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What is the good news? If the gospel that Jesus taught is so good, why are Christians so bad? How can Christians relate to people of other faiths or of no faith at all?
Bible teacher Henry Neufeld wrestles with these issues in this book. This is not a book of theology. It is his personal testimony of what Jesus means in his life, and how one can be both a serious, committed Christian and a strong proponent of diversity and dialogue. In fact, he finds in the gospel not just permission to be tolerant, but a command to be open, honest, and clear in his convictions, and yet non-judgmental of the views of others. Henry's understanding of Christianity is built around the incarnation. If God can cross the gap between the infinite and the finite to experience life with us, surely we can cross the gap between ourselves and our fellow human beings. "You are never more God-like than when you open your heart's door to another person. The more different they are, the more God-like that action is," he says in describing how Christians should seek to build relationships.
If you are interested in a view of Christianity that is both rooted in Scripture and conscious of God speaking to each one of us today, this is the book for you.
About the author
Henry E. Neufeld received his BA in Biblical Languages from Walla Walla College and his MA in Religion, concerntrating in Biblical and Cognate Languages from Andrews University. He is the author of eight books, co-author of four more, and is the general editor of the Topical Line Drives series. He focuses his writing and speaking efforts on helping to build the conversation between those whose beliefs differ and who often do not listen to one another. He is married to Jody Neufeld, also an author and editor. They have three children and nine grandchildren.
