Most Christians today have no idea what they believe, why they believe it or even why it matters. As a result, they have a very difficult time understanding and defending their faith; and find it even more difficult to live out their faith. Charles Colson and Harold Fickett have addressed that need by presenting a concise and accessible summary of the basic truths of Christianity.
Divided into two sections, The Faith lays out a detailed, yet understandable view of Christian Orthodoxy (right belief). The first section, entitled God and the Faith, examine several foundational doctrines that are central to Christianity. The second section, The Faith and Life, looks at truths and doctrines that relate to how we live out our faith within the context of community.
Why is it so essential that we comprehend clearly what we believe? Because truth matters. Truth matters because the heart of what we believe is at stake. When doctrine and truth are abandoned, the results are frightening. “Right doctrine leads to right behavior, often with unforeseen but wonderful consequences” (page 206).
Colson and Fickett have hit a homerun with The Faith. They have correctly identified that Christianity is not a religion, nor even a relationship, but a worldview. Christianity speaks to every part of our lives with authority. But if we don’t know what we believe, or even what Christianity is, how can we understand it, live it or defend it? We are truly crippled by our ignorance.
I highly recommend that you add The Faith to your bookshelf. It’s a great resource to help us return to the foundations of Christianity.
If you are interested in reading The Faith, you can purchase it at Amazon.com.
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