In "Faith is For Weak People," Ray Comfort explores various objections that people have toward the Gospel. He introduces each objection with an applicable anecdote, then explores each breifly, and then offers an apologetic regarding the objection. In this manner, Comfort explores ideas like evil, hell, pain, other religions, etc. In this regard, the book serves as a basic introduction for the Christian who wishes to have the beinnings of answers to these objections. Unfortunately, it feels as if the author does not always go far enough in discussing the various objections to the Gospel. Sometimes the answers seem to simplistic, not truly seeking to identify with searching persons questions. Though more might be desired for answering the skeptics questions, Ray does offer a basic defense and process through which he approaches witnessing - this may be the true value of the book. This basic approach is to ask the skeptic or the new acquaintance about their moral life and if they have broken any of the ten commandments. Most likely the person would answer yes, unless they are not even interested in the conversation. Then we are to proceed from there, offering the truth of the Gospel so that they can understand their need for a Savior and that none of us can restore relatoinship with a loving God without the gift of Jesus Christ. This approach assumes a few things such as proof that God exists and an acceptance or at least openness do the historical reality of Jesus Christ. That said, Ray Comfort gives the Christian witness some good starting points for sharing the Gospel with skeptics. The book just does not go far enough or offer complete answers for those who struggle with accepting Christ amidst the questions of life.
I recieved this book as part of Baker Books blogging program.
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