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Everyone has questions about God and what matters most in life. When we ask those questions, we are asking about theology.
• Isn't talk about God really a guessing game?
• What good is the Old Testament?
• How can we have free will if God controls everything?
• The virgin birth. Really?
• What does an earthquake say about God?
• Is the Holy Spirit still at work in churches today?
• What did Jesus think about getting married?
• Does being a Christian mean having particular political views?
While books about doctrine supply description and analysis of the classic questions of the faith, they often miss the contemporary questions on the minds of readers. This book fills that gap. Organized around the key topics of Jesus, the Bible, church, the Holy Spirit, evil, salvation and hope, the sometimes-provocative questions on these topics aim to ring true with the lived experience of real people. Even more, they look to inspire reflection, debate, disagreement, and above all, engagement in what the Christian faith is all about.
• Isn't talk about God really a guessing game?
• What good is the Old Testament?
• How can we have free will if God controls everything?
• The virgin birth. Really?
• What does an earthquake say about God?
• Is the Holy Spirit still at work in churches today?
• What did Jesus think about getting married?
• Does being a Christian mean having particular political views?
While books about doctrine supply description and analysis of the classic questions of the faith, they often miss the contemporary questions on the minds of readers. This book fills that gap. Organized around the key topics of Jesus, the Bible, church, the Holy Spirit, evil, salvation and hope, the sometimes-provocative questions on these topics aim to ring true with the lived experience of real people. Even more, they look to inspire reflection, debate, disagreement, and above all, engagement in what the Christian faith is all about.
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Reviews
"This volume gathers short essays (and suggestions for further reading) from theology professors at Wheaton College. They have listened and reflected as generations of students have asked about human life and purpose. The book aims to assure curious or wavering believers that 'good and thoughtful answers are at hand that can help.'"
Christianity Today, March 2014
"Students, teachers and pastors everywhere face the same challenge: how do you deal with the perennial questions of theology? This excellent set of essays draws on the authors' extensive teaching experience to explain with creativity and clarity how to address a wide range of commonly asked questions. The authors demonstrate a commendable ability to combine scholarly depth with an accessible and engaging style of writing. Theology Questions Everyone Asks should provoke many thoughtful discussions in classrooms and churches everywhere."
Marc Cortez, associate professor of theology, Wheaton College