TRUE FAITH, A theological study of true faith, redemption, salvation, and the centrality of Jesus Christ. (Hardcover)

Hardcover. True Faith is a comprehensive theological study of saving faith, human redemption, and the centrality of Jesus Christ. Written from an evangelical Christian perspective, the book addresses a decisive spiritual question: What distinguishes genuine, saving faith from religious belief that cannot reconcile humanity to God?Rev. Dr. Silas Kanyabigega begins with the biblical account of humanity's creation, fall, sin, guilt, and need for salvation. He then develops the doctrinal foundations of the Christian faith through discussions of the authority of the Bible, the theological meaning of blood, the nature and attributes of God, the Trinity, God the Father, humanity, sin, and faith. Throughout the study, Scripture serves as the primary authority for understanding humanity's relationship with God.The book also examines world religions, traditional beliefs, philosophical worldviews, and diverse religious understandings of God, sin, sacrifice, mediation, judgment, and salvation. These beliefs are evaluated in relation to the Christian proclamation that forgiveness and reconciliation are made possible through Jesus Christ alone. The discussion includes particular attention to African religious experience and the traditional beliefs of Rwanda, giving the work a distinctive theological and cultural perspective.At the heart of the book is the cross of Christ. Christ's death is presented not merely as an inspiring example or moral symbol, but as God's redemptive response to human sin. The study explores the shedding of Christ's blood, substitutionary atonement, propitiation, reconciliation, justification, forgiveness, and the double imputation of sin and righteousness. It argues that Jesus Christ, fully divine and fully human, willingly stood in the place of sinners and satisfied the demands of divine justice.The book further considers heaven, hell, judgment, the identity and lordship of Jesus Christ, God's self-substitution, the achievements of the cross, and Christ's role as Savior of the world. Its concluding analysis distinguishes true faith-repentant trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior-from false faith that excludes Christ's cross and redemptive work.Designed for pastors, theology students, teachers, evangelists, ministry leaders, and serious Christian readers, True Faith combines biblical exposition, systematic theology, comparative religious analysis, apologetics, and pastoral application. It can be read as an academic theological resource, a ministry reference, or a devotional call to examine the foundation and object of one's faith.This expanded academic edition includes a preface, abstract, extended abstract, statement of originality, theological analysis, scholarly notes, bibliography, and indexes of references, authors, subjects, and Scripture. Its central message is clear: salvation is not achieved through human effort, inherited religion, moral aspiration, ritual observance, or spiritual experience. It is God's gracious gift, received through true faith in the crucified and risen Jesus Christ. This profound theological exploration dissects the thin line between mere religious ritual and the transformative power of genuine belief. It uncovers how divine grace and the Savior's sacrifice bridge the eternal gap between humanity and God. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …