Lord, Help my Unbelief
This work explores the intersection of faith and doubt, examining the tension between spiritual conviction and intellectual skepticism. It delves into the nature of unbelief, its causes, and its consequences for one's relationship with God. The text also discusses the role of prayer in addressing doubts and cultivating a deeper understanding of faith.
By Dietrich Bonhoeffer · First published 1949 · Genre: Theology, Religious Non-Fiction, Philosophy · 2,266 words
First lines
London or Berlin, date unknown.
This undated sermon may have been given in London or Berlin at an evening service. Bonhoeffer mentions having seen a play about St. Francis; such a play, in its third edition, by Otto Bruder is known to have been published at that time by Christian Kaiser Verlag in Germany.
What this Textopian page supports
Lord, Help my Unbelief is listed on Textopian as an essay by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, dated 1949 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Essay
- Author: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Date: 1949 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Theology, Religious Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Spirituality, Sermon
- Length: 2,266 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for Lord, Help my Unbelief by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering Lord, Help my Unbelief?
- How does this essay by Dietrich Bonhoeffer fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Theology first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- Come O Rescuer by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- God In Front by Archibald Alexander
- A Church That Believes Hopes And Loves by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- The Joy Of Ascension by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Unbelief Kept Quiet by Archibald Alexander
- Of Pure And Entire Resignation Of Self For The Obtaining Liberty Of Heart by Thomas A. Kempis
Genres
- Theology — The work explores deep theological themes of faith, belief, and the nature of God.
- Religious Non-Fiction — It presents a sermon format that addresses real-life spiritual struggles and insights.
- Philosophy — The text engages with philosophical questions about belief, doubt, and the human condition.
- Spirituality — It emphasizes personal faith journeys and the quest for spiritual understanding.
Tags
Christianity · Faith · Doubt · Spirituality · Theology · Philosophy · Existentialism · Moral Guidance · Personal Growth · Self-Discovery · Crisis of Faith · Inner Turmoil