Letters from a Skeptic A Son Wrestles with

Greg Boyd longed for his father to know Christ. But as a former atheist turned believer, Greg understood Ed Boyd's reservations. So he offered a unique invitation: His father could write Greg with any questions on Christianity, and he would in turn deliver a thoughtful response. What began as an intimate correspondence between father and son soon captivated seekers everywhere. Letters from a Skeptic presents a profound defense of the Christian faith. Throughout, readers will discover a conversation that not only brought Ed Boyd to Christ, but impacted thousands of lives around the world.

Dr. Gregory A. Boyd is the author of sixteen books and numerous academic articles. He graduated with honors from Yale Divinity School and Princeton Theological Seminary

Preface	p. 13
The Invitation: To Dad, with Hope	p. 17
Questions About God
Why has Christianity done so much harm?	p. 22
Why is the world so full of suffering?	p. 27
Is the risk of freedom worth all the suffering?	p. 32
Does God know the future?	p. 37
Why does God create earthquakes and famines?	p. 40
Why did God create Satan?	p. 47
Is your God all-powerful?	p. 55
Why believe in God in the first place?	p. 61
Couldn't it all be by chance?	p. 66
Why didn't God spare your mother?	p. 72
Why would an all-powerful God need prayer?	p. 78
Why would God care about us little humans?	p. 86
Questions about Jesus Christ
Why trust the Gospel accounts?	p. 94
Aren't the Gospels full of contradictions?	p. 106
Who wrote the Gospels and when were they written?	p. 112
How can you believe that a man rose from the dead?	p. 121
How can you believe that a man was God?	p. 134
Questions About the Bible
Why does God make believing in Him so difficult?	p. 144
Why do you think the Bible is inspired?	p. 153
Isn't the Bible full of myths and God's vengeance?	p. 159
Didn't the Catholic Church put the Bible together?	p. 168
Why are there so many differing interpretations of the Bible?	p. 176
What about the "holy books" of other religions?	p. 182
Questions About Christian Life and Doctrine
Do all non-Christians go to hell?	p. 188
How could an all-loving God torture people in an eternal hell?	p. 194
Isn't the Christian life impossible to live?	p. 202
How can another man's death pardon me?	p. 209
How can I be holy and sinful at the same time?	p. 218
How can I be sure it's all true?	p. 223
Epilogue: I believe!	p. 231
A Tribute	p. 233
Study Guide	p. 237
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