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