In Search of a Confident Faith - by J P Moreland & Klaus Issler (Paperback)

About the Book

Moreland and Issler team up in this book to helpfully clear away the barriers to faith by detailing what faith is, identifying the various obstacles to it, and providing guidance for growing in trust in God through Jesus Christ.

Book Synopsis

Many obstacles can get in the way of having a healthy Christian faith.Some of those obstacles are intellectual, but there are emotional, relational and experiential ones as well. Even theological problems can get in the way when the very nature of faith itself is misunderstood. J. P. Moreland and Klaus Issler team up in this book to clear away the barriers to faith by helping you gain a clear grasp of what faith is, identifying the various obstacles to it and providing guidance for growing in your trust in God through Jesus Christ.

Review Quotes

"In Search of a Confident Faith is a delightful exploration of developing one's trust in an ever-faithful God. Moreland and Issler offer candid glimpses into their personal faith walk and their struggle to find balance between 'head' faith and 'heart' faith. This book provides an important contribution toward understanding the development of personal confident faith in those traditions that tend to dichotomize head and heart in all religious matters, giving permission to both traditions to embrace the other. In addition to an eloquent articulation of faith which integrates intellect and affection, Issler and Moreland offer the reader practical suggestions for personal growth in God-confidence. A must-read for all those concerned with Christian spiritual formation!"

--Lisa Milligan Long, assistant professor of Christian formation, Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee

"In Search of a Confident Faith is an excellent book. It patiently defines terms; supports its arguments through Scripture and reason; is richly illustrated with salient personal testimony; and provides wise advice for believers. I recommend this book to any Christian interested in strengthening his faith, but especially to high school grads, college and graduate school students, and pastors."

--George Wood, AG Think Tank (agthinktank.com), December 2008

"Moreland and Issler show how and why ancient theologians spoke of three elements of faith: notitia (knowledge, doctrinal understanding), assensus (confidence that Christianity is true), and fiducia (commitment which involves living a life that reflects the truth)."

--Marvin Olasky, World Magazine, March 13, 2010

"The volume is an invitation from Father God for his beloved children to live by faith, which the authors clarify through the term God-confidence. J. P. Moreland and Klaus Issler, not only as distinguished scholars but also as 'credible witnesses' of God's supernatural activities among us, present a well-balanced treatment in guiding believers to grow in God-confidence through changes in their beliefs and daily practices."

--Linda Pyun, associate dean for academic affairs, The King's College, Los Angeles

"This is no light treatment but a balanced look at 'God-confidence, ' as the authors replace the slandered word 'faith.' It made me examine facets of faith I had not studied before. I was challenged by this book, and I like where God is leading me through it."

--George Henson, Baptist Standard, December 15, 2008

About the Author

J. P. Moreland (Ph.D., University of Southern California; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary) is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in La Mirada, California, and director of Eidos Christian Center.

Klaus Issler (Ph.D., Michigan State University) is professor of Christian education and theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in La Mirada, California. He is an adjunct faculty member for the Institute of Spiritual Formation.