This 2014 publication by my second favorite inspirational author (second to Max Lucado), borrowed from our church library, was one of four books the author, Phillip Yancey, wrote about the “endangered state” of Grace. In this book he asks Christians some vital questions: Why do so many people dislike Christians? Why does the church stir up such negative feelings? Why has the church lost its respect, influence, and reputation in today’s world? In doing so, he infers that the answers lie in actions and attitudes we as Christians hold which cause these questions even to be asked. Max Lucado states that this book is “worth reading,” and BONO, a leading activist recommends it as well.
It deals with how artists, activists, and pilgrims are “expressing their faith in ways that disarm even the most cynical critics.” Section one, “A World Athirst” specifies how to reclaim the Good News. Section three poses the question, “Is It Really Good News?”, dealing with “The God Question,” “The Human Question,” and “The Social Question.” These two sections alone make the book a worthwhile read. Yancey deals as well with the ticklish issue of Christians and politics.
In Vanishing Grace, Yancey reminds all Christians that Hebrews 12:15 admonishes us to, “See to it that no one misses the grace of God…” This book will help the thoughtful, caring Christian to do just that in an acceptable manner.
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This one sounds like it raises all sorts of interesting, slightly uncomfortable questions about the way society in general views religion, particularly Christianity. Thank you for sharing, Rae.
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The book makes society uncomfortable about the way it views Christianity, but it makes us Christians squirm because of the way we have twisted and changed the concepts of Christianity that Jesus himself practiced. It is a thoughtful read for those who call themselves Christians and for those who do not like to be called Christians as well. I read it slowly and tried to digest it as I did.
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