Norman L. Geisler

This work is an introductory treatment of issues and options in social and bioethics which center on the end of life. Moreland and Geisler have attempted to simplify and summarize various end-of-life topics without being simplistic or caricaturing different viewpoints, even though the authors' own viewpoints are made perfectly clear. A comprehensive bibliography, glossary, and subject and author index make this a valuable textbook as well as a resource for further study.The major purpose of this book is to make the reader think more clearly and deeply about the important issues discussed between its covers. Beginning the work is an essay that introduces the dilemma of ethical decisions. The following chapters separately discuss the situations of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, suicide, capital punishment, and war. The discussion concludes with a chapter of practical and theoretical guidance for making ethical decisions. A glossary, subject index, author index, and selected bibliography for each chapter make this a valuable text. This important work will not only appeal to experienced philosophers, but also to students of moral philosophy, theology, and ethics.

This work is an introductory treatment of issues and options in social and bioethics which center on the end of life. Moreland and Geisler have attempted to simplify and summarize various end-of-life topics without being simplistic or caricaturing different viewpoints, even though the authors' own viewpoints are made perfectly clear. A comprehensive bibliography, glossary, and subject and author index make this a valuable textbook as well as a resource for further study. The major purpose of this book is to make the reader think more clearly and deeply about the important issues discussed between its covers. Beginning the work is an essay that introduces the dilemma of ethical decisions. The following chapters separately discuss the situations of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, suicide, capital punishment, and war. The discussion concludes with a chapter of practical and theoretical guidance for making ethical decisions. A glossary, subject index, author index, and selected bibliography for each chapter make this a valuable text. This important work will not only appeal to experienced philosophers, but also to students of moral philosophy, theology, and ethics.

Tackling 12 Questions About Faith, This Updated Edition of the Bestselling Apologetics Guide Explains Why Christianity Is the Most Reasonable Worldview To some, the concept of having faith in a higher power or a set of religious beliefs is nonsensical. Indeed, many view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as unfounded and unreasonable. Frank Turek and Norman Geisler argue, however, that Christianity is not only more reasonable than all other belief systems but is indeed more rational than unbelief itself. With conviction and clear thinking, Turek and Geisler guide readers through some of the traditional, tested arguments for the existence of a creator God. They move into an examination of the source of morality and the reliability of the New Testament accounts concerning Jesus. The final section of the book deals with a detailed investigation of the claims of Christ. This updated volume with fresh arguments will be an interesting read for those skeptical about Christianity, as well as a helpful resource for Christians seeking to articulate a more sophisticated defense of their faith. Covers 12 Essential Faith Topics: Explores the beginning of the universe, miracles, moral law, the reliability of Scripture, the divinity of Jesus, and more Bestselling Book on Apologetics: Popular resource for Christians who want to share their faith, as well as skeptics or atheists interested in examining Christianity Accessible: Simplifies complex themes with clear language, helpful summaries, charts, and more Updated Edition: Refreshed content for a modern audience

What doctrines of the Bible are so important to salvation that there can be no compromise on them? Conviction Without Compromise explores fifteen essential doctrines of the Bible that are crucial to salvation, as reflected in the patristic creeds. The authors also identify and explain a revelation essential and an interpretation essential, providing laser-like clarity as to why these doctrines are fundamental to the Christian Faith. Conviction Without Compromise carefully differentiates these essential doctrines from nonessential ones, which—while important—do not relate specifically to salvation. This work acknowledges the diversity of views among Christians on various doctrines, while remaining anchored by the principle: “In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, charity.”

Jes s dijo: "Yo soy el camino, y la verdad, y la vida; nadie viene al Padre, sino por m " (Juan 14:6). A muchas personas se les dificulta aceptar esta afirmaci n porque parece ser muy estrecha. Despu s de todo, hay muchos que reclaman tener la verdad en el mercado actual de las ideas. De hecho, Cristo no nos llama a dar un salto de fe en la oscuridad, sino a dar un paso de fe en la luz, en la luz de la evidencia. Por lo tanto, es necesario que aquel que busca la verdad exija pruebas razonables antes de tomar una decisi n firme o definitiva. Animamos a que todos vean cuidadosamente y con una mente abierta a las premisas que usamos para concluir que Jesucristo es el camino, la verdad, la vida y el nico camino hacia Dios Padre. Presentamos nuestra evidencia en doce cap tulos que se construyen l gicamente uno sobre el otro. El cap tulo uno proporciona una base firme sobre la cual se construye el cap tulo dos y los cap tulos subsiguientes. La conclusi n de cada cap tulo sirve como premisa para el cap tulo o cap tulos que lo suceden. Comenzamos nuestra b squeda de la verdad en el nivel fundamental con un examen de si existe tal cosa como la verdad y luego vamos paso a paso, cap tulo a cap tulo, para ver si el cristianismo es verdadero y si el Evangelio de Cristo es el nico camino de salvaci n, como dice ser.

