If It Could Happen Here: Turning the Small-Membership Church Around Book

Bray does an excellent job expounding on the theological beliefs of the church. However, Bray's book takes a bizarre twist. Bray is incredibly hostile towards Thomas Aquinas and apologetics; to the point that Bray sides with skeptics which is an odd position for a theologian to take. After expounding that it is impossible for one to know that God exists, Bray then lays out the beliefs of the church. Bray, on page 205, even seems to discredit the belief in the human soul. It is not known whether Bray misunderstands the arguments made by Aquinas and apologists (which one would think to be unlikely), is ultra-critical of natural theology, or holds a hyper-presuppositional theology. Whatever the case, Bray gives too much credence to the skeptic and leaves one wondering whether he suffers from doubt. Bray takes the position that God's existence is too high for an individual to know completely. this is appreciated. but it is irresponsible to discredit all of natural theology when in fact the Bible itself proclaims that the "heavens declare the glory of God." In addition, this is an older book and many advances have been made in the apologetics arena since then. Regardless, read this book for knowledge in theology but do not approach this book with the anticipation that ones faith will be defended.