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    Ask: Faith Questions in a Skeptical Age
    Ask: Faith Questions in a Skeptical Age
    Ask: Faith Questions in a Skeptical Age
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    Ask: Faith Questions in a Skeptical Age

    By Bishop Scott J. Jones and Arthur D. Jones

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    About this ebook

    We live in a skeptical age. People—especially young people—express
    doubts about Christian faith. In this thoughtful eight week study Bishop
    Scott Jones, author of The Wesleyan Way, partners with his son
    Rev. Arthur Jones, to address hard questions that all of us face when
    considering faith, religion, and the church. The questions include:

    Can only one religion be true?
    Why is there suffering and evil?
    How can I believe in science and creation?
    How can I believe in a God I can’t prove?
    Can I trust the Old Testament?
    Are marriage, sex, and family life religious issues?
    Was Jesus' resurrection real?
    Why do Christians disagree about so many things?

    The message is strong and clear: Don't let your questions stop you
    from accepting God's invitation to faith. Engage your doubt, and you may
    find you are closer to God on the other side.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbingdon Press
    Release dateSep 1, 2015
    ISBN9781501803345
    Ask: Faith Questions in a Skeptical Age
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    Bishop Scott J. Jones

    Scott J. Jones is the Resident Bishop of the Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and served as Bishop of the Great Plains area of The United Methodist Church. He was formerly the McCreless Associate Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School of Theology, where he taught courses in evangelism and Wesley studies. Previous books include The Wesleyan Way, The Evangelistic Love of God & Neighbor, Staying at the Table, and Wesley and the Quadrilateral, all published by Abingdon Press. of the United Methodist Church and served as Bishop of the Great Plains area of The United Methodist Church.

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