10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity

by Rebecca McLaughlin

Overview

Rebecca McLaughlin uses teen-friendly illustrations and biblical truth to address 10 questions teens face about the Christian worldview, challenging young people to think deeply about hard topics and stand for truth in a secular age.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433571664
Publisher:	Crossway
Publication date:	03/16/2021
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	102,055
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Rebecca McLaughlin (PhD, Cambridge University) is the author of Confronting Christianity, named Christianity Today’s 2020 Beautiful Orthodoxy Book of the Year. Her subsequent works include 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity; The Secular Creed; and Jesus through the Eyes of Women. Rebecca is the host of the Confronting Christianity podcast.

Table of Contents

Preface 11

Note to Parents, Grandparents, Guardians, and Friends 13

Introduction 19

1 How Can I Live My Best Life Now? 27

Mental and Physical Health Benefits of the Christian Life

2 Isn't Christianity against Diversity? 41

Racism

Slavery

Christianity as the Most Diverse Movement in History

3 Can Jesus Be True for You but Not for Me? 55

Universal Truth

Relativism

Evangelism

4 Can't We Just Be Good without God? 67

God as the Basis for Morality

9/11

Hitler

Stalin

Human Identity

Abortion

5 How Can You Believe the Bible Is True? 83

Evidence for the Gospels

Evidence for the Resurrection

True versus Literal

6 Hasn't Science Disproved Christianity? 97

Origins of Science

Science and Faith Controversies

Christian Scientists Today

7 Why Can't We Just Agree That Love Is Love? 113

Marriage

Sex

Singleness

Friendship

Same-Sex Attraction

Pornography

Abuse

8 Who Cares If You're a Boy or a Girl? 135

Gender

Feminism

Transgender and Non-Binary Identities

9 Does God Care When We Hurt? 157

God's Sovereignty in Suffering

God's Care for Us

Prayer

Purpose

10 How Can You Believe in Heaven and Hell? 169

Meaning of Heaven and Hell

Sin and Judgment

Salvation

Invitation

A "Thank You" Note 183

Notes 187

General Index 197

Scripture Index 203

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“This is a really clear, compelling, understanding, and engaging response to the biggest objections people have to Christianity today. Read it, wrestle with it, and see what your friends make of it.”
—Sam Allberry, Associate Pastor, Immanuel Nashville, Tennessee; author, One with My Lord

“Rebecca McLaughlin doesn’t shy away from difficult conversations about heaven, hell, sexuality, and racism but handles them with gentleness, humility, and a refreshing humor that preteens and young teens will appreciate. Best of all, she presents the gospel so clearly and beautifully. I’m thankful for this winsome resource that I can recommend to young Christians and non-Christians alike.”
—Quina Aragon, author, Love Made; Love Gave; and Love Can

“Young people might not always articulate their questions about life. But they are wondering. 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity can help them both express and satisfy their emerging questions and longings. We wish we’d had this book when we were raising our children! But now we can give it away—confidently—starting with our own grandchildren.”
—Ray and Jani Ortlund, President and Executive Vice President, Renewal Ministries

“10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity is the book every parent, teacher, youth worker, and young person has been waiting for. In her down-to-earth, relatable, winsome, and brilliant manner, Rebecca McLaughlin tackles the major questions confronting this generation, showing that Jesus is still the answer to our greatest needs and longings. If we don’t want to lose a generation, we must have the courage to wrestle with hard questions and show that Christianity is relevant in our rapidly changing world.”
—Christine Caine, Founder, A21 and Propel Women

“Our world is complex. Growing up today and having to confront that complexity is not easy. In this short book, McLaughlin helps young people confront, understand, and interpret the complexity of our world in continual dialogue with the central claims of the Christian faith. Readers will have their minds challenged and illuminated; by struggling through these issues, they will be brought closer to the truth.”
—Tyler J. VanderWeele, John L. Loeb and Frances Lehman Loeb Professor of Epidemiology, Harvard University

“As a father of five, I was so excited to know about this book. My excitement only grew as I read the truths Rebecca McLaughlin engages in such an accessible manner—many references to Harry Potter and Disney films! Most of all, I was excited to have a theologically rich book that deals with challenging questions that I could place in the hands of my children. This is such an important tool to disciple the next generation!”
—John Perritt, Director of Resources, Reformed Youth Ministries; author, Social Media Pressure: Finding Peace Alongside Jesus