Many Christians believe what they believe because they "inherited" it from their family. Other believe because of a set of teachings from their church. Life seems to be going good when they believe what they believe until things in life comes crashing down.
In their book, Firsthand, brothers Ryan and Josh Shook explore looking at faith that you do not "inherit," but one that is "centered deep in your own mind and heart" (pg 6). The purpose of this book is to show the readers that "there is so much more to Christianity than living by someone else's faith. More, too, than being good, going to church, or following the rules. It's about a relationship with the One who fed five thousand hungry people-people just like you and me. It's about quenching your thirst at the Source" (pg 16).
The Shooks share their own struggles and stories along with those that have dealt with similar situations each chapter addresses. They answer some of the tough questions such as:
Why do I feel empty if God is real?
Why should I trust God when I feel like a failure?
Can I discover the meaning of life through a relationship with Jesus?
This book has a good subject because many people think they can pass through life on the faith of someone else. It does teach that our fellowship with God through Jesus is important and we should grow on our faith. The truth is every Christian needs to grow in their faith but they need to grow based on the Bible and grow together in community.
Thanks Waterbrook Press for letting me review this book.
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