Books in Case for ... Series for Students series

A SEASONED JOURNALIST CHASES DOWN THE BIGGEST STORY IN HISTORY Is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates who are specialists in the areas of old manuscripts, textual criticism, and biblical studies. Strobel challenges them with questions like How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence for Jesus exist outside the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event? Strobel’s tough, point-blank questions make this bestselling book read like a captivating, fast-paced novel. But it’s not fiction. It’s a riveting quest for the truth about history’s most compelling figure. What will your verdict be in the The Case for Christ? “Lee Strobel probes with bulldog-like tenacity the evidence for the truth of biblical Christianity.” Bruce M. Metzger, PhD, Professor of New Testament, Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary

Grace. It’s talked about a lot from church pulpits and often serves as the climax of testimonies, but what does it really mean? Is it really as simple as praying for forgiveness, or there more to really receiving grace? And what about grace and forgiveness toward others—and toward yourself? In this young adult adaptation of New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel’s The Case for Grace, your questions are explored and answered from all angles, using Lee’s personal story of struggling to find grace for himself, as well as interviews with a wide array of people who were radically changed by God’s grace alone.The wild party that is engraved on Instagram, which you pray future employers never find. The comment your friend made about you that went way over the line. The guilt you still carry for a mistake you made three years ago. Those things don’t magically go away or become easily forgotten. So when you hear about Christian grace and forgiveness, and how it’s a prayer away, that can be a little hard to accept sometimes. Even if that clean-slate grace would be a great thing to have for yourself, or toward the people in your life.The good news is, you’re not alone in your struggle to “get” grace. Inside this book is an exploration of the hows and whys behind God’s amazing grace, as well as revealing stories from people who experienced that gift in remarkable ways—including people who believed they’d been forgotten, murders convinced they weren’t worth forgiving, and Lee Strobel’s own account of searching for grace his entire life. Because grace is available and can change your life, if you just accept it.The Case for Grace Student Edition:Presents real-life stories and experiences from a diverse group of people who have experienced incredible instances of grace firsthandTackles questions teens and young adults thirteen and up often ask and encounter, so they can better understand what grace really is and how it applies to their own livesUnpacks the Bible’s teachings on grace and applies them to today’s worldCan also be used in the classroom, in group studies, or as part of a religious studies or comparison classPairs well with The Case for Christ Student Edition, The Case for a Creator Student Edition, The Case for Faith Student Edition, and The Case for Miracles Student Edition

Is Jesus really the Son of God, the Messiah? Lee Strobel wasn't so sure. So he decided to use his award-winning journalistic skills to investigate Jesus and prove once and for all if all the claims about him are true. The Case for Christ Graduate Edition adapts the New York Times bestselling The Case for Christ and presents his hard-hitting findings as well as his journey from skepticism to belief in an easy-to-follow manner so young adults can make a decision about Jesus for themselves. And this hardcover with an elegant design and ribbon marker makes this book perfect for gift-giving.There's historical proof a guy named Jesus walked on the earth ... but was he really performing miracles? Did he actually rise from the dead? And was he truly the prophesied savior he claimed to be? Lee Strobel found it all hard to believe, and young adults often feel the same as they move from high school into adulthood. Lee’s doubts led him to ask the tough questions and dig into the real evidence to see if the Bible's claims and Jesus's words were true, and inside this book is the scientific data, expert testimonies and interviews, cross-religious comparisons, historical and archeological proofs he discovered during his investigation. He came to a final conclusion about Christianity that changed his life forever. All the facts and the answers to important questions are in—what will your verdict be?The Case for Christ Graduate Edition:Is an attractively designed hardcover edition that is ideal for graduation gifts, or as a present to any teen or young adult facing a new chapter in their livesPresents the arguments for and against Christianity teens and young adults thirteen and up often ask and encounter so they can see the real factsUses logic and solid information to examine why Christians believe what they doContains infographics and charts to make the facts clearPairs well with The Case for a Creator Student Edition, The Case for Faith Student Edition, The Case for the Real Jesus Student Edition, and The Case for Miracles Student Edition

