Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
As Christians, we're called to love our neighbors--all our neighbors. But is that even possible? And can we truly love them well?
People often think of their neighbors as those already belonging to their "tribe" or community. It's safe, it's easy, and it doesn't often cause conflict--politically or religiously. But in today's world, everyone and everything is interconnected globally in an ever-changing cultural landscape, while religious strife runs rampant. Is it feasible for Christians to live their faith boldly and lovingly while entering into a true relationship with "neighbors" of other faiths, both locally and globally?
In Bold as Love, Pastor Bob Roberts shows you what it looks like to live out your faith daily in the global public square among people of other faiths--Jews, Muslims, atheists, Hindus, Buddhists. While he admits that it can be challenging to engage people of other faiths whose beliefs are as strong as yours, he demonstrates how to enter into this critical dialogue in a radical yet loving way. "We have to learn to speak with one conversation and give the same message everywhere to everyone," he says. "We are commanded to love God and love others. And sometimes that requires risky boldness."
Roberts invites you to respond to this call to live a life of fearless and loving engagement with the world. So take the risk Your faith wasn't made to live in isolation. It's something you do face-to-face, heart-to-heart, hand-to-hand. Whether you are in a suburb of Houston or a village in India, put away the fear and suspicion and, instead, answer the call to radically love others the way God loves. And get ready to see your life and the lives of those you touch--your family, your community, even your enemies--transformed
Synopsis
A radical new look at mission, ministry, and daily Christian living that calls believers to a life of fearless and loving engagement with the world.
Faith used to be tribal and geographical. Now everything is everywhere and connected, and religious strife threatens to destroy our world like never before. Christians, Jews, Muslims, Atheists, Hindus-all religions are now all places, and we're reaping a harvest of fear, suspicion, and hatred. But imagine something different? What if you could live your faith without fear, step boldly out and trust that God will transform your corner of the world through your witness, your life, your love for others? What if:
- you could see your community changed?
- you could see the world changed?
- the gospel could reach the heart of our enemies the same way it does your own children?
What if love really was the way? Could it be that simple?
It really is that simple-and also challenging because love always is.
God will move if we do. This is the book that shows us how. We don't have to fear other religions, perspectives; instead we must believe and live our own faith, the one that transformed our hearts, is transforming our lives, and will transform the face of the earth if we reach out and love that world the way God does and calls us to.