Evangelical Christians say they believe in biblical moral standards and the power of God to transform lives—yet recent surveys show that most are not living any differently than the rest of the world. From money to sex to racism to personal self-fulfillment, a scandalous percentage of Christians are violating biblical standards with barely a twinge of conviction.

Ron Sider takes a painfully honest look at this disconnect to reveal the depth of the problem and contrast it with biblical teaching on the transforming power of genuine faith. When we apply these biblical teaching to our lives, we will be more suited to close the gap between who we are and who God calls us to be.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR • Ronald J. Sider is professor of theology, holistic ministry, and public policy as well as director of the Sider Center on Ministry and Public Policy at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also president of Evangelicals for Social Action, publisher of PRISM magazine and a contributing editor for Christianity Today and Sojouners.

BAKER 2005
PAPERBACK, 140 PGS