Practical responses to common challenges from skeptics, atheists, and other critics of faith from the author of Compelling Evidence for God and the Bible.These days, when many atheists and agnostics believe their criticisms of Christianity are unanswerable, it's easy to feel intimidated. Perhaps you have been told:"Christians are hypocrites, and Christianity is corrupt.""The Bible has been changed.""There's no proof for God...

Douglas Jacoby, international teacher for more than 25 years and author of Compelling Evidence for God and the Bible, believes that pursuing answers about the Bible and God’s truth is a healthy part of a thriving faith. In this encouraging book, he helps readers by tackling the questions they may be too timid or intimidated to ask others.With vast biblical knowledge and godly insight, Jacoby presents concise, straightforward answers to intriguing questions, such as,

Navigate life with prayer as your compass.In a world that never seems to pause, finding time to connect with God can be a challenge. Amen and Amen: A Timeless Collection of Prayers and Hymns for Life's Journey simplifies the important work of prayer, giving you the words to express your heart when time and energy are scarce.This treasure trove of beloved hymns and heartfelt prayers, both ancient and modern, offers wisdom and encouragement to guide ...

"An excellent . . . introduction to the challenges and benefits of reading Genesis 1-11 as a genuinely ancient (specifically ancient Near Eastern) text." —Iain Provon, author of Seriously Dangerous ReligionOrigins turns much of what Christians learned in Sunday School on its head in a revealing comparison of the Genesis narrative to the competing pagan narrative of the day. Relatively few Bible readers are familiar with the world of the ancient Nea...

Recent books about heaven and hell have aroused the interest of committed Christians and curious seekers alike. But the wide range of viewpoints has also created confusion and left many people wondering what they are to believe. This user-friendly guide presents the most popular views on heaven, hell, purgatory, judgment, and related topics, followed by brief, easy-to-follow analysis. Readers will be equipped to make their own well-informed decisions about questions like these: What happen...

In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Douglas S. Jacoby brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Update in Preventive Cardiology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as how to manage patients with elevated triglycerides, and when to refer; biomarkers and advanced lipid testing; cardiovascular genetics; noninvasive imaging for the asymptomatic patient; selecting the best oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy for women; racial d...

Prayers that Secure Supernatural Answers and Breakthrough!Do you have unanswered prayers? Do you wonder if God hears you or if your prayers are even making a difference? Do you long to see more results when you pray?Imparting fresh passion and power into your prayer life, internationally-renowned pastor and author Judy Jacobs guides you through a life-changing 40-day prayer encounter, showing you how to persevere in prayer with grit and grace, infuse your p...

Of all the gods, gurus, and good people out there, why Jesus? Why follow some ancient carpenter-turned-philosopher from a podunk town in the Middle East? A man whose own people didn't believe in him for the most part. It just doesn't make any sense.Or does it?With his signature insight and contagious enthusiasm, Ray Comfort walks you through twelve persuasive reasons to believe that Jesus of Nazareth was who he said he was, did the things the Bible records him doing, and ex...

A daily devotional to help you stay focused on Jesus in a frenzied world, from the trusted Bible teacher, bestselling author, and daughter of Billy Graham.Fixing My Eyes on Jesus is a 365-day devotional that will encourage, uplift, renew, and challenge you on your spiritual walk. Internationally recognized Bible teacher, bestselling author, and CEO of AnGeL Ministries Anne Graham Lotz understands how easy it is to lose focus on Jesus and stray off course. T...

"[A] fascinating recasting of the story of Jesus." —Elliot Wolfson, New York UniversityIn July 2008, a front-page story in the New York Times reported on the discovery of an ancient Hebrew tablet, dating from before the birth of Jesus, which predicted a Messiah who would rise from the dead after three days. Commenting on this startling discovery at the time, noted Talmud scholar Daniel Boyarin argued that "some Christians will find it shocking—a challenge ...

The Bible Passages You've Always Wondered about--ExplainedWhat should we make of the Bible story about a talking donkey? What about the passage in Joshua where the sun and moon stood still? Should biblical practices like women wearing head coverings still be followed today? The Bible serves as the foundation for all of Christian life, crossing time and transcending cultures, yet many passages are perplexing.Providing fascinating historical and scriptural in...

Resist the End Times Frenzy of Fear!In recent times, the body of Christ has seen a frenzy of fruitless end times speculation. But how should we Biblically respond to the last days?If the people of God are to be effective catalysts for Kingdom transformation in these uncertain times, we must live with clarity, purpose, and confident expectation.Author R. Loren Sandford issues a prophetic call to the church in the last days: rather than being...