If you read this and then "Anyone But Me" I´m sure you found this one useful. I think we all need to grow in the evangelization area, in our culture it is very countercultural to go against comfort and object to someone is taken as an offense. May God help us to continue passing the torch of life to others. When I see or hear Ray Comfort I feel deep conviction, I think because I don´t find an alibi to scape. I would like to go through each point with my children, need to take time to do it. I´m glad this kind of material exists.

A challenging guide to evangelism by an expert. This answers some of the most common questions raised by those outside the Christian faith.
I was challenged by the book and felt a new awakening of my need to tell others the good news about Jesus.
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I was drawn to this book because I had heard about Ray Comfort but never read or watched any of his work. While reading this, I was immediately taken by the author's obvious heart for lost souls. That passion exudes from pretty much every page of the book. I especially enjoy apologetic material and this was not an exception. Mr Comfort's voice and sense of humour are engaging.

If nothing, 'Faith is for Weak People' is a wake-up call for Christians to never forget the life-vs-death choice that Jesus presented. I cannot say much about how this book will come across to a non-believer While I do not feel all his answers were perfectly satisfactory (almost sometimes merely glancing the surface), I have to acknowledge that things of faith and God will hardly ever fit into a cookie-cutter mould or have the tidiness of a gift-wrapped item.

This book very directly addresses some of the more difficult questions surrounding belief in Jesus and His gospel. It is worth the read.

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Believers, not sure, and nonbelievers, here are 224 pages of gold from a man who loved and preached his entire life! What a change form the "stars" that crank out so much today.

Easy to read and applicable this will help you talk as much as it will teach the reader!!! Fantastic

Not many Christians actively share the gospel. Some hide behind good works while others succumb to a climate of fear and intimidation. The Bible urges believers to be strong and courageous for if God is for us, who can be against us? Plus, there is no fear in love for perfect love casts out all fear. Why then are people afraid to speak up for God's Word and the salvation of the world? Perhaps, it is due to the hostility surrounding Christianity in society. It might also be linked to people feeling ill equipped to deal with objections, especially those questions that even Christians find it hard to answer. Bible teacher and apologist, Ray Comfort knows it from experience. He makes his point very clear. Some Christians roar like lions on social issues such as corruption, violence, poverty, drug abuse, and so on, but when it comes to the gospel, they squeak like mice. The way of salvation is not through good works but through the gospel of Jesus Christ. More importantly, love overcomes all manner of fear. After making a passionate plea for all believers to advance the gospel, Comfort challenges all to have a ready answer for 20 top objections. I have paraphrased most of them.

1) Why is the world so out of control if God is in control of everything?
2) How can a good God torture unbelievers in hell indefinitely? (Part One)
3) How can a good God torture unbelievers in hell indefinitely? (Part Two)
4) Why should I bother if there is an afterlife?
5) How could a loving God allow suffering to happen in the world?
6) Is the God of the Old Testament the same as that of the New Testament?
7) When asked, would you sacrifice a child to God?
8) Aren't religions the cause of many wars and sufferings?
9) Why can't a loving God let gay people choose what they want?
10) How could "sincere Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists" go to hell if they don't believe in the gospel?
11) "Why are there so many hypocrites in the Church?"
12) Why should we believe the Bible's account of creation?
13) Isn't the Bible written by man? How could it then be error proof?
14) Who made God?
15) Why can't good people go to heaven?
16) What about those who have not heard of the gospel?
17) "Why does God allow evil?"
18) “What’s so bad about other religions?”
19) “Seeing is believing. Why do I need faith? Faith is for weak people.”
20) “I can murder a hundred people, then give my heart to Jesus and go to Heaven?”

Each chapter follows the same framework. First, he describes the questions and the underlying concerns. He points out parts in which he is in agreement. Then he moves on to show us that the question itself is inadequate. Often, it is a problem of a good question but inadequate conclusion on the part of the questioner. While admitting to some legitimacy of the argument, Comfort also points out the flaws of the question itself. For instance, the topic of suffering has often been used to discredit Christianity. Yet, the questioner forgets that the greatest sufferer was none other than Jesus, who though innocent, suffered the greatest humiliation and pain. Atheists also attacked the Old Testament God and insists on their version of righteousness. Some of them are more interested in discrediting the Christian faith rather than genuine desire for the truth. After presenting some possible responses to the question, he ends the chapter with a list of questions for anyone to discuss the matter further.

My Thoughts
From beginning to end, Comfort tells us stories of his engagement with people everywhere. At the airports, gas stations, over the telephone, inside restaurants, and especially when in public speaking. one can see his passion played out through his calling as an apologist and an evangelist. One reason why he is able to keep doing what he is doing is his conviction that the gospel must be shared to all, and that only the gospel saves us. Stories work very well in connecting with people, especially his personal ones. In fact, Comfort tells personal stories throughout the book. This is not simply a book about arguments. It is a story of how Comfort connects with people through arguments, apologetics, and associating the gospel with ordinary people.

Comfort also shows us the way of the gospel in every question, turning objections into opportunities. For instance, in the question about sacrificing one's child, he admits firsthand that the question itself need to be examined and if asked, one might want the questioner to "seek professional help." He looks at whether the question of sacrifice contradicts the Bible commandments. He then turns the objections of fear into an opportunity for faith. With philosophical skills and personal tact, the author shows us a gentle and effective way on not just addressing the question but also on presenting the gospel clearly.

