Book Review: The Ultimate Proof of Creation

Is there an ultimate proof to defending the Christian faith; an argument so logical (and Biblically based) that no rational unbeliever would reject it? After reading this book, I believe so. The author, Jason Lisle, explains that scientific evidence alone, although very convincing, is not enough to prove the reality and authenticity of God's Word to a rational thinker. A rational person will ultimately filter all scientific evidence through his worldview and shape it to his own liking - thus showing that a person's worldview is the core of the debate on origins. By explaining the steps involved in logical thinking (in the simplest way possible), Jason shows you how a Biblically based worldview is the only one that can make sense of anything: laws of logic, uniformity in nature, absolute morality, reliability of senses and memory, personal dignity and freedom, and many others. He shows that those who reject the Bible have to borrow Biblical concepts to even think about anything. There is a section in the book devoted to recognizing logical fallacies such as circular reasoning that will most likely be hidden when talking with unbelievers about the ultimate proof. To Biblically support the concept, there is a section on how apologetics were used in the Bible. At the end of the book, there are 2 chapters concerning "Answering the Critics" in which evolutionists, and old earth creationists have attempted to discredit the ultimate proof. These letters are followed by a response from Jason, answering their questions clearly, fully, and politely. Much of the points in the book are repeated throughout, making them easy to remember. As many apologetic books will do, this book will not only give you "a reason of the hope that is in you" ( I Peter 3:15) to aid in witnessing, but it will also increase your own confidence that the Christian faith is a spiritual reality to be lived out with all the heart, soul, mind, and strength.