Faithful Thinkers: Forensic Faith by J. Warner Wallace- Audio Book Highlight

Introduction

If you consume a large portion of your material through audio, it is hard to get past a good deal on an excellent audio book. Twice every year ChristianAudio.com runs a sale on most of their collection, and you can usually pick up these great audio resources for $7.49. The time has come for the first sale of 2020, so I will be highlighting some of my favorite audio books. I'll include a few of my favorite quotes from the books, my recommendation from my chapter-by-chapter reviews, links to posts that were inspired by the books, and, of course, I will include links to the audio book deal throughout the article. Today, I am highlighting Forensic Faith by J. Warner Wallace.

Forensic Faith by J. Warner Wallace- My Recommendation

I have to say that ever since I heard that cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace was working on a new book, I was extremely excited, especially when I heard it would be a book on learning how to be a Christian case-maker. I read and reviewed his two previous books (Cold-Case Christianity and God's Crime Scene). In those books, he brought a unique and powerful perspective, as a cold-case homicide detective, to presenting the case for Christ's resurrection and God's existence. However, many Christians are not convinced that there is even a need to make the case for the truth of our worldview. In "Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith," Wallace's aim is to appeal to these Christians, who are hesitant about making the case, by presenting them with the biblical reasons for making the case and the resources to do so.

I had high hopes for this book, and Wallace certainly did not disappoint. While there are numerous aspects of this book to appreciate, the one that stood out to me was his thorough use of Scripture throughout the book to make his case for providing an evidential case for Christianity. One of the principles he's learned in his career as a homicide detective is to "overwhelm" his jury with the evidence for the guilt of defendant so that there is little-to-no doubt in their minds of his/her guilt. His use of Scripture certainly follows that principle. If you have not seen a decent case for presenting evidence for the truth of the Christian worldview, this is the book that you need to read. If you have heard about "apologetics" and have been curious but do not know where to start, this is the book to get. I cannot recommend it enough as the starting point for anyone who feels Peter's call to "be prepared to give a reason for the hope that you have." After listening to this one, be sure to continue your development of a forensic faith with J. Warner Wallace's two other great books, "Cold-Case Christianity" and "God's Crime Scene."

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Forensic Faith by J. Warner Wallace- Favorite Quotes

"Many young Christians may have been raised in the church, but by the time they enter junior high or middle school, young Christians want to know more than what their parents believe: they want to know why their parents believe. If they don't get good answers at home, they'll be ready to accept any answers they get in school or college as they shift from convinced to doubting believers."- J. Warner Wallace

"Now, more than ever, parents need to raise their children with a forensic faith. We need to be ready to answer their questions and raise them with the evidence confidence they will need to stand tall in the midst of the pressure they will inevitably experience in the university."- J. Warner Wallace

"When our kids start to express their doubts, we usually point them to a Christian 'apologetics' book for answers. That's not actually what they want, however. When our kids share their doubts, they need to hear what we have to say about their concerns. It turns out that the first Christian 'apologist' our children need to hear from is us."- J. Warner Wallace

Quote from J. Warner Wallace's apologetics book "Forensic Faith": "When our kids start to express their doubts, we usually point them to a Christian 'apologetics' book for answers. That's not actually what they want, however. When our kids share their doubts, they need to hear what we have to say about their concerns. It turns out that the first Christian 'apologist' our children need to hear from is us."

"Blind faith can sometimes result in believing something that's true, but it can also result in believing something that's false if there is actual evidence proving the claim untrue. Jesus did not ask His followers to believe without evidence. In fact, He repeatedly provided evidence to support His claims."- J. Warner Wallace

"Jesus didn't expect His followers to believe what He said (direct evidence) without good reason (the support of indirect evidence). Jesus continually supported His testimony with the indirect evidence of the miracles He performed. He then made the case for the authority of His testimony from the corroborative evidence of His miracles."- J. Warner Wallace

"Peter was unequivocal in his directive to Christ followers. Unlike Paul, who clearly said not everyone is an evangelist, Peter made a point to say everyone must be a case maker, particularly when living in a hostile environment. Peter's words apply to all of us. It's time for each and every one of us to accept our duty and calling as Christian case makers."- J. Warner Wallace

"Our mastery of the 'reasons' we have for our 'hope in Jesus' should result in an attitude of 'gentleness and respect.' The more we prepare ourselves for battle, the calmer and more poised we will be in the height (and heat) of the struggle."- J. Warner Wallace

"As Christians, we'd better embrace a more thoughtful version of Christianity, one that understands the value of evidence, the importance of philosophy, and the virtue of good reasoning."- J. Warner Wallace