Questions for Restless Minds Series (17 vols.)

by Graham A. Cole; David S. Dockery; C. Ben Mitchell; Danielle Sallade

and

14 more

Publisher:

Lexham Press

, 2021–2022

Questions for Restless Minds

The Questions for Restless Minds series applies God’s word to today’s issues. Each short book faces tough questions honestly and clearly, so you can think wisely, act with conviction, and become more like Christ. Edited by D. A. Carson, the 17 volumes in the series cover a wide range of topics centered around critical questions many Christians wrestle with today.

 

Praise for the Questions for Restless Minds Series

This generation of Christians inhabit cultures that sometimes reject not only biblical revelation about reality, but also the reality of reality itself. The “Questions for Restless Minds” series poses many of the toughest questions faced by young Christians to some of the world’s foremost Christian thinkers and leaders. Along the way, this series seeks to help the Christian next generation to learn how to think biblically when they face questions in years to come that perhaps no one yet sees coming.

—Russell Moore, public theologian, Christianity Today

If you’re hungry to go deeper in your faith, wrestle with hard questions, and are dissatisfied with the shallow content on your social media newsfeed, you’ll really appreciate this series of thoughtful deep dives on critically important topics like faith, the Bible, friendship, sexuality, philosophy, and more. As you engage with some world-class Christian scholars, you’ll be encouraged, equipped, challenged, and above all invited to love God more with your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

—Andy Kim, multiethnic resource director, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Product Details

• Title: Questions for Restless Minds Series (17 vols.)
• Series Editor: D. A. Carson
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Volumes: 17

Individual Titles

• Are All Religions True?
• How Can We Help Victims of Trauma and Abuse?
• How Do Humans Flourish?
• How Do We Know God Exists?
• How Do We Live in a Digital World?
• How Do We Talk with Skeptics?
• How Should Christians Think about Sex?
• How Should We Think about Gender and Identity?
• How Should We Think About Homosexuality?

• What Does It Mean to Be a Thoughtful Christian?
• What Does Nature Teach Us about God?
• What Is a Christian Worldview?
• What Is Islam?
• What Is the Bible?
• Who Chose the Books of the New Testament?
• Who Is Jesus of Nazareth?
• Why Does Friendship Matter?

Are All Religions True?

• Author: Harold A. Netland
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 80

In Are All Religions True?, Harold A. Netland offers a Christian response to religious pluralism. Netland considers the nature of religious claims, tolerance, and the great commission. Wisdom is needed. While Christians should support aspects of religious diversity, we also believe that Jesus is the Lord and Savior of all. Learn how you can be devoted to Christ while showing love for those of other faiths.

How Can We Help Victims of Trauma and Abuse?

• Author: Stephen N. Williams and Susan L. Williams
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 64

In How Can We Help Victims of Trauma and Abuse?, Stephen N. Williams and Susan L. Williams draw on their expertise in theology and counseling to equip you. Ignorant helpfulness can be damaging; a truly fruitful response must be informed, not just well-intentioned. Before we can aid in recovery, we must gain a deeper understanding of trauma’s emotional and spiritual implications. Moreover, we need a Christian perspective on trauma. Discover how Christ is the light and life that defeats darkness and death.

How Do Humans Flourish?

• Author: Danielle Sallade
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 64

In How Do Humans Flourish?, Danielle Sallade argues that the Christian life leads to thriving. Many burden under the yoke of worldly success, resulting in stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. But true flourishing can be found only in peace, and that begins with a right relationship with God. Learn what true success looks like. Discover how you can value work rightly, find your identity in Christ, and live with an attitude of dependence on God. You too can flourish.

How Do We Know God Exists?

• Author: William Lane Craig
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 64

In How Do We Know God Exists?, William Lane Craig offers five air-tight arguments for God’s existence. Not only are these arguments rational, but they have not been disproven—let alone adequately challenged. You can have confidence that your faith is grounded.

How Do We Live in a Digital World?

• Author: C. Ben Mitchell
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 56

In How Do We Live in a Digital World?, C. Ben Mitchell considers the benefits and burdens of digital media. Technology is not morally neutral; the situation is more complicated. Rather than taking uncritical or consumerist attitudes, Christians need to show discernment. Gain wisdom for how you should live in a digital world.

How Do We Talk with Skeptics?

• Author: Sam Chan
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 72

In How Do We Talk with Skeptics?, Sam Chan shows you how to walk the tightrope by offering ten wise tips to keep the balance right. Listen well. Speak persuasively. Learn hospitality. Gently reveal the holes in your friend’s worldview. Gain wisdom on when to speak and when to listen. With Chan’s help, you can keep your friends while being a faithful witness for Christ.

How Should Christians Think about Sex?

