Book Review: Common Grounds
It's all about story. In a 21st Century world wary of cold, hard facts, it is the narrative that communicates truth in a non-threatening, acceptable format.This is exactly what Common Grounds delivers. Beautifully weaving theological concepts, doctrinal issues, apologetic arguments and worldview issues into a vast tapestry, Common Grounds systematically presents the truths of Scripture by means of an engaging dialogue through which even the most biblically illiterate of individuals can understand.
By sitting in on the conversations of three very different twenty-something friends and a new acquaintance, a semi-retired seminary professor, we are privy to the personal challenges that each face in their individual journeys toward authentic, reality-based faith.
Though their spiritual backgrounds are vastly different (a “back-sliding,” workaholic, Southern Baptist investment banker, a charismatic wave-boarding philosophy student, and an agnostic corporate attorney), each is similarly vexed by unfounded presuppositions and misinformation about such issues as the person and nature of God, the nature of man, and the nature of ultimate reality that must be confronted and overcome if they are to find real peace and contentment in their busy lives.
Professor Charles MacGregor is the perfect conversational and spiritual guide as he teaches us the need for grace, patience and kindness as we engage in discourse with others about matters of faith. His probing questions and pleasant demeanor draws the three into meaningful dialogue, gently challenging their closely held views and causing them to think deeply about what matters most.
The authors of Common Grounds are to be applauded for accomplishing the difficult feat of neatly unfolding some very difficult and complex issues in an intelligent and readable format.
Common Grounds can be purchased directly through Amazon.com by clicking on the image above. Also, visit Glenn Lucke and Ben Young's blog, Common Grounds Online.
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posted by DAVID C. PRICE at 10/27/2005 06:20:00 AM
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