About the book
What does the Bible say about your sense of self?
In the past, an individual's identity was more predictable than it is now. Today, personal identity is a do-it-yourself project. Constructing a stable and satisfying sense of self is hard amidst relationship breakdowns, the pace and rhetoric of modern life, the rise of social media, social mobility, and so on. Ours is a day of identity angst.
Who are you? What defines you? What makes you you?
In Known by God, Rosner argues that rather than knowing ourselves, being known by God is the key to personal identity. He explores three biblical angles on the question of personal identity:
- Being made in the image of God.
- Being known by God.
- Being in Christ.
At the center of a biblical understanding of personal identity is sonship: God gives us our identity as a parent who knows his child. Being known by him as his child gives our fleeting lives significance, provokes in us needed humility, supplies cheering comfort when things go wrong, and offers clear moral direction for living.
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Part of the Biblical Theology for Life series, this practical and insightful book will help you ground your longing to be known and the security of your identity on the solid foundation of biblical understanding and reflection.
Editions of Known by God
- EBook
- ISBN 9780310499831
Read an Excerpt
What does the Bible say about your sense of self?
In the past, an individual's identity was more predictable than it is now. Today, personal identity is a do-it-yourself project. Constructing a stable and satisfying sense of self is hard amidst relationship breakdowns, the pace and rhetoric of modern life, the rise of social media, social mobility, and so on. Ours is a day of identity angst.
Who are you? What defines you? What makes you you?
In Known by God, Rosner argues that rather than knowing ourselves, being known by God is the key to personal identity. He explores three biblical angles on the question of personal identity:
- Being made in the image of God.
- Being known by God.
- Being in Christ.
At the center of a biblical understanding of personal identity is sonship: God gives us our identity as a parent who knows his child. Being known by him as his child gives our fleeting lives significance, provokes in us needed humility, supplies cheering comfort when things go wrong, and offers clear moral direction for living.
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Part of the Biblical Theology for Life series, this practical and insightful book will help you ground your longing to be known and the security of your identity on the solid foundation of biblical understanding and reflection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Known by God about?
What does the Bible say about your sense of self?
In the past, an individual's identity was more predictable than it is now. Today, personal identity is a do-it-yourself project. Constructing a stable and satisfying sense of self is hard amidst relationship breakdowns, the pace and rhetoric of modern life, the rise of social media, social mobility, and so on. Ours is a day of identity angst.
Who are you? What defines you? What makes you you?
In Known by God, Rosner argues that rather than knowing ourselves, being known by God is the key to personal identity. He explores three biblical angles on the question of personal identity:
- Being made in the image of God.
- Being known by God.
- Being in Christ.
At the center of a biblical understanding of personal identity is sonship: God gives us our identity as a parent who knows his child. Being known by him as his child gives our fleeting lives significance, provokes in us needed humility, supplies cheering comfort when things go wrong, and offers clear moral direction for living.
____________
Part of the Biblical Theology for Life series, this practical and insightful book will help you ground your longing to be known and the security of your identity on the solid foundation of biblical understanding and reflection.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Known by God?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity
Where can I read a sample of Known by God?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780310499831
Is Known by God part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Biblical Theology for Life
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Known by God?
Brian S. Rosner
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Known by God is available as ebook(ISBN 9780310499831)
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