“The book Christians in the Arena by Samuel Alibrando is more than a book of facts, figures, and scriptures by the score. It is a look into 21st century Christianity and the complacency of those who say they have accepted Christ as their Savior. The trend seems to be: accept the free gift of God's Eternal Life, put the gift in a safe place and then act like (or tell God) we can handle the rest ourselves. More and more Christians are oblivious to the purpose behind God saving us and leaving us here. The question booms back at me through reading the book: Are we Christians an open channel for God's blessings to flow through, or have we plugged up the outlet with the time consuming things of this world? I believe it to be the latter. This is a much needed read for all of us!! To God be the glory for the challenge of Christians to stand up, speak up, but first listen up—a wonderful exposition!”
Pastor Bob Clark; Sierra Hills Baptist Church, Auberry, CA
In a mere 173 pages: *Alibrando passionately, yet humbly, calls Christians to stand up and quit yielding our God-given and blood-bought right to Biblical morality in America, as well as in our homes and in our lives. *Alibrando backs up his statements with infallible truth by citing numerous scriptures from the Word of God as the unyielding foundation and law upon which our decisions must be governed. *Alibrando uses easy-to-understand analogies as well as historical examples, and presents truth with simple clarity in a conversational format. *Alibrando rallies readers to righteousness, "If the Christians do not lead this nation in righteousness, who will?" (page 146) This book is a must-read for every Christian who finds himself or herself becoming apathetic or indifferent to America's gradual turn away from God. Abortion is legal. Homosexuality is becoming rampant. Wickedness abounds. As Christians, we say we're too busy to get involved, or we remain silent. However, there is no greater cause than fighting for the eternal life and Godliness of souls as well as the life of the innocent. Godly parents raise Godly children. Love begets love. Iron sharpens iron. Our future is at stake. Alibrando has the reader asking "Where are the Christians?" I stand with the author and say let's stand up and be counted. We have remained the "silent majority" for far too long and have thus forfeited precious rights that we may never get back. Let us not give up any more. Let us seek to recover what we have lost. Let us lead by example. As Alibrando asserts, "silence is consent."
Sara Dickson; Columbia, Missouri |