Bits Quote by Greg Koukl
“Most Christians who've been around for a while have their Story in bits and pieces, but have never seen how powerful it really is when assembled as a whole. I want them to see how well it fits together and how it offers tremendous explanatory power regarding the world as we actually find it. I want them to see how it resolves the problem of evil, and why God's solution - the God/man Jesus - is the only solution.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Reason for God by Timothy Keller, 2008
The quote argues that Christianity’s narrative, when viewed holistically, powerfully explains reality and solves the problem of evil through Jesus.
In simple terms: Christian story explains world and evil.
Key Takeaway
See the whole story for its power.
Themes
faith
explanatory power
theodicy
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
theological
apologetic
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal study
- apologetics
- worldview formation
Key Concepts
Christianity
holistic narrative
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing the whole story change belief?
- What evidence supports its explanatory power?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook other religious perspectives.
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