Forgive Us - Couverture souple

Rah, Cannon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0310515963 ISBN 13 : 9780310515968

Editeur : HarperChristian Resources, 2013

Synopsis

Many people have become angry and frustrated with organized religion and evangelical Christianity, in particular. Too often the church has proven to be a source of pain rather than a place of hope. Forgive Us acknowledges the legitimacy of much of the anger toward the church. In truth, Christianity in America has significant brokenness in its history that demands recognition and repentance. Only by this path can the church move forward with its message of forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace.

Forgive Us is thus a call to confession. From Psalm 51 to the teachings of Jesus to the prayers of Nehemiah, confession is the proper biblical response when God’s people have injured others and turned their backs on God’s ways. In the book of Nehemiah, the author confesses not only his own sins, but also the sins of his ancestors. The history of the American church demands a Nehemiah-style confession both for our deeds and the deeds of those who came before us.

In each chapter of Forgive Us two pastors who are also academically trained historians provide accurate and compelling histories of some of the American church’s greatest shortcomings. Theologian Soong-Chan Rah and justice leader Lisa Sharon Harper then share theological reflections along with appropriate words of confession and repentance.

Passionate and purposeful, Forgive Us will challenge evangelical readers and issue a heart-felt request to the surrounding culture for forgiveness and a new beginning.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperChristian Resources
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0310515963
• ISBN 13: 9780310515968
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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