Making Christian Sense

by Paul L. Holmer

Book by Holmer, Paul L. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664246141
• ISBN13: 9780664246143
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Worthwhile Book for Christians

While this is a worthwhile read, I must admit that much of what the author said did not stick with me for very long. Thus, this is a hard book for me to review. I certainly want to point out that this book is not overly "preachy." It is a book written for Christians rather than sinners. While the author concentrates on the subject of one's developing a proper Christian life, his approach is as philosophical as it is religious, and this makes it a little "drier" than an evangelical book aimed directly at spreading the gospel to unbelievers. There are five topics which the author addresses: "Making Sense of Our Lives," "Making Sense Emotionally," "Making Sense Morally," "Making Sense With the Will," and "Making Sense With One's Thoughts." Each chapter is narrower in focus to coincide with one's progression in the faith. Holmer begins by asserting that you cannot make sense of your life or be happy without attaining salvation. He particularly addresses the important and widespread problems of depression, inadequacy, a sense of failure, hopelessness, etc., arguing that faith in God will allow you to overcome such things. While the acceptance of Christ is the crucial task in making sense of your life, Holmer goes to great pains to urge Christians to continue to grow in their faith. Salvation is just the beginning. The author describes how a Christian can and should develop new emotions, new values, new virtues, and, in doing so, a new viewpoint on life; as he grows in his faith, his sense of worth and joy will increase and he will play a larger role in God's plan for mankind.