Beschreibung:
We live in a world increasingly separated from the Christian traditionand the basic understanding of the faith that previous ages might havetaken for granted. The voices of faith seem increasingly strident andoff-putting to many. There is a need for a calmer, basic introduction tofaith that recognizes the value of doubt and the questions raised in asecular society.A systematic introduction to Christianity for newcomers needs to beginwith a discussion of faith itself, which this new book does. It then moveson to a discussion of such Christian basics as God, Trinity, Church, sinatonement, prayer, and Christian living.
A foundational volume for seekers in formation programs and a "e;refresher"e; study volume for individuals and congregational study groups.We live in a world increasingly separated from the Christian tradition and the basic understanding of the faith that previous ages might have taken for granted. The voices of faith seem increasingly strident and off-putting to many. There is a need for a calmer, basic introduction to faith that recognizes the value of doubt and the questions raised in a secular society. A systematic introduction to Christianity for newcomers needs to begin with a discussion of faith itself and then move on to a discussion of such Christian basics as God, Trinity, Church, sin, atonement, prayer, and Christian living.
A foundational volume for seekers in formation programs and a “refresher” study volume for individuals and congregational study groups.
We live in a world increasingly separated from the Christian tradition and the basic understanding of the faith that previous ages might have taken for granted. The voices of faith seem increasingly strident and off-putting to many. There is a need for a calmer, basic introduction to faith that recognizes the value of doubt and the questions raised in a secular society.
A systematic introduction to Christianity for newcomers needs to begin with a discussion of faith itself and then move on to a discussion of such Christian basics as God, Trinity, Church, sin, atonement, prayer, and Christian living.