Lee Strobel

A routine mob hit lights the fuse on an explosive collision of ambition and deception inside the Windy City’s corridors of power in this softcover edition of The Ambition. Drawing on his years as an investigative reporter for The Chicago Tribune, bestselling author Lee Strobel reveals an insider’s tale of power, politics, and payoffs ripped from today’s headlines. When a down-on-his-luck lawyer must bribe a federal judge to fix an upcoming mob trial, he secretly tapes the exchange to protect himself. After the dirty judge becomes a finalist for an open U.S. Senate seat, the incriminating tape isn’t the only thing standing in his way. Pastor-turned-politician Eric Snow is determined to use his suburban megachurch as a launching pad for securing the Senate appointment. And Newspaper reporter Garry Strider threatens to uncover both candidates’ secrets in an investigation that may cost him his life. Strobel weaves these edgy characters into an intricate thriller set in a gleaming, suburban megachurch, a big-city newspaper struggling for survival, and the shadowy corridors of political intrigue. The unexpected climax is as gripping as the contract killing that punctuates the opening scene.

A journalist investigates the most recent attacks against the identity of Christ. The figure of Jesus has become the target of an intellectual war, and receives continuous attacks from different flanks: classrooms in universities, bestsellers, and the internet. These violent attacks against the traditional image of Christ have confused many people with spiritual inquiries and have sown doubt among many Christians. But, what happens if we submit all these radical affirmations and revisionist theories to a detailed test?In The Case For the Real Jesus, awarded legal editor Strobel asks polemic questions like: Did the church hide ancient extra-biblical documents that offered a more approximate picture of Jesus than the four gospels? Did the church distort the truth about Jesus, manipulating the ancient texts of the New Testament? Is it true that new discoveries and explanations discredit the resurrection? Are the new arguments that say that Jesus is not the Messiah true? Has Christianity acquired its basic ideas from mythology? It evaluates the arguments and evidence that prominent atheists, liberal theologians, Muslim academics and others have presented. He examines them carefully, and then renders his own verdict on The Case for the Real Jesus.

With clear facts and answers to the questions kids and those new to faith ask most, this adaptation of Lee Strobel's New York Times bestselling and award-winning The Case for Christ uses kid-friendly language, examples, and easy-to-understand information to introduce young readers to the research and evidence behind the question of whether Jesus really was the savior the Bible promised, and what that answer means for our lives today.Whether they've grown up in the church or are encountering faith for the first time, The Case for Christ for Kids is the perfect resource to answer their most asked questions about Jesus. Adapting the ideas from The Case for Christ, kids 6-10 will discover:An introduction to the historical evidence, expert testimonies, extensive research, and scientific proof that back up what the Bible saysAnswers for why Christians believe what they do and their core theologyKid-friendly stories and examples that make the facts easy to understandWays to talk to other people about Jesus and open conversations or discussions about faithThe Case for Christ for Kids:Is a solid source of information that looks at all sides of the issue to present solid evidence behind each conclusion and fact about the Christian faithPresents Christian philosophy and world views in a child-friendly apologeticHas illustrations and callout graphics to make the topics engaging for kids six and upIs an excellent resource for Sunday schools or youth ministry, church libraries or daycare, and homeschoolingPairs with Case for Christ for Kids 90-Day Devotional, which expands on the themes of The Case for Christ for Kids to apply those truths to late elementary and middle school kids’ everyday livesHelp children with faith development and answer the questions they wonder about most with the rest of the series:The Case for Christ for Kids 90-Day DevotionalThe Case for a Creator for KidsThe Case for Faith for KidsThe Case for Grace for KidsThe Case for Miracles for Kids

