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Daniel's story is one of extraordinary faith in God lived out at the pinnacle of executive power.
It tells of four teenage friends, born in the tiny state of Judah about twenty-six centuries ago, but captured by Nebuchadnezzar, emperor of Babylon. Daniel describes how they eventually rose to the top echelons of administration. Daniel and his friends did not simply maintain their private devotion to God; they maintained a high-profile witness in a pluralistic society antagonistic to their faith. That is why their story has such a powerful message for us. Society tolerates the practice of Christianity in private and in church services, but it increasingly deprecates public witness. If Daniel and his compatriots were with us today they would be in the vanguard of the public debate.
What was it that gave that ancient foursome, Daniel and his three friends, the strength and conviction to be prepared, often at great risk, to swim against the flow?
Is the rigorous pursuit of scientific knowledge really compatible
with a sincere faith in God? Building on the arguments put forward
in God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God?, Prof John Lennox
examines afresh the plausibility of a Christian theistic worldview
in the light of some of the latest developments in scientific
understanding. Prof Lennox focuses on the areas of evolutionary
theory, the origins of life and the universe, and the concepts of
mind and consciousness to provide a detailed and compelling
introduction to the science and religion debate. He also offers his
own reasoning as to why he continues to be convinced by a Christian
approach to explaining these phenomena. Robust in its reasoning,
but respectful in tone, this book is vital reading for anyone
exploring the relationship between science and God.
‘Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because
of his faith. He was even called the friend of God.’ (James 2.23)
Abraham is the only character in the Bible to be described as 'the
friend of God', and this comprehensive study by John Lennox shows
why. Abraham is unquestionably one of the most outstanding and
influential figures in world history. He had no political or
military achievements, and he left no literary remains, yet today
billions of people – more than half of the world’s population
– claim him as their spiritual father. Throughout the Bible
Abraham is seen as a pivotal figure in God’s plan of salvation,
and in this richly detailed account of his life and times, John
Lennox helps us to see through mists of the past to the real
flesh-and-blood man, with all his strengths and weaknesses, and to
better appreciate all that Abraham stands for as a model of faith
for today.
"It is a grandiose claim to have banished God. With such a lot at
stake we surely need to ask Hawking to produce evidence to
establish his claim. Do his arguments really stand up to close
scrutiny? I think we have a right to know." The Grand Design and
Brief Answers to Big Questions by eminent scientist the late
Stephen Hawking were blockbusting contributions to the science
religion debate. They claimed it was the laws of physics themselves
which brought the universe into being, rather than any God. In this
forthright response, John Lennox, Oxford University mathematician
and internationally-known apologist, takes a closer look at
Hawking's logic and questions his conclusions. In lively, layman's
terms, Lennox guides us through the key points in Hawking's
arguments - with clear explanations of the latest scientific and
philosophical methods and theories - and demonstrates that far from
disproving a Creator God, they make his existence seem all the more
probable.
Determined to Believe is written for those who are interested in or
even troubled by questions about God's sovereignty and human
freedom and responsibility. John Lennox writes in the spirit of
helping people to get to grips with the biblical treatment of this
issue for themselves. In this comprehensive review of the topic of
theological determinism, Lennox seeks firstly to define the
problem, looking at the concepts of freedom, the different kinds of
determinism, and the moral problems these pose. He then equips the
reader with biblical teaching on the topic and explores the
spectrum of theological opinion on it. Following this Lennox delves
deeper into the Gospels and then investigates what we can learn
regarding determinism and responsibility from Paul's discussion in
Romans on God's dealings with Israel. Finally Lennox tackles the
issue of Christian assurance. This nuanced and detailed study
challenges some of the widely held assumptions in the area of
theological determinism and brings a fresh perspective to the
debate.