• Author: Christopher Ash
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 72

In How Should Christians Think about Sex?, Christopher Ash turns to the Bible to find the wisdom and beauty in God’s good design. What is marriage? What is sexuality for? Only God’s word makes sense of it all. Jesus’ way is better, more liberating, and more affirming. Experience the freedom that comes through living not for your own gratification, but for God’s glory.

How Should We Think about Gender and Identity?

• Author: Robert S. Smith
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 64

In How Should We Think about Gender and Identity?, Robert S. Smith recognizes that to properly respond, we must first understand. Smith first defines terms and outlines the history and current debates around transgender. God’s word is brought to bear, including its perspective on creation and sin, sex and gender, and body and soul. Learn how you can thoughtfully engage the debate with conviction and display the love of Jesus to your transgender neighbor.

How Should We Think about Homosexuality?

• Author: Mark. A. Yarhouse
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 72

In How Should We Think About Homosexuality?, Mark. A. Yarhouse brings his expertise to bear on this question. If we are to speak with clarity and conviction, we must first be informed. Christianity has long held a sexual ethic regarding creation, family, and sexuality, and Christians must know how to relate to other views of sexuality. Yarhouse considers how to think about recent scientific findings and sexual identity language before suggesting avenues of fruitful discipleship for same-sex attracted Christians.

What Does It Mean to Be a Thoughtful Christian?

• Author: David S. Dockery
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 72

In What Does It Mean to be a Thoughtful Christian?, David S. Dockery argues that Christians must be intentional about their thought life. Thoughtful Christians follow guidance from the Bible, possess a consistent worldview, listen to voices of the past, engage with the world, and prioritize faithful community and character development. Learn how thinking well and thinking Christianly is what you, your church, and your culture needs.

What Does Nature Teach Us about God?

• Author: Kirsten Birkett
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 72

In What Does Nature Teach Us about God?, Kirsten Birkett rethinks the relation between nature, science, and faith. God and science are not simply two rival answers to your questions. The Creator makes sense of the creation. Science is only truly possible with God. You can engage with science without losing sight of your Creator.

What Is a Christian Worldview?

• Author: Graham A. Cole
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 56

In What Is a Christian Worldview?, Graham A. Cole asks how Christians should see the world. Everyone has a worldview, a frame of reference through which we understand our experiences. A worldview must be coherent and able to be lived. So what does it look like to have a Christian worldview? And how should Christians live? Understand how to think and live in a distinctively Christian way.

What Is Islam?

• Author: Chawkat Moucarry
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 80

In What Is Islam?, Chawkat Moucarry compares the teachings of Islam and Christianity on the most essential issues, such as the Bible, God, Jesus, sin and forgiveness, Muhammad, and God’s kingdom. Moreover, Moucarry dispels the many myths and misconceptions that both religions hold about the other, paving the way for charitable discussion. Understand how the gospel is good news for everyone.

What Is the Bible?

• Author: Graham A. Cole
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 56

In What Is the Bible?, Graham A. Cole asks why Christians should value God’s word. Fundamentally, God’s word gives light. It reveals God. It also reveals this world. It gives a new perspective on the past, present, and future. And God’s word illuminates you. It knows and understands you better than you do. It doesn’t simply answer your questions; it asks questions of you. It will not leave you unchanged. Learn what makes this book so valued by so many people.

Who Chose the Books of the New Testament?

• Author: Charles E. Hill
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 64

In Who Chose the Books of the New Testament?, Charles E. Hill examines the ancient evidence behind the formation of the New Testament. Hill retraces the origins of the canon and why certain books were privileged and others neglected. He concludes that the New Testament was inherited, not chosen. The early church preserved and proclaimed what they received. Learn how you got your Bible.

Who Is Jesus of Nazareth?

• Author: Craig L. Blomberg
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 64

In Who Is Jesus of Nazareth?, Craig L. Blomberg shows what you can know about Jesus and how you can know it. There is a wealth of information about Jesus from ancient sources, whether Christian or non-Christian, oral traditions or written manuscripts. Blomberg guides you through these sources, so you can investigate them for yourself. Explore the evidence about Jesus and why he matters today.

Why Does Friendship Matter?

• Author: Chris L. Firestone and Alex H. Pierce
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 56

In Why Does Friendship Matter?, Chris L. Firestone and Alex H. Pierce consider the profits and perils of friendship. Everyone needs friends. Friends help us navigate and enjoy life: “The sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel” (Prov 27:9). Firestone and Pierce define friendship, draw from perspectives of the past, and consider different types of friendship, its limits, and possible red flags. Learn what makes for a good friend and how you can be one.

About D. A. Carson

D. A. Carson is the series editor of Questions for Restless Minds. He is professor emeritus of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, cofounder of The Gospel Coalition, and author of numerous books, including The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God's Story.