Joy for the World
How Christianity Lost Its Cultural Influence and Can Begin Rebuilding It
Published on 28. February 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-4335-3800-1 (ISBN)
Description
Can the church regain its cultural influence?
The church in America is losing ground. Unfortunately, our efforts to reverse this trend often seem to do more harm than good. In Joy for the World, Greg Forster explains how the church lost its culture-shaping voice and what Christians can do to turn things around.
This book teaches us that the key to cultural transformation is something that we might not expect: explosive, Spirit-produced joy in God and his gospel.
The church in America is losing ground. Unfortunately, our efforts to reverse this trend often seem to do more harm than good. In Joy for the World, Greg Forster explains how the church lost its culture-shaping voice and what Christians can do to turn things around.
This book teaches us that the key to cultural transformation is something that we might not expect: explosive, Spirit-produced joy in God and his gospel.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
429 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-3800-1 (9781433538001)
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Joy for the World
How Christianity Lost Its Cultural Influence and Can Begin Rebuilding It
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Persons
Greg Forster (PhD, Yale University) serves as the director of the Oikonomia Network at the Center for Transformational Churches at Trinity International University. He is a senior fellow at the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, the editor of the blog Hang Together, and a frequent conference speaker.
Content
Introduction: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
Part 1: Let Men Their Songs Employ
1. Christianity and the Great American Experiment
2. The Church and the World
Part 2: Let Earth Receive Her King
3. Doctrine - Teaching and Preaching
4. Devotion - Worship and Spiritual Formation
5. Stewardship - Calling and Discipleship
Part 3: He Comes to Make His Blessings Flow
6. Sex and Family
7. Work and the Economy
8. Citizenship and Community
Conclusion: He Rules the World with Truth and Grace
Part 1: Let Men Their Songs Employ
1. Christianity and the Great American Experiment
2. The Church and the World
Part 2: Let Earth Receive Her King
3. Doctrine - Teaching and Preaching
4. Devotion - Worship and Spiritual Formation
5. Stewardship - Calling and Discipleship
Part 3: He Comes to Make His Blessings Flow
6. Sex and Family
7. Work and the Economy
8. Citizenship and Community
Conclusion: He Rules the World with Truth and Grace