Whatsoever Things Are True

Responses to the book  |  Brief synopsis  |  Why read or share this book?

Whatsoever Things Are True was written to be a Christmas gift for friends and family. I had shied away from the subject of God and the Bible because I didn't want to offend. But I wasn't comfortable with silence, either. If the Bible is true, as I have come to believe it is, I have an obligation to encourage people I love to consider its claims.

I well remember my negativity and hostility toward Christians I perceived as trying to "force their religion down my throat." This book is my best effort to approach the subject of Jesus honestly in a way that might have worked with me years ago.

The nice thing about a book is people can choose what to do with it. They can read it immediately, read it a little at a time, put it on a shelf to look at later, give it away, even throw it away. No matter what they choose, I've done my part. A heavy burden of responsibility lifted from my shoulders when I mailed out this book with my Christmas letters. Although similar books are in print, I thought my circle of friends would be more likely to read my personal story.

A PDF version is available for free download. Bound copies are free as well. Just pay shipping. I can fit up to seven copies in a Priority flat-rate envelope and send for under $8.50. Larger quantities can travel slower by less expensive media mail. Contact me if you would like paperbacks.

Responses to the Book

I received some interesting responses and carried on lively e-mail discussions with a few friends. I told people they're not obligated to reply or even thank me. Our friendship does not depend on agreement. When people don't respond, I don't force the subject. I've said my piece and they know how to contact me. I pray for them daily and write or talk when opportunities present themselves.

Here are comments I received from non-Christian friends:

Thank you for worrying about where I will end up and I wish I could believe for I am very very terrified about dying. Thanks for caring.

Even if God Himself stood before me in modern clothes and told me the truth with absolute proof, I doubt that it would affect how I live my life.

I've been reading your book - perhaps it will push me away from the doubts and skepticism that have ruled my mind for quite a few years now.

Brief Synopsis

The two fundamental questions addressed are: Does God exist? If so, is the Bible God's authorized message to us? The following three conclusions can be reached without reference to a Bible or holy book of any kind (although not everyone agrees with these conclusions):

God exists.
We are not God.
Things are not "right."

The reason things are not "right" is human rebellion, otherwise known as "sin."
A solution is available.
We are free to accept or reject the available solution.