If Christianity Is So Good, Why Are Christians So Bad?

Description

It is reasonable to expect that the followers of Jesus Christ would exude the same sort of moral goodness that he did. But what does it mean to be good? What does it mean for the reality of the Christian faith that Christians fail to live up to the standards set by the Bible? Mark Coppenger engages with these questions.

Contents include:

Introduction

A Few Questions About the Question

I Suppose We Asked For It

Some You Might Have Missed

The Bible Tells Me So

Are You Sure About That? The Problem of False Professors

Are You Sure About That? Doubtful Narratives

Who’s Counting?

Antibodies: Devotional and Congregational

Antibodies: Beyond Home and Congregation

Environmental Protection

The Rest of the Story

Each chapter includes a summary of the main points.

The Big Ten: Critical Questions Answered is a Christian apologetics series which addresses ten commonly asked questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Each book, while easy to read, is challenging and thought–provoking, dealing with subjects ranging from hell to science. A good read whatever your present opinions.