Is Christianity Good for the World? (TGC Hard Questions)

by Sharon James

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2023

Overview

Exploring the Impact of Christianity throughout History

In our increasingly secular world, many claim that Christianity is oppressive and toxic. Christians are accused of standing on the wrong side of history, failing to accept human dignity, freedom, and progress. Are these accusations valid? Is Christianity actually causing more harm than good in the world?

In this concise booklet, author Sharon James shows that through history and across the globe, true followers of Christ have challenged injustice and abuse, and provided care for the needy. This has had a beneficial and widespread impact on all areas of human life. Without the moral ideals given to us by God, humans would lack the ability and desire to pursue justice, freedom, and compassion altogether. When Christians follow the biblical worldview with integrity and align their actions with their self-giving God, that results in sacrificial service to others.

Outlines the Positive Effect Christianity Has Had across the Centuries: Argues a biblical worldview is essential for human freedom, flourishing, and fulfillment

Useful for Church Leaders and Laypeople Alike: This book provides knowledge and confidence for believers as they interact with those who argue Christianity is oppressive

Short, Accessible Format: A concise biblical exploration of Christianity’s impact in the world

Part of the TGC Hard Questions Series: Equips readers with answers to difficult questions facing the modern church

Key Features

• A concise biblical exploration of Christianity’s impact in the world
• Argues a biblical worldview is essential for human freedom, flourishing, and fulfillment
• Provides knowledge and confidence for believers as they interact with those who argue Christianity is oppressive

Praise for the Print Edition

Brief, insightful, well-researched, and extremely timely. This deserves wide circulation.

—Peter J. Williams, Principal, Tyndale House, Cambridge

Sharon James has written a critical book for a critical time. With characteristic intellectual rigor and concrete evidence, she makes an overwhelming case for the positive impact of Christianity on the world, both historically and today. But what makes this book really stand out is how clear, concise, and easy to read it is. It is well worth anyone’s time!

—Philippa Taylor, Director, Institute for Faith and Culture

A vital read in our cultural moment, giving us renewed courage to see that authentic discipleship leads to the transformation of society for human flourishing, as we ourselves have been transformed by the self-giving God.

—Benedict Harding, Head of Relay and Leadership Network, UCCF: The Christian Unions

Product Details

• Title: Is Christianity Good for the World? (TGC Hard Questions)
• Author: Sharon James
• Series: TGC Hard Questions
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2023
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 60
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Christian sociology; Christianity and politics › History; Church and social problems › History; Persecution › History; Freedom of religion › History
• ISBNs: 9781433591754, 9781433591778, 9781433591761, 1433591758, 1433591774, 1433591766
• Resource ID: LLS:SCHRSTNTYHQSTNS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-10-04T20:43:42Z

About Sharon James

Sharon James studied history at Cambridge University, theology at Toronto Baptist Seminary, and has a doctorate from the University of Wales. She helped establish the Women's Ministry Team for the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC), and led the Women's Ministry Team at Emmanuel Church, Leamington Spa for many years. Sharon has spoken on biblical womanhood to women in many different countries and cultural contexts.