Craig William Lane - A Reasonable Response Answers to Tough Questions on God, Christianity, and the Bible

No sincere question about God is out of bounds. Here, one of the worlds foremost apologists offers insightful answers to challenging inquiries sent to himand models how to help people get past their spiritual sticking points.

LEE STROBEL, author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith.

The premise of this very helpful volume is stated up front: questions are our friends. I couldnt agree more, and thats why I love this new book. Dr. Craigs responses to questions hes been asked over the years will stretch you, but with Joe Gorras assistance youll gain the benefit of understanding new insights. You wont regret the journey.

JOHN STONESTREET, author and speaker for Colson Center for Christian Worldview (BreakPoint.org) and Summit Ministries (Summit.org).

What a book! Combining a top-notch reference work with solid, practical instruction, Bill Craig and Joe Gorra have created a unique and innovative title that will help all Christians grow and minister. Bills sharp insights answer the biggest questions surrounding Christianity, while Joes analysis and framework provides real-world wisdom that can be employed by the evangelist as well as the philosopher.

A Reasonable Response not only gives you the answers but shows the value of apologetics and helps the reader be a more effective communicator of the gospel message. This is a rich resource for the pastor and apologist, and an effective tool for personal growth.

LENNY ESPOSITO, founder and president, Come Reason Ministries (ComeReason.org).

As a pastor for more than 30 years, I know firsthand the importance of apologetics in the life of the church and the personal journey of believers. Ive faced the questions of confused believers and disgruntled skeptics. A Reasonable Response has comprehensive content yet a user-friendly approach that leverages a Q&A format. Dr. Craig strikes an impressive balance between gifted philosopher and compassionate sage. Of special interest are the appendixes, which provide practical advice to pastors on recommendations for doing apologetics in the local church.

DR. BRENT STRAWSBURG, Equipping & Outreach Consultant, Conservative Baptist Association of Southern California

Dr. Craigs credentials are well known, so it will not surprise the reader that serious questions about God and the Christian life are answered with wisdom and respect. An added bonus to this work is how well the church and pastor are handled. I dont know of another book that answers the seeker, trains the Christian, and models the apologetic task in the context of the church as well as this one does.

PHIL STEIGER, senior pastor, Living Hope Church (Colorado Springs)

Unlike similar books that repackage the same tired answers to perennial questions, A Reasonable Response offers thoughtful and philosophically astute, yet succinct, answers to some of the most challenging queries of both skeptics and believers. Youll gain valuable insight from reading Bill Craigs winsome, enlightening approach to apologetics.

JOE CARTER, editor, The Gospel Coalition (TheGospelCoalition.org)

If learning is often by example, then A Reasonable Response can be a valuable source of encouragement to current and emerging leaders in apologetics. Read it for your own equipping. Read it to gain confidence in answering peoples tough questions. Every Christian at every university should have a copy on their bookshelf!

RICK SCHENKER, president, Ratio Christi: A Student Apologetics Alliance (RatioChristi.org).

This is a Q&A book that goes well beyond mere questions and answers. It will linger with you, inviting you into the practice of thinking itself. If you study this book carefully, you will certainly gain a rich storehouse of Christian answers. But more importantly, it will equip you to think for yourself so that eventually youre able to arrive at answers on your own. And when you can do that, you will be well-positioned to help others discover satisfying answers to their deepest questions.

BRETT KUNKLE, Student Impact Director at Stand to Reason (STR.org).

Dr. Craig not only tackles some of the toughest questions people are asking today, but we get an insiders glimpse as to how and why he answers them as he does. This book will be helpful to beginners and experts alike.

SEAN MCDOWELL, educator, speaker, and general editor for The Apologetics Study Bible for Students

When I am preparing for a debate or a presentation before an atheistic college audience, there is no one I rely on more for clear arguments than William Lane Craig. Now the most important of those arguments appear in this one volume! A Reasonable Response should convince anyone who is truly reasonable that Christianity is indeed true.

DR. FRANK TUREK, president of CrossExamined.org and coauthor of I Dont Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

For many years, William Lane Craig has thoughtfully and graciously engaged in answering questions from people around the world. A Reasonable Response combines some of the most difficult questions Dr. Craig has received with the answers he has given into one incredibly valuable resource! Not only will the reader gain insight into Dr. Craigs arguments, but she will see an excellent model of how to be an ambassador for Christ. Heres a resource that not only attends to the life of the mind but also challenges Christians in the daily practice of Christianity. This is a timely work in the field of apologetics!

MARY JO SHARP, assistant professor of Apologetics, Houston Baptist University, founder, Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry

William Craig is one of the top Christian thinkers in the world today. A Reasonable Response is a classic collection of his responses to readers questions. Readers will be delighted to see how Dr. Craig handles even the most difficult questions people ask today. Read this accessible book to sharpen your own skills in apologetics.

DENNIS MCCALLUM, author, Discovering God: Exploring the Possibilities of Faith, and a lead pastor at Xenos Christian Fellowship (Ohio).

For the Christian ambassador seeking to master his subject and become a tactful communicator, there is no better example than William Lane Craig. In A Reasonable Response, budding apologists will find not only a rich resource of scholarly content but wisdom and insight for engaging others with gentleness and respect.

BRIAN AUTEN, founder of Apologetics315.com and director of Reasonable Faith Belfast

A Reasonable Response is Gods gift to Christendom. We not only benefit from Dr. Craigs cogent and insightful answers to tough perennial questions, but we get a glimpse into what really excites the heart of the authorone who is passionate and dedicated in reaching the genuine seeker through the defense of the truth claims of Christianity. His example is one to emulate. This is a must-read.

HARRY EDWARDS, founder and director, Apologetics.com

Christians today have access to tremendous informational resources for defending the faith but information by itself is not enough. Apologetics is relational; questions and objections come from real people, whether they are family, friends, coworkers, or even strangers on the Internet. A Reasonable Response provides a valuable resource for Christians who seek both to have good answers to questions, and to share those answers in a way that will be genuinely respectful and helpful. The question-and-answer format makes