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The Faith: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters
Rightly understood and rightly communicated, the Christian faith is one of great joy. It is an invitation to God's kingdom, where tears are replaced by laughter and longing hearts find their purpose and their home. This is the heart of the gospel: God's search to reclaim us and love us as his own. But have we truly grasped this?Those of us who have disdained Christianity a...more
Hardcover, 225 pages
Published
January 29th 2008
by Zondervan Publishing Company
(first published January 22nd 2008)
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"The Faith" is a very basic primer in the basic tenets of the Christian faith. It's very readable, but a bit light. It does a terrific job of focusing on the things that all Christians--Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant--have in common rather than the things that divide them. The author makes a strong case for the positive contributions Christianity has been making for the last 2000 years and how they are a direct result of living the Gospel.
Personally, I didn't learn anything new in reading t...more
Personally, I didn't learn anything new in reading t...more
"The Faith" is God-breathed. I started reading it at about the same time as my pastor started a similar series of sermons and Bible studies. This is what God wants His people to know and do right now.
There is affirmation, reassurance and awakening in these pages.
If Charles Colson accomplishes only two things it is to say: Stand up for what you believe in, and by the way, here's a reminder and greater understanding of what that is, or is supposed to be.
Colson and co-author Harold Fickett put all...more
There is affirmation, reassurance and awakening in these pages.
If Charles Colson accomplishes only two things it is to say: Stand up for what you believe in, and by the way, here's a reminder and greater understanding of what that is, or is supposed to be.
Colson and co-author Harold Fickett put all...more
What this book does is take the reader on a journey through 12 basic beliefs of the Christian faith - starting with the basic concepts that God is, that He has spoken through His Word, that the Word became incarnate through the Truth - His son, Jesus - and they continue logically, step by step through basic beliefs that Christians must have in their hearts and minds so that they can live them out as a witness.
Colson's strength is showing how our beliefs affect all points of life. He highlights...more
Colson's strength is showing how our beliefs affect all points of life. He highlights...more
Eh. It started out a good overview of Christianity, but I felt the 3/4 of it that was good was almost ruined by the last 1/4, when Colson started interjecting many of his own personal views, which I felt were extreme (he is Baptist; I am not). I finished the book to give him the benefit of the doubt, but I was offended by his comments that disabled people were "gifts" to everyone else so they could help these disabled individuals and get in good with God because of their actions. (I am disabled,...more
I was given “The Faith” by Charles Colson and Harold Fickett for Christmas and worked it into my reading and finished it today. And while I don't agree with everything Colson and Fickett write about, or their conclusions on a number of things, I do feel they did a good job of writing about his topic, “What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters.”
For those that follow the Christian Faith, this book will help them along their journey and reinforce their beliefs. For those who...more
For those that follow the Christian Faith, this book will help them along their journey and reinforce their beliefs. For those who...more
[Audio:] I liked the book, and I have a hard time being anything but supportive of Colson given his heart and ministry for the service of Christ. However, this book I found to be a bit loose and not tightly reasoned (for lack of a better way of putting it). For instance, he speaks of the great advantages bestowed on mankind due to Christianity--which no doubt is true--but Colson has a tendency to make it sound like we're the only ones who do good things. Another is his call for Christians to foc...more
Aug 04, 2011
Aaron Thomas
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I didn't read the whole thing. It's a good book, but I saw Colson speak recently and after hearing him speak, I stopped reading. I thought he had some incredible thoughts and he's a brilliant man, but he's part of an evangelical church/denomination. I have a mental block when it comes to listening to guys in denominational churches. That's probably not the PC thing to say, but I have some issues with denominations. Most, if not all of them, follow human tradition more avidly than Jesus Christ. T...more
This is a super read. I have really come to enjoy and appreciate the writings of Chuck Colson. This is a very easy to follow book, not heavy on theology or overly "scholarly." But, at the same time, it is not missing theology. In other words, it is not just another Christian "self-help" book, like so many are, with Colson giving his personal opinions on how to live the Christian life. Yes, he does provide some of his own personal thoughts and opinions on Christianity and what's wrong with it (an...more
“The Faith” is God-breathed. I started reading it at about the same time as my pastor started a similar series of sermons and Bible studies. This is what God wants His people to know and do right now.
There is affirmation, reassurance and awakening in these pages.
If Charles Colson accomplishes only two things it is to say: Stand up for what you believe in, and by the way, here’s a reminder and greater understanding of what that is, or is supposed to be.
Colson and co-author Harold Fickett put all...more
There is affirmation, reassurance and awakening in these pages.
