Dr. Couch, my son is getting confused about his faith. He is being
influenced by secular philosophy. What about the writings of Oz
Guinness, William Lane Craig, and others? If he read their writings
would they help?
These men and others have written some good works. However, I have a
three-step suggestion for you to consider. And this may help if your son
is open to spiritual exploration.
(1) Sit down with him and have him read Isaiah 53 out loud. Then ask
him, "Who is Isaiah talking about?" He would have to answer, "Jesus
Christ." Have him read a few more verses. "Who is this?" "It’s Christ!"
would be his answer. Then you say, "But this chapter was written 700
years before He came!" I witnessed a young man come to the Lord in 30
seconds when he realized the detailed prophecy of the substitutionary
death of Jesus predicted in Isaiah 53.
(2) Ask your son to read the books of John and Romans. More people
have come to Christ, and had their faith restored from reading these two
volumes. The Word of God is powerful and penetrates deep into our soul
(Heb. 4:12).
(3) I would suggest you get the big volume Understanding the Times,
by David Noebel, published by Harvest House. Dr. Noebel heads up Summit
Ministries which is an apologetic school given over to preparing young
Christians for facing the philosophies they will hear on the college
campuses. Noebel goes through all of the philosophies that are prevalent
in our culture and that are destroying faith and spiritual reason. He
explains what they teach and then gives the biblical answers that refute
their arguments.
Thanks for asking, and let me know what happens with your son.
Dr. Mal Couch
