The If That Changes Everything

In The If That Changes Everything, Mike Hood offers a thoughtful and accessible exploration of the central claims of Christianity. Written for both seekers and believers, the book invites readers to examine who Jesus is and what it means to trust Him.

Hood builds his case around three widely accepted historical facts: Jesus died by crucifixion, His disciples were convinced they encountered Him alive after His death, and even opponents of Christianity came to believe they had met the risen Jesus. Hood argues that the true debate is not whether these events occurred, but how they should be explained.

Rather than calling for blind faith, Hood encourages readers to follow the evidence honestly. He asks us to consider a faith that recognizes when the distance between us and Jesus is smaller than the distance behind us—and to decide whether He is worthy of our trust.

Revealing Jesus

What most moved me was Hood’s insight that many people genuinely want to take this step, and that we can ask God to help us by revealing the person of Jesus.

The book also explores what life looks like after belief. Through faith in Christ, we come to know God personally, experience true and lasting love, gain assurance in the face of death, and become part of a forever family that begins now.

With personal stories and thoughtful insight, Hood provides a meaningful examination of both Christ and the Christian life. This book will resonate with skeptics who are honestly searching, as well as seasoned believers who want to better understand—and more clearly share—the good news.

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