Broken and Divided: America and the Church

Broken and Divided: America and the Church

Author: Jocelyn Whitfield

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2018-09-28

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1973638010

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You may wonder what has happened to the Church’s influence in our society today. Why does Christ’s Church appear weak and impotent? Scripture says that we are Christ’s Church, His Body, and the lights and salt of the world. When we look at our world, communities, the local church, and even our lives, the Light of Christ has dimmed. People are asking this question. Where is Christ’s Church? Why have we not invaded the world and the churches with the glorious Light of Christ? Could it be that we are more interested in everything (politics, legislative issues, profiting, our agenda) rather than proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, making disciples, taking on Christ’s agenda as ours, and living righteous and holy lives? Could it be that we are worshipping things and people more than we worship God? Could it be that we have neglected the ministry of the Holy Spirit? Could it be that we have forgotten our divine purpose and what we have been created for? Our purpose is clear. We have a mission to fulfill. That is, to turn this world upside down with the powerful gospel of Jesus Christ and to usher in His Kingdom of grace, redemption, righteousness, love and justice. This book identifies some of the hindrances that may have dimmed the light of the Church of Jesus Christ, and what we can do reverse these. It is also my hope that this book will also remind us that we have been called to be Christ’s Ambassadors, citizens of His Kingdom and government. We are Christ’s representatives. We have been given a charge to introduce others to the loving grace of Christ, then equip them to do the same, thereby, expanding His Kingdom of righteousness on earth.


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Download or read book Broken and Divided: America and the Church written by Jocelyn Whitfield and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-09-28 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may wonder what has happened to the Church’s influence in our society today. Why does Christ’s Church appear weak and impotent? Scripture says that we are Christ’s Church, His Body, and the lights and salt of the world. When we look at our world, communities, the local church, and even our lives, the Light of Christ has dimmed. People are asking this question. Where is Christ’s Church? Why have we not invaded the world and the churches with the glorious Light of Christ? Could it be that we are more interested in everything (politics, legislative issues, profiting, our agenda) rather than proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, making disciples, taking on Christ’s agenda as ours, and living righteous and holy lives? Could it be that we are worshipping things and people more than we worship God? Could it be that we have neglected the ministry of the Holy Spirit? Could it be that we have forgotten our divine purpose and what we have been created for? Our purpose is clear. We have a mission to fulfill. That is, to turn this world upside down with the powerful gospel of Jesus Christ and to usher in His Kingdom of grace, redemption, righteousness, love and justice. This book identifies some of the hindrances that may have dimmed the light of the Church of Jesus Christ, and what we can do reverse these. It is also my hope that this book will also remind us that we have been called to be Christ’s Ambassadors, citizens of His Kingdom and government. We are Christ’s representatives. We have been given a charge to introduce others to the loving grace of Christ, then equip them to do the same, thereby, expanding His Kingdom of righteousness on earth.

Broken and Divided America and the Church

Broken and Divided America and the Church

Author: Jocelyn Whitfield

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2018-09-28

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781973638025

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You may wonder what has happened to the Church's influence in our society today. Why does Christ's Church appear weak and impotent? Scripture says that we are Christ's Church, His Body, and the lights and salt of the world. When we look at our world, communities, the local church, and even our lives, the Light of Christ has dimmed. People are asking this question. Where is Christ's Church? Why have we not invaded the world and the churches with the glorious Light of Christ? Could it be that we are more interested in everything (politics, legislative issues, profiting, our agenda) rather than proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, making disciples, taking on Christ's agenda as ours, and living righteous and holy lives? Could it be that we are worshipping things and people more than we worship God? Could be that we have neglected the ministry of the Holy Spirit? Could it be that we have forgotten our divine purpose and what we have been created for? Our purpose is clear- we have a mission to fulfill- to turn this world upside down with the powerful gospel of Jesus Christ and usher in His Kingdom of grace, redemption, righteousness, love and justice. This book identifies some of the hindrances that may have dimmed the light of the Church of Jesus Christ, and what we can do reverse these. It is also my hope that this book will also remind us that we have been called to be Christ's Ambassadors, citizens of His Kingdom and government. We are His representatives who have been given a charge-to introduce others to the King of King and Lord of Lords, and then to equip them to do the same- for the purpose of expanding His Kingdom on earth.


