Martin Luther wrote: Faith takes hold of Christ and has Him present, enclosing Him as a ring encloses a gem.
Shannon Craigo-Snell, Professor of Theology, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY Cindy Rigby\'s is a timely, necessary, and accessible voic.
It will be an enormous blessing to those who teach theology and those who preach the gospel.
Holding Faith is perfect for seminarians, pastors, church groups, and curious souls; for those who are new to Christianity and those who have been studying and living Christian faith their entire lives.
She does not make theology accessible by watering it down, but rather by explaining it with compelling clarity.
All of these gifts are evident in Holding Faith, as Rigby offers an eloquent Introduction to Christian theology that is academically rich, pastorally sensitive, and profoundly accessible.
Cynthia Rigby is a Reformed theologian, a minister, and a teacher.
Leanne Van Dyk, President and Professor of Theology, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA This is an extraordinary book.
It is an admirable text for theology students, pastors, and all those interested in understanding more deeply their faith and life.
The book succeeds in the daunting challenges of presenting Christian theology with clarity and completeness, with commitment and generosity.
This is no small feat.
How will we hold our faith? Cynthia Rigby has written an accessible and lucid book of theological reflection for today\'s believers, seekers, and doubters.
Theology has relevance because it can stymie or transform.
Holding Faith contends that some approaches to Christian Doctrine are preferable to others, making persuasive arguments for creative ways of believing that can enliven our lives, and the life of the world.
Using theological literature and Scripture, but also current events, sociology, fiction, and movies, Rigby shows that theology is key to how we come to understand and negotiate our world.
It explores the content of core Christian doctrines and celebrates the so what? of each.
This Introduction to Christian theology shows how various understandings of particular doctrines play out in relation to the way we live our lives.
Faith holds us as we respond to Christ\'s calling, negotiate life\'s challenges, and join in the work of bringing in God\'s kingdom.
We hold faith as we seek to know Christ better, exploring Christian doctrines and deepening our understanding of their relevance to our day-to-day lives.
Martin Luther wrote: Faith takes hold of Christ and has Him present, enclosing Him as a ring encloses a gem
