Josh McDowell – författare

He thought Christianity was a sham. Then it changed his life.

Skeptic Josh McDowell thought Christians were out of their minds. He ridiculed and insulted them, then decided to combat them with his own robust research to disprove the claims of Jesus Christ. To his surprise, he discovered that the evidence suggested exactly the opposite―that Jesus, instead of being simply a first-century Hebrew carpenter, was so much more. Josh went on to write this inspirational book on Christian apologetics, More Than a Carpenter, which has sold over 16 million copies and transformed countless lives.

Now, in this revised and updated edition, Josh is joined by his son, Sean McDowell, as they tackle the questions that today’s generation continues to ask:

Whether you’re a spiritual cynic or a long-time Christian, experience a new perspective on faith through this bestselling, timeless classic on who Jesus really is.

Equip yourself to present and defend the claims of the Christian faith and the truths of the Bible.

For more than forty years, Evidence That Demands a Verdict has convinced skeptics of the Bible''s reliability, helped believers articulate their faith, and given them the vital facts they need to defend God''s Word and lead others to faith in Jesus.

In this video Bible study (DVD/video streaming sold separately), based on the completely updated and expanded apologetics classic, Josh McDowell and his son, Sean, focus on Jesus and the Gospels. Learn how the books of the New Testament came into being and why you can be sure they are historically reliable. Examine why the claims Jesus made about himself are true, how he fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about himself, and how we can know the resurrection took place.

This study is for anyone who has ever been stumped by arguments against Christianity or the Bible—or has wondered for themselves if the Bible''s depiction of Jesus is true and not just a made-up fairytale.

The Evidence That Demands a Verdict Study Guide includes:

Sessions include:

Designed for use with Evidence That Demands a Verdict Video Study (9780310096740), sold separately.

Learn how to uncover your unmet, God-given longings and satisfy them in ways that lead away from brokenness toward spiritual wholeness.

Many people today are struggling with unprecedented levels of anxiety, hurt, doubt, guilt, and shame. Medical and mental health professionals confirm that much of the dysfunction and disconnectedness we experience in life stems from unresolved relational and emotional hurts. These hurts leave us with unfulfilled desires that we seek to satisfy through unhealthy behaviors and relationships. Yet, our struggles aren''t random; they''re signals that when answered, can pave our way towards a thriving life. 

In Free to Thrive, Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett invite you on a journey of healing and will teach you how to overcome unwanted behaviors by engaging your unmet longings. With a blend of hard-won wisdom, compassion, and youthful energy, they present:

No matter what you are struggling with, it is possible to experience the spiritual, emotional, and relational wholeness that God wants you to have--and live the thriving life you were made for.

Quick answers to tough questions about Jesus'' life, ministry, and divinity.

Is there archeological proof that Jesus existed? Did Jesus ever actually claim to be God? Is Jesus really the only way? There''s a good chance that every Christian will be asked tough questions like these at some point in their lives, whether from combative skeptics, curious seekers, or even doubts in their own minds.

To help followers of Christ answer questions quickly and confidently, Josh and Sean McDowell adapted the wisdom from their apologetics classic Evidence That Demands a Verdict into an accessible resource that provides answers to common questions about Jesus.

Evidence for Jesus answers these questions and more:

Evidence for Jesus will equip brand new believers and lifelong Christians alike with time-tested rebuttals to defend their faith in Jesus against even the harshest critics.

Be prepared to defend your faith with this handy reference book of apologetics.

Timely and biblically based, Josh McDowell''s work offers defenses in 60 of the most-challenged areas of faith, including: 

All in one easy-to-reference volume, this book will strengthen your commitment and help you stand firm against challenges to the truth.

Your struggles are not random. They are signals that, when answered, can lead you toward a thriving life. 

In the Free to Thrive Study Guide, designed for use with the Free to Thrive Video Study, Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett will take you on a journey of healing. They''ll teach you how to overcome struggles, hurts, and unwanted behaviors by engaging your unmet longings.

Meant for use in a group setting such as a Bible study, church staff training, Sunday school class, or small group gathering, each session follows this format:

In addition, you''ll hear encouraging stories of actual people who have also faced hurt and struggles and found real healing and thriving lives.

In Straight Talk with Your Kids About Sex, Josh and Dottie McDowell draw on their decades-long love and concern for youth. Building on the “Why True Love Waits” campaign and utilizing up-to-the-minute research from Josh’s “The Bare Facts” resources, the McDowells provide a compact, easy-to-use guide to support parents in

Working from their own experience with four children, Josh and Dottie give readers encouragement and solid information in the sometimes-awkward process of guiding their child into a healthy understanding of God’s gift of sex.

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