Book Note: Mike Hood. with contributions by  John C. Lennox, John Dickson and Piyush Jani. The “If” that Changes Everything: What If You Could Believe That Jesus Rose from the Dead?

Mike Hood. with contributions by  John C. Lennox and John Dickson . The “If” that Changes Everything: What If You Could Believe That Jesus Rose from the Dead?

Mike Hood

Mike Hood was born in the UK and did his undergraduate work at Cambridge University.

He attended and graduated from Southeastern Seminary in North Carolina, USA.

He is on the staff of Eden Baptist Church in Cambridge

This is Eden Baptist Church’s website. They recently celebrated their 200th anniversary.

The is the Pastoral and Ministry Staff page at the church’s website. Details of Hood’s pilgrimage are recorded here.

Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? is an interview with Hood which is an excellent overview of the details of his ministry and a discussion of his philosophy of apologetics and evangelism.

Chapters of The “If” that Changes Everything: What If You Could Believe That Jesus Rose from the Dead?

Hope, and Why It Matters (page 5)

Life, the Universe and Everything (15)

The Evidence (25)

What Makes You Hesitate? (41)

Real Life in a New Light (55)

What Happens Next (67)

A Few Final Questions (77)

Appendix I Why Should I Trust What the Bible Says about Jesus? Professor John Dickson (81)

Dr. John Dickson is the Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity at Wheaton College.

The is his page on the Wheaton College website.

The is Dickson’s personal website.

This is a video of Dickson being interviewed.

Appendix II Science or Faith? Professor John C. Lennox (87)

John C. Lennox is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford. This chapter is taken from his book, Can Science Explain Everything?

This is Lennox’s personal website.

Lennox is “Uncle John” to Kristyn Getty. He will be teaching at the 2026 Sing Conference.

I am currently reading his autobiography, My Story: A spiritual and intellectual autobiography. It is very clear and shows a life fully devoted to Christian excellence.

I have read a number of his books and listened to his lectures and debates. There is a complete list on his website.

Appendix III Aren’t All Religions Equally Valid? Piyush Jani (93)

Dr. Piyush Jani is a surgeon on the staff of Cambridge University Hospital. He was raised as a Hindu in Kenya. He converted to Christianity because of what he saw in the unique life and claims of Jesus.

This is Dr. Jani professional website.

This is a video of Jani speaking about his life at a local church.

Appendix IV Further Reading (99)

This appendix is a varied list of Bible passages, books, podcasts, and a challenge to be active in a local church. Definitely work the time.

Final Words

I strongly recommend this book for new Christians and as a review for those further along in their pilgrimage.