How does faith work in modern life?

Faith for Modern Life

In order to understand how to apply this truth in practical ways, it helps to consider three major components of our global village: workplaces, communities and systems. Workplaces – Businesses, government, and public services. These three main sectors encompass thousands of occupations. Communities – Families, churches, and neighborhoods. These more general and, in many ways, less formal arenas create networks of relationships that can be either constructive or destructive. Systems – Policies, laws, values, beliefs, and traditions. These conceptual undergirdings of society are often subtle, quietly yet powerfully influencing our workplaces and communities. These systems form the pillars of society. Some pillars endure, while others crumble and need to be repaired and fortified. Still others may need to be demolished and replaced in reaction to a society’s changing needs.

Faith for Modern Life

How Faith Impacts the World – “Christ’s message impacts our world when His followers act in tangible, observable ways that demonstrate His love and values to others,” say the editors at Thomas Nelson, publishers of the The Modern Life Study Bible. “God works through followers of Christ, Christian institutions and advocacy and action.” Toward that end, “The Modern Life Study Bible helps today’s believers connect to the world of the Bible by examining God’s character and how others have put biblical truths to work," says Robert Sanford, vice president and associate publisher at Thomas Nelson. "Through inspirational biographies, thousands of articles, beautiful, full-color illustrations, and more,The Modern Life Study Biblehelps readers understand and embrace what it means to follow Christ in today’s world."

Faith for Modern Life

Authentic Faith – This type of faith involves more than just a private experience. It demands public manifestation. Faith transforms individuals, but it can also reshape the world and the systems that support and define our workplaces and communities. Evil and sin certainly pervade the world. In response, Jesus sent us into the world to influence it for His sake (Mark 16:15). Through our families, our work, our prayers, our activity as public citizens, and our involvement in society’s structures, we can present Christ’s message and have an impact on a world that needs Him now more than ever.