And, today, we are ripe for judgment. It was Plato who described the last stages of democracy, when all restraints break down and nihilism is both preached and practiced. Our country is very close to that, now. The problems we see in our youth of today, are a result of the lack of proper learned behaviors in their formative years, in their families of origin. Is it any wonder we see massacres in our schools, when our youth have no hope, and when all is black before them.
Death is the only escape from their bondage.
Today, as never before, Christians need to stand for what is right, according to Biblical principles, to proclaim the truth of God's Word, and to live exemplary lives, as people of the truth, integrity, and virtue. As his wife's life changed, it made an impact on her husband, but being an analytical, logical attorney, he had to empirically test out the Biblical testimony to Jesus Christ. For two years he thoroughly examined not only the Biblical account, but traveled around the country interviewing knowledgeable individuals, to evaluate the trustworthiness of the Bible. The early parchments substantiating the record. As a result of his research and findings, Strobel has written this book, journaling his search, and bearing personal witness to God's grace, in transforming an atheist to become a follower of Jesus Christ.