Born Again Chuck Colson Sparknotes

Will Miller
Challenge 1
February 17, 2023
Mrs. Arevalo
The Decision

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” -Romans 8:28

In the book Born Again, Chuck Colson, a cut-throat politician, is confronted with the tough decision of whether to stay as President Richard Nixon’s White House counsel for his second-term. Chuck decides to be loyal to Nixon and his candidacy like a golden retriever to its master. Later, he, the President, and other members are accused of heading up the Watergate scandal. The Watergate scandal took place in the Watergate apartment in Washington D.C. The Democratic National Committee’s room was secretly bugged by the

Colson is put on trial, found guilty, and put in prison. Everyone agrees that Colson decided to stay with Nixon for his second term, however some believe that it is a good idea while others believe that it is not. Although worldly power and selfish success prompts Charles Colson to enter the political world alongside Richard Nixon, his decision to serve results in a forgiven conscience, a clear confession, and a brand new purpose for living life.

Colson’s decision to serve results in a forgiven conscience. Through politics Chuck met and watched many people believe in Christ. Tom Philips, one of Chuck’s former colleagues, accepted Christ to be his Lord and savior. He told Chuck Colson that he had been to a Billy Graham rally and while there that he surrendered his life to God. One night Tom invited the

While in jail the former hatchet man to the President noticed the despair and lack of purpose that his prison mates displayed. Even while in jail Charles identified the reason for sadness. “250 men lived here, but watching them through the window was like watching a silent movie in slow motion. Droop shouldered, sticklike figures of men were drifting aimlessly and slowly in the open area: others were propped up against the buildings and a few sitting in small clusters on benches. The figures just seem to be floating ever so slowly. I will soon learn that no one walks fast in prison. Not only were all uniforms the same drab brown; so we’re the expressions on their faces. Something strange here. Then it struck me—no one was smiling. Although it was a clear day, there seemed to be no sunshine in the compound. All of the expressions on the faces, blended into one sandy haze.” There seemed to be no purpose in life in the compound. Later Colson met other Christians. He met guys like Tex, Bob Ferguson, Paul Kramer, and Emmett Hatfield. They began praying fervently, emotionally, and openly with each other. They began with a simple prayer for Bob Furguson. He was sick. They started to meet together each night to pray. Bob was miraculously healed. Hope brought to the demoralizing prison. God worked in the prisoners' hearts and circumstances and continued to