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Download or read book Broken and Divided America and the Church written by Jocelyn Whitfield and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-09-28 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may wonder what has happened to the Church's influence in our society today. Why does Christ's Church appear weak and impotent? Scripture says that we are Christ's Church, His Body, and the lights and salt of the world. When we look at our world, communities, the local church, and even our lives, the Light of Christ has dimmed. People are asking this question. Where is Christ's Church? Why have we not invaded the world and the churches with the glorious Light of Christ? Could it be that we are more interested in everything (politics, legislative issues, profiting, our agenda) rather than proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, making disciples, taking on Christ's agenda as ours, and living righteous and holy lives? Could it be that we are worshipping things and people more than we worship God? Could be that we have neglected the ministry of the Holy Spirit? Could it be that we have forgotten our divine purpose and what we have been created for? Our purpose is clear- we have a mission to fulfill- to turn this world upside down with the powerful gospel of Jesus Christ and usher in His Kingdom of grace, redemption, righteousness, love and justice. This book identifies some of the hindrances that may have dimmed the light of the Church of Jesus Christ, and what we can do reverse these. It is also my hope that this book will also remind us that we have been called to be Christ's Ambassadors, citizens of His Kingdom and government. We are His representatives who have been given a charge-to introduce others to the King of King and Lord of Lords, and then to equip them to do the same- for the purpose of expanding His Kingdom on earth.

The Divided Mind of the Black Church

The Divided Mind of the Black Church

Author: Raphael G. Warnock

Publisher: NYU Press

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1479806005

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A revealing look at the identity and mission of the Black church What is the true nature and mission of the church? Is its proper Christian purpose to save souls, or to transform the social order? This question is especially fraught when the church is one built by an enslaved people and formed, from its beginning, at the center of an oppressed community’s fight for personhood and freedom. Such is the central tension in the identity and mission of the Black church in the United States. For decades the Black church and Black theology have held each other at arm’s length. Black theology has emphasized the role of Christian faith in addressing racism and other forms of oppression, arguing that Jesus urged his disciples to seek the freedom of all peoples. Meanwhile, the Black church, even when focused on social concerns, has often emphasized personal piety rather than social protest. With the rising influence of white evangelicalism, biblical fundamentalism, and the prosperity gospel, the divide has become even more pronounced. In The Divided Mind of the Black Church, Raphael G. Warnock, Senior Pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., traces the historical significance of the rise and development of Black theology as an important conversation partner for the Black church. Calling for honest dialogue between Black and womanist theologians and Black pastors, this fresh theological treatment demands a new look at the church’s essential mission.


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Download or read book The Divided Mind of the Black Church written by Raphael G. Warnock and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing look at the identity and mission of the Black church What is the true nature and mission of the church? Is its proper Christian purpose to save souls, or to transform the social order? This question is especially fraught when the church is one built by an enslaved people and formed, from its beginning, at the center of an oppressed community’s fight for personhood and freedom. Such is the central tension in the identity and mission of the Black church in the United States. For decades the Black church and Black theology have held each other at arm’s length. Black theology has emphasized the role of Christian faith in addressing racism and other forms of oppression, arguing that Jesus urged his disciples to seek the freedom of all peoples. Meanwhile, the Black church, even when focused on social concerns, has often emphasized personal piety rather than social protest. With the rising influence of white evangelicalism, biblical fundamentalism, and the prosperity gospel, the divide has become even more pronounced. In The Divided Mind of the Black Church, Raphael G. Warnock, Senior Pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., traces the historical significance of the rise and development of Black theology as an important conversation partner for the Black church. Calling for honest dialogue between Black and womanist theologians and Black pastors, this fresh theological treatment demands a new look at the church’s essential mission.

