
Questioning Faith
Indirect Journeys of Belief through Terrains of Doubt
Randy Newman(Author)
Crossway Books (Publisher)
Published on 27. February 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
152 pages
978-1-4335-8923-2 (ISBN)
Description
Sort through Your Questions and Find a Path from Doubt to Faith
Do you have honest questions about faith? Or have you walked away from faith altogether? Perhaps you've been part of a faith tradition, but you've begun to question parts of what you've been taught. Students and young professionals today are submerged in a culture of cynicism and doubt. Many identify as nonreligious but wrestle with questions about God's existence, the meaning of life, and whether it's possible to find goodness and beauty in this world.
After 40 years listening to hundreds of people's stories of faith, Randy Newman has come to see that answering spiritual questions usually involves a series of twists and turns, not a direct ascent from one belief to another. Our political view, family background, understanding of sexuality, and religious background all play a part in our faith journeys. If you or a friend are navigating terrains of doubt, you'll find Newman to be a faithful guide. He'll help you sort through your many questions and find solid answers.
Culturally Aware: Touches on matters of morality, identity, suffering, sexuality, and science
Accessible: Newman mixes thought-provoking anecdotes with a clear and compelling message about the Christian faith
A Tool for Winsome Apologetics: Written to help those who doubt to answer their questions about the Christian faith; will also help Christians strengthen their beliefs and share them with doubting friends
Written by Randy Newman: Senior fellow for apologetics and evangelism at the C. S. Lewis Institute
Do you have honest questions about faith? Or have you walked away from faith altogether? Perhaps you've been part of a faith tradition, but you've begun to question parts of what you've been taught. Students and young professionals today are submerged in a culture of cynicism and doubt. Many identify as nonreligious but wrestle with questions about God's existence, the meaning of life, and whether it's possible to find goodness and beauty in this world.
After 40 years listening to hundreds of people's stories of faith, Randy Newman has come to see that answering spiritual questions usually involves a series of twists and turns, not a direct ascent from one belief to another. Our political view, family background, understanding of sexuality, and religious background all play a part in our faith journeys. If you or a friend are navigating terrains of doubt, you'll find Newman to be a faithful guide. He'll help you sort through your many questions and find solid answers.
Culturally Aware: Touches on matters of morality, identity, suffering, sexuality, and science
Accessible: Newman mixes thought-provoking anecdotes with a clear and compelling message about the Christian faith
A Tool for Winsome Apologetics: Written to help those who doubt to answer their questions about the Christian faith; will also help Christians strengthen their beliefs and share them with doubting friends
Written by Randy Newman: Senior fellow for apologetics and evangelism at the C. S. Lewis Institute
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 202 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
172 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-8923-2 (9781433589232)
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Person
Randy Newman (1956-2024) served as senior fellow for apologetics and evangelism at the C. S. Lewis Institute, and was formerly on staff with Cru. He authored several books, including Questioning Faith; Questioning Evangelism; and Bringing the Gospel Home.
Content
Introduction: Through Many Twists and Turns
Chapter 1: The Question of Motives
What If We Aren't Blank Slates?
Chapter 2: The Question of Trust
What If Faith Is Inevitable, Not Optional?
Chapter 3: The Question of Confidence
What If Absolute Certainty Isn't Necessary?
Chapter 4: The Question of Differences
What If Our Similarities Aren't as Helpful as We Think?
Chapter 5: The Question of Pain
What If We Need More Than Reasons?
Chapter 6: The Question of Pleasure
What If There's More to Beauty than Meets the Eye?
Conclusion: How Will You Respond?
Appendix : What Are Some Good Next Steps?
General Index
?Scripture Index
Chapter 1: The Question of Motives
What If We Aren't Blank Slates?
Chapter 2: The Question of Trust
What If Faith Is Inevitable, Not Optional?
Chapter 3: The Question of Confidence
What If Absolute Certainty Isn't Necessary?
Chapter 4: The Question of Differences
What If Our Similarities Aren't as Helpful as We Think?
Chapter 5: The Question of Pain
What If We Need More Than Reasons?
Chapter 6: The Question of Pleasure
What If There's More to Beauty than Meets the Eye?
Conclusion: How Will You Respond?
Appendix : What Are Some Good Next Steps?
General Index
?Scripture Index