How to Speak Life: Sharing Your Faith in 321

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Discover the Christian roots of the values we prize in western society. Is Christianity history? Or is Christian history the deepest explanation of the modern world? Today in the west, many consider the church to be dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted and responsible for many of society’s problems. This leaves many believers embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of religion. But what if the Christian message is not the enemy of our modern Western values, but the very thing that makes sense of them? In this fascinating book, Glen Scrivener takes readers on a journey to discover how the teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down, but continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth, and meaning. Far from being a relic from the past, the distinctive ideas of Christianity, such as freedom, kindness, progress and equality, are a crucial part of the air that we breathe. As author Glen Scrivener says in his introduction: “The extraordinary impact of Christianity is seen in the fact that we don’t notice it”.

This is a book for both believers and sceptics-giving Christians confidence to be open about their faith and showing non-Christians the ways in which the message of Jesus makes sense of their most cherished beliefs. Whoever you are, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the values you hold dear as you discover the power and profundity of Jesus and his revolution.

I want people to know Jesus―my family, my friends, my neighbours, everyone. But it’s tricky. When it comes to faith, the people in my life are in so many different places, I never know what to say, and all my efforts feel at best ‘hit and miss.’ Mainly miss! This book is about refreshing our faith in the goodness and power of the gospel. I want us to experience afresh the wonder of Jesus, the love of God, the lostness of the world and the hope held out to every soul. I also want to share practical help: eight ‘seeds’ we can all ‘sow’ into conversations with friends and family. This book is for everyday Christians in everyday life. Wherever you are, whoever you are, you too can speak life.