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Atheist Detective studies Jesus and becomes a follower of Jesus

Why did you finally abandon atheism?

J. Warner Wallace: The evidence for Jesus was simply too overwhelming to ignore. Jesus had more than an incredible impact on human history—the story of Jesus can be reconstructed from the most important aspects of human history. In Person of Interest, I demonstrate that every detail of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus can be reconstructed without reference to the New Testament. Instead, we reconstruct the entire story of Jesus simply from literature, art, music, education, science, and non-Christian religions. That’s the kind of impact Jesus had. He not only changed the world, he left his fingerprints on all of creation.

What is a favorite Bible passage of yours and why?

J. Warner Wallace: I love the passages of Scripture that demonstrate the deity of Christ. Maybe that’s why I typically cite Philippians 2:5-11 as my favorite verse whenever I sign a book.

I love this verse because the deity and servant nature of Jesus are evident in one passage. Jesus submitted his life, even though he was God incarnate. That’s why Jesus had the kind of impact he had on history. In Person of Interest, I make the case that no human should have had the impact Jesus had on history. If God entered his creation, however, we would expect the kind of impact Jesus had. In essence, the fuse and fallout of history demonstrate the deity of Jesus.
Bio: J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline-featured homicide detective, popular national speaker, and bestselling author. Relying on over two decades of investigative experience, Wallace provides the tools needed to investigate the claims of Christianity and make a convincing case for the truth of the Christian worldview.
Person of Interest is published by HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the parent company of Bible Gateway.