No one meant to do it. But much of the church in the West has become quite narrow in its thinking. Parts of Scripture don’t fit into its framework. Exciting parts. But they are left largely unexplored. What a shame, when they reveal so much of the wonders of God.
Many people in the fast-changing Western society are becoming interested in the spiritual significance of things like governments, earth-connection, evil forces, healing, wholeness—even dragons! But many Christians don’t seem to realize that the Bible has plenty to say about such issues.
Here is an invitation: an opportunity to dig into some of these exciting and pressing themes of Scripture—without turning into a crazy eccentric. After all, they are things that Christians elsewhere in the world believe readily, and Christians throughout history have taken seriously.
Some of the subjects are sensitive; others perhaps controversial. But since when was the word of God safe? And since when was the Christian life supposed to be comfortable? This book is to help the curious engage with Bible truths on the Bible’s terms, not Western cultural terms. Readers will find their lives turned back into the adventure they’re supposed to be.
eBook - ePub
Bits of the Bible We Barely Believe
Blind Spots of Today’s Church in the West
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Topic
Theology & ReligionSubtopic
Biblical StudiesTable of contents
- Title Page
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. Land Is Living
- 2. Giants Are No Joke
- 3. Poverty Is Privilege
- 4. Confession Can Cure Cancer
- 5. Governments Are Against Us
- 6. Brains Are Blind
- 7. Salvation Involves Sacrifice
- Conclusion: What Now?
- Bibliography
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Bits of the Bible We Barely Believe by Mark Simpson in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Biblical Studies. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.