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    Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism
    Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism
    Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism
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    Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism

    Written by Gavin Ortlund

    Narrated by Al Kessel

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    It has never been more important to articulate the wonder and enchantment of the Christian message. Yet the traditional approaches of apologetics are often outmoded in an age of profound disenchantment and distraction, unable to meet this pressing need.

    This winsome apologetics book for a new generation makes the case that Christianity offers a compelling explanatory framework for making sense of our world. Pastor and writer Gavin Ortlund believes it is essential to appeal not only to the mind but also to the heart and the imagination as we articulate the beauty of the gospel.

    Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't reimagines four classical theistic arguments-cosmological, teleological, moral, and Christological-making a cumulative case for God as the best framework for understanding the storied nature of reality. The book suggests that Christian theism can explain such things as the elegance of math, the beauty of music, and the value of love. It is suitable for use in classes yet accessibly written, making it a perfect resource for churches and small groups.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChristianAudio.com
    Release dateOct 26, 2021
    ISBN9781545919569
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    Gavin Ortlund

    Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) runs the popular YouTube channel Truth Unites and is the author of several books, including Humility; Finding the Right Hills to Die On; and Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals. Gavin and his wife, Esther, have five children. 

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    • 5/5
      This book is excellent and well-researched. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Bravo.

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    • 5/5
      What an Excellent book,very informative and useful,it's touch your heart and mind, you will feel very comfortable with your faith after reading this book,you will be sure that God is real and great,and he creates us to know and worship him.
      Although I am not a Christian I am Muslim,but this book was very valuable for me,thanks a lot to the author for his excellent book.