Marvelous Faith
Showing a Level of Belief That Amazes God
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
A Roman centurion asks Jesus to heal his dying servant. Jesus agrees to help and begins making his way to the centurion's home, but the centurion tells him not to bother making the trip. He says that it would be enough for Jesus just to say the word for the servant to be healed. The Bible then says that Jesus "marveled" at the centurion's faith. How could Jesus, whom Christians believe to be God incarnate, who knows all things, be amazed by anything a human does? There must be something special about faith to cause Jesus to be amazed. Christians are called to possess the same kind of faith as the centurion. It may not seem possible, but if we want it, God helps us obtain and maintain the kind of faith that can amaze even God himself. And once we have that amazing faith, it will lead us to share joy, hope, and love with others around us.
Endorsements (4)
“Most of the world puts their faith in something, anything. Especially now, the world is desperate for it. With Marvelous Faith, Raymond Shin explores the audacity of the Christian faith that promises assurances and hope of things unseen. It’s honest and raw, and it’s a challenge the church needs. Faith in Christ is marvelous indeed, no matter how extraordinary or dull, and the world needs it now more than ever.”
“Shin has written a wonderful work that is so needed in this crazy world of ours. As Shin points out, if Christ was surprised by the faith of the centurion, why can’t we also strive to have that faith? How can we build trust in the Lord like that of the centurion? As others read this work, I hope they are inspired by Shin’s work, as I was.”
“From faith as small as a mustard seed, to faith that caused Jesus to marvel--through the lens of faith, Raymond Shin explores the profound relationship God offers us, sharing fresh insights that paint the picture of a Father seeking to lavish grace upon us, a Father inviting us to place even just our single seed of faith in him, so that he can magnify it, leading to a joyfully purposeful life for his glory.”
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