Why Do You Call Me Good?
Why Do You Call Me Good? by Dory B. Alonzo, published by Wipf and Stock Publishers on January 11, 2023, is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of goodness in relation to spiritual salvation. This 164-page book delves into the allegorical story of Lost, a doctor who, despite her selfless acts and adherence to societal norms, struggles to recognize her spiritual shortcomings and need for Christ. The narrative raises critical questions about the nature of goodness and its role in securing a place in heaven, prompting readers to reflect on their own beliefs and assumptions about faith.
In this edition, readers will encounter a discussion centered on the biblical truths regarding self-righteousness and the limitations of good works in achieving salvation. Alonzo emphasizes that true goodness is unattainable without a relationship with God, challenging the notion that moral behavior alone guarantees eternal life. The book engages with themes of Christian living, spiritual growth, and theology, inviting readers to consider their own spiritual journeys and the importance of reconciliation with God through the gospel of Christ.
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Is it possible for us to be good yet be lost forever? What sort of goodness will assure us a place in heaven?Be captivated with the allegorical story of Lost–an exceptional doctor who loves helping others, but her self-reliant ways make her unable to see her own spiritual lack, more so her need for Christ.There are millions of successful and well-meaning people out there who are genuinely kind, churchgoing, law-abiding. Many of them hear God’s word but do not receive; they go on with life convinced that their souls are saved. What does God’s word say about those whose faith rests on their presumed goodness? Does one’s goodness always lead to eternal life?What about you? If a sudden event brings you face to face with God, what do you suppose God will say about the life you lived?This book thoughtfully presents the biblical truths about the folly of self-righteousness–why no man can earn salvation by himself through good works and how there can be no true goodness apart from God. Like Lost, we all need to be reconciled with God, in the way that he ordained through the all-sufficient redemptive gospel of Christ.
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