Timothy Paul Jones has written or contributed to more than twenty books on apologetics, family ministry, and the Christian life. Whether you’re wrestling with questions of your own or looking for resources to share with others, these titles are written to strengthen your faith and deepen your understanding of Scripture.
Why Should I Trust the Bible?
Many people think the Bible is a cobbled-together selection of ancient writings that have been changed so many times over hundreds of years that the text can no longer be trusted. In this book, Timothy Paul Jones admits that the Bible is a difficult book to believe. Still, Jones makes the case that belief in the Bible is far from unreasonable, taking a thoughtful look at common questions and doubts about Scripture’s accuracy and authority.
Did the Resurrection Really Happen?
In this concise booklet, Timothy Paul Jones addresses the doubts and questions that arise from Jesus’s resurrection as recorded in the New Testament. Jones argues that this story is not a mere repetition of old pagan tales or a fabrication to fulfill Jewish expectations. Instead, it was a historical event, supported by compelling evidence, including accounts of men and women who were willing to die for what they believed they had seen.
Understanding Christian Apologetics
God has called Christians to be prepared to defend their hope in Christ, but what’s the best method for making this defense? In this book, five expert apologists set out together to determine which approach to apologetics is the most faithful to Scripture and the most useful in a secular age. Each contributor presents their case, responds to the others, and helps readers think carefully about how to engage skeptics with confidence and clarity.
In Church as It Is in Heaven
The Bible tells us that the congregation gathered around God’s heavenly throne will be “a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language,” all singing the praises of the Lamb. God’s intention has always been a redeemed community of ethnic diversity, and this community shouldn’t have to wait until eternity to begin. In Church as It Is in Heaven shows how multiethnic churches provide a unique apologetic for the gospel, a reality we can enter into today.
Misquoting Truth
“What good does it do to say that the words [of the Bible] are inspired by God if most people have absolutely no access to these words?” So contends Bart D. Ehrman in his bestselling Misquoting Jesus. Ehrman further claims the New Testament represents the winners’ version of events, twisted to suit their purposes rather than a faithful recounting of what really happened. The case for skepticism appears solid. But are things really so bad off?
How We Got the Bible
Have you ever wondered who wrote the books in the Bible and how they ended up together? Has anyone ever told you that some books were cut out of the Bible or that the stories of Jesus in the Gospels can’t be trusted? Dive into the fascinating account of the most amazing and best-preserved book the world has ever seen. Dr. Timothy Paul Jones gives easy-to-understand answers to popular questions about Scripture’s origins.
Christian History Made Easy
This bestselling book summarizes the most important events in Christian history from the time of Jesus to today in 12 easy chapters. This full color volume presents key events and people every Christian should know, time lines, worksheets, websites, photos, maps, and illustrations. The great theologian J. I. Packer says that Christian History Made Easy is “a beautifully simple, beginner-friendly telling of Christian history, a precious heritage.”
Perspectives on Family Ministry
In Perspectives on Family Ministry, Timothy Paul Jones makes the case that every church is called to some form of family ministry, but what he means by “family ministry” isn’t simply one more program to add to an already-packed schedule. According to Jones, the most effective family ministries involve refocusing every church process to engage parents in discipling their children and to draw family members together instead of pulling them apart.