Will I love Mere Christianity?

I have found this book to be outstanding on almost all of life’s major philosophical questions, to the extent that I have not only read it at least a half dozen times but also taught it as a course, working through the book one chapter at a time.

It deals with arguably all the most important questions in life, including love, the problem of injustice and suffering, the existence of God, and human nature. I especially love C.S. Lewis’s ability to address deep subjects in everyday language in such an enjoyable and engaging way.

Understanding what we believe is foundational to following Jesus. I love how Lewis breaks down Christian faith fundamentals in real-life application. I found it powerful and thought-provoking. I go back to this book repeatedly, and it always reminds me that my ultimate purpose is to know God and make Him known. 

There’s a reason this timeless classic continues to make the short list of meaningful works for those curious about the existence of a Creator. Like so many others, I enjoy C.S. Lewis's straight, relational style. His approach allows those who are testing new ideas to easily pull back the curtain and explore the reasons for faith in a God who loves His creatures enough to sacrifice Himself.

Lewis understandably wrestled with the horrific teaching of endless hell. Sadly, it seems he failed to arrive at the same conclusion as his mentor, George MacDonald, who correctly understood that all creatures would… show more.

In Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis presents powerful explanations for what Christianity is all about, helping his readers understand those details they had never grasped before.

His style and illustrations are truly amazing. This is one of those books that a Christian does well to go through again every few years. (I have listened to the audiobook 3 times so far.)

C.S. Lewis' understanding of the written word of God (the Bible), he has a profound understanding of it, and his translation of it into his own words far surpasses any I have read before.

If you miss reading Mere Christianity, you will have missed a great written sermon on the meaning of Christianity. I recommend it wholeheartedly.

Lewis’s classic is the most popular and influential defense of Christian belief published in the last 100 years. It is cited more often than any other book, particularly among scientists, philosophers, and other thoughtful people as important to them on their journey to the Christian faith. It’s a little dated now—the gap between Lewis and ourselves stretches wider each year—but it’s still compelling.

Admitting there’s a power greater than me and that I am powerless? Phew! That’s a tall order. Mere Christianity deals with the fundamentals and doctrines of the Christian belief. Lewis writes as a former atheist, in a way that anyone can grasp. Most Christians keep a copy of this on their bookshelf. I personally read this book once a year.