I’m thrilled that The Case for Christ Study Bible – which weds the reliable New International Version of scripture with hundreds of articles and notes that illuminate its meaning – is now available to bolster the faith of Christians and encourage spiritual seekers in their investigation of Christianity. At a time when the Bible and even faith itself are under relentless assault, this resource focuses on why Christians believe what we believe, offering solid reasons for following Jesus.
Whether you’re a spiritual skeptic as I once was or a committed Christian who wants a more thoughtful faith that you can effectively share with others, then I’m confident this study Bible will become a valuable – and frequently consulted – addition to your library. You’ll be informed, inspired and challenged. You’ll find out a lot about God – and about yourself – when you embark on the adventure of investigating faith!
-Lee Strobel
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About the Author:
Lee Strobel, with a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale Law School, was the award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and a spiritual skeptic until 1981. His books include four Gold Medallion winners and the 2005 Christian Book of the Year (coauthored with Garry Poole). He and his wife live in Colorado.
this is an exciting release. I look forward to checking it out and recommending it to those who have read "Case for Christ" and the like. This would be a great bible for new believers. I would love to review it for my blog.
Posted by: mariel | April 03, 2010 at 07:23 PM
I am reading The case for Faith. It makes me love Jesus more... My brother needs to read it!
Has it been translated in french? Where can I find it?
Thank-you so much for your in depth research and making it available for those who need all those facts to believe and for strengthening the faith of those who already believe.
Posted by: Joy Sester | October 26, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Lee, last year I purchased your “The Case for Christ Study Bible (NIV Version)”. I had not studied it closely because the church I was attending at that time emphasized the KJV and my copy of this was more portable. During recent Bible study I discovered an error in the footnotes of your study Bible. Please read Luke 22:20. From this verse we see that “This cup is the new covenant…” i.e. this cup = Passover = the New Covenant between God and us. Next read John 6:53-56. These verses confirm that celebrating the Passover is not a parable but a literal command if we are to have eternal life. Now please read the footnotes in “Case for Christ Study Bible” page 1471:
“6:53-58 “Flesh” and “blood” here point to Christ as the Crucified one and the source of life. Jesus speaks of faith’s appropriation of himself as God’s appointed sacrifice, not – at least not directly – of any ritual requirement.”
I am deeply concerned that your readers will be misled by the footnote. As you can see the footnote directly contradicts the very words of Jesus Christ. I am sure that you did not intend this! I urge you to correct this in the next printing, as well as immediately via your web site. Since salvation is the goal of our faith (1 Peter 1:9) I know that you understand that making this correction is of supreme urgency.
Posted by: August Kruesi | January 19, 2011 at 11:45 PM