Faith Revisited: Restoring Faith in a Time of Crisis
Gordon StokesPaperback 2021-12-17
This book should interest any who ponder how human existence can hold meaning and purpose in a disrupted cosmos. The primary aim is to encourage the development of Christian faith both as a channel of insight into present realities and as a bastion of hope for the future. Part I, especially relevant to those readers who lack a church background, outlines the essentials of personal salvation through belief in Jesus Christ and his message, the Gospel or 'Good News'. Part II describes the outworking of the faith that comes with assurance of salvation through Jesus. Ways are shown in which his Spirit can lead to personal maturity through growth in faith, hope for the future, self-denying love and an active prayer life. Fruit of this maturity are considered, including insights into coping with suffering. Outreach to others through evangelism and the church is outlined, including a section on presenting 'revelation'. The book ends with a glimpse of future challenges.
Bishop Donald Cameron, Sydney: 'The essentials of Christian belief are set out with both relevance and clarity.'
Venerable Terrance Dein, Sydney: ''A feature of the book is the personal anecdotes, stories and reflections demonstrating the author's long and wide experience as a medical doctor and convinced Christian'.
Rev Dr Roger Chilton, rector of St Swithun's Church, Sydney. 'I believe 'Faith Revisited' should be put in the hands of every thoughtful seeker.'
Rev John Reid, Rector of Mona Vale Anglican Church Sydney: 'Well researched and comprehensive introduction to the Christian Faith.'
Dr Ernest Crocker, NSW State Chair Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia: 'Found it to be a most helpful little book'.
Professor John Walker-Smith, London: 'A beautiful account of the liberal evangelical view of the faith.'
Publisher Description
This book should interest any who ponder how human existence can hold meaning and purpose in a disrupted cosmos. The primary aim is to encourage the development of Christian faith both as a channel of insight into present realities and as a bastion of hope for the future. Part I, especially relevant to those readers who lack a church background, outlines the essentials of personal salvation through belief in Jesus Christ and his message, the Gospel or 'Good News'. Part II describes the outworking of the faith that comes with assurance of salvation through Jesus. Ways are shown in which his Spirit can lead to personal maturity through growth in faith, hope for the future, self-denying love and an active prayer life. Fruit of this maturity are considered, including insights into coping with suffering. Outreach to others through evangelism and the church is outlined, including a section on presenting 'revelation'. The book ends with a glimpse of future challenges. A theme of this book, particularly in Part II, is that God is present and active in today's world. Through His Spirit He is responsive to prayer, offers guidance, and on some occasions may intervene directly in situations where we face challenges in everyday life.
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This book should interest any who ponder how human existence can hold meaning and purpose in a disrupted cosmos. The primary aim is to encourage the development of Christian faith both as a channel of insight into present realities and as a bastion of hope for the future. Part I, especially relevant to those readers who lack a church background, outlines the essentials of personal salvation through belief in Jesus Christ and his message, the Gospel or 'Good News'. Part II describes the outworking of the faith that comes with assurance of salvation through Jesus. Ways are shown in which his Spirit can lead to personal maturity through growth in faith, hope for the future, self-denying love and an active prayer life. Fruit of this maturity are considered, including insights into coping with suffering. Outreach to others through evangelism and the church is outlined, including a section on presenting 'revelation'. The book ends with a glimpse of future challenges.
Bishop Donald Cameron, Sydney: 'The essentials of Christian belief are set out with both relevance and clarity.'
Venerable Terrance Dein, Sydney: ''A feature of the book is the personal anecdotes, stories and reflections demonstrating the author's long and wide experience as a medical doctor and convinced Christian'.
Rev Dr Roger Chilton, rector of St Swithun's Church, Sydney. 'I believe 'Faith Revisited' should be put in the hands of every thoughtful seeker.'
Rev John Reid, Rector of Mona Vale Anglican Church Sydney: 'Well researched and comprehensive introduction to the Christian Faith.'
Dr Ernest Crocker, NSW State Chair Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia: 'Found it to be a most helpful little book'.
Professor John Walker-Smith, London: 'A beautiful account of the liberal evangelical view of the faith.'
Publisher Description
This book should interest any who ponder how human existence can hold meaning and purpose in a disrupted cosmos. The primary aim is to encourage the development of Christian faith both as a channel of insight into present realities and as a bastion of hope for the future. Part I, especially relevant to those readers who lack a church background, outlines the essentials of personal salvation through belief in Jesus Christ and his message, the Gospel or 'Good News'. Part II describes the outworking of the faith that comes with assurance of salvation through Jesus. Ways are shown in which his Spirit can lead to personal maturity through growth in faith, hope for the future, self-denying love and an active prayer life. Fruit of this maturity are considered, including insights into coping with suffering. Outreach to others through evangelism and the church is outlined, including a section on presenting 'revelation'. The book ends with a glimpse of future challenges. A theme of this book, particularly in Part II, is that God is present and active in today's world. Through His Spirit He is responsive to prayer, offers guidance, and on some occasions may intervene directly in situations where we face challenges in everyday life.