{"product_id":"free-of-charge-giving-and-forgiving-in-a-culture-stripped-of-grace-1","title":"Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace","description":"We are at our human best when we give and forgive. But we live in a world in which it makes little sense to do either one. In our increasingly graceless culture, where can we find the motivation to give? And how do we learn to forgive when forgiving seems counterintuitive or even futile?\nA deeply personal yet profoundly thoughtful book, Free of Charge explores these questions--and the further questions to which they give rise--in light of God's generosity and Christ's sacrifice for us. Miroslav Volf draws from popular culture as well as from a wealth of literary and theological sources, weaving his rich reflections around the sturdy frame of Paul's vision of God's grace and Martin Luther's interpretation of that vision.\nBlending the best of theology and spirituality, he encourages us to echo in our own lives God's generous giving and forgiving. A fresh examination of two practices at the heart of the Christian faith--giving and forgiving--the Archbishop of Canterbury's Lenten study book for 2006 is at the same time an introduction to Christianity. Even more, it is a compelling invitation to Christian faith as a way of life.\n\"Miroslav Volf, one of the most celebrated theologians of our day, offers us a unique interweaving of intense reflection, vivid and painfully personal stories and sheer celebration of the giving God . . . I cannot remember having read a better account of what it means to say that Jesus suffered for us in our place.\" -- Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0310265746\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0310265746.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Volf, Miroslav\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46736654270641,"sku":"RDV.0310265746.G","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0310265746-0_a796fe1a-b5f6-4ca5-beb7-ceb26074a69f.jpg?v=1774807169","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/free-of-charge-giving-and-forgiving-in-a-culture-stripped-of-grace-1","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}