Many people assume that Christianity is simply a nice story for kids, a comforting crutch to lean on, or completely out of touch with modern life.
In this warm, honest book, Ben Shaw invites skeptical readers to think again. He outlines seven reasons why Christianity is worth considering—or reconsidering—not least because it offers some thought-provoking and rational answers to our deepest questions.
Ben Shaw was brought up in a non-Christian home and held many of the common objections to faith himself. He writes with warmth and empathy to encourage readers to investigate the person of Jesus and decide for themselves whether Christianity has credible answers to the meaning of life.
(Review written for '7 Reasons to (Re)Consider Christianity')
I don’t write reviews very often. However, this is one book on the subject of Christianity that is an absolute must-read. The author, Ben Shaw, has broken it into smallish chapters, one for each reason for why we should consider Christianity, as per the title.
Each chapter is written not only in an entertaining, humorous way but gets to the heart of questions that always arise in people not completely sure about the truth of the events described in the Bible and ,seriously, he writes so well that you cannot help but see things in a completely different light.
If ...you’re a humming and haaing, not fully convinced , wanna-be Christian, this is the perfect book for you. I laughed out loud a few times, such is Shaw’s slant on things which makes you see things differently than you perhaps ever have and which leads you to deeper, refreshing views on religion.
When you’ve finished the book-and not before- look him up online. You will never part with this little book. I was given my copy by a Baptist pastor and I ordered more from The Good Book people to give away to family who responded to it just asI had. Just buy it-you’ll never read another one quite like it.
(Review written for '7 Reasons to (Re)Consider Christianity')
This is an excellent book for non- Christians & Christian readers. When I first read this book I couldn't put it down and have subsequently re-read it. The book is simply written and very easy to read. It provides compelling evidence to support the Bible, as well as practical examples and steps that have enabled me to confidently discuss the Bible with my non- Christian friends. I have also shared this book with others, who have all positively rated it.
This book also references the true day of the Sabbath, which is great to see in a Christian book.
(Review written for 'Seven Reasons to (Re)Consider Christianity')
Unfortunately I didn't get to meet Ben as I joined Boathouse after his time, but I wish I could have known him whilst he was writing this incredible book and have an in depth chat with him!
Contrary to the title of the book, it really is a beneficial read for Christians, not just non-Christians! It reinforced my faith, especially Ben's last few pages where he talked about his cancer diagnosis and how he himself had to reconsider his faith.. and that it came out stronger with him having more hope in our Lord and the eternal life we have ...in Him!
Furthermore, God was so good with the timing of me reading this book - a new colleague at work is sceptical of becoming a Christian as he does not see enough evidence to prove Christ rose from the dead - Chapter 7 (the 7th reason) addresses this directly and I hope & pray that I relayed it well to my colleague, so that he can really see Christ is our true saviour and that He did indeed rise from the dead to save us from our sins!