With real-life stories and answers to the questions kids eight to twelve ask most, this adaptation of Lee Strobel's bestselling The Case for Miracles uses kid-friendly language to explore the research, facts, and evidence behind the question of whether miracles can be believed, and if they still happen in our world today.A blind woman who suddenly can see. A boy who somehow survives a terrible car accident. A child who is cured from a deadly disease after a group prays every day for his healing. Maybe you've heard stories like these on the news, or your pastor mentioned them in church. But are these things miracles? Or just coincidences that can be explained away? In The Case for Miracles for Kids, award-winning journalist and author Lee Strobel asks those questions and more to find out what is true about miracles, why they do (and sometimes don't) happen, and what miracles can tell us about God and his involvement in our world today. With lots of easy-to-understand information and space to write out your own ideas and experiences, the hows and whys you've always wondered about miracles are finally explained.The Case for Miracles for Kids:Is a solid source of information that looks at all sides of the issue to present solid evidence behind each conclusion and factHas illustrations and callout graphics to make the topics memorable for kids eight and upIs an excellent resource for Sunday schools, church libraries, and homeschoolingCan be used on its own or alongside other books like The Case for Christ for Kids, The Case for a Creator for Kids, and The Case for Faith for Kids to help children with faith development and answer questions they wonder about most

Grace can be a tricky thing to understand, but in this adaptation of New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel’s The Case for Grace, kid-friendly language and personal stories of grace in action help children eight to twelve discover firsthand what grace is, why it’s so amazing, and how God uses his gift of grace to forgive, care for, and strengthen us … as well as show kids how they can pass along the message of grace to others.Usually, in order to get something important, we have to do something in return, right? Like get good grades so you can get that puppy your parents promised. Or sell the most chocolate bars at school to win that epic pizza party. Which is why the idea of grace can be so hard to understand—being forgiven from all your sins and getting rewarded with eternal life as well because you told God you were sorry and repented seems a little too easy. In The Case for Grace for Kids, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Lee Strobel presents relatable stories from real people who have seen God’s grace work in their lives to show you exactly how grace works, why God freely offers it to us, the amazing things grace can do, and what it means for your life today. Because grace is a gift you definitely want to receive.The Case for Grace for Kids:Makes the complex idea of grace easy to understand by breaking down the questions kids ask and answering them in a way they will understandContains short questions at the end of each chapter that can be used to apply the chapter to a child’s experienceExplores the grace God gives us, as well as the grace we can give to othersHas illustrations and callout graphics to make the topics memorable for kids eight and upCan be used on its own or alongside other books like The Case for Christ for Kids, The Case for a Creator for Kids, and The Case for Faith for Kids to help children with faith development and answer questions they wonder about most

Using the themes found in Lee Strobel’s New York Times bestselling book The Case for Christ, this 90-day devotional for kids 9 to 12 combines historical and biblical evidence with fun facts, interesting trivia, and contemporary stories to explore what it means to be a Christian, and how we can be sure Jesus really existed, performed miracles, and rose from the dead to save the world from sin. And each short, two-page devotion helps kids “examine the case” when it comes to Jesus and apply those truths to their everyday lives.Based on the eye-opening bestselling Case for … series, this 90-day devotional for kids explores the life of Jesus and what it means to be a Christian, while also tackling the tough questions kids ask about God, the Bible, and why faith is important. Each day’s reading starts with an interesting and child-friendly story or fact to get kids’ minds wondering and engaged, and then applies that information to what the Bible, historical proof, and reliable research show us about Jesus and his ministry, as well as it means to follow Christ today. Each day, your child can “investigate” the case for Jesus for themselves and discover why the facts hold true.Case for Christ for Kids 90-Day Devotional:Can be used independently or as a daily devotional at mealtimes or bedtimeIs filled with short devotions that are packed with information but can be read in under five minutesIs a perfect companion to The Case for Christ for Kids, which directly adapts Lee Strobel’s The Case for Christ book for a late elementary and middle school audienceDemonstrates how kids can live out their faith every day, as well as helps them remain confident in their beliefs as they grow up

The way B.J. saw it, getting into heaven was sort of like sneaking into a movie. 'What's the story about God creating the world?' Jessica asked. 'Did it really take six days?' How would you respond? Stories like these in Off My Case for Kids will get you thinking about your faith. You learned answers to some pretty tough questions in Lee Strobel's 'Case' books. Now it's time to see how all this applies to your real life. In this book you'll find stories about faith skeptics along with ways to practice answering tough questions. So dive in and get the skeptics off your case!