The Journey from Folk Religion to Examined Faith
Foreword by Dan Kimball
By: Roger E. Olson Format: Hardcover, Jacketed |
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Synopsis: Many evangelicals have embraced a Christianized “folk religion” characterized by glib sayings they’ve never deeply examined. Looking at ten popular Christian slogans in the light of Scripture, this book encourages us to reach for a deeper, well-grounded faith that engages the intellect as well as the heart with the Bible.
Click for product description and detailsISBN: 0310273366, ISBN-13: 9780310273363, UPC: 025986273361
Features: Discussion/Study Questions included
Ages: Adult
Endorsements for Questions to All Your Answers:“A truly liberating book. Reading it is like going to the health club to exercise the spiritual muscles needed to become a reflective Christian. It’s an enjoyable read too—a chance to think alongside a wise, reflective, and faithful scholar.” —
Brian McLaren “Don’t be misled by the clever title and catchy chapter titles. This is a serious, sensible, and enormously helpful work. If I were a pastor, I would preach a series of sermons on the chapters and get it into the hands of all the members of my congregation. This is truly a ‘theology for beginners’—and finishers!” —
Ray S. Anderson, Professor, senior professor theology and ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary 
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Many evangelicals have embraced a Christianized “folk religion” characterized by glib sayings they’ve never deeply examined. Looking at ten popular Christian slogans in the light of Scripture, this book encourages us to reach for a deeper, well-grounded faith that engages the intellect as well as the heart with the Bible.
Description: “Jesus is the answer.” “God has a perfect plan for your life.” “All sins are equal.”
Sayings like these may make catchy bumper stickers, but as deep, life-changing truths they fall short. They are the earmarks of “folk religion”—a badly distorted pop-Christianity that thrives on clichés and slogans and resists reflection and examination. Such pat spiritual answers often contain a nugget of truth, but that truth is easily misunderstood and misapplied in ways that do more harm than good.
Roger Olson encourages us to reach for a higher and deeper faith. Examining ten prevalent Christian beliefs, he raises questions that encourage us to engage our minds with the Scriptures in order to carefully consider what it is we believe and why. You’ll be surprised at what you find. Questions to All Your Answers will help you use the God-given gift of your intellect to sift through glib sayings that sound right to what actually is right—to truth that really can set you and others free.
Book & Bible Cover Size: MediumPage Count: 192
Size: 5.8 wide x 8.9 high x 0.7 deep in. | 147 wide x 226 high x deep 17 mm
Weight: 0.745 lb | 337 gms
Available: May 2007
WorldPublisher: Zondervan
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