Once again, Al Truesdale (and Bonnie Perry) have brought the unchanging truth of God's Word to the reading public, and we are the better for it. This "dangerous hope" is only dangerous if you don't possess it: The confident assurance that God through His eternal Son, and in the power of the Holy Spirit has redeemed mankind (who calls on Him)and places that man, woman, boy, or girl in the Spirit-created community called the church. Chapter Eight, "More than members" is the clearest explanation of the New Testament plan for the Body of Christ that has come out in many years. Truesdale and Perry engage the "modern" thinkers, with Pauline spirituality (as read in the Apostles letters in the New Testament) and shows us where we need to really become the "community of faith" and not just a "collection of individuals." The concluding stories at the end of each chapter hit home, in a large way! From the author's pen of "If God is God, then Why? Letters from Oklahoma City", we have another volume, which is destined to become a classic on the subject of God's grace. "A Dangerous Hope: Encountering the God of grace" should be required reading in every church...starting with the pastor! His/her job of "shepherding the sheep" would be much more enjoyable/rewarding afterwards.