Acclaim for Believable:
“Does God truly desire to save all? Is God able to reconcile all to himself? Do the Scriptures foresee ultimate redemption? J. D. Atkinson joins the rising chorus of voices whose Yes! is a glorious harmony of praise to the One who said, ‘If I am lifted up, I shall draw all people to myself.’
The author’s radical proposal is that Jesus was not mistaken, human defiance and forthcoming judgments notwithstanding. What makes John David’s contribution to the orchestra special is that his theo-logic and his faithfulness to Scripture are so incredibly accessible that it’s impossible to miss his point… or Christ’s good news message!”― Bradley Jersak
Dean of Theology & Culture, St. Stephen’s University (New Brunswick), Author of Her Gates Will Never Be Shut
“Believable by J. D. Atkinson is a must-read for anyone wanting to better understand what lies ahead after this life has ended. It’s a short and easy read, yet it contains so many key thoughts presented in a concise, logical, and compelling manner. The author approaches the subject from a philosophical perspective, from a review of the Scriptures, from a look at church history, and―most importantly―from the experiences of life and common sense.
The conclusion is one that is not commonly heard in the churches of our day, which present a gospel that contains more of the ‘traditions of man’ than the truth God has presented in the Holy Scriptures. So those sitting in a church pew week after week are never really exposed to a most powerful truth and the core of God’s message to mankind: that He is in the process of saving and reconciling all, not just some. For those never exposed to this truth, this book will challenge you with many thought-provoking questions, and with conclusions that are backed up by significant and compelling evidence.
So pick up this book, carve out some time, and dive in. You will not be disappointed―and you may be surprised at the plans of God that are presently underway.”
― Bob Evely
Former United Methodist Church Pastor, Author of At The End of the Ages
“Believable is a fantastic achievement: It’s a year-long seminary Apologetics course in an easy-to-follow book of just over 200 pages! Unlike almost every apologetics book written about Christian Universalism, Believable not only shows that ‘Through Christ, God reconciles all to Himself,’ but also that this truly Good News is inseparable from the rest of the Christian message.
J. D. Atkinson has made a very significant contribution to showing that the reconciliation of all to God is the core of the Gospel.”
― Dr. Lance W. Haverkamp
Executive Minister, Christian Universalist Association
“I find J. D. Atkinson’s book Believable, to be, above all, interesting and thoughtful. It is easy to read, yet substantial. As an introductory work centered upon the cause of Christ, it affords the careful reader considerable insight into the things of God.
One of the most noteworthy, and indeed, ‘worthy of all welcome’ (cf 1 Tim.4:9) things among the things of God, may be found in the testimony of the apostle Paul where he declares, ‘God … wills that all humanity be saved and come into a realization of the truth’ (1 Tim.2:3b,4). This is to say that God has formed the decision to save all mankind; and, He is continuing on in this selfsame resolve unto the realization of this very goal. It needs to be recognized that any issues concerning the nature of human choice simply have no bearing on the theme of the saving work of Christ. This is because, considered at its deepest level, salvation is without fail a matter of gratuitous grace, not of qualification or reward. Boasting in man, then, is debarred; to God alone be the glory.”
― James Coram
President, Concordant Publishing Concern
“Believable is about human life: its source, purpose and destiny. The author’s claims are credible because of the authority of his witnesses: science, reason and the Bible.
I have read many books defending the truth of Jesus as our ‘successful’ savior, but none has pieced together so many thoughts and facts from such a wide spectrum of topical evidence: from creation to the historical Jesus (no one can walk away saying, ‘Jesus was just a myth’); his life on earth; his death and what it meant; to his resurrection and glory in the age to come! J. D. shows how all God’s judgments work for good, harmonizing perfectly with his mercy on all. He includes all the relevant issues concisely, yet makes it very enjoyable to read for everyone―teenager and scholar alike. Just amazing!”
― Gerry Beauchemin
Author of Hope Beyond Hell