Naked God

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Commendations for Naked God:

John Chapman, author and evangelist, describes Naked God:

'I have just finished reading Martin Ayers' book. It is a great evangelistic 'give-away'.

It is divided into three parts. In the first part, Martin shows the implications and paucity of atheism and relativism. He interacts with Dawkins and others in a helpful way.

In the second half, he asks us to consider Christ. There are excellent apologetics for the historicity of the New Testament documents and miracles in this section. Martin asks us to consider Christ's teaching, death and resurrection.

The final section is about responding to Jesus. Repentance and faith are clearly and helpfully spelt out.

When I was being urged to write A Fresh Start, I said to my friends, "There are plenty of evangelistic books available", to which they replied, "I have given those to my friends—I need a new one". This book offers us yet another chance to help our friends understand Jesus. Get a copy and see if this is what your friends need. I think it's a winner.'

Other Commendations for Naked God:

'I think Martin has done a terrific job of clearing away unnecessary objections to the faith and then explaining what that faith really is and entails. The style is simple, warm and engaging. I also love that I can hear both the lawyer and the evangelist. The arguments are clear and concise and the call to accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour is genuine. I was amazed, actually, how such a short book could feel so comprehensive. I wish I had written it.'
- John Dickson, Director, Centre for Public Christianity, Sydney, Australia

'Challenging, enjoyable and biblically faithful. I'm delighted that Naked God invites its readers to examine the naked truth behind their own beliefs, then moves on to a compelling and persuasive explanation of the person and work of Jesus Christ.'
- Rico Tice, Associate Minister (Evangelism), All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, UK

'Naked God assumes no background knowledge but simply a willingness to think through the implications of different worldviews, especially the cul-de-sac that is the New Atheism. Martin Ayers asks us to take seriously the person of Jesus and the naked facts of his death and resurrection. The real value of this book is that I'd be happy to hand it to a friend who isn't a Christian but who's willing to think.'
- Al Stewart, Chairman, Katoomba Christian Convention, Sydney, NSW, Australia

'Many people influenced by postmodernism and the polemic of the new atheists such as Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens have assumed that they can dismiss Christianity without the need to give it serious consideration. This unique and excellent book lucidly and powerfully argues that Christianity is vitally relevant to modern people, explains our deepest experiences as human beings, and ought not to be dismissed without a careful examination of the evidence for Jesus. It is an ideal book to give to friends, colleagues and coursemates who seem to have no interest in God at all, or who are already asking searching questions about the meaning of life. It is an ideal fresh resource for the Passion for Life mission, and I hope it will be widely used.'
- John Stevens, Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, UK

'I really like this book. Martin Ayers not only gives excellent answers to important apologetic questions but he also gives compelling reasons why the indifferent sceptic should think of asking them in the first place. He writes directly into the life and experience of a thinking unbeliever and commends Christ both by his attractive presentation of the gospel and his portrayal of the bleak consequences of an alternative naturalistic worldview. I am already thinking of people I could give it to.'
- Vaughan Roberts, Rector, St Ebbe's Church, Oxford, UK

'Naked God is a marvellous example of a gospel resource targeted at a particular audience-the skeptical, thinking agnostic. We can immediately think of several people to whom we could confidently give this book and know they would be at least stimulated by the ideas. But best of all, it is not merely an intellectual defence of the gospel but also a warm-hearted consideration of the person of Jesus. We thoroughly recommend it.'
- Jim and Lesley Ramsay, Evangelism Ministries, Sydney, NSW, Australia

'A great introduction to give to a thinking friend. It will meet them where they are, challenge their worldview, and point them to Jesus. Accessible, readable, good enough to give away!'
- Hugh Palmer, Rector, All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, UK

'As I read it, I started making a list of all the people I wanted to give it to; wished I'd written it myself; and then felt stirred to try and find some way to preach it straight away! Ayers nails the issues so many are dealing with, and gives a compelling and readable account of the gospel challenge to acknowledge Christ as Lord. Great stuff.'
- Andrew Heard, Lead Pastor, Central Coast Evangelical Church, Erina, NSW, Australia