{"product_id":"the-faith-what-christians-believe-why-they-believe-it-and-why-it-matters-031027608x","title":"The Faith: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 031027608X\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colson, Charles W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview'...a winning combination of Christian apologetics and Christian doctrine -- a manifesto for looking at the world in a distinctly Christian way....'The Faith' is moved along by stories more than by systematic theology (though there's plenty of the latter in the book as well). Colson and Fickett bring together stories of courage and martyrdom from the annals of Christian history as well as riveting accounts of personal transformation from Colson's Prison Fellowship ministry. The contemporary stories help readers see what the Christian life looks like today. The ancient stories remind us that we are not the first generation of Christians to live this way. The stories aren't just inspirational. They're informative....[T]he book indeed works as both catechesis and as apologetic, a strong defense for traditional faith without sounding overly defensive. 'The Faith' is more a celebration of orthodoxy than a circling of the theological wagons. Its primary message is that Christianity is true, Christianity is good, and Christianity is beneficial for the world. Its primary method is to do so by explaining what Christianity is.' (Christianity Today)Product Description\"I am seeking truth, not therapy, a real challenge to the church.\" Chuck Colson In this powerful book, Chuck Colson and Harold Fickett identify Christianitys two great contemporary threats-anti-theism and radical Islam--and a third challenge: Christians who no longer understand their faith or the biblical truths upon which it is founded. There has never been a time, they say, when we needed more the strong, culture-building, life-affirming influence of biblical Christianity. This book reconnects Christians with the unshakable tenets of their faith-truths that offer a ground for faith in uncertain times, hope and joy for those who despair, and reconciliation for a world at war with God and itself.ReviewThe Faith delivers exactly what its subtitle promises: What Christians believe, why they believe it, and why it matters. At a time of aggressive atheism, militant Islam, and the capitulation of many Christians to the culture of self-fulfillment and moral and cultural relativism, only a return to the 2,000 year-old, full-bodied faith of the Church will do. Through compelling examples and persuasion, Colson delivers a rock-solid summons to join the saints who have gone before us in following the living Savior who is still powerfully at work around the world today. -- Jim SireI really enjoyed reading The Faith. You have given to the body of Christ a much needed and easy reading book on Christian apologetics. I found it to be clear, straight forward and very well thought out. I have always enjoyed your books, but I found this one extremely factual and informative. -- Matt GuerinoAs I read The Faith Given Once For All I became convinced with each chapter that every emerging leader needs to read this book so that they have a clear understanding of the truth in order to communicate to those they serve in a way that is biblical, practical and effective. I look forward to the workbook that can be used for small groups. I appreciated the way you were able to present truth in a very passionate yet unbiased way, while freely sharing your own personal perceptions, opinions, etc. I have already shared the definition you give for Christianity with scores of people. In this day and age of subjective truth it is refreshing to know there is objective truth, and we are able to apprehend it with our senses. I am adding The Faith Given Once For All to the list of required reading for those I disciple, mentor and coach. Thank you for taking the time to write this booka word in season indeed. -- Johnny MoffittIn an era of open spirituality and the appeal of post modern stories accompanied by personal experience, THE FAITH is a refreshing cry to the importance of basic beliefs - yes, doctrine. It DOES matter what we believe. Chuck Colson has forcefully and skillf\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51931711340832,"sku":"NEW031027608X","price":12.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/the-faith-what-christians-believe-why-they-believe-it-and-why-it-matters-031027608x","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}