Brave by Faith: God-Sized Confidence in a Post-Christian World
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
What does it look like to live with joy in a society that does not like what Christians believe, say, or do? It’s tempting to grow angry, keep our heads down, retreat, or just give up altogether.
But this isn’t the first time that God’s people have had to learn how to live in a pagan world that opposes God’s rule. In this realistic yet positive book, renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg examines the first seven chapters of Daniel to show us how to live bravely, confidently, and obediently in an increasingly secular society.
Readers will see that God is powerful and God is sovereign, and even in the face of circumstances that appear to be prevailing against his people, we may trust him entirely.
We can be as brave as Daniel if we have faith in Daniel’s God!
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- Shows how God is powerful, and God is sovereign even in a world that opposes Him
- Helps readers to look to the God whom Daniel knew and to find out why, and how, to live as His people
- Examines the first seven chapters of Daniel in order to teach believers how to live in a secular society
- Intro: The Wind Has Changed
- Know Your Lines
- Keep Your Confidence
- Obey God (Despite the Consequences)
- Speak Out (Because God Is Big)
- See Through the Glitter
- Serve Well, Stand Firm
- Take Heart—God Wins
- Conclusion: Jesus Shall Reign
Top Highlights
“In the resurrection of Jesus, God has declared that this world will face his just judgment for its declaration of autonomy from its Maker.” (Page 81)
“Crisis shows what’s inside of a person; it doesn’t create it as much as reveal it.” (Page 22)
“ They know God could do it—but they are not assuming that he will.” (Page 53)
“I was facing judgment and in my pride I could not see it, but God humbled me, showed me my need, and gave me his mercy.” (Page 73)
“actually speak to the God in whom he believes but with a very clear statement that there is one God” (Page 39)
Here is an ideal combination: one of today’s stand-out gospel communicators reflecting on the life, wisdom, and sheer guts of Daniel, one of yesterday’s outstanding heroes of the faith. With clarity and grace, courage is laid bare as one of our great needs today. 'Brave by Faith' is certain to challenge and encourage Christians of every age and at every stage in life. A book for our times!”
Sinclair B. Ferguson, Professor, Systematic Theology, RTS; Author, To Seek and to Save
If anything seems to be missing or elusive in the lives of Christians today, it is the presence of courage. One of the virtues of courage is that it holds on to hope. Alistair Begg helps us all by taking us back to the notable Old Testament model for both hope and courage—the prophet Daniel. You will be refreshed and strengthened by a fresh look at the young prophet and his friends as they face life-threatening hostility in a pagan world.
John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California
This book could not be more timely. Alistair Begg beautifully paints the ancient biblical story of Daniel, equipping modern readers with enduring truth and courage to live well in grim times. And he gives us a winsome reminder of how our story will actually end.
Ellen Vaughn, New York Times bestselling author, Author, Becoming Elisabeth Elliot
- Title: Brave by Faith: God-Sized Confidence in a Post-Christian World
- Author: Alistair Begg
- Publisher: The Good Book Company
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Pages: 125
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. Daniel › Commentaries; Courage › Religious aspects--Christianity; Christian life
- ISBNs: 9781784986667, 9781784986100, 1784986666, 1784986100
- Resource ID: LLS:BRVFTHPSTCHWRLD
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:21:08Z
Alistair Begg, is the Senior Pastor of Cleveland’s Parkside Church, and is the voice behind the “Truth for Life” Christian radio ministry. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1952, and still carries a distinctive accent after nearly 30 years living in the United States. Begg was educated at Trent University, London School of Theology, and Westminster Seminary.