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 The People Versus the Claims of Jesus Christ's Historicity and Divinity

In this unique hypothetical trial, prophets like Isaiah, apostles like Matthew and Paul, and modern experts present evidence from both sides—from prophecies and the Shroud of Turin to cosmological arguments and skeptical critiques.

• Offered freely as an invitation to thoughtful reflection on one of history's most profound questions
• Balanced presentation of affirming and doubting perspectives 
• Vivid illustrations throughout 
• •Concise (67 pages) with detailed appendices 
• Perfect for personal study, small groups, or sharing with seekers

"Whether you approach these pages as a convinced believer, a curious skeptic, or someone standing somewhere in between, I invite you to sit in the jury box..."

Mark Stroupe

  The People Versus the Claims of the End Times

In this unique hypothetical trial, prophets like Daniel and Ezekiel, the Apostle John, and modern experts present evidence from both sides—from ancient timelines and Israel's 1948 rebirth to current Euphrates droughts, geopolitical coalitions, and skeptical critiques of apocalyptic symbolism.

• Offered freely as an invitation to thoughtful reflection on one of history's most urgent questions
• Balanced presentation of affirming and doubting perspectives
• Vivid illustrations throughout
• Concise (42 pages) with detailed appendices
• Perfect for personal study, small groups, or sharing with seekers

"Whether you approach these pages as a convinced believer, a curious skeptic, or someone standing somewhere in between, I invite you to sit in the jury box..."

Mark Stroupe

The People Versus the Claims of Prosperity 

In this unique hypothetical trial, modern voices like historians, evangelists, and televangelists, alongside ancient biblical figures such as Job, Jesus, Paul, Abraham, Solomon, and David, present evidence from both sides—from critiques of the prosperity gospel's origins and real-world costs to balanced defenses of God's generous provision, stewardship, and covenant blessings.

• Offered freely as an invitation to thoughtful reflection on one of Christianity's most debated questions
• Balanced presentation of affirming and doubting perspectives
• Vivid illustrations throughout
• Concise (37 pages) with detailed appendices
• Perfect for personal study, small groups, or sharing with seekers

"Whether you approach these pages as a convinced believer in God's abundant provision, a curious skeptic of prosperity claims, or someone standing somewhere in between, I invite you to sit in the jury box..." 

Mark Stroupe

In this unique hypothetical trial, ancient prophets like Daniel, eyewitnesses including a Persian magus, a Bethlehem shepherd, and Joseph, along with modern biblical scholars and astronomers, present evidence from both sides. The beloved traditional Christmas story — wooden stable, three kings arriving the same night, shepherds and wise men gathered around a newborn in a manger — is rigorously examined against the actual biblical record.

• Offered freely as an invitation to thoughtful reflection on one of the most cherished stories in history
• Balanced presentation of affirming and doubting perspectives
• Vivid courtroom drama throughout
• Concise and powerful (perfect length for a single sitting)
• Ideal for personal study, small groups, family readings, or sharing with seekers

“Whether you approach these pages as a lifelong believer who loves the traditional nativity, a careful skeptic, or someone standing somewhere in between, I invite you to sit in the jury box…”

Mark Stroupe

In this unique hypothetical courtroom trial, the claim that God is good even amid suffering is placed on the stand. Ancient voices from Scripture — Job crying out from the ashes, the Apostle Paul writing from prison — stand alongside modern witnesses: a grieving mother who lost her child to cancer, a scientist who studies natural disasters, a skeptical biblical scholar, and a pastor who survived a devastating storm. Both sides present their strongest arguments with honesty and respect.

• A powerful, balanced exploration of one of life’s hardest questions
• Vivid courtroom drama that brings the tension and emotion to life
• Concise and compelling — perfect length for a single sitting
• Ideal for personal reading, small groups, family discussions, or sharing with seekers

“Whether you approach these pages as a believer holding on through tears, a curious skeptic, or someone standing somewhere in between, I invite you to sit in the jury box, listen carefully to the testimony, and reach your own conclusion.”

Mark Stroupe