Benefit of the Doubt

"Even when certainty is inaccessible, commitment remains an option. Greg Boyd is incapable of uninteresting thoughts. And this book is not merely thoughtful; it will be a tremendous help to doubters (and non-doubters) everywhere."

John Ortberg, author of Who Is This Man?, pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church

"Sometimes I feel like Greg Boyd is a 'brother-from-another-mother.' I try to read everything he writes. Sometimes I find him articulating things I haven't been able to put the words to. He's one of the great thinkers of the contemporary church. He's gotten used to exploring new territory, and in this book he dives into the issue of doubt and certainty--and recovers the lost treasure of Christ-like humility and childlike wonder. Enjoy."

Shane Claiborne, author, activist, and lover of Jesus, www.thesimpleway.com

"Benefit of the Doubt is a deeply personal yet profoundly theological look at the important role of doubt in the Christian faith. I found myself underlining entire chapters and tucking away favorite quotes in my journal. This is a book I suspect I will return to again and again. Prepare to feel a little less crazy, a little less alone, and a lot more challenged to take the risk of following Jesus with your head and heart engaged. Boyd is the best sort of company for the journey."

Rachel Held Evans, blogger at rachelheldevans.com, author of Evolving in Monkey Town and A Year of Biblical Womanhood

In Benefit of the Doubt, influential theologian, pastor, and bestselling author Gregory Boyd invites readers to embrace a faith that doesn't strive for certainty, but rather for commitment in the midst of uncertainty. Boyd rejects the idea that a person's faith is as strong as it is certain. In fact, he makes the case that doubt can enhance faith and that seeking certainty is harming many in today's church. Readers who wrestle with their faith will welcome Boyd's message that experiencing a life-transforming relationship with Christ is possible, even with unresolved questions about the Bible, theology, and ethics. Boyd shares stories of his own painful journey, and stories of those to whom he has ministered, with a poignant honesty that will resonate with readers of all ages.