Broken Church, Nation Divided

Broken Church, Nation Divided

Author: Stan Rogers

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2021-10-20

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 109807453X

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America is a nation divided to the extent that some are comparing it to the pre-Civil War era of the 1860s. That Civil War was violent, bloody, and hateful; and yet when it ended, America was almost immediately restored as one nation under God. It ended not without deep and enduring scars, but as a nation reunited well enough to become the industrialized leader of the free world for decades to come. We have always been divided socially, economically, and politically; but we have always been a nation united by our faith in the Christian God, the Creator of the universe and all that is within. The source of America's current divisiveness is ideological, propagated by those who embrace a globalist, pluralist code that carries a vision of one world apart from God. This doctrine has permeated our media, academia, sciences, and now even our churches. It is based purely on the premise that we can bring harmony and social equality to planet earth through humanist methods and that the human intellect has progressed beyond the need for mythical belief in a metaphysical god--specifically, the Christian God, the Creator of the physical universe. This is the same lie that deceived Eve in the garden of Eden, which led to the fall of man. The purpose of this writing is to restore a biblical worldview that has been lost within the twenty-first-century American Christian church. As our culture crumbles around us, 350,000 churches stand by seemingly disengaged from the darkness that has engulfed our nation. America used to be a beacon of light for the world. This was the vision that our Founding Fathers carried with them to America, and its source was from their faith in the Christian God. So what is happening to America, and why isn't the church having any effect upon the state of our union? This is a call for members of the body of Christ to reignite, reunite, and reestablish the light that can only be kindled within our individual commitment to remain in Christ; to commit an hour or so each day to be alone with our Creator in the Most Holy place--feeding, cleansing, and renewing our souls. Just you and God. The current grace-based doctrine of the modern Christian church has dumbed down the intricacies and treasures found within the contents of the Holy Bible to having little more significance than a bumper sticker. We read books written by other humans that tell us about the Bible; we read daily devotionals that cherry-pick scripture to make us feel good. However, few--if any of us--are actually committing to daily holy communion with God through his Word, the Holy Bible (all of it), and spending time in prayer in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ.


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Download or read book Broken Church, Nation Divided written by Stan Rogers and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-10-20 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America is a nation divided to the extent that some are comparing it to the pre-Civil War era of the 1860s. That Civil War was violent, bloody, and hateful; and yet when it ended, America was almost immediately restored as one nation under God. It ended not without deep and enduring scars, but as a nation reunited well enough to become the industrialized leader of the free world for decades to come. We have always been divided socially, economically, and politically; but we have always been a nation united by our faith in the Christian God, the Creator of the universe and all that is within. The source of America's current divisiveness is ideological, propagated by those who embrace a globalist, pluralist code that carries a vision of one world apart from God. This doctrine has permeated our media, academia, sciences, and now even our churches. It is based purely on the premise that we can bring harmony and social equality to planet earth through humanist methods and that the human intellect has progressed beyond the need for mythical belief in a metaphysical god--specifically, the Christian God, the Creator of the physical universe. This is the same lie that deceived Eve in the garden of Eden, which led to the fall of man. The purpose of this writing is to restore a biblical worldview that has been lost within the twenty-first-century American Christian church. As our culture crumbles around us, 350,000 churches stand by seemingly disengaged from the darkness that has engulfed our nation. America used to be a beacon of light for the world. This was the vision that our Founding Fathers carried with them to America, and its source was from their faith in the Christian God. So what is happening to America, and why isn't the church having any effect upon the state of our union? This is a call for members of the body of Christ to reignite, reunite, and reestablish the light that can only be kindled within our individual commitment to remain in Christ; to commit an hour or so each day to be alone with our Creator in the Most Holy place--feeding, cleansing, and renewing our souls. Just you and God. The current grace-based doctrine of the modern Christian church has dumbed down the intricacies and treasures found within the contents of the Holy Bible to having little more significance than a bumper sticker. We read books written by other humans that tell us about the Bible; we read daily devotionals that cherry-pick scripture to make us feel good. However, few--if any of us--are actually committing to daily holy communion with God through his Word, the Holy Bible (all of it), and spending time in prayer in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Divided by God

