Perspectives is a series of essays on faith issues that face Christians today and is designed to foster personal reflection and group discussion. Early eighteenth-century Brethren believed that obedience to Christ meant "separation' from the world. In dress, lifestyle, values, and distinct religious practices, the Brethren sought to establish their "differentness." Stating that "nonconformity, in and of itself, is no virtue," author Ken Gibble challenges the reader to see that the Apostle Paul's appeal for nonconformity to the world also includes a call to be transformed into a new creation. study questions included.