Is Christianity for or against pleasure?Far from being against pleasure per se, the Bible holds out true pleasure as one of the great gifts of God.Is God a cosmic killjoy? Is He a Heavenly Scrooge?Should a Christian feel bad when he feels good because he's afraid if he feltbetter he might feel worse?God is not a celestial Scrooge who provides no pleasure for His children.Rather, Scripture depicts Him as the kind of Father who is ready to say, "Letus have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is aliveagain; he was lost and is found" (Luke 15:23-24).The true key to pleasure it is to recognize that true satisfaction is found onlyas one receives everything, the physical world included, as a gift from God.The enjoyments of life are gifts of God to be received, not evils to be avoided.But one cannot be happy by clinging to the gift and neglecting the Giver.Things are not an end in themselves but a means to the end of the satisfactionwhich is found in God alone.Sit back and enjoy this practical journey through Ecclesiastes, one of the most fascinating but misunderstood books of the Bible.

This book looks at the events and forces that over the course of decades have undermined the traditional view of marriage to such an extent, as to allow the idea of same-sex "marriage" to become the law of the land. It examines the biblical view of marriage since that view has been the assumption of most of western civilization for the last 2,000 years. It also considers the early Church Father's view on marriage as well as ancient Greece and Rome. It then examines the arguments used by same-sex marriage advocates to see if in fact Christians need to rethink the issue of homosexuality and marriage and adopt a more "inclusive" interpretation of Scripture. Finally, it looks at how the church can help those struggling with homosexuals who desire to lead godly lives in accordance with His Word. The authors are conservative evangelicals who believe in the inerrancy of Scripture that it is sufficient for faith and practice. They believe that the issue of same-sex "marriage" goes to the heart of who we are as human beings and challenges the biblical teaching that the church has held for over 2,000 years. The goal is not to win arguments but to win souls, to give clarity to those confused by the claims of same-sex "marriage" advocates, and to help the church reach out anew to those dealing with homosexuality in their lives.

One can see farther when standing on the shoulders of giants. The great philosophers of antiquity are truly the intellectual giants bridging the abyss between the past and the present. Unfortunately, the thoughts of the earlier thinkers were often conflicting and occasionally incorrect. Nevertheless, we can often learn from the errors of these great minds. There is a lot of truth to be learned from a significant error.Great minds produce great thoughts, and great thoughts are worth thinking again. Our mind is enriched by following in the intellectual footsteps of those that have gone before us.Philosophy provides a basis of thought in virtually every other discipline. For example, one cannot truly know science without understanding the philosophy of science. Nor can one know theology without understanding the philosophical principles that it is built upon.The study of the history of thought is a worthy and rewarding enterprise all within itself. You could not spend your intellectual efforts more profitably than in the study of the unfolding of the history of great ideas. We do not live in a vacuum, thus, we must not think in a vacuum. With the preparation of the thoughts of those that have gone before us, we can influence the thoughts of those that come after us.

More and more people are opting for cremation. There is little doubt that cremation has become more popular in the Western countries since the mid-twentieth century. Why is this growth occurring? Is there any religious significance to the way we dispose of the remains of our loved ones? Does it really make any difference what we do, since the body is eventually going to return to dust anyway? These and many more questions concerning postmortem decisions are addressed in this book in the hope to provide a guide for Christians in wise decisions regarding how our bodies and those of our loved ones should be disposed of. In short, "To cremate or not to cremate?" That is the question.

