
What Are Christians To Be And To Do In The World? What Does Faithfulness Look Like In These Complex And Confusing Times? Christians Are Often Told Either To Take Over The World In God's Name Or To Withdraw Into Faithful Sanctuaries Of Counter-cultural Witness. John Stackhouse Offers A Concise, Vivid, And Practical Alternative Based On The Teachings Of Scripture About The Meaning Of Human Life In This World And The Next. Why You're Here Provides An Accessible, Concrete Program For The Faithful Christian Living In Today's World, Fraught As It Is With Ambiguity, Irony, And Frequent Choices Among Unpalatable Options. Stackhouse Speaks Directly To Everyday Christians Who Are Searching For Straightforward Advice On Some Of Their Most Complex Quandaries And The Challenges Inherent In Staying True To The Bible's Teachings. Politicians, Medical Professionals, Businesspeople, Professors, Lawyers, Pastors, Students, And Anyone Else Concerned To Think Realistically And Hopefully About Christian Engagement In Society Today Will Find Here A Framework To Both Guide And Inspire Them In Everyday Life.
This book investigates the practical application of Christian faith within a complex, secular society, specifically addressing how believers should engage with the world without resorting to extremes of domination or withdrawal. John G. Stackhouse, Jr., a noted scholar of theology and history, utilizes biblical principles and historical analysis to construct a framework for ethical living. He argues for a balanced approach that acknowledges the ambiguity of modern life while maintaining fidelity to scriptural teachings. The text serves as a guide for navigating professional and personal quandaries through a lens of realistic, hopeful engagement.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and readers frequently note the clarity and accessibility of Stackhouse's prose, which distills complex theological concepts into actionable advice for everyday life. The book is widely regarded as a helpful resource for Christians seeking to reconcile their faith with the realities of modern professional and public life.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190636750
ISBN-13:
9780190636753
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