The Problem of Good: When the World Seems Fine without God

by D. Marion Clark (editor)

The problem of evil is one we’re all familiar with, but what about the problem of good? If Christianity is true, why do many people seem to live moral, fulfilling lives outside the gospel? Will their good deeds save them? Is the traditional view of hell really justified? And if it is, how do we evangelize people who seem more upright than we are? Can we legitimately benefit from their contributions to culture and society? Authors from a variety of backgrounds tackle these questions and others in a discussion of God’s common grace and its daily implications. Includes discussion questions.

194 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 13, 2014

Reviews

[David Luke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book essentially deals with the doctrine of common grace. Whilst all are not happy with this concept the book nonetheless tackles questions that we all face as Christians- how do we evangelise people who have it all together? What do we make of people whose goodness and kindness puts Christians to shame? How do we respond to the good things we find in a godless culture? How do we speak about salvation to people who are assured of their own goodness? In places the book is a little repetitive but it is a stimulating read about how to deal with a society like our own where for so often for many people life is good.