If Charles Colson accomplishes only two things it is to say: Stand up for what you believe in, and by the way, here’s a reminder and greater understanding of what that is, or is supposed to be.
Colson and co-author Harold Fickett put all...more
Eh. I didn't like the author. I agreed with, perhaps, 60% of what he said, but I wouldn't have read the whole thing if I wasn't forced to by the book club. Not really reccommmended.
This book is about Charles Colson's perception of modern Christianity, it's flaws and accomplishments and how it has compared to it's birth. He talks a lot about his time in the navy, his time with his connections with prisoners, his involvement(and mainly guilt) about being involved in the watergate scandel, and a p...more
This book is about Charles Colson's perception of modern Christianity, it's flaws and accomplishments and how it has compared to it's birth. He talks a lot about his time in the navy, his time with his connections with prisoners, his involvement(and mainly guilt) about being involved in the watergate scandel, and a p...more
At a time when I just wanted to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of mainstream, Protestant Christianity - and wanted to hear it from a true believer's perspective - I picked up this book and it did not disappoint. The guy does not mince words and I respect that. He also doesn't get too preachy. Just lays out the orthodox, Protestant positions in a very competent way and basically leaves it to the reader to make up his or her own mind about it.
I read Colson's book BORN AGAIN after watergate. It was amazing. Over the decades since, Colson has had a prison ministry. This latest book tries to capture the Christian faith in one place. Not a CSLewis book but good ... even if somewhat laborious.
A conversion that should inspire and make known the reality of God and Christ. Well written by someone with a history that has had an impact on America.
An excellent perspective on Christianity as a whole. Last chapter excellent discussion on Christianity & Islam.
A succinct look at what a Christian world view contains. Readable and important
Masterfully done piece by one of our time's most humble prophets.
probably the best book on the subject of our faith
Jul 30, 2011
Pam Howell
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Outstanding - I would highly recommend this book.
Great book on why we believe what we believe!
Boring and practically unreadable.
This is a great book for anyone to read that wants to know the foundations of Christianity! A better book to read would be The Holy Bible! :) However, if you haven't any plans on reading it straight from Scripture, this is a good representation...and it is much shorter. Though abridged, that is the point.
There is a bit of speculation in the retrospection and future-casting of Christian life, but can be overlooked as this book certainly lives up to its subtitle.
Happy Reading!
There is a bit of speculation in the retrospection and future-casting of Christian life, but can be overlooked as this book certainly lives up to its subtitle.
Happy Reading!
A good book in the category of apologetics which helps Christians to understand what they believe.
A must-read for all serious Christians. Colson accurately identifies the key positions of orthodox Christianity. Key points:
1. Clearly points out the implosion of western civilization and how orthodox Christianity is the only hope of restoration.
2. Accurately identifies the seemingly unrecognized threat of Islamic fascism.
3. Challenges the "emergent" church to get serious about the truth (Jude 3).
1. Clearly points out the implosion of western civilization and how orthodox Christianity is the only hope of restoration.
2. Accurately identifies the seemingly unrecognized threat of Islamic fascism.
3. Challenges the "emergent" church to get serious about the truth (Jude 3).
I liked some of what Colson had to say here re: absolute truth. But there is a little too much focus on the us (read U.S.) vs. them discussion.
Great, Great book. A must for every Christian. It really emphasizes the importance of our roots and why it is important to know what we believe as Christians. It shows the big picture of how the truth not only has the power to change us as individuals, but also how it changes and renews culture. I also recommend the small group study.
Zondervan sent me this book as an initiative to open a dialogue with atheist bloggers. While I appreciate the gesture, it shouldn't come as a big surprise that I didn't care for the book. For my full reaction, read on:
http://atheistexperience.blogspot.com...
http://atheistexperience.blogspot.com...
This is more a book about what it means to have a Christian worldview than it is a book on apologetics for the Christian faith.
This is a fantastic book. It was an excellent refresher. It also taught me a lot about my faith that I didn't know.
Very concise, easy to read explanation of the Christian faith and how Christians are to live their lives. I didn't learn anything new - it's all in Chuck Colson's other books but a good book to give to seekers.
I always enjoy reading books by Mr. Colson. I find his personal story inspiring. Each chapter addresses a part of the Nicene Creed. Thank you George for recommending this book.
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Almost 40 years ago, Charles W. Colson was not thinking about reaching out to prison inmates or reforming the U.S. penal system. In fact, this aide to President Richard Nixon was "incapable of humanitarian thought," according to the media of the mid-1970s. Colson was known as the White House "hatchet man," a man feared by even the most powerful politicos during his four years of service to Nixon.
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