The first part of
Eric Metaxas book on Miracles, gives a detailed scientific
explanation, although written for the general reader, of how miracles
are possible. This section pulled me in. I've read a lot of science
about the cosmos, but this section was one of the best I've read.
Eric points out how amazing it is that the Big Bang occurred and even
more amazing that there is life on this planet at all. When you've
finished the section you have to agree with him; it is amazing.
Metaxas uses the
scientific information to argue that instead of being a closed system, the solar system is open to the point that an outside force, which
could be called God, is able to act on human events. This is his
explanation for how miracles are possible. I have to admit that first
reading the scientific data and them having it used to discuss the
miracle of Jesus Christ and his resurrectionis very persuasive.
The second part of
the book presents stories of miracles from conversion miracles like
those experienced by C.S. Lewis and Charles Colson to angelic
miracles and miracles of inner healing. He makes the point that
miracles can change your life. His life was changed by a miracle. He
makes it very believable.
I highly recommend
this book. Whether you're a Christian or a skeptic, this book will
give you something to think about.
I reviewed this book
for Dutton.
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