THE CASE FOR CHRIST (2007)
An evidence-driven invitation to consider the truth about Jesus.
Should You Watch It?
If you want a clear, family-friendly presentation of the case for Christianity, this documentary is worth your time. It follows Lee Strobel, an award-winning journalist and committed atheist who began investigating Christianity after his wife converted to the faith.
The film treats that investigation as a serious search for evidence. Strobel examines the reliability of the New Testament, fulfilled prophecy, and the trustworthiness of eyewitnesses while speaking with leading experts in religion and ancient history.
Believers may find encouragement and useful information. Skeptics and non-believers are given a direct invitation to consider the claims about Jesus Christ. For family viewing, the source review identifies no objectionable content.
The practical answer is simple: watch it together and discuss what the evidence means.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESAfter his wife becomes a Christian, journalist Lee Strobel sets out to disprove her faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing on his reporting experience, he investigates the central claims of Christianity, including the reliability of the New Testament, prophecy, eyewitness testimony, and the identity of Jesus.
Step by step, the documentary follows his search for a logical verdict.
Is It Any Good?
Four stars means this is a highly recommended documentary. The film is described as wonderful, powerful, and full of tremendous information confirming the reliability of the New Testament.
Its strength is the focused investigation. Strobel asks important questions, examines evidence logically and factually, and interviews leading experts in religion and ancient history. The result is a compelling apologetic and evangelistic presentation that leaves no stone unturned.
The Worldview
The film presents an explicitly Christian worldview. It affirms that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, the Savior of all who believe in Him, Lord of all, and the source of freedom from sin and death.
Rather than treating faith as something beyond examination, the documentary emphasizes investigation. It presents Christianity as a faith that can be examined through questions about the New Testament manuscripts, prophecy, eyewitnesses, and ancient history.
The source review identifies nothing objectionable and describes the film as powerfully Christian. Its central message aligns directly with the Christian understanding that Jesus is the truth and the way to salvation.
Jesus says, “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32).
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Content Summary
Extremely Christian worldview with nothing objectionable.
Talk About It
Questions for the drive home, the dinner table, or the youth group.
Why is it valuable to investigate important beliefs honestly rather than accepting or rejecting them without examination?
Acts 17:11 · 1 Thessalonians 5:21The film considers whether the New Testament manuscripts and eyewitnesses are reliable. Why does testimony matter when evaluating what happened?
Luke 1:1–4 · 2 Peter 1:16What does it mean to believe that Jesus is fully God and fully man?
John 1:1, 14 · Colossians 2:9The film connects truth with freedom from sin and death. How does Jesus describe the freedom He gives?
John 8:31–36 · Romans 6:22–23The Final Word
This is a strong, accessible presentation of Lee Strobel’s search for answers about Jesus Christ. It offers useful information for believers and a thoughtful invitation for skeptics. WORTH THE TRIP for families and individuals of all ages.
