The Substance of Faith: and Other Cotton Patch Sermons

by Clarence Jordan, Dallas Lee (Series Editor), Jimmy Carter (Foreword)

To read 'The Substance of Faith' is once again to experience Clarence Jordan at his the flashing wit that could illuminate even as it entertained, the blazing concern that knew how to lay its burden on the heart of even the casual listener, the biting irony that pierced sham and pretense, the depth of spirit that saw fresh meaning in the most familiar passage of Scripture. Within the pages of this book, you'll discover the basic themes of Clarence Jordan's Incarnational Evangelism" the God Movement" and his prophetic insight into the enemies of authentic faith, such as Mammon. Dallas Lee has brought all this together from what Clarence Jordan said in pulpit, classroom, and lecture hall.

Genres: Theology

194 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[Kari McDowell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although I highly appreciate Jordan’s view on race relations, his theology and politics are otherwise not in line with my thought. He denies the virgin birth and seems to have rather loose views on the resurrection of Christ, the deity of Christ, the return of Christ, the inerrancy of Scripture, and substitutionary atonement - all doctrines that are essential to myself and other evangelicals. Still quite thought-provoking!

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for a Church Discussion Group. Lots of discussion generated, but thought he said in many words what could be made in few.

[Killer Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.80 overall rating. I liked the satirical sermons, especially on money. His daughter protested graduation for sake of a black friend

[Leanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love that this book is so true to the era.

[Stacy Clopton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful and thought-provoking.

[Connor Ciment]

Clarence is awesome :)

[Doug · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good intro to the thought of Clarence Jordan.