With clear facts and answers to the questions kids and those new to faith ask most, this adaptation of Lee Strobel's bestselling The Case for a Creator uses kid-friendly language, examples, and easy-to-understand information to introduce young readers to the research and evidence behind the questions of whether God created the universe, what science tells us about our world, and what those answers mean for us and our faith.Whether they've grown up in the church or are encountering faith for the first time, The Case for a Creator for Kids is the perfect resource to answer their most asked questions about God and the creation of the universe. Adapting the ideas from The Case for a Creator, kids 6-10 will discover:An introduction to the historical evidence, expert testimonies, extensive research, and scientific proof that back up what the Bible saysScientific research that covers cosmology (how the universe began), DNA, physics, astronomy, and more to look at how the way our world works connect with ScriptureAnswers for why Christians believe what they do and their core theologyKid-friendly stories and examples that make the facts easy to understandWays to talk to other people about God and open conversations or discussions about faithThe Case for a Creator for Kids:Is a solid source of information that looks at all sides of the issue to present solid evidence behind each conclusion and fact about the Christian faithPresents Christian philosophy and world views in a child-friendly apologeticHas illustrations and callout graphics to make the topics engaging for kids six and upIs an excellent resource for Sunday schools or youth ministry, church libraries or daycare, and homeschoolingHelp children with faith development and answer the questions they wonder about most with the rest of the series:The Case for Christ for KidsThe Case for Christ for Kids 90-Day DevotionalThe Case for Christ Devotions for Kids: 365 Days with JesusThe Case for Faith for KidsThe Case for Grace for KidsThe Case for Miracles for Kids

Well-known evangelists Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg have teamed up to bring you a 42-day devotional-style series of adventures in sharing the gospel.Through their own stories—ranging from the laugh aloud funny to the discouraging to the uncanny—Strobel and Mittelberg will motivate you to make the Great Commission a way of everyday living.Mark relates a conversation he had with a woman who hated missionaries for ruining people's cultures.Lee tells of the "spiritual vertigo" he feels when someone highly educated challenges his faith and how he deals with that.Mark tells a story of the time he was almost shot on a backpacking trip.Lee talks about a time he followed the Spirit's nudges on a mission in India—giving an unprepared sermon to a group of Hindus. These are just a few of the many stories told. The two trade off, giving examples of the many and unexpected ways they've seen God show up and work in the lives of those who dare to speak his name. Filled with practical guidance, inspiration and transparency, The Unexpected Adventure addresses everything from the emotional challenges of evangelism to the spiritual joy that comes from putting your trust in Christ and talking about it.Perfect for readers who don't need another "evangelism playbook" but instead want transparent, real-life stories of the risks people take to talk about Jesus.

Society today has a growing number of objections and concerns regarding Christianity. Why does a loving God let bad things happen? Would God really send someone to hell? And why is Christianity right and other religions in error? Many Christians hear objections to Christianity and have a crisis of faith. Enter Alex McFarland, a seasoned apologist who is ready to explore ten common objections to Christianity. He offers straight answers that will give them confidence and understanding about their beliefs. After reading this book, all Christians will know how to effectively answer the most common objections to Christianity, why they believe what they believe, and be prepared to defend their faith and worldview.

Drawing from personal experience, humor, compelling stories, Biblical illustrations and the latest research, Lee Strobel helps you understand non-Christians and what motivates them. The book includes 15 key insights into why people steer clear of God and the church; a look at Christianity and itsmessage through the eyes of a former atheist; practical, inspirational strategies for building relationships with non-Christians; and firsthand advice on surviving marriage to an unbelieving spouse.

Vad är egentligen sant om Jesus? Mannen från Nasarets märkliga liv, död och påstådda uppståndelse fortsätter att förbrylla och engagera människor världen över. I Fallet Jesus granskar Lee Strobel, flerfaldigt prisbelönad reporter från bland annat Chicago Tribune, berättelserna och vittnesmålen. Strobel ställer forskarna mot väggen och nagelfar alla fakta och indicier i en spännande och samtidigt mycket personlig bok. Kan vi lita på texterna om Jesus? Finns det trovärdiga bevis utanför evangelierna? Bekräftas eller motsägs texterna om Jesus av arkeologin? Var Jesu uppståndelse en bluff? Strobels jakt efter den sanna bilden av Jesus från Nasaret gjorde att han själv lämnade ateismen. Ett överväldigande bevismaterial övertygade, och Strobel säger: "Jag insåg att det skulle krävas mycket större tro för mig att hålla fast vid min ateism än att tro på Jesus från Nasaret." I dag är han frilansande författare och talare. Lee Strobel har även utgivit boken Fria eller fälla.

