As Christians, everyone is called to be a witness. Oftentimes, we do this through our actions and words to be set apart. But what's the difference between Christian actions and unbelieving good works? Following Faith That Sees Through Culture and Faith That Engages the Culture, Faith That Shines in the Culture rounds out this trilogy on being a Christian in a secular culture. Alfonso Espinosa emphasizes the impact of daily interactions with non-believers in this culture and how Christians can share their faith in family, Church, and state. Why People Love Faith That Shines in the Culture - "Although Christians are not to be discouraged by persecution, suffering or pain, the culture sorely needs Christ's LIGHT. The book is organized to examine how this Light shines in a Christian's life throughout his work in the Three Estates of Family, Church and State. Rich with Scripture, personal anecdotes and Luther references, the book teaches, and inspires the reader to be heartened for service." - Dr. Beverly Yahnke, Executive Co-Director, DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel - "The Rev. Dr. Espinosa has done the church a tremendous service in producing a winsome, inspiring, and penetrating work on the often-misunderstood topics of sanctification and good works. Too many books on this topic end in either a fruitless pursuit of self-absorbed spiritual navel-gazing or a legalistic enterprise ultimately leading to pride or despair. Espinosa offers readers a biblical and stimulating alternative as he presents the Christian life as one lived within both a Christological and sacramental context as the baptized serve others in Christ even as they see Christ in others in the family, the church, and the state." - Rev. Dr. Steve Parks, Professor of Theology, Concordia University-Irvine