Book Synopsis
This book prepares the reader to understand the evidence for the existence of God and how He reveals Himself—through His Word, through nature, and through science. By engaging this evidence thoughtfully, we can come to know with certainty that God is the Creator and Savior of us all, if we believe.
It equips the reader to know with certainty the evidence for Jesus Christ as a historical person—who lived, died on the cross for the sins of humanity, and was resurrected.
Our faith is further strengthened by knowing with certainty the evidence supporting the authenticity and reliability of the Bible.
Equally, understanding with certainty the historical role of the church in shaping Western civilization and in the founding of America strengthens both our faith and our appreciation for our national heritage.
Being grounded in this knowledge also enables us to recognize that naturalism and evolutionary explanations, when considered alone, fall short in comparison to the cosmological and scientific evidence that points to God as the Creator of the heavens, the earth, and humanity. This understanding strengthens our ability to witness effectively.
Finally, by understanding God’s plan of salvation—conceived before the creation of the world—and by integrating the evidence presented throughout this book, the reader is equipped to stand confidently in any circumstance. Armed with this knowledge, one can be an effective witness for a sovereign God and for Jesus Christ, and help influence the world for truth.
Book Synopsis
This book argues that evil has advanced in America largely because the once-sacred Christian values that shaped our culture have been steadily weakened. As Christian influence has diminished, forces hostile to America’s moral, spiritual, and civic wellbeing have grown stronger.
The decline in Christian influence is not abstract; it is rooted directly in the shrinking percentage of Christians in America—an erosion largely caused by the loss of Christian young people from the faith and from the church.
The importance of this dynamic is rooted in the fact that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders in business, government, education, religion, themilitary, and public life. Whether they possess a solid Christian worldview will determine their confidence in the faith and their ability to influence America toward what is good, true, and just. In addition, without a robust Christian education, they will be ill-equipped to lead. Without it, they will be unable to shape America for the better.
This book offers a battle plan—clear, strategic, and actionable based on the premise that if the church recommits itself to intentional fait development of its youth, it will not only strengthen the next generation of disciples but help preserve freedom and moral order in America. For as Christian youth grow into Christian leaders, they will shape the nation’s direction for decades to come.
Recently, President Trump proclaimed that “Making America Great Again” will usher in a Golden Age for our nation. We pray he is right. But unless we also Make America Godly Again, any Golden Age will be brief.
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How you live today, your worldview, and where you will spend eternity.
Six lessons regarding the scientific evidence for the existence of God.
Three short lessons that extend the evidence of God into the realm of transcendency.
It’s essential that one really know with certainty that the Bible is true.
Knowing the truth will fundamentally dictate how you live today, your worldview, and where you will spend eternity.
For years Christians have been on the losing side of a battle that must not be lost. That battle is for the loss of youth from the Christian church in America that is having dire consequences for the church and America.
The mission of Know with Certainty is to lead in the reversal of that trend by preparing Christian youth and parents to become disciples of Christ who can confidently defend and contend for their faith in any setting.
The goal is to retain more students in the Christian faith who will grow confidently into adulthood knowing with certainty the reality of God and his son Jesus Christ.
Know with Certainty is in the front line of this battle in two ways. First, we advocate for churches to make youth ministry a top priority of the church and make this battle their battle to reverse the loss of youth. Second, we advocate for a revival and a revision of Christian education in the church and in the home that focuses on making knowledgeable and confident disciples for Christ.
In action is not an option given the fact that Christianity in America is becoming less recognizable and influencing and Christians will become a minority religion by mid-century.
The book To Know with Certainty was the result of 30 years of research. It’s purpose is to assuage doubt and build a confident faith based on evidence from the Bible, the sciences and history. It’s content is a significant part of a new focus of Christian education to make disciples.
The Battle We Must Not Lose is a clarion call to the church and parents to become the frontline contenders they were called to be in the faith development of children. It presents the pending consequences of continued inaction and the necessary steps and actions to win this battle for our youth.
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