Allure of Gentleness

Defending the Faith in the Manner of Jesus

By Dallas Willard | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

The revered Christian author whose bestselling classics include The Divine Conspiracy and The Spirit of the Disciplines provides a new model for how we can present the Christian faith to others.

When Christians share their faith, they often appeal to reason, logic, and the truth of doctrine. But these tactics often are not effective. A better approach to spread Christ’s word, Dallas Willard suggests, is to use the example of our own lives. To demonstrate Jesus’s message, we must be transformed people living out a life reflective of Jesus himself, a life of love, humility, and gentleness.

This beautiful model of life—this allure of gentleness—Willard argues, is the foundation for making the most compelling argument for Christianity, one that will convince others that there is something special about Christianity and the Jesus we follow.


How can we answer the toughest questions about our faith while demonstrating the gentle and loving character of the Messiah we follow?


  • Gentle Apologetics: Learn a new model for sharing your faith that relies not on winning arguments, but on the compelling beauty of a life transformed by love, humility, and gentleness.
  • Faith and Reason: Explore why the intellect is a gift from God, and how to use clear thinking and logic not in opposition to faith, but as a vital ministry to help others remove doubt.
  • The Problem of Evil: Tackle one of the most difficult objections to Christianity head-on with a thoughtful, compassionate exploration of why a good and powerful God permits suffering in the world.
  • A Personal Relationship with God: Understand why the ultimate apologetic is your own daily, interactive life with God, and how to hear His voice in a way that gives you an unshakable hope to share.

Editions of Allure of Gentleness

Paperback
ISBN 9780062114099
EBook
ISBN 9780062114105

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The revered Christian author whose bestselling classics include The Divine Conspiracy and The Spirit of the Disciplines provides a new model for how we can present the Christian faith to others.

When Christians share their faith, they often appeal to reason, logic, and the truth of doctrine. But these tactics often are not effective. A better approach to spread Christ’s word, Dallas Willard suggests, is to use the example of our own lives. To demonstrate Jesus’s message, we must be transformed people living out a life reflective of Jesus himself, a life of love, humility, and gentleness.

This beautiful model of life—this allure of gentleness—Willard argues, is the foundation for making the most compelling argument for Christianity, one that will convince others that there is something special about Christianity and the Jesus we follow.


How can we answer the toughest questions about our faith while demonstrating the gentle and loving character of the Messiah we follow?


  • Gentle Apologetics: Learn a new model for sharing your faith that relies not on winning arguments, but on the compelling beauty of a life transformed by love, humility, and gentleness.
  • Faith and Reason: Explore why the intellect is a gift from God, and how to use clear thinking and logic not in opposition to faith, but as a vital ministry to help others remove doubt.
  • The Problem of Evil: Tackle one of the most difficult objections to Christianity head-on with a thoughtful, compassionate exploration of why a good and powerful God permits suffering in the world.
  • A Personal Relationship with God: Understand why the ultimate apologetic is your own daily, interactive life with God, and how to hear His voice in a way that gives you an unshakable hope to share.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allure of Gentleness about?

The revered Christian author whose bestselling classics include The Divine Conspiracy and The Spirit of the Disciplines provides a new model for how we can present the Christian faith to others.

When Christians share their faith, they often appeal to reason, logic, and the truth of doctrine. But these tactics often are not effective. A better approach to spread Christ’s word, Dallas Willard suggests, is to use the example of our own lives. To demonstrate Jesus’s message, we must be transformed people living out a life reflective of Jesus himself, a life of love, humility, and gentleness.

This beautiful model of life—this allure of gentleness—Willard argues, is the foundation for making the most compelling argument for Christianity, one that will convince others that there is something special about Christianity and the Jesus we follow.


How can we answer the toughest questions about our faith while demonstrating the gentle and loving character of the Messiah we follow?


  • Gentle Apologetics: Learn a new model for sharing your faith that relies not on winning arguments, but on the compelling beauty of a life transformed by love, humility, and gentleness.
  • Faith and Reason: Explore why the intellect is a gift from God, and how to use clear thinking and logic not in opposition to faith, but as a vital ministry to help others remove doubt.
  • The Problem of Evil: Tackle one of the most difficult objections to Christianity head-on with a thoughtful, compassionate exploration of why a good and powerful God permits suffering in the world.
  • A Personal Relationship with God: Understand why the ultimate apologetic is your own daily, interactive life with God, and how to hear His voice in a way that gives you an unshakable hope to share.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Allure of Gentleness?

Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity > Christian Churches, denominations, groups

Where can I read a sample of Allure of Gentleness?

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Allure of Gentleness?

Dallas Willard

Who is the Publisher of the book Allure of Gentleness?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Allure of Gentleness is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062114099) and ebook(ISBN 9780062114105)

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