Divided by God

Author: Noah Feldman

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Published: 2007-05-15

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0374708150

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A brilliant and urgent appraisal of one of the most profound conflicts of our time Even before George W. Bush gained reelection by wooing religiously devout "values voters," it was clear that church-state matters in the United States had reached a crisis. With Divided by God, Noah Feldman shows that the crisis is as old as this country--and looks to our nation's past to show how it might be resolved. Today more than ever, ours is a religiously diverse society: Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist as well as Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish. And yet more than ever, committed Christians are making themselves felt in politics and culture. What are the implications of this paradox? To answer this question, Feldman makes clear that again and again in our nation's history diversity has forced us to redraw the lines in the church-state divide. In vivid, dramatic chapters, he describes how we as a people have resolved conflicts over the Bible, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the teaching of evolution through appeals to shared values of liberty, equality, and freedom of conscience. And he proposes a brilliant solution to our current crisis, one that honors our religious diversity while respecting the long-held conviction that religion and state should not mix. Divided by God speaks to the headlines, even as it tells the story of a long-running conflict that has made the American people who we are.


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Download or read book Divided by God written by Noah Feldman and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2007-05-15 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brilliant and urgent appraisal of one of the most profound conflicts of our time Even before George W. Bush gained reelection by wooing religiously devout "values voters," it was clear that church-state matters in the United States had reached a crisis. With Divided by God, Noah Feldman shows that the crisis is as old as this country--and looks to our nation's past to show how it might be resolved. Today more than ever, ours is a religiously diverse society: Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist as well as Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish. And yet more than ever, committed Christians are making themselves felt in politics and culture. What are the implications of this paradox? To answer this question, Feldman makes clear that again and again in our nation's history diversity has forced us to redraw the lines in the church-state divide. In vivid, dramatic chapters, he describes how we as a people have resolved conflicts over the Bible, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the teaching of evolution through appeals to shared values of liberty, equality, and freedom of conscience. And he proposes a brilliant solution to our current crisis, one that honors our religious diversity while respecting the long-held conviction that religion and state should not mix. Divided by God speaks to the headlines, even as it tells the story of a long-running conflict that has made the American people who we are.

Broken Churches, Broken Nation

Broken Churches, Broken Nation

Author: C. C. Goen

Publisher: Mercer University Press

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780865541870

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In the first comprehensive treatment of the role of churches in the processes that led to the American Civil War, C.C. Goen suggests that when Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist churches divided along lines of North and South in the antebellum controversy over slavery, they severed an important bond of national union. The forebodings of church leaders and other contemporary observers about the probability of disastrous political consequences were well-founded. The denominational schisms, as irreversible steps along the nation's tortuous course to violence, were both portent and catalyst to the imminent national tragedy. Caught in a quagmire of conflicting purposes, church leadership failed and Christian community broke down, presaging in a scenario of secession and conflict the impending crisis of the Union. As the churches chose sides over the supremely transcendent moral issue of slavery, so did the nation. Professor Goen, an eminent historian of American religion, does not seek in these pages the "causes" of the Civil War. Rather, he establishes evangelical Christianity as "a major bond of national unity" in antebellum America. His careful analysis and critical interpretation demonstrate that antebellum American churches -- committed to institutional growth, swayed by sectional interests, and silent about racial prejudice -- could neither contain nor redirect the awesome forces of national dissension. Their failure sealed the nation's fate. - Publisher.


