Better Ways to Read the Bible

BOOK REVIEW: Pastor and author Zach Lambert seeks to identify harmful lenses and point us toward more Christ-like ways to read Scripture that will bring life and wholeness to us both individually and communally.

What is the point of church?

Is it possible we’ve lost the plot when it comes to church? Have we confused the form with the function? How do we know if we’re doing it right? I’ve got a lot of questions and I’d love to hear your thoughts on all this.

How do you know they’re Christians?

A lot of declarations fly around about whether or not so-and-so is “really” a Christian. I mean, if they voted THAT way… If they hang out with THOSE people… if they didn’t go to THIS specific event or speak out against THAT obvious evil…if they posted THAT meme… If they donated to THOSE organizations or…

What’s so amazing about grace?

When I asked the Bible study group what grace is, they gave me blank stares and silence. If grace is foundational to our faith, we better be able to define it. What is grace and what makes it so amazing?