Roger Ellsworth identifies many of the major beliefs and values of our day, finds Bible characters who shared the same perspectives and discovers where those beliefs and values led them.
The author wants to know what we may learn from those who have gone before us amd how we may avoid falling into the same pitfalls as they did. The result is a fresh understanding of the grace of God which enabled others to overcome the very real dangers they faced and which is still more than sufficient for everyone of us living in our dangerous world.
Roger Ellsworth is the pastor of Covenant of Grace Church, Salem, Illinois, USA. He has a number of books in print, including What the Bible teaches about Christian parenting; What the Bible teaches about angels; Hold your course — 22 daily readings from the book of Colossians; Moses, God’s man for challenging times; Be patient, God hasn’t finished with me yet; The Guide — the Bible book by book; Faithful under fire; A promise is a promise; and a number of books in the Welwyn Commentary Series, all published by Evangelical Press.
The author identifies many prevailing dangers in the beliefs and value system of our modern days that can distracts and de-railed our faith in the true & living God. Although the events & characters that happened long ago in the bible times - but the dangers are still lurking in our present times. And unless we can understand the applications & implication - we too can fall into the illusion that they are acceptable.... So don't miss this book, read it to get the basic understanding of why the author said that we're living in a dangerous world!!