Faith must be lived in the context of a world of unbelief. So that world is where the Christian works out. It is a difficult regimen, but an easier training camp would not push the Christian beyond the limits of self-sufficiency. The duress of living in the midst of a hostile world tests and proves what is genuine. Nothing contrived will stand. I Believe … The setting for living and learning “I believe …” faith today is interesting, if difficult. The Church of the Iron Oak has a page on the World