Some people find it easy to share their faith, even with strangers whom they have just met. The rest of us struggle to find the right words to say when we are talking about the weather, much less when we are talking about something of ultimate importance. Maybe it’s a lack of courage or conviction, but I think, more often than not, it is a sense of uncertainty that comes from a lack of preparation. That’s where a resource like the workbook Acts 29: The Mission Continues… by Chris Kovac can help to equip the believer with the tools needed to share their faith with confidence. The workbook includes Bible study materials, scripture memorization, essays, and discussion questions that together help to provide the foundation necessary to alleviate the awkwardness often experienced when sharing one’s faith. The confidence that comes from a sense of adequate preparation is indispensible when placing oneself in the often uncomfortable role of Christian witness. The one problem I have with the book is one of theology only. The author relies explicitly on the penal-satisfaction theory of the atonement and neglects others such as the ransom theory, the satisfaction theory, the moral theory, Christus Victor, etc. Penal satisfaction is a theory of the atonement, but not the only theory. It would be beneficial for those seeking to share their faith with people of diverse backgrounds to supplement this workbook with an additional study of the atonement. Overall, I would recommend this workbook for any small group study seeking to equip believers with faith-sharing tools and hope to use it soon in just such a small group setting.
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