Imagine if the Apostle Paul were alive to defend the truth of Jesus's resurrection-only to be countered by none other than the prophet Muhammad himself.In an approach as creative as any scholar has taken, Michael R. Licona describes an invention that can make historical figures appear alive and present. Imagining an audience of both Christians and Muslims, Licona crafts a lively debate between Paul and Muhammad, each speaking on and analyzing the validity of the Qur'an, the gospel accounts, and both Christian and Muslim doctrine.Intriguing and entertaining, Paul Meets Muhammad uniquely offers evangelism advice for Christians who want to speak the gospel to Muslim friends and neighbors. This fictional scenario presents a powerful, comprehensive defense of Jesus's resurrection and of Christianity itself.

The Case for a CreatorA journalist investigates scientific evidence that points toward God. In recent years, a diverse and impressive body of research has increasingly supported the conclusion that the universe was intelligently designed. Join Strobel as he reexamines the theories that once led him away from God. Through his compelling and highly readable account, you'll encounter mind-stretching discoveries from cosmology, cellular biology, DNA research, astronomy, physics, and human consciousness that present astonishing evidence in The Case for a Creator.

This revised edition of Tough Questions, designed for use in any small group setting, is ideal for use in seeker small groups. Based on more than five years of field-tested feedback, extensive improvements make this best-selling series easier to use and more appealing than ever for both participants and group leaders. The Tough Questions SeriesHow can an all-powerful God allow suffering? Is Jesus really the only way to God? Why should I trust the Bible?Tough questions. Reasonable questions. The kinds of challenging questions you, or someone you know may be asking, that are worth taking time to explore.In six sessions designed to get small groups thinking and interacting, each guide in the Tough Questions series deals frankly with objections commonly raised about Christianity. You’ll engage in the kind of spirited dialog that shows the Christian faith can stand up to scrutiny. DON’T ALL RELIGIONS LEAD TO GOD?Don’t All Religions Teach Basically the Same Thing?Isn’t It Enough to Be Sincere?What’s so Different About Christianity?Aren’t Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses Christians Too?Is Jesus Really the Only Way to God?What Happens to People Who’ve Never Heard of Jesus?

This revised edition of Tough Questions, designed for use in any small group setting, is ideal for use in seeker small groups. Based on more than five years of field-tested feedback, extensive improvements make this best-selling series easier to use and more appealing than ever for both participants and group leaders. The Tough Questions SeriesHow can an all-powerful God allow suffering? Is Jesus really the only way to God? Why should I trust the Bible?Tough questions. Reasonable questions. The kinds of challenging questions you, or someone you know may be asking, that are worth taking time to explore.In six sessions designed to get small groups thinking and interacting, each guide in the Tough Questions series deals frankly with objections commonly raised about Christianity. You’ll engage in the kind of spirited dialog that shows the Christian faith can stand up to scrutiny. HOW DOES ANYONE KNOW GOD EXISTS?Is Anybody Out There?How Can Anyone Be Sure God Exists?What Is God Really Like?How Can Rational People Believe in Miracles?Does God Care What Happens to Me?How Can a Person Get to Know God?

This revised edition of Tough Questions, designed for use in any small group setting, is ideal for use in seeker small groups. Based on more than five years of field-tested feedback, extensive improvements make this best-selling series easier to use and more appealing than ever for both participants and group leaders. The Tough Questions SeriesHow can an all-powerful God allow suffering? Is Jesus really the only way to God? Why should I trust the Bible?Tough questions. Reasonable questions. The kinds of challenging questions you, or someone you know may be asking, that are worth taking time to explore.In six sessions designed to get small groups thinking and interacting, each guide in the Tough Questions series deals frankly with objections commonly raised about Christianity. You’ll engage in the kind of spirited dialog that shows the Christian faith can stand up to scrutiny. WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES JESUS MAKE?Who Was Jesus?How Is Jesus Different from Other Religious Leaders?Did Jesus Really Claim to Be God?Why Focus on Jesus’ Death?Isn’t the Resurrection of Jesus a Myth?What Difference Does Jesus Make Today?

