Silly Things Atheists Believe: A Soul Winner's Guide to Atheists' Minds

This small group curriculum is ideal for people wanting to exercise a pragmatic approach to personal soul-winning. Jeff Payne, BM, MA, ThM, ThD, has been a soul-winning apologist, pastor, and evangelist for over 45 years. This first book in the "Silly Things" series is an excellent introduction to the practical side of apologetics. It covers 13 of the things many atheists believe that, logically and reasonably, cannot be true. Ideal for a 13-week (or shorter) small group semester, the book includes discussion starters, evangelism tips, and proven soul-winning strategies. Each false belief is covered sufficiently but succinctly, so each chapter may be read in just a few minutes. Topics such as the Bible's apparent endorsement of slavery, being "good" without God, the limits of science, proof of miracles, what biblical faith entails, and the evidence for God and the Christian worldview are all on the table and in the book. The book is written at a level that will inform, inspire, and challenge Christian readers, whether they are trained in apologetics or not. The target audience is adults, but there is no reason mature, motivated High School students cannot engage strongly with the material presented. More than a book for theoreticians, this book is full of sound advice that the author has put into practice for over four decades. Mature Christians of any age will find their faith strengthened, their abilities sharpened, and their minds stimulated throughout the study. A Word from the Author: Apologetics is soul-stirring and faith-strengthening, but far too often the body of Christ stops there. We feel better about what we believe. We sleep more soundly. We feel more confident and less threatened, but no more likely to actively share Christ with lost people. Apologetics is supposed to function as an important part of our soul-winning arsenal, not a recreational pastime for Christian intellectuals. From the author: "I have been making soul-winning, pragmatic use of apologetic arguments throughout most of my ministry, using them naturally and conversationally while witnessing. To witness, you don't have to be anyone other than the person God created you to be. Apologetics is not strictly for use by experts, be they philosophers, theologians, or both. It is the 'stuff' of soul-winning and is often just what's needed to gain a hearing, and open hearts."