Humanitarian Jesus: Social Justice and the Cross
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (551 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802452639 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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They also engage the topic through interviews with leading Christian thinkers, activists, and humanitarian workers -- including Franklin Graham, Gary Haugen, Ron Sider, Tony Campolo, and many more -- seeking to define a broadly biblical approach to good works that all Christians can join hands around.. Care for the poor and needy, reconciliation of social and racial divisions, and nurture for the sick and abused -- all can be biblical and Christ-honoring activities.Ryan Dobson and Christian Buckley have a message for believers on either side of the battle lines hardening around today's Social Gospel. In accessible and non-academic style, Dobson and Buckley outline the biblical case for humanitarian concern. A resurgence of the Social Gospel is energizing many evangelicals, but what does the Bible say about the role of humanitarian works in the Christian life? As new covenant believers, Christians
CHRISTIAN BUCKLEY is a husband, father, lawyer, entrepreneur, non-profit leader, writer, and follower of Christ. After leaving a successful corporate law practice behind to embark on a practical pursuit of discipleship, Christian founded thinkmoretruth, a platform where he hopes to inspire people to think and live outside the lines in devotion to Christ. He is also the co-founder of Glue Network and runs Covered Images, Inc. from UCLA. Christian lives in Sa
About the AuthorCHRISTIAN BUCKLEY is a husband, father, lawyer, entrepreneur, non-profit leader, writer, and follower of Christ. He is also the co-founder of Glue Network and runs Covered Images, Inc. from UCLA. Christian lives in San Diego, California with his wife and children.RYAN DOBSON is the founder of KOR ministries and the author of four books, incuding Be Intolerant. He holds a Bachelor¿s degree from the University of California, Irvine, and a J.D. Through his podcasts, speaking engagements, and books, Dobson seeks to call Christians deeper into the ultimate adventure of following Christ.. After leaving a successful corporate law practice behind to embark o
Three Stars Not too impressed with this. Not original. Not too inspiring. Not enough practical application. Not based on empirical research. Triple R said Fair and balanced. "Humanitarian Jesus" by Ryan Dobson and Christian Buckley is a two-part discussion about the "social gospel." The first part discusses the history of the social gospel and the way people approach the social gospel. Part two consists of interviews with various people and their views of how they reconcile th. Thought Provoking The Golden Reviewer This is an amazing thought provoking book. I liked it, but I didn't at the beginning. I thought this is another one of those books where the authors tell you all the good things they and their organization is doing for the poor and the environment. As I turned the pages I begin to understand how all the or