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Recommended books are divided into sections:

• Historical Evidences
• King James Only Debate
• The Dead Sea Scrolls
• Scientific Evidences
• Creation vs. Evolution

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Apologetics - Chinese Culture

This book doesn't fit anywhere into the other sections, but it's such a phenomenal resource that we had to mention it. Many Chinese are closed to the gospel because they see Christianity as a Western religion, one that requires them to give up their Chinese identity and heritage. In reality, the ancient Chinese worshiped Shang Di (pronounced song-dee), who unbeknownst to most Chinese, is the God of the Bible. Looking at ancient Chinese histories, the pictographic meaning of ancient Chinese characters, ancient Chinese religious sites and practices, this book argues that the ancient worship of Sang Di predated the worship of ancestors and lesser gods, and therefore, acceptance of the gospel is not a betrayal of their culture but a return to The Faith of Our Fathers. This book is not available through traditional outlets and can only be ordered through Campus Crusade for Christ. For more info, visit www.faithofourfathersbooks.com.

Apologetics - Historical Evidences

The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict. By Josh McDowell. A classic compilation of the best evidences for the historic reliability of the Bible, packed into a single volume. An indispensable resource for anyone looking for hard facts to use in the defense of historic and orthodox Christianity.

The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus. By Lee Stroebel. An easy-to-read, but fact-packed book that will appeal to the less academically minded without sacrificing content. Lee Stroebel, a former reporter on the criminal beat for the Chicago Tribune, uses the standards of evidence used in our nation's courtrooms to "try" the claims of Jesus of Nazareth while keeping the reader's interest by interweaving stories from his criminal reporting days. This is simply one of the best introductory apologetics books on the market.

The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ. By Gary Habermas. It's one thing to look through today's lens at the life of Christ. It's quite another to look at what people in the first, second, and third centuries were saying. Historian Gary Habermas looks at ancient evidence -- primarily secular evidence -- for the life of Christ and how it lines up with the gospel accounts. Proofs that are very difficult to refute.

The Historic Reliability of the Gospels. By Craig Blomberg. A great and comprehensive introduction to the reliability of the gospel texts.

Who Moved the Stone? By Frank Morison. Considered by many to be a classic apologetic on the subject of the Resurrection. Morison includes a vivid and poignant account of Christ's betrayal, trial, and death as a backdrop to his retelling of the climactic Resurrection itself.

Apologetics - King James Only/Translations

The Facts on the King James Only Debate. By John Ankerberg. One of the issue often brought out during discussions with skeptics is the differences between Bible versions. Not only does this little, inexpensive book address the King James Only debate within the Church today, but it also explains the basic issues all translations face and provides believers with an answer to challenge about differences between all Bible versions. A "must" for anyone interested in apologetics.

Apologetics - The Dead Sea Scrolls

The Dead Sea Scrolls Today. By James VanderKam. Many skeptics have used the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls as a tool to attempt to dismantle the historic reliability of the scriptures, pointing out discrepancies between these early documents and our scripture today. What exactly are the Dead Sea Scrolls? What do they say? And how do they relate to the authority of our scriptures? There are many books on this subject, but this is a highly readable book that cover the major issues that Christians need to know. A great, fact-packed, but highly readable introduction to this issue.

Apologetics - Cults & World Religions

The Kingdom of the Cults. By Walter Martin. Christians are often asked about other religions. How can we know that Christianity is the only true faith? When we look at the historical roots of the world's religions, they can't even begin to compare to Christianity. This book provide a concise, yet in-depth look at the historical roots and teachings of the major religions of the world, as well as Christian cults, and how they compare to orthodox Christian teachings. Essential reading and resource book for any student of apologetics.

Apologetics - Scientific Evidences

The Creator and the Cosmos. By Dr. Hugh Ross. The young earth/old earth creation debate is as hot as the rapture debate, but one fact is undeniable: the average unbeliever holds to the traditional scientific views about the formation of the universe. Using traditional science, Dr. Hugh Ross makes a powerful case for intelligent design of the universe by the God of the Bible. This book, which is based on the most recent scientific evidences as well as classic ones, is an indispensable resource for those seeking to reach skeptics -- particularly those steeped in academia -- with the authority of scripture. Dr. Hugh Ross holds both to the inerrancy of scripture and the scientific record.

Apologetics - Creation vs. Evolution

Icons of Evolution, by Jonathan Wells. Christians will not be surprised to know that the evidence for evolution is weak, but most of us assume that, at least the scientific experiments and examples given in high school and university textbooks are accurate. In fact, most if not all of the "icons of evolution" included in textbooks are inaccurate, based outdated information, exaggerated, or in some cases, are well-known distortions or outright fakes. This is a very important book that describes experiments well known to us all that are presented as the best evidence evolution has to offer, and yet, in every case, are well-known distortions or fakes.  An absolute must-read for Christians.

Case for a Creator. By Lee Stroebel.  Interviewing some of the most well-respected scientists of our time, Stroebel takes on the issue of the evidence for a creator, just as he did the evidence for the historical reliability of the gospels. Excellent cross-section of scientists covers a wide variety of disciplines.

 Darwin's Black Box. By Michael Behe. The challenge to macro-evolution starts as early as the formation of the cell. Behe, a biochemist, shows how the fundamental building blocks of life are based on irreducible systems -- in other words, so complex and interdependent that they cannot have evolved. They must have come into existence as fully formed systems.

 Darwin on Trial. By Philip Johnson. The assumption by the average person is that macro-evolution is accepted mainstream science. In fact, it's a theory -- and one that flourishes in spite of the fact that the overwhelming preponderance of mainstream scientific evidence, from all disciplines, is against it. This is a fact of which the evolutionary community is painfully aware, and if it could find an alternate theory (other than creation) to explain the evidence, it would. In this book, respected legal textbook writer Philip Johnson puts Darwinian evolution "on trial" using top evolutionists own words, arguments, and admissions.

Creation and Evolution. By Alan Hayward. Although this is an older book, it's an easy reading introduction to the creation-evolution debate, with the kind of timeless example that never go out of date. The concepts applied here transfer well to a wide range of discussions and are easy to remember. Terrific primer written for all reading levels.

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