Following Jesus in a Culture of Fear: Choosing Trust over Safety in an Anxious Age

Fear has become an increasingly significant factor in our culture and politics, leading to unhealthy moral lives and a focus on safety rather than virtues. This book explores a Christian response to the culture of fear, offering practices that embody Jesus's call to trust in him and invite Christian communities to take risks of hospitality, peacemaking, and generosity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2020
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Fear has assumed an enormous significance in our contemporary cultural and political landscape. Manufactured threats are propagated with minimal to no substantiating evidence of harm, while genuine threats are exaggerated for personal gain. This consistent consumption of fear leads to unhealthy moral lives, causing many Christians to prioritize avoiding dangers over pursuing desired goods. As a fearful people, we are inclined to elevate safety as our ultimate virtue and to glorify suspicion, preemption, and accumulation. However, this approach inadequately prepares the church to embrace strangers, love enemies, and provide assistance to those in need.

In response to this pressing concern, this timely resource brings together cultural analysis and theological insight to explore a Christian response to the culture of fear. Theologian Scott Bader-Saye guides us on a journey from fear to faithfulness, exploring practices that align with Jesus's call to place our trust in him. He encourages Christian communities to embrace the risks associated with hospitality, peacemaking, and generosity, fostering a transformative response to the fear that permeates our society.

This book has undergone a comprehensive revision process, ensuring its relevance to contemporary readers. It has also been updated to incorporate new discussion questions that facilitate deeper engagement and reflection. By delving into the complexities of fear and offering practical insights, this resource empowers Christians to navigate the challenges posed by the culture of fear and cultivate a life of faithfulness, compassion, and service.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781587434525
Edition number: Revised and Updated Edition