Help My Unbelief
by Barnabas Piper | Book Summary
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Author: Barnabas Piper
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"And that's what this book is about—not each and every question and doubt you have, but a look at the more fundamental question. What is belief?" (p. 17, emphasis in original) Too often, Christians are confused about this most basic of issues. We talk about the Christian faith. We talk about believing in Jesus. But often, we are simply confused about the nature of faith and the unavoidable experience of doubt. "My goal is to help you see that belief isn't blind faith and that questions, if asked well, are building blocks for stronger faith rather than stepping-stones away from it." (p. 17-18). Perhaps the most important biblical passage for those wrestling with questions about faith and doubt is Mark 9. In that passage, a desperate father makes two seemingly contradictory statements. He says, "I believe," but he also says, "Help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24). This tension of believing and doubting is an inherent part of following Jesus faithfully. |
Barnabas Piper is a pastor, author, podcaster, and speaker. He is a pastor at Immanuel Church of Nashville. He writes regularly for He Reads Truth and blogs at BarnabasPiper.com, and he is the author of The Pastor's Kid, The Curious Christian, and Hoping for Happiness. He co-hosts The Happy Rant podcast with Ted Kluck and Ronnie Martin. He also speaks regularly at conferences.
Barnabas Piper is perhaps best known as being the son of well-known pastor and author John Piper. His experiences as a pastor's kid, a member of Bethlehem Baptist, and a graduate of Wheaton College have shaped his current ministry. Barnabas is married and has two daughters. He lives in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
Help My Unbelief
by Barnabas Piper
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Barnabas Piper |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
| Date | 2020 |
| Pages | 166 |
Overview:
How many people have had the experience of growing up in church and making a profession of faith at a young age, only to question their faith in their high school and college years? This is a common story, and it's a story that revolves around the nature of faith and doubt.
"And that's what this book is about—not each and every question and doubt you have, but a look at the more fundamental question. What is belief?" (p. 17, emphasis in original) Too often, Christians are confused about this most basic of issues. We talk about the Christian faith. We talk about believing in Jesus. But often, we are simply confused about the nature of faith and the unavoidable experience of doubt.
"My goal is to help you see that belief isn't blind faith and that questions, if asked well, are building blocks for stronger faith rather than stepping-stones away from it." (p. 17-18). Perhaps the most important biblical passage for those wrestling with questions about faith and doubt is Mark 9. In that passage, a desperate father makes two seemingly contradictory statements. He says, "I believe," but he also says, "Help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24). This tension of believing and doubting is an inherent part of following Jesus faithfully.
Barnabas Piper is a pastor, author, podcaster, and speaker. He is a pastor at Immanuel Church of Nashville. He writes regularly for He Reads Truth and blogs at BarnabasPiper.com, and he is the author of The Pastor's Kid, The Curious Christian, and Hoping for Happiness. He co-hosts The Happy Rant podcast with Ted Kluck and Ronnie Martin. He also speaks regularly at conferences.
Barnabas Piper is perhaps best known as being the son of well-known pastor and author John Piper. His experiences as a pastor's kid, a member of Bethlehem Baptist, and a graduate of Wheaton College have shaped his current ministry. Barnabas is married and has two daughters. He lives in the Nashville, Tennessee area.