Finally, like every book that showcases top 20 questions or objections, one might even ask, what about other issues? Issues such as divorce, abortion, drug abuse, and other contemporary challenges. I would say that a book of this nature is more about teaching us a framework instead of becoming an encyclopedia of answers. Only God can give us all the answers. After reading a couple of chapters, readers would have perceived Comfort's way to do evangelism. I would encourage every reader to develop their own styles of conversation and connection. These must happen before any presentation of the gospel. When in doubt, the following mantra would help: "I don't care how much you know about the gospel until I know how the gospel care for me and my concerns." May this book equip us to do just that.

Ray Comfort is a popular apologist who has written over 90 books. He has co-hosted with Kirk Cameron on TV's The Way of the Master. He also writes a commentary in "The Evidence Bible." He hails from New Zealand and is an active evangelist.

Rating: 4.25 stars of 5.

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Ray Comfort is a fairly well-known name among Christians, particularly those Christians who spend a significant amount of time on Youtube. He’s authored multiple books and tracts, but I think he is best known for his videos where he engages unbelievers of all sorts in order to share the gospel. This, I believe, gives him the necessary experience to write “Faith is for Weak People”. Regardless of whether one likes his videos, his years of experience has informed him what sort of objections and attitudes are most common among those who reject the gospel.

In each chapter, Comfort tackles objections to the gospel such as Why are there so many hypocrites in the church? Why does God torture people in Hell for not believing in him? and If God is loving, why won’t Christians allow gay people to be themselves? I can’t say I agree with the way Comfort handles every single objection, and the book is certainly not exhaustive on its topics. The chapters vary in length, but it goes about as in-depth and reads almost as a devotional. I would put it in the category of the recent trend in apologetic devotionals, though it is not marketed at such.

My biggest praise for the book is that it is entirely centered on the gospel and sharing it. The book doesn’t focus on trying to prove God in a vague deistic sense but on removing barriers for sharing the best news ever.

Though I think some things could have been dealt with differently or explored more, my impression of the book remains positive. Comfort has real-world experience in engaging non-Christians in apologetic conversation and I think this book is sufficient to equip the average believer in every-day conversational apologetics.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my fair and honest review.

Prolific author and outspoken evangelist Ray Comfort boldly speaks the name of Jesus in his books, films, and, frequently, on the streets. In his book Faith is for Weak People: Responding to the Top 20 Objections to the Gospel, Comfort, as the title suggests, offers answer to questions he gets from people when he's witnessing.



Comfort's sometimes confrontational street evangelism is where I became familiar with him. With actor Kirk Cameron, he founded The Way of the Master ministry. Oversimplifying, their method of evangelism starts with asking someone if he thinks he or she is a good person. Of course, he will say yes. Then Comfort will go through some of the 10 Commandments. "Have you ever lied? Stolen? Looked at a woman lustfully?" When he admits he's done some of these things, Comfort will talk about his need for a savior.



Throughout Faith is for Weak People, this theme repeats. Even as Comfort responds to questions about why a good God would send someone to hell, why there is suffering in the world, why religion causes wars, why some non-Christians are better people than some Christians, and other issues, he brings the discussion back to sin and our need for salvation.



Comfort may be oversimplifying the gospel, and using a message of fear to goad people into becoming Christians. I think that criticism is unfair. Comfort makes a great point: we can talk all day to someone's intellect and get nowhere, but speaking to his conscience may move him to a decision.



I have always believed in a more relationship-based evangelism, but if I'm honest, I'm not even doing that with consistency. Even if you don't embrace Comfort's "preceding the message of the gospel with the law of God," you must appreciate his passion for sharing the gospel with a lost world. This book inspires me to be more deliberate about evangelism and reminds me of the urgency with which I should be introducing people to Jesus.





Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!

This book is a well written ''answer book'' to some of the most commonly asked questions involving Christianity. This can be a good resource to study before you go and share the gospel, so that if they ask you one of these questions, you have an idea of how to answer. The author did not completely answer the questions, at least in my opinion, so if you want more precise answers, you might want to find a different book.

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Thank you Ray Comfort for another great read. This book was an encouragement to me. I would highly recommend this book.

Comfort starts out by reminding us the whole point of working on the questions people ask. It is to save people from the wrath of God. He wants us to keep this in mind while we wrestle with the issues presented. The goal is to present the gospel in an understanding way, not to have an intellectual debate.

This ultimate goal of salvation flows through the book. His style is not academic but rather more like talking to a neighbor. I felt in some cases he did not clearly address the question stated for the chapter. He does not form logical answers that would appeal to the mind but rather discussions that appeal to the heart. He frequently turns to the Ten Commandments to encourage inquirers to admit they are sinners. “There is ample proof for the existence of God,” he writes, “but we have a skeptical jury who loves their sins.” (1632/2575)

Not having all the answers does not bother Comfort. It does not bother him that he does not understand why God does some of the things He does. He encourages readers not to be distracted by by issues such as origins. We are to keep the emphasis on the gospel and sin.

If you are looking for precise answers to twenty questions non-Christians might ask, you will not find them here. You will find a general way to dialogue with people, aiming at their heart rather than their intellect. You will also find lots of questions at the end of the chapters to stimulate discussion.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.