Now revised and updated--John Lennox's acclaimed method of reading
and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting
either science or Scripture. What did the writer of Genesis mean by
"the first day?" Are the seven days in Genesis 1 a literal week or
a series of time periods? If I believe that the earth is 4.5
billion years old as cosmologists believe, am I denying the
authority of Scripture? With examples from history, a brief but
thorough exploration of the major interpretations, and a look into
the particular significance of the creation of human beings, Lennox
suggests that Christians can heed modern scientific knowledge while
staying faithful to the biblical narrative. He moves beyond a
simple response to the controversy, insisting that Genesis teaches
us far more about the God of Jesus Christ and about God's intention
for creation than it does about the age of the earth. With this
book, Lennox offers a careful and accessible introduction to a
scientifically-savvy, theologically-astute, and Scripturally
faithful interpretation of Genesis. Since its publication in 2011,
this book has enabled many readers to see that the major
controversy with which it engages can be resolved without
compromising commitment to the authority of Scripture. In this
newly revised and expanded edition, John clarifies his arguments,
responds to comments and critiques of the past decade since its
first publication. In particular, he describes some of the history
up to modern times of Jewish scholarly interpretation of the
Genesis creation narrative as well as spelling out in more detail
the breadth of views in the Great Tradition of interpretation due
to the early Church Fathers. He shows that, contrary to what many
people think, much of the difficulty with understanding the
biblical texts does not arise from modern science but from
attempting to elucidate the texts in their own right.
The world of work is expanding. New technologies, industries and
means of meeting apart-and-still-together, have presided in the
transition of the workplace into a fast, digital and
busier-than-ever era. In whichever sector you care to name, work is
increasing exponentially, for reducing rewards and benefits. It is
more than easy to complain, drag one's feet while getting out of
the door, and face daily tasks with an apathetic attitude. A Good
Return does not provide maxims to get you through the day. Instead,
it is a book that encourages Christians to view their workspace, be
it field, car, classroom or office, as an avenue of worship. John
C. Lennox has crafted a book with thoughtful, biblical and
evangelical deliberation on our behaviour in, and towards, our
work. With his trademark clarity, faithfulness and wisdom, Lennox
curates room for a wider discussion on Christian approaches toward
salaries, time management, motivation and attitudes amidst a
workspace environment.
If we are to believe many modern commentators, science has squeezed
God into a corner, killed and then buried him with its
all-embracing explanations. Atheism, we are told, is the only
intellectually tenable position, and any attempt to reintroduce God
is likely to impede the progress of science. In this stimulating
and thought-provoking book, John Lennox invites us to consider such
claims very carefully. Is it really true, he asks, that everything
in science points towards atheism? Could it be possible that theism
sits more comfortably with science than atheism? Has science buried
God or not? Now updated and expanded, God's Undertaker is an
invaluable contribution to the debate about science's relationship
to religion.
‘Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because
of his faith. He was even called the friend of God.’ (James 2.23)
Abraham is the only character in the Bible to be described in that
way, and John C. Lennox shows us why. Throughout the Bible Abraham
is seen as a pivotal figure in God’s plan of salvation, and in
Friend of God Professor Lennox helps us to see through the mists of
the past to the real flesh-and-blood man, with all his strengths
and weaknesses. This study guide to Friend of God is packed with
thought-provoking suggestions for private reflection or group
discussion, drawing out the many ways in which the story of Abraham
can teach us how to live faithfully in a world of religious doubt
and scepticism today.
'Then King Darius sent this message to the people of every race and
nation and language throughout the world: "I decree that everyone
throughout my kingdom should tremble with fear before the God of
Daniel. For he is the living God, and he will endure forever."'
(Daniel 6.25-6) The book of Daniel tells the story of four teenage
friends, born in the tiny state of Judah about twenty-six centuries
ago, who were captured by Nebuchadnezzar, emperor of Babylon.
Although forced to live in exile, Daniel and his friends remained
faithful to the one true God. But they did not simply treat their
devotion to God as a private matter; they maintained a high-profile
witness in a pluralistic society that was highly antagonistic to
their faith. That is why their story has such a powerful message
for us. What was it that gave that ancient foursome, Daniel and his
three friends, the strength and conviction to be prepared, often at
great risk, to swim against the flow? This study guide to Against
the Flow is packed with thought-provoking suggestions for private
reflection or group discussion, drawing out the many ways in which
the story of Daniel can teach us how to live faithfully in a world
of religious doubt and scepticism today.
What will the year 2084 hold for you--for your friends, for your family, and for our society? Are we doomed to the grim dystopia imagined in George Orwell’s 1984?
In 2084, scientist and philosopher John Lennox will introduce you to a kaleidoscope of ideas: the key developments in technological enhancement, bioengineering, and, in particular, artificial intelligence. You will discover the current capacity of AI, its advantages and disadvantages, the facts and the fiction, as well as potential future implications.
The questions posed by AI are open to all of us. And they demand answers. A book that is written to challenge all readers, no matter your worldview, 2084 shows how the Christian worldview, properly understood, can provide evidence-based, credible answers that will bring you real hope for the future of humanity.
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