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Download or read book Broken Churches, Broken Nation written by C. C. Goen and published by Mercer University Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first comprehensive treatment of the role of churches in the processes that led to the American Civil War, C.C. Goen suggests that when Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist churches divided along lines of North and South in the antebellum controversy over slavery, they severed an important bond of national union. The forebodings of church leaders and other contemporary observers about the probability of disastrous political consequences were well-founded. The denominational schisms, as irreversible steps along the nation's tortuous course to violence, were both portent and catalyst to the imminent national tragedy. Caught in a quagmire of conflicting purposes, church leadership failed and Christian community broke down, presaging in a scenario of secession and conflict the impending crisis of the Union. As the churches chose sides over the supremely transcendent moral issue of slavery, so did the nation. Professor Goen, an eminent historian of American religion, does not seek in these pages the "causes" of the Civil War. Rather, he establishes evangelical Christianity as "a major bond of national unity" in antebellum America. His careful analysis and critical interpretation demonstrate that antebellum American churches -- committed to institutional growth, swayed by sectional interests, and silent about racial prejudice -- could neither contain nor redirect the awesome forces of national dissension. Their failure sealed the nation's fate. - Publisher.

Hijacked

Hijacked

Author: Michael Slaughter

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1426742363

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Download or read book Hijacked written by Michael Slaughter and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Church Divided

A Church Divided

Author: Terrance A. Sweeney

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Published: 2011-04-29

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1615929789

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In the current maelstrom of complaints and demands surrounding the exercise of authority in the Church, Sweeney asserts that fundamental questions must be answered: What is authroity? Who has it? How is it verified? Sweeney offers scholarly answers and investigates the issues addressed from biblical, sociological, canonical, historical, and ethical perspectives.


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Download or read book A Church Divided written by Terrance A. Sweeney and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2011-04-29 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the current maelstrom of complaints and demands surrounding the exercise of authority in the Church, Sweeney asserts that fundamental questions must be answered: What is authroity? Who has it? How is it verified? Sweeney offers scholarly answers and investigates the issues addressed from biblical, sociological, canonical, historical, and ethical perspectives.

The Black Church and Hip Hop Culture

The Black Church and Hip Hop Culture

Author: Emmett G. Price

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2011-11-10

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 081088237X

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Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the Black Church stood as the stronghold of the Black Community, fighting for equality and economic self-sufficiency and challenging its body to be self-determined and self-aware. Hip Hop Culture grew from disenfranchised urban youth who felt that they had no support system or resources. Impassioned with the same urgent desires for survival and hope that their parents and grandparents had carried, these youth forged their way from the bottom of America’s belly one rhyme at a time. For many young people, Hip Hop Culture is a supplement, or even an alternative, to the weekly dose of Sunday-morning faith. In this collection of provocative essays, leading thinkers, preachers, and scholars from around the country confront both the Black Church and the Hip Hop Generation to realize their shared responsibilities to one another and the greater society. Arranged into three sections, this volume addresses key issues in the debate between two of the most significant institutions of Black Culture. The first part, “From Civil Rights to Hip Hop,” explores the transition from one generation to another through the transmission—or lack thereof—of legacy and heritage. Part II, “Hip Hop Culture and the Black Church in Dialogue,” explores the numerous ways in which the conversation is already occurring—from sermons to theoretical examinations and spiritual ponderings. Part III, “Gospel Rap, Holy Hip Hop, and the Hip Hop Matrix,” clarifies the perspectives and insights of practitioners, scholars, and activists who explore various expressions of faith and the diversity of locations where these expressions take place. In The Black Church and Hip Hop Culture, pastors, ministers, theologians, educators, and laypersons wrestle with the duties of providing timely commentary, critical analysis, and in some cases practical strategies toward forgiveness, healing, restoration, and reconciliation. With inspiring reflections and empowering discourse, this collection demonstrates why and how the Black Church must re-engage in the lives of those who comprise the Hip Hop Generation.


