Brave by Faith: God-Sized Confidence in a Post-Christian World

by Alistair Begg

Overview

In this realistic yet positive book, renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg examines the first seven chapters of Daniel to show us how to live bravely, confidently and obediently in an increasingly secular society.

Readers will see that God is powerful and God is sovereign, and even in the face of circumstances that appear to be prevailing against his people, we can trust him entirely. We can be as brave as Daniel if we have faith in Daniel’s God!

“The message of Daniel is incredibly relevant for us in our generation. Not because it maps out a strategy for how to deal with our new lack of status ... or because Daniel was a great man and we need to follow his example. The reason is that it will help us to believe in Daniel’s God.” Alistair Begg, author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784986667
Publisher:	The Good Book Company
Publication date:	05/01/2021
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.04(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.47(d)

About the Author

Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio and the Bible teacher at Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world. He graduated from theological college in London and served two churches in Scotland before moving to Ohio. He is married to Susan, and they have three grown children.

Table of Contents

Intro: The Wind Has Changed
1. Know Your Lines
2. Keep Your Confidence
3. Obey God (Despite the Consequences)
4. Speak Out (Because God Is Big)
5. See Through the Glitter
6. Serve Well, Stand Firm
7. Take Heart—God Wins
Conclusion: Jesus Shall Reign

Editorial Reviews

If anything seems to be missing or elusive in the lives of Christians today, it is the presence of courage. One of the virtues of courage is that it holds on to hope. Alistair Begg helps us all by taking us back to the notable Old Testament model for both hope and courage—the prophet Daniel. You will be refreshed and strengthened by a fresh look at the young prophet and his friends as they face life-threatening hostility in a pagan world.

John MacArthur (pastor and teacher

This book could not be more timely. Alistair Begg beautifully paints the ancient biblical story of Daniel, equipping modern readers with enduring truth and courage to live well in grim times. And he gives us a winsome reminder of how our story will actually end.

Ellen Vaughn (New York Times bestselling author

In a time where Christians seem to be facing more hostility, the temptation might be to become angry or to hide. Neither responses are right, or God-glorifying. Begg takes the reader to some familiar chapters in the book of Daniel to help you see how amazing God is and the confidence that Christians can have because of Him.

Alistair Chalmers (Assistant Pastor of Bruntsfield Evangelical Church

With characteristic clarity and warmth, Alistair shows God's people how to make brave choices as a misunderstood minority in challenging times. This book shows how humble, prayerful, calm, obedient trust in our sovereign Lord will shape our choices and our responses as we live in this world as citizens of the eternal kingdom of our Lord Jesus. We can take heart and live bravely because our risen Lord has overcome the world.

Johnny Prime (Associate National Director (Pastoral Ministires)

This is a brilliant book. Alistair Begg handles the text beautifully and applies it incisively to the specific challenges we face at this cultural moment. Best of all, reading through Daniel 1 – 7 along with this book refreshed and strengthened my confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Gary Millar (Principal

Brave by Faith brings familiar chapters to life in a fresh way and is a timely shot of gospel-fuelled conviction in our arms. Navigating faithful discipleship through the choppy waters of the early twenty-first century feels harder than ever. But the church has been in exile before. The remarkable lives of Daniel and his three friends—and their even more remarkable God—are testimony to the fact that the throne of the Lord Jesus will 'never, like earth's proud empires, pass away.' (Lead Minister

You might find some of Begg's points to be the usual inspirational stuff. At first it feels like the usual spiritual encouragement you might have read in other books. However, as you continue to read Begg will give you clarity on who you are as a child of God and how powerful God can be despite tides rising against your faith. The part when Begg turns the discussion to discipleship and evangelism became the turning point of the book. This call into action is definitely a winner in this book.

Nitoy Gonzales

Alistair Begg’s may be the most recognizable Christian voice on air in America today. This book is indeed a shock, but though it is blunt, it is also full of hope. Pastor Begg has delivered an elixir: truth and confidence in God. Now is the time for serious people with serious worries to turn to trusted voices that speak bluntly to these times, and that is what Alistair Begg does.

Hugh Hewitt (Radio Talk Show Host; Columnist)

I have always admired Alistair’s God-given courage and conviction in speaking and writing about biblical truth which everyone needs to hear but far too many are afraid to say. In that same spirit, 'Brave by Faith' is a phenomenal book with a timely message. I can't recommend it highly enough.

David Nasser (Senior Vice President

Begg helps us see that the whole life of Daniel was one long act of obedience. Daniel is well over 30 years old when he meets Belshazzar, and Daniel was 80 years old when he was thrown into the lion’s den. We see that God calls us to faithfulness throughout the duration of our lives. Begg brings us to Christ, and we remember the tomb of Jesus where he was delivered from death.

Aaron Lee (Editorial Curator

Here is an ideal combination: one of today’s stand-out gospel communicators reflecting on the life, wisdom, and sheer guts of Daniel, one of yesterday’s outstanding heroes of the faith. With clarity and grace, courage is laid bare as one of our great needs today. 'Brave by Faith' is certain to challenge and encourage Christians of every age and at every stage in life. A book for our times!

Sinclair B Ferguson (Teaching Fellow of Ligonier Ministries; former Senior Minister of First Presbyt

Begg helps us see that the whole life of Daniel was one long act of obedience. Daniel is well over 30 years old when he meets Belshazzar, and Daniel was 80 years old when he was thrown into the lion’s den. We see that God calls us to faithfulness throughout the duration of our lives. Begg brings us to Christ, and we remember the tomb of Jesus where he was delivered from death.

Aaron Lee

Brave by Faith brings familiar chapters to life in a fresh way and is a timely shot of gospel-fuelled conviction in our arms. Navigating faithful discipleship through the choppy waters of the early twenty-first century feels harder than ever. But the church has been in exile before. The remarkable lives of Daniel and his three friends—and their even more remarkable God—are testimony to the fact that the throne of the Lord Jesus will 'never, like earth's proud empires, pass away.'

Dave Gobbett (Lead Minister

Alistair Begg engagingly opens up Daniel 1 – 7 to encourage believers to live an excellent Christian life in the midst of the fiery furnace of national iniquity and injustice. A timely book that is needed today and that can also help us prepare for tomorrow.

Joel R. Beeke (President