In Mere Christianity Reimagined: Rediscovering the Faith for the 21st Century, Edward D. Andrews presents a Scripture-grounded examination of Christian belief and life. Thirty chapters explore love, sin, redemption, salvation, prayer, holiness, and the identity of Jesus Christ. Questions concerning suffering, evil, divine foreknowledge, human choice, and the resurrection receive direct consideration. Further discussions address biblical interpretation, science, culture, the church, evangelism, and Christian ethics. Each subject connects doctrinal understanding with the responsibilities of discipleship.
The inspired Scriptures provide the governing authority throughout the book. Historical-grammatical interpretation guides the examination of passages and theological claims. Readers are encouraged to weigh evidence, question unsupported assumptions, and accept correction where biblical truth requires it. Cultural pressures are assessed alongside the Christian obligation to speak truthfully, act righteously, and treat others with respect. Written for believers and those investigating Christianity, this book seeks to strengthen reasoned conviction and continued faithfulness to Jehovah through Jesus Christ.
EDWARD D. ANDREWS (AS in Criminal Justice, BS in Religion, MA in Biblical Studies, and MDiv in Theology) is CEO and President of Christian Publishing House. He has authored over 200+ books. In addition, Andrews is the Chief Translator of the Updated American Standard Version (UASV).