{"product_id":"benefit-of-the-doubt-breaking-the-idol-of-certainty-paperback","title":"Benefit of the Doubt: Breaking the Idol of Certainty - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGregory A. Boyd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBenefit of the Doubt\u003c\/i\u003e, influential theologian, pastor, and bestselling author Gregory Boyd invites readers to embrace a faith that doesn't strive for certainty, but rather for commitment in the midst of uncertainty. Boyd rejects the idea that a person's faith is as strong as it is certain. In fact, he makes the case that doubt can enhance faith and that seeking certainty is harming many in today's church. Readers who wrestle with their faith will welcome Boyd's message that experiencing a life-transforming relationship with Christ is possible, even with unresolved questions about the Bible, theology, and ethics. Boyd shares stories of his own painful journey, and stories of those to whom he has ministered, with a poignant honesty that will resonate with readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLet your questions lead you to a stronger faith \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave you ever struggled with doubts about your faith? Has the Bible sometimes felt like a shaky foundation? Are you afraid to talk about it for fear of judgment from those who seem to have it all figured out? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGregory Boyd knows how you feel. For him, faith has been anything but certain. In \u003ci\u003eBenefit of the Doubt\u003c\/i\u003e, he invites you to embrace a faith that doesn't strive for certainty but rather for commitment to Christ in the midst of uncertainty. Join him as he shares with poignant honesty his own inspirational journey, offering reassurance that you can experience a life-transforming relationship with Christ, even with unresolved questions about the Bible, theology, and ethics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Even when certainty is inaccessible, commitment remains an option. Greg Boyd is incapable of uninteresting thoughts. And this book is not merely thoughtful; it will be a tremendous help to doubters (and non-doubters) everywhere.\"--\u003cb\u003eJohn Ortberg, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003eWho Is This Man?\u003c\/i\u003e; pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Boyd has gotten used to exploring new territory, and in this book he dives into the issue of doubt and certainty--and recovers the lost treasure of Christlike humility and childlike wonder. Enjoy.\"--\u003cb\u003eShane Claiborne\u003c\/b\u003e, author, activist, and lover of Jesus; www.thesimpleway.org \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBenefit of the Doubt\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply personal yet profoundly theological look at the important role of doubt in the Christian faith. Prepare to feel a little less crazy, a little less alone, and a lot more challenged to take the risk of following Jesus with your head and heart engaged. Boyd is the best sort of company for the journey.\"--\u003cb\u003eRachel Held Evans\u003c\/b\u003e, blogger at www.rachelheldevans.com; author of \u003ci\u003eEvolving in Monkey Town\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Year of Biblical Womanhood \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If you're a Christian who wrestles with doubt or you know someone who does, \u003ci\u003eBenefit of the Doubt\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the best books ever written on the subject.\"--\u003cb\u003eFrank Viola\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eGod's Favorite Place on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e; www.frankviola.org\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGregory A. Boyd \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is the senior pastor at Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the founder of ReKnew. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eLetters from a Skeptic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIs God to Blame?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRepenting of Religion\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAcross the Spectrum\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGregory A. Boyd \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is the senior pastor at Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the founder of ReKnew. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eLetters from a Skeptic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIs God to Blame?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRepenting of Religion\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAcross the Spectrum\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 8.46 x 5.59 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53035578097997,"sku":"9780801014925","price":41.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/cDBucXpiS2RWQ1g0U3JJMUpmREs1Zz09.webp?v=1766267738","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/benefit-of-the-doubt-breaking-the-idol-of-certainty-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}