Rebuilding a Lost Faith (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169300033)

""Rebuilding a Lost Faith"" is a book written by John L. Stoddard, which focuses on the process of restoring one's faith after experiencing a loss of belief. The book is a guide for individuals who have experienced a crisis of faith, whether due to personal struggles or external circumstances, and are seeking to rebuild their relationship with God. Stoddard provides practical advice and insights on how to overcome doubts, fears, and skepticism that may arise during the process of rebuilding one's faith. He draws on his own personal experiences and the experiences of others who have gone through similar struggles, offering encouragement and guidance to readers.The book covers a range of topics, including the importance of prayer, the role of community, and the power of forgiveness. Stoddard also addresses common questions and objections that skeptics may have, such as the problem of evil and the reliability of the Bible.Overall, ""Rebuilding a Lost Faith"" is a thoughtful and compassionate guide for anyone who has experienced a crisis of faith and is seeking to find their way back to God. It offers practical advice and encouragement to help readers overcome their doubts and strengthen their relationship with God.1826. In this study in devotion, the author attempts to explain the motives, influences, and arguments which brought him back to faith in God, the Bible, immortality and the Christian religion. Contents: from faith to rationalism; in the wilderness of rationalism; the awakening; searching for the light (the existence of God) the moral law; immortality; revelation; what think ye of Christ; the church of Christ; Luther; Protestantism in Germany; Protestantism in America; the church of England; difficulties surmounted; purgatory and indulgences; the sacrament of penance; reverence shown to the blessed virgin, and prayers to her and to the saints; miracles, ancient and modern; the veneration of images and relics; persecutions for heresy by Catholics and Protestants; the final step; some Catholic privileges and compensations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John L. Stoddard
ISBN-10: 1169300030
ISBN-13: 9781169300033
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 246
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.63d