Books : Theirs Is the Kingdom: Celebrating the Gospel in Urban America
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 253.09758231
EAN: 9780060653071
ISBN: 0060653078
Label: HarperOne
Manufacturer: HarperOne
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 144
Publication Date: September 13, 1989
Publisher: HarperOne
Release Date: September 13, 1989
Sales Rank: 109772
Studio: HarperOne
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Timely, informative reflections on the relationship between poverty and Christianity, the responsibilities of the haves and have-nots, and the lessons Christians can learn from the poor.
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- Excellent Book to Help Ministers Grasp Potential ProblemsIn this book Robert D. Lupton reveals subtle problems that can arise when trying to minister to intercity people. He does an excellent job of revealing the issues, but reveals few solutions. It may be because there are no easy answers, or his later books will reveal the solutions he found later in ministry. Still I would recommend the book to all who work with needy people so they are at least aware of how their attempts to help can cause pain to those they want to help.
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- Thought Provoking But Hard to Pull Together"Take no thought for tomorrow...don't worry about what you will eat or wear...don't lay up treasures here...give your coat...share your bread." It is not very sound financial advice and it definitely runs counter to Western values, but sadly it even runs counter to many Christian church's values. Robert Lupton has many years of experience running a ministry in urban Atlanta and this experience has given him valuable insight not only in how to minister to the urban poor, but also on much of Jesus' ... Read More
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- most authentic form of Christianity By far the best book i've ever read! (and i have read a tons!)
this is a work of compasionate and wise genius. about how to be fully human and truly live out Christ call to an incarnational minstry among the poor. the lessons learned here apply to every area of life and all walks of life. writen in very down to earth language yet extremly deep and rich in content. not one word wasted. it does a great job of stripping all the western trappings that have been placed on the Christian faith ... Read More
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- Full of thought provoking depth and compassionI would highly recommend this for anyone who is considering the commission of Jesus to journey together in life. Lupton, by simply retelling his own urban experiences, relays profound insights about living the Christian life, and especially practicing ministry. It is helpful when thinking about urban ministry, but would apply to any setting.
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- Theirs is the KingdomEasy read. It shows you that God's grace is everywhere, even where you least expect it!
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