The Faith-a wonderful apologetics tool

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	• The Faith: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters Charles W. Colson, Harold Fickett Zondervan, 2008 - 240 pages average customer review:based on 50 reviews view larger image
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Christianity is a Worldview

In "The Faith" the authors state that Christianity is a worldview that speaks to every single aspect of life. The book shows concisely that Christianity is consistent within itself; it is coherent and congruent with reality.

Each chapter builds upon the previous showing that the statements of the Christian faith do not contradict each other; all work together and account for how things really are in life.

If the job of the 21st century evangelical church is to re-catechize itself, this book should play a part. It clearly communicates the foundation tenants of The Faith.

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The Faith-a wonderful apologetics tool

I've already used "The Faith" to help a friend respond to one of his friends that doesn't believe in the historicity of the New Testament. The book is a wonderful practical tool for any Christian who wants to build his/her confidence in their ability to speak boldly. I heartily recommend it as a wonderful apologetics tool.

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Weaving the Fabric of "The Faith"

What would theology look like if we were to wear it in life instead of keeping in on the shelves of a closet? What would happen if those who are clothed in righteousness were to really understand the God who is there and could in turn articulate both why we understand Him to be there and the implications of His presence upon our own life? Charles Colson, in his newest book, The Faith, masterfully takes the tenants of the stalwarts of systematic theology and weaves them together with the fabric of the lives of Christians through the ages. The result is a clear, concise conceptualization of the Faith once-again delivered to the saints that fits life like a well-tailored suit.

What sets this book apart from others painting pictures of Christian doctrine is Colson's passion in showing how core belief systems touch real-life politics, business, education and virtually all points of life. The late Rich Mullins, contemporary Christian music's troubadour and part-time theologian, sang of his parents "who worked to give faith hands and feet, and somehow gave it wings." Through personal illustrations and snippets of history, Colson "gives faith wings," encouraging us to make it consistently be a part of the fabric of our lives.

By the way, Faith looks good on you.

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The Faith: A Conservative View

The Faith by Chuck Colson and Harold Fickett defines the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. Mr. Colson expresses alarm by the postmodern influence that has crept into our culture. He writes: "Most professing Christians don't know what they believe, and so can neither understand nor defend the Christian faith--much less live it" (p.9). Mr. Colson is right when he says that we have become self-absorbed, self-indulgent, and materialistic. These smack of idolatry. True Christians have not left God, but continue on as Christians of old. We understand the essential doctrines and work to prepare ourselves to defend our faith, while living out our faith in accordance with God's Word. Only God can change hearts and minds. The question is not whether all are called, but whether if all who are called will turn to Him. May it be so.

For those who are true Christians, The Faith is also a call to believers to rally around the faith in response to increased attacks on Christianity by secularism and radical Islam, for only the orthodox Christian faith can be a "bulwark of sanity and reason" against barbarism" (p. 223). How is this to be accomplished? Mr. Colson explains: "We have two divinely authorized commissions. The first is well known, the Great Commission, to make disciples and baptize them (Mat.28:19,). But the second is equally important. It is to bring the righteousness of God to bear on all of life, to take dominion, to carry out the tasks we are given in the first chapters of Genesis, to bring a redeeming influence into a fallen culture. I call this the Cultural Commission..." (p.107). The task is difficult, hindered by postmodern influences on the younger generation. Young adults "resist direct presentations of the Christian faith and its ethical implications" resulting in Biblical illiteracy (p. 62). Stories and experiences appeal to them more than the Bible or doctrinal teachings. Romans 10:17 says that "faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

The Faith is a complex read, inundated with references to postmodernism, the emerging church movement, early Catholicism, and Christian humanism. The Faith defines faith as "more than a religion or even a relationship with Jesus; the faith is a complete view of the world and humankind's place in it" (p.28). I disagree. Faith is a complete view of God and His righteousness as defined in Romans 10: 8b-9: " ...that is, the word of faith, which we preach; that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." Loving God is a true Christian's purpose and reason for being.

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Insighatful and pragmatic

Charles Colson provided a relatively objective perspective of Christianity, recognizing his own biases as a Baptist. He helped provide a clear understanding of the Christian faith, vis-a-vis other world religions, noting that Christianity is the only religion or belief system that the "god" does not demand obedience to receive the benefits of following him/her/it. Instead, God paid the full price of redemption and offered it through grace to any who believe and receive it through faith. This distinction is necessary in a world that is clamoring for spiritual health and seeking to create it in its own image.

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