Faith Beyond Reason

This volume in the Reason & Religion series provides an explanation and defense of a view of faith and reason found in the writings of Soren Kierkegaard and others that is often called "fideism", a belief in faith beyond reason.

Faith Beyond Reason, a book by A.W. Tozer, is a compilation of sermons on the book of John. It is within this series of sermons that you will find A.W. Tozer addressing the whole truth that all things are possible with God. Tozer takes us in Faith Beyond Reason to a new understanding of our spiritual birth and human conscience and addresses our enlightened spirit, inner knowledge and the resurrection. IT is these truths that sustain us in our Christian walk. Faith Beyond Reason comes to us with insights of faith and Tozer takes an in depth look and what it stands on. In Tozer's typical fashion and style, he explores the things that are beyond or frail human understanding. Faith Beyond Reason will leave you with a new and empowering sense of the faith while subtly revealing the power of God in our lives. The question every Christian must ask as they prepare to walk with God is, do they really believe that the God they worship will move heaven and earth for them if they truly trust in Him? The whole premise of this book is that with God nothing is impossible especially when it comes to His children. We must act with faith and do what is needed.

Religion is irrational! New atheists trumpet the claim loudly, so much so that it's become a sort of conventional wisdom. Professing your faith in God sounds increasingly like a confession of intellectual feebleness. Belief in God sounds as cute and quaint as it does pointless. John Wilkinson contends that the irrationality of faith is its great...

"Look carefully. Listen closely. Do you see? Do you hear? There are a million signposts pointing toward the specific truth of God in Christ. I've seen many of them. But God is speaking to you too. Look and see. Listen and hear." In this accessible and engaging work, veteran apologist Jim Sire gives us eyes to see the myriad "signals of transcendence" all around us that point to the specific truth of God in Christ. Focusing on the power of good literature—even from those who deny the existence of God—enables us to perceive and testify to God's reality in ways that rational argument alone cannot. "While reason can be very helpful in pointing us to God and helping us in our apologetics, what compels and convinces people is more multidimensional," says Sire. "What is needed is a more holistic apologetic that not only includes truth but also goodness and beauty." All inspiration is rooted in God the Creator, and some of God?s truth lies buried until an artist exposes it. Good literature, written from a Christian standpoint or not, displays multiple examples of our human understandings of God, the universe and ourselves. It testifies to the existence of a transcendent realm and often, in fact, to the truth of the Christian faith.

Hope Beyond Reason is the amazing account of God's prevailing power over cancer. Attacked by an aggressive, life-threatening strain of leukemia, a pastor and his family confronted their worst fears. In the middle of their battle, they came face to face with the healing presence of Jesus Christ. In this gripping true-life story, your heart will be inspired to trust the faithfulness of God in any of life's storms. As you read Dave's candid narrative, you will experience the Holy Spirit's gift of faith that knows no limits. You will discover that you too are a walking miracle, created to live miraculously. Prepare your heart to receive a Hope that will not disappoint you.

How do you explain a love that has no explanation? What will happen if you let it touch your heart? God loves you not because you are flawless, not because you are a perfect person, but just because you are you. In Life-Changing Love, John Ortberg reveals the God you’ve longed to encounter: a Father head-over-heels in love with you, his child, and intensely committed to your highest joy. Ortberg takes you to the very focus of who God is to discover a burning, passionate love that gives, and gives, and gives. He explores the life-changing ways this love has expressed itself through Jesus. And he shows how you can love your mate, your family, your friends, and the world around you with the same practical, transforming love. Dispelling your fears and misconceptions of God, Life-Changing Love brings you face-to-face with the Love that frees and empowers you to love.

Faith Beyond Belief gives a much-needed voice to the “good” people who have left their church but whose spirituality continues to mature. Johnston uses first-person stories as well as known spiritual authorities in describing various stages of religious growth. Some of these real-life accounts are by nonbelievers; others are by those among the growing numbers of the “spiritual but not religious.” All are thoughtful people with too much integrity to live what they consider a lie. The stories of the nonbelievers-including an ex-Catholic, a former Mormon, and a clandestine Muslim apostate who left his community after the attacks of 9/11-show how complete confidence in human reason can lead away from literal religious interpretation. But, while that step is a necessary one on the spiritual path, it is only intermediate. Her second set of stories are of people at the “mystic” level who can tolerate paradox and see truth and reality as multidimensional. Johnston’s book will help doubters to see things in a new light as well as those who are struggling to clarify their own spiritual vision. It also points beyond the atheist/believer controversy wrecking such divisive havoc in our culture today.

Once again, Holmes brings us deeper along the journey of self analysis in his latest critique of identity. Traditional and contemporary philosophies alike are surveyed with provoking style to illuminate a novel of introspection. The primary goal remains the constituents of human identity. Through an analysis of reason, affectivity, aesthetics and responsibility, this new view presents the human person as the indelible foundation of selfhood. Not only does the psychology presented allow for a delineation of the various elements of who we are, but emerging alongside is a cogent epistemology and spiritual orientation. The depths of existence and the self are equally plumbed and artistically rendered despite their transcendent ends. 'Here we see the Existentialist crisis reexamined through the varying lenses of psychology, theology and, perhaps most beautifully, the honest and genuine voice of human experience. Holmes gives new life to the concept of the 'self,' acknowledging both the infinite complexities and the profound fulfillment associated with conscious existence. This book strikes a chord in the awakening soul.' -Linda Senecal, St. Bernard's Central, Fitchburg Ma. 'Every pen stroke in this book is a summation of history that reaches toward timelessness. The genesis of this book is the same genesis of all mankind and serves as, not only a bridge to a tradition and a past, but also the essential foundation for a movement forward. -Jonas Halley, Assumption College, Worcester Ma. 'I find it interesting that I feel hope and dread at the same time when reading the author's work. The intriguing blend of knowledge and essence remains a source of inspiration.' -Vanessa Miglialo, Sherbrooke Quebec.