely presenting a systematic case for the Christian faith, Samples dives into specific accusations against it, from the conventional (If God created everything, then who created God?) to the controversial (Why doesn't the Bible condemn slavery?). 
Does Christianity stand up under cross-examination? You be the judge.

Christianity Cross-Examined: Is It Rational, Relevant, and Good