He investigated the supernatural.
Christian author Lee Strobel’s latest book, Seeing the Supernatural, explores spiritual phenomena such as angels, demons, near-death experiences, and divine healings. Strobel was motivated by surveys showing that many Americans believe in the supernatural, which he views as a potential bridge for reaching people who may be spiritually curious but distant from organized religion. His goal is to use these shared interests as an entry point for discussing biblical truths and encouraging deeper faith.
In researching the book, Strobel focused on accounts that included strong corroborating evidence to ensure credibility. One area of focus was near-death experiences, which often involve individuals gaining knowledge they couldn’t have obtained by normal means. He recounted a case where a woman, after being revived from clinical death, correctly identified a red sticker hidden on the upper side of a ceiling fan blade—something invisible from her hospital bed. For Strobel, such events reinforce biblical teachings about life beyond the physical world.
The book also includes accounts of what Strobel believes to be medically documented miracles. He describes a case in which a woman blind for years regained her sight immediately after her husband prayed for her. Her restored vision has lasted for decades, and medical records support the account. Strobel views these examples as more than personal testimonies—they offer evidence that miracles may occur in ways that can be observed and measured.
Strobel emphasizes that for the first time, some researchers are applying scientific inquiry to spiritual phenomena, including miracles. This shift from anecdotal evidence to systematic documentation, he argues, lends legitimacy to claims that might otherwise be dismissed. He believes this growing body of research is helping to awaken people to the possibility that spiritual events are real and worthy of serious consideration.
Ultimately, Strobel sees his work as a way to deepen people’s understanding of the supernatural in a biblically grounded context. By presenting carefully vetted stories with supporting evidence, he hopes to challenge skepticism and inspire faith. He argues that these are not just Sunday school stories but events with substance, capable of transforming beliefs and lives.