Faith of Your Own: Naming What You Really Believe - Paperback

Faith of Your Own: Naming What You Really Believe

A faith should be a living thing. What we believe necessarily evolves in response to insights into the Bible, to questions or doubts we face, to changes in life circumstances, or to things that happen in the larger world. Nevertheless, Christians often find it helpful to identify what they can most fully believe at a given moment. Such clarity empowers the present and leads us toward the future. Such moments can also be mile markers by which we measure our faith journey.

Comprehensive Three-Part Framework

Each chapter provides a structured approach to understanding Christian doctrine. The first section lists the most common ways a certain topic is understood in the Bible, offering scriptural foundations for belief. The second section identifies important ways the church has interpreted that topic since the Bible's inception, providing historical theological context. The third section introduces contemporary perspectives, bridging traditional understanding with modern faith questions.

Designed for Personal Reflection and Group Study

With this foundational knowledge, readers can make informed judgments as to which viewpoints seem more or less persuasive to them personally. Each chapter ends with questions for reflection, making this resource equally valuable for individuals exploring their faith independently or for small groups engaged in collective spiritual growth. This format encourages honest examination of beliefs without prescribing specific conclusions.