Introducing Apologetics to a Contemporary Generation

Mark Littleton addresses three specific audiences in “Big Bad God of the Bible.” He offers concrete answers to Christians grappling with unanswered personal questions regarding God and the Bible. He provides a refreshing new approach for equipping the Christian with model answers to the hard questions they are being asked. He also addresses the skeptic, who may be seeking trustworthy answers to sincere doubts and honest questions.

The book is inspired by an actual incident in which Mark was challenged to share the reasons behind his faith. The book reads like a novel and is made up of a composite of characters with frequently asked difficult questions regarding God, the Bible, and Jesus Christ as Son of God and His humanity.

The setting is a local Starbucks Coffee Shop where Mark’s new friends, fictional characters, meet on a weekly basis to discuss their questions. Mark responds by going back to the beginning, the Garden of Eden and the sin of Adam and Eve. He explains the penalty of their sin, and the resultant curse on the earth, on man, and on the serpent as recorded in the book of Genesis.

Mark then addresses other questions the group ask, including: The ultimate quandary of evil in the world, how to discover God’s plan, how to experience true freedom, the problem of Hell, unbelievable rewards, and what it means to have faith in Jesus.

Littleton uses dialog to carry the story forward. This dialog is fast moving, stimulating, and interactive. Mark’s characters Doug, Julie, Jesse, and others are all believable, genuine and sincere individuals. Together they probe Mark with their difficult questions as they respond to the story of the salvation provided through the gospel message of the Bible.

The topical headings throughout the chapters are attention grabbing. These include such titles as: “A Look in Lucifer’s Wardrobe,” “Dilemmas, Contradictions, and Antinomies,” and “Rewards Galore.”

“Big Bad God of the Bible” is relevant, timely, and important. Littleton’s fresh approach to apologetics will readily be received by today’s generation of seekers, and the generations to follow, especially, those who enjoy the story form of literature which combines solid information with a hint of entertainment. They are drawn to a story which proclaims a message and a challenge to a worthy cause. Littleton is fast becoming a pacesetter in a new trend of evangelical writing.

Living Ink Books, 978-0899570334

As Reviewed for Midwest Book Review