The God Question - by J P Moreland (Paperback)

About the Book

What difference does believing in God really make? Philosopher J. P. Moreland helps us see the Christian story--its reasonableness and its relevance--in fresh ways. For anyone wrestling with big questions about life and faith, this book explores evidence for God's existence, the reliability of the Gospels, essentials of a flourishing Christian life, and more.

Book Synopsis

What does it take to live a meaningful life? Why are so many people in affluent nations so anxious and unhappy? What difference does believing in God really make? Does belief in the God of the Bible truly make sense today?

In this revised edition of The God Question, philosopher J. P. Moreland invites us on a journey to a rich, flourishing life. He digs into the causes of our cultural crisis of unhappiness and considers how the God revealed in Jesus provides the most rational solution to our deepest needs. With special sensitivity to skeptics, seekers, and Christians who are disenchanted with their faith, he helps us see the Christian story--its reasonableness and its relevance--in fresh ways.

For anyone wrestling with big questions about life and faith, Moreland provides insight from his many years of philosophical studies and his own experience as a Christian. Filled with personal stories, this book explores evidence for the existence of God, the reliability of the Gospels, essentials of a flourishing Christian life, the reality of miracles, and more. This edition features a new section on overcoming anxiety and depression. Wherever you are on your journey, The God Question will help you see anew what difference Jesus makes in a human life.

Review Quotes

"The God Question transforms your thinking about why you are unhappy and how to become happy. J. P. Moreland compels you to set aside the mental preoccupations that deplete you and reconnect with your core identity . . . Jesus forming in you. Moreland provides helpful steps and strategies for changing your narrative, for moving from your 'empty self' to living a larger purpose from which you can derive significance and well-being. Whether you are a seeker or a believer, this book is for you . . . a masterpiece that shines brilliant truths of Scripture on your twenty-first-century incapacity to ever be happy . . . apart from Jesus."

"Insightful, challenging, relevant, inspiring--all fitting descriptions of The God Question. Moreland masterfully combines insights from his personal spiritual journey, his philosophical training, and his conversations with seekers and believers over many years to help us all find answers to life's biggest and most important questions."

"You can seek and find happiness. But unless you have the Author of true happiness as your guide, you won't be able to tell the real thing from the fakes. Convincingly argued and clearly written, The God Question explains how to set off on your quest and how to mark the mileposts along the way."

About the Author

J. P. Moreland (PhD, University of Southern California) is distinguished professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in La Mirada, California. He has written or contributed to over ninety-five books, including The God Conversation, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, In Search of a Confident Faith, and Love Your God With All Your Mind. Throughout his career Moreland has co-planted three churches, spoken and debated on over 200 college campuses around the country, and served with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) for ten years. He was selected in August 2016 by The Best Schools as one of the 50 most influential living philosophers in the world.