Boa, Kenneth & Moody, Larry, I'm Glad You Asked, Victor Books, P.O. Box 1825, Wheaton, IL 60189, 1982. Written for Christians to help them explain the basis for their faith, this is a well-presented book. We credit this book as the primary source for this essay.

Bradley, Walter L., "More Than Just Theory: Scientific Evidence for the Existence of God," Christian Leadership Ministries, 330 N. Range Line Road, Carmel IN 46032, 1989. Phone (317) 844-9004. A fascinating video by a professor of mechanical engineering at Texas A&M.

Colson, Charles W. with Vaughn, Ellen Santilli, "Why I Believe In Christ," InterVarsity Press, P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515, 1990. Available from Prison Fellowship, P.O. Box 17500, Washington, DC 20041-0500. Phone (703) 478-0100. This is a very short pamphlet, but filled with many intellectual arguments for God and Christianity. Also recommended is "Breakpoint" magazine. This publication consists of reprints of Colson's daily radio broadcasts. The pamphlet "Reasons for Faith" is from this source and is also recommended.

Geisler, Norman L. and Turek, Frank, I Don't Have Enough FAITH to be an ATHEIST. Crossway Books, Wheaton, Illinois, 2004. Who says there isn't enough evidence for God? This 400 page book lays it out. We gave this book to a Buddhist/Atheist who refused to read beyond the first chapter because interferred so much with his worldview.

Halverson, Dean C., general editor, The Compact Guide to World Religions, Bethany House Publishers, 11300 Hampshire Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55438, 1996. This book will help you answer whether Christianity is the only way to God.

Kennedy, D. James, Why I Believe, Word Publishing, Dallas, 1980. Available from Coral Ridge Ministries, P.O. Box 40, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302-0040. Phone (800) 229-9673. Why should one believe in God, in the Bible, in creation, in Christ? This quickly read book gives authoritative answers to numerous faith questions in easy-to-grasp language. Kennedy is one of the most learned theologians to help any seeker explore the facts of the historic Christian faith.

Knechtle, Cliffe, Give Me An Answer That Satisfies My Heart & My Mind, InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515. Cliffe gives answers to 41 most asked questions. See his web site Answer .

Lewis, C. S., Mere Christianity, Collier Books, Macmillan Publishing Company, 100K Brown Street, Riverside, NJ 08370. While some theologians disagree with aspects of his theology, Lewis' book may be especially helpful to the atheist. He discusses how he intellectually worked through his atheism leading him to give it up. Charles Colson attributes this book to overcoming his intellectual objections to Christianity.

Little, Paul, Know Why You Believe, InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 1988. Also Little's companion book, Know What You Believe, Victor Books, P.O. Box 1825, Wheaton, IL 60189, 1987. Recommended by the well-respected Christian Research Institute as classic answerbooks on the Christian faith, these books would be excellent choices to start your understanding of the faith.

McDowell, Josh, Evidence That Demands A Verdict, Volumes I and II, Historical Evidences for the Christian Faith, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Here's Life Publishers, P.O. Box 1576, San Bernadino, CA 92402, 1979, 1993. If you're under the impression that Christianity has no basis in rational evidence then get these books. Very detailed reference works. Not as easy reading as the other books on this list, but are considered classics of Christian apologetics.

Montgomery, John Warwick, editor, Evidence for Faith, Deciding the God Question, Probe Books, distributed by Word Publishing, Dallas, TX, 1991. A scholarly book of essays, with emphasis on the scientific and philosophical aspects of the Christian faith.

Morris, Henry M., annotations for The Defenders Study Bible, King James Version, World Publishing, Inc., 1995. Available from the Institute for Creation Research (619-448-0900). This study Bible contains a wealth of information. Every student of Christianity will benefit from this work.

Sire, James W., The Universe Next Door, InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 1988. Discusses such worldviews as nihilism, existentialism, pantheism, new age, deism, and how they intellectually pale to Christian theism. A must reading for all college students.

Sproul, R. C., Reason to Believe, Zondervan Publishing House, 1978. Also, Sproul's video series "Objections Answered," available from Ligonier Ministries, P. O. Box 547500, Orlando, FL 32854. Phone (800) 435-4343. Sproul is considered one of the top teachers of theology of our time. His powerful book is perhaps our favorite on this list. You will not be the same after reading this 159 page paperback.

Strobel, Lee, The Case for Christ, Zondervan Publishing House, 1998. This scholarly work reads like a novel. This is an exciting book.

Stott, John R. W., Basic Christianity, InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 1971. What does it really mean to be a Christian? Stott's short paperback walks one through the Christian faith.

Zacharias, Ravi, book Can Man Live Without God, Word Publishing, 1994, and audio set "A Collegiate Open Forum with Ravi Zacharias." Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, 4725 Peachtree Corners Circle, Suite 250, Norcross, GA 30092. Phone (800) 448-6766. Very philosophical, these resources are alive with ideas. If you are a thinker, here is the place to start.