Faith Lacking Understanding

A wonderfully stimulating and accessible exploration of the mysteries that remain at the heart of even the most basic Christian doctrines.

In an attempt to put mystery back at the heart of Christian theology, Rauser leads the reader on a riveting and, at times, unsettling journey through the major doctrines encapsulated in the Apostles' Creed. In each case he illustrates how a theoretical understanding of the doctrine as yet eludes us. We simply do not know, for example, what it means for God to be Trinity, or how Christ can be both human and divine, or how the atonement works.

Rauser shows that the journey of thinking theologically which arises out of a love for, and worship of God within a communal atmosphere is as important as the end result of achieving doctrines that approximate reality.

This is a gripping, clearly written and unique introduction to honest and humble Christian theology for an emerging culture.

Randal Rasuner is Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at Taylor Seminary, Edmonton, Canada.

“Rausner leads us on a stimulating journey that is both unsettling and yet simultaneously faith-affirming.” Jason Clark, founding pastor of Sutton Vineyard, London.