This revised edition of Tough Questions, designed for use in any small group setting, is ideal for use in seeker small groups. Based on more than five years of field-tested feedback, extensive improvements make this best-selling series easier to use and more appealing than ever for both participants and group leaders. The Tough Questions Series How can an all-powerful God allow suffering? Is Jesus really the only way to God? Why should I trust the Bible? Tough questions. Reasonable questions. The kinds of challenging questions you, or someone you know may be asking, that are worth taking time to explore. In six sessions designed to get small groups thinking and interacting, each guide in the Tough Questions series deals frankly with objections commonly raised about Christianity. You’ll engage in the kind of spirited dialog that shows the Christian faith can stand up to scrutiny. HOW RELIABLE IS THE BIBLE? Where Did the Bible Come From? Isn’t the Bible Full of Myths? What About All Those Contradictions? Hasn’t the Bible Changed Over Time? Why Should I Trust the Bible? Is the Bible Really God’s Book?

This revised edition of Tough Questions, designed for use in any small group setting, is ideal for use in seeker small groups. Based on more than five years of field-tested feedback, extensive improvements make this best-selling series easier to use and more appealing than ever for both participants and group leaders. The Tough Questions SeriesHow can an all-powerful God allow suffering? Is Jesus really the only way to God? Why should I trust the Bible?Tough questions. Reasonable questions. The kinds of challenging questions you, or someone you know may be asking, that are worth taking time to explore.In six sessions designed to get small groups thinking and interacting, each guide in the Tough Questions series deals frankly with objections commonly raised about Christianity. You’ll engage in the kind of spirited dialog that shows the Christian faith can stand up to scrutiny. WHY BECOME A CHRISTIAN?Why Would Anyone Think I’m Not a Christian?Why All This Talk About Sin?Why Can’t I Make It on My Own?Why Is Jesus So Important?Can Someone Like Me Really Change?How Does Someone Actually Become a Christian?

This revised edition of Tough Questions, designed for use in any small group setting, is ideal for use in seeker small groups. Based on more than five years of field-tested feedback, extensive improvements make this best-selling series easier to use and more appealing than ever for both participants and group leaders. The Tough Questions SeriesHow can an all-powerful God allow suffering? Is Jesus really the only way to God? Why should I trust the Bible?Tough questions. Reasonable questions. The kinds of challenging questions you, or someone you know may be asking, that are worth taking time to explore.In six sessions designed to get small groups thinking and interacting, each guide in the Tough Questions series deals frankly with objections commonly raised about Christianity. You’ll engage in the kind of spirited dialog that shows the Christian faith can stand up to scrutiny. TOUGH QUESTIONSYou’ve heard them before, maybe even asked a few of them yourself. This leader’s guide will help you steer your small group toward a greater understanding of the Christian faith. Together, you’ll explore the power and preeminence of Jesus and the truth he brought to light.You may be leading a small group of seekers who are curious but unconvinced about Christianity. Or a small group of believers who want to become better grounded in what and why they believe. Regardless, this book will give you insights and coaching you need to engage participants in thoughtful and personally rewarding discussions about the life-changing truths of Christianity.

Gold Medallion Award-Winner CBA BestsellerUsing the dramatic scenario of an investigative journalist pursuing his story and leads, Lee Strobel interviews experts from the fields of science, philosophy and history about the evidence for Christ. "The Case for Christ" is a provocative and spellbinding read, marshaling expert testimony and persuasive evidence for the truth about history's most compelling figure.

In 'The Case for Faith', Strobel turns his tenacious investigative skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief---the eight 'heart' barriers to faith. 'The Case for Faith' is for those who may be feeling attracted to Jesus but who are faced with formidable intellectual barriers standing squarely in their path. For Christians, it will deepen their convictions and give them fresh confidence in discussing Christianity with even their most skeptical friends. In 'The Case for Faith', Lee Strobel probes the most thorny of all questions, what he calls 'The Big Eight', including: If there is a loving God, why does this world groan under so much suffering and evil?If God really created the universe, why does science compel so many to conclude that evolution accounts for life?If God is the ultimate overseer of the church, why has it been riffled with hypocrisy and brutality through the ages?If God truly cares about the people He created, how could He consign so many of them to an eternity of torture in hell just because they didn't believe the right things about Him? As a seasoned journalist with Yale Law background, Strobel methodically tracks down his leads and asks the gritty, gut-wrenching questions you would want to ask--- questions that can make or break the Christian faith. He refuses to patronize or offer cliche, glib answers. Instead, he pieces together hard facts through interviews with nine of the country's top scholars and experts. The result? Solid, persuasive, engrossing, and smart answers to your deepest questions. 'The Case for Faith' will set you on the path to belief, renewed, restored---or discovered for the very first time.