Dr. John Blanchard is an internationally known Christian preacher, teacher, apologist and author. He has written 25 books, including two of Britain's most widely used evangelistic presentations, Right With God and the booklet Ultimate Questions. The latter has over fourteen million copies in print in over 40 languages. His major book Does God believe in Atheists?, published in 2000, was voted 'Best Christian Book' in the 2001 UK Christian Book Awards, and immediately became a best-seller, described as 'a brilliant defense of belief in God'. Other books he has written include: Truth for Life, Whatever Happened to Hell, Meet the Real Jesus, and The Beatitudes for Today.
Dr. Blanchard is now heavily committed to Popular Christian Apologetics, a project involving writing, speaking, teaching and broadcasting in defense of the Christian faith. Following on from Does God Believe in Atheists? further books in the series include, Has Science got rid of God?, Is God past His sell-by Date?, Meet the Real Jesus, Is Anybody Out There?, Where Do We Go From Here?, Evolution: Fact or Fiction? and Why Believe the Bible? Click here to find out more about this project or browse the links on the right.
Note: In May 2008 John Blanchard’s wife Joyce was found to have a malignant colorectal tumour. This was successfully removed on 16 June 2008, but she is now in an ongoing chemotherapy programme as the disease had spread to both her liver and lungs. Please remember the Blanchard family in your prayers.
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Why on Earth did Jesus Come?
‘Here is Blanchard at his best, tackling the Incarnation and showing us what it means and why it matters. Wonderfully clear, admirably succinct and profoundly helpful.’ Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio
‘I marvel at how much research John Blanchard fits into a small book. There is so much here that is fascinating — for example, the section on Mary and her place in the church mustn't be missed. Throughout the book, the reader is challenged as Blanchard presents arguments for and against popular versions of Jesus' story. I can't think of a better short read to give to a sceptical friend at Christmas.’ Rico Tice, Associate Minister, All Souls, Langham Place, London, and author of Christianity Explored
‘This booklet is clear, concise and compelling. Clear in that John Blanchard strips away the myths and embeds the Christmas story in documented historical evidence. Concise in that it cuts straight to the key issues. Compelling in that the reader is drawn in to a position where he or she can no longer view Jesus objectively, but is compelled to come to a verdict about him.’ Charles Price, Senior Pastor, People’s Church, Toronto
‘This booklet leaves us in John Blanchard’s debt as he tackles this crucial question and drives home the powerful implications of the evidence for all of our lives. If God really did send his Son into our world in this one-of-a-kind way, we urgently need to know why, and there is no better place to find the answers.’ Jeremy McQuoid, Teaching Pastor, Deeside Christian Fellowship Church, Aberdeen, Scotland
‘John Blanchard strips away the mythology about Christmas and explains afresh why this festival exists, letting the testimony and evidence of Scripture speak for themselves. Here is a straightforward guide to what Christmas is all about.’ Mark G. Johnston, Pastor, Grove Chapel, Camberwell, London
‘In this brilliant booklet John Blanchard turns his pen to the Christmas story with clarity, warmth and passion, clearing aside the myths, underlining the truth and showing why it matters for each and every one of us. I think you'll find the booklet hard to put down. If you're looking for something to give away at church this Christmas — this is it. If you're looking for something to send to friends with their Christmas cards — this is it!’ Gary Benfold, Pastor, Moordown Baptist Church, Bournemouth
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