One can see farther when standing on the shoulders of giants. The great philosophers of antiquity are truly the intellectual giants bridging the abyss between the past and the present. Unfortunately, the thoughts of the earlier thinkers were often conflicting and occasionally incorrect. Nevertheless, we can often learn from the errors of these great minds. There is a lot of truth to be learned from a significant error.Great minds produce great thoughts, and great thoughts are worth thinking again. Our mind is enriched by following in the intellectual footsteps of those that have gone before us.Philosophy provides a basis of thought in virtually every other discipline. For example, one cannot truly know science without understanding the philosophy of science. Nor can one know theology without understanding the philosophical principles that it is built upon.The study of the history of thought is a worthy and rewarding enterprise all within itself. You could not spend your intellectual efforts more profitably than in the study of the unfolding of the history of great ideas. We do not live in a vacuum, thus, we must not think in a vacuum. With the preparation of the thoughts of those that have gone before us, we can influence the thoughts of those that come after us.

Forty-six percent of Americans polled by Barna Research believe that the Quran, the Book of Mormon, and the Holy Bible all lead to the same Spiritual Truth. This claim is counter to each religion's traditions, it fails logically, and it is biblically unsound.All Roads is an essential resource for everyone interested in God, religion and Heaven. It will help you shore up your faith and share your faith in our post-modern, New Age world. All Roads addresses religious pluralism in a short, concise space. It focuses on how our culture is being used by the New Age Movement to advance a one-world religion by attempting to disprove the uniqueness of Jesus Christ. This book shows that truth and evidence overwhelmingly stand on the side of Jesus Christ as the exclusive road to Heaven. The author takes on the daunting task of defining truth for the layperson and proves that God is the Truth, the Life, and the Way-the only way-to Heaven."If you are seeking a clear and direct way to forcefully attack religious pluralism and relativism, look no further. This is it. Steven Garofalo musters both logical and biblical arguments in favor of the exclusive claims of Christ. But he does not reason in a vacuum; he does so against the backdrop of the most widespread form of religious pluralism of our times-the New Age Movement. As popular as it may be, the pluralistic New Age view of God does not stand the test of logic or Scripture. Steven clearly shows that all religions do not and cannot lead to the same Spiritual Truth. Few have tackled this topic in a more consistent and biblical manner."- DR. NORMAN GEISLER Distinguished Professor of Theology and Apologetics, Southern, Evangelical Seminary Author of over 100 books, including The Big Book of Christian Apologetics, When Skeptics Ask and The Big Book of Bible Difficulties "Garofalo has written something that is a unique, concise, and yet potent tool in addressing one of the greatest challenges to modern Christianity: religious pluralism. This book is a great resource for campus ministries, with middle and high school students, and the church. All Roads is a vital resource for the Christian community in the new age, as an inoculation against the false belief in a one-world religion. Its timing is perfect."- JOSH MCDOWELL Founder, Josh McDowell Ministry Author, The New Evidence That Demands A Verdict"All Roads Don't Lead to Heaven provides a great service to Christians in post-modern, post-Christian America. Steven Garofalo has marshalled the biblical, evidentiary, and philosophical arguments against the spiritual plagues of moral relativism and religious pluralism. This deceptively small, but extremely helpful book will spiritually edify and intellectually fortify Christians to share their faith boldly with those so confused by the false and malicious worldviews afflicting our culture."- DR. RICHARD LAND President, Southern Evangelical Seminary Author, The Divided Dates of America"Steven Garofalo has done a service to the body of Christ in provid¬ing a concise and readable refutation of the religious pluralism and relativism that seems to permeate our day-largely as a result of the New Age penetration of western society. He provides convincing ar¬guments-biblical, logical, and historical-as to why we ought to trust the biblical account of Christ's exclusive truth claims, and, by contrast, why we ought to reject the claim that all religions lead to God. Highly recommended." -RON RHODES, Th.D.President, Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries Author of over 70 books, including The End Times In Chronological Order

Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through me" (John 14:6). Many people have difficulty accepting this claim because it seems so narrow. After all, there are many claimants to truth in the current marketplace of ideas. Indeed, Christ does not call on us to make a leap of faith in the dark but to take a step of faith in the light-in the light of the evidence. So, it is necessary for a truth seeker to demand reasonable evidence before he or she makes a firm or final decision. We encourage everyone to look carefully and with an open mind at the premises that we use to conclude that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, life, and the only way to God the Father.We set our evidence forth in twelve chapters which build logically upon one another. Chapter one provides a firm foundation upon which chapter two and the subsequent chapters build upon. The conclusion of each chapter serves as a premise for the chapter(s) that succeeds it. We begin our quest for truth on the ground level with an examination of whether there is such a thing as truth and then move step by step, chapter by chapter, to see whether Christianity is true and the Gospel of Christ is the only way of salvation, as it claims to be.