"There is a quiet but sure shift occurring in theology, and it is perhaps a revolution. Theology as often practiced is little more than rearranging and repackaging and repeating what has been said before with very little progress. But biblical scholarship has shifted and that shift means an eventual shift in theology. The major shift is that the Bible's narrative or story has come to the fore and it will shift all of theology. Chris Kugler has offered a brief, clear, and very suggestive approach to showing us the way: theology for the next generation! This is a welcome contribution." --Scot McKnight, author of The King Jesus Gospel "Even though Scripture offers perfect guidance as we face contemporary challenges, we struggle as everyday Christians to implement its holistic vision. We take a verse, here, as encouragement or, there, as illustrating a biblical principle. But we don't get to the root.

In The Next Christian Faith, Chris Kugler shows how the overarching story of Scripture should change how we think about God, ourselves, and our mission." --Matthew W. Bates, author of Gospel Allegiance "Chris Kugler has provided a useful overview of basic Christian doctrine that any attentive reader of the Bible will be able to understand, enjoy, and benefit from. A great primer on basic Christian beliefs." --Michael F. Bird, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia "Speaking to the deep and sometimes even inarticulable question, 'What does it mean to be a Christian?' Kugler provides a rich answer in the form of a story. His approachable prose invites contemplation of pressing theological issues like biblical authority, political engagement, the nature of salvation, science, atonement, and hell." --Amy Peeler, Wheaton College and St.

Mark's Episcopal Church, Geneva, Illinois.