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Download or read book The Black Church and Hip Hop Culture written by Emmett G. Price and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011-11-10 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the Black Church stood as the stronghold of the Black Community, fighting for equality and economic self-sufficiency and challenging its body to be self-determined and self-aware. Hip Hop Culture grew from disenfranchised urban youth who felt that they had no support system or resources. Impassioned with the same urgent desires for survival and hope that their parents and grandparents had carried, these youth forged their way from the bottom of America’s belly one rhyme at a time. For many young people, Hip Hop Culture is a supplement, or even an alternative, to the weekly dose of Sunday-morning faith. In this collection of provocative essays, leading thinkers, preachers, and scholars from around the country confront both the Black Church and the Hip Hop Generation to realize their shared responsibilities to one another and the greater society. Arranged into three sections, this volume addresses key issues in the debate between two of the most significant institutions of Black Culture. The first part, “From Civil Rights to Hip Hop,” explores the transition from one generation to another through the transmission—or lack thereof—of legacy and heritage. Part II, “Hip Hop Culture and the Black Church in Dialogue,” explores the numerous ways in which the conversation is already occurring—from sermons to theoretical examinations and spiritual ponderings. Part III, “Gospel Rap, Holy Hip Hop, and the Hip Hop Matrix,” clarifies the perspectives and insights of practitioners, scholars, and activists who explore various expressions of faith and the diversity of locations where these expressions take place. In The Black Church and Hip Hop Culture, pastors, ministers, theologians, educators, and laypersons wrestle with the duties of providing timely commentary, critical analysis, and in some cases practical strategies toward forgiveness, healing, restoration, and reconciliation. With inspiring reflections and empowering discourse, this collection demonstrates why and how the Black Church must re-engage in the lives of those who comprise the Hip Hop Generation.

The Dividing Wall

The Dividing Wall

Author: John Tinker

Publisher: Firebrand Publishing

Published: 2024-01-10

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1941907660

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"11 o'clock on Sunday morning is one of the most segregated hours, if not the most segregated hours, in Christian America." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., circa 1960 Segregation remains a reality in churches across America. Many congregations are still divided along racial lines even amidst our diverse society. How did we get here? And what does the Bible say about unity among all peoples in the church? In this compelling book, Dr. John S. Tinker takes us on a journey to understand the complex history of racism in America and its influence on dividing the church. From slavery to Jim Crow laws to the civil rights era, he provides critical historical context for how segregation took root. But this is more than an examination of the past. It is a redemptive vision for the future, calling churches to actively pursue reconciliation and diversity to reflect God's Kingdom. Through in-depth biblical study, John reveals unity in diversity as a core biblical principle for the church, despite centuries of segregation along racial lines. Featuring interviews with Christian leaders of different ethnicities, The Dividing Wall: How Racism Split The American Church, brings unique perspectives on achieving true unity. This is a book for anyone who wants to grow in racial healing and see the church become a house of prayer for all nations, just as Jesus intended. It provides hope for breaking down dividing walls, embracing our differences, and experiencing the fullness of the Gospel.


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Download or read book The Dividing Wall written by John Tinker and published by Firebrand Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-10 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "11 o'clock on Sunday morning is one of the most segregated hours, if not the most segregated hours, in Christian America." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., circa 1960 Segregation remains a reality in churches across America. Many congregations are still divided along racial lines even amidst our diverse society. How did we get here? And what does the Bible say about unity among all peoples in the church? In this compelling book, Dr. John S. Tinker takes us on a journey to understand the complex history of racism in America and its influence on dividing the church. From slavery to Jim Crow laws to the civil rights era, he provides critical historical context for how segregation took root. But this is more than an examination of the past. It is a redemptive vision for the future, calling churches to actively pursue reconciliation and diversity to reflect God's Kingdom. Through in-depth biblical study, John reveals unity in diversity as a core biblical principle for the church, despite centuries of segregation along racial lines. Featuring interviews with Christian leaders of different ethnicities, The Dividing Wall: How Racism Split The American Church, brings unique perspectives on achieving true unity. This is a book for anyone who wants to grow in racial healing and see the church become a house of prