The Point of Faith
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Life is a journey, but where are we going? Can a journey with no destination have meaning? The problem is that the journey almost makes sense in its own weight. After all, we have a goal of finishing, we have the means to achieve that goal. But where does that leave us? All the factors of life when kept separate seem to make sense. What happens when they are combined is that life almost makes sense. Until we stop to ask, “Where are we going?” What sense does a journey make, with no destination, no goal, no end? Is there a prize at the end? We are so focused on the journey of life that we forget to ask where we are going. When the journey of life itself becomes the goal with no destination in mind, then life becomes meaningless, empty of a deeper destiny. We then lose our sense of identity. We see this problem in the cacophony of different options in life; each choice designed to distract or entertain us, to keep us from asking, what’s the point? Faith is not devoid of evidence. We must look at which worldview, or way of understanding life best explains available evidence? We all have faith at some level no matter what our worldview is. Each person must interpret all the facts of life and decide at the fundamental level what makes sense.
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About the Book
“Is Christ worth pursuing? Is faith worth saving, worth fighting for? The Point of Faith is for the Christ seeker on all stages of the journey, seeking to strengthen their understanding against the onslaught of anti-Christian thought. The Barna group stated 73% of Americans identify as Christian and that faith is personally important to them. Yet only a small portion have a biblical worldview or paradigm. This book is an invitation to free the mind from assumption, step back and examine the viewpoint of Christ and the Bible. If we think of life as a journey, then we see that for the Christian, Atheist, and Agnostic alike, each use a kind of road map, or paradigm as a guide. It is my assertion that each of these worldviews is based on some degree of faith, trust, or belief. If one’s paradigm fails to guide them to a good destination, then what good is it? I believe we need to ask what I call the seven fundamental questions of life, which are: Identity, origin, meaning, purpose, ethical value, love, and consciousness. These questions apply to any worldview. I believe through the recovery of true, Biblical faith that Christ will transform lives. Christ’s own words bid us; “I came that they may have life and have it in abundance.” 10:10.”
About the Author
Josh Davis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is married to Brooke Davis and together they have six children. Josh retired as a wounded warrior and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. His earnest desire is to use the Christian faith to help other warriors who are plagued with the trauma of war.
Josh graduated from William Carey University and then< attended the University of Southern Mississippi. He now attends Luther Rice Seminary.
Josh employs his experience in the military, his background as a philosopher and student of the Bible to communicate the truths of the Bible that explain why the weapons of warfare are truly powerful. As Christians we are not powerless, but powerful through Christ. Jesus said, “I have come that you may have life and life abundantly” (John 10:10).