Sketchy Views: A Beginner's Guide to Making Sense of God

“Daniel DeWitt is a friendly and trusted guide to help us come to terms with what we can know about God and the world he has put us in. This book will be eye-opening for those wanting to think theologically for the first time, and wonderfully refreshing for those who’ve been doing so for years. It’s a pleasure to commend it.”

“In a day when sketchy views of God abound, this is a timely resource to help you think clearly and biblically about not only what you believe but why. Daniel DeWitt puts his years of teaching university students and speaking at youth ministry conferences to full use in providing a beginner's guide for making sense of the God of the Bible.”

“Daniel DeWitt's gracious humility, friendly humor, gentle consideration, and easy-to-follow logic make complex concepts surprisingly easy to understand and controversial topics approachable. I look forward to giving Sketchy Views to my friends and family.”

“This is an extremely useful resource for any serious student of the Bible. Whether someone is new to the faith or has been a Christian for several years, Sketchy Views is an introduction to theology that will support spiritual growth and knowledge of the Bible.”

“Daniel DeWitt illustrates his message with words, stories, and even sketches to make this helpful book accessible and memorable. No matter where you're at in your spiritual journey, Sketchy Views will encourage, challenge, and assist you in thinking biblically about God.”

“There’s no shortage of books today telling us what to think about God. So why pick up this book? Because in a forest filled with pathways, what we need most are wise and experienced guides. Daniel DeWitt is such a guide. In this book, Daniel shows us how to find and traverse the trail of thought that leads to a discovery of God. I’m delighted to recommend this book by a guide I trust.”

“In typical Daniel DeWitt fashion, this book successfully takes thinkers on an epic journey into the most important topic they could consider: God. Mixing ample cultural allusions with a healthy dose of humor (sometimes self-deprecating, sometimes merely dad jokes, but always keeping the reader on task), DeWitt guides his readers through some of the most treacherous theological waters they will ever face.”

“Systematic theology books tend to use complicated definitions and terminologies as they attempt to explain divine truths in human language. However, Daniel DeWitt has demonstrated that theological truths can be easily explained and therefore understood without the complexity of using sophisticated language. His starting point is knowing God. Orthodoxy flows when we acknowledge God is God and when we humbly submit to his Word. I wholeheartedly recommend this book, in its simplicity and clarity. I wish to see it translated into Arabic for the benefit of the Arabic-speaking church.”

“What we believe about God our Creator is the most important thing about us. It shapes how we live in the world. It impacts how we serve our family, friends, and neighbors. It matters for both this life and eternity. That's why Sketchy Views is a great resource for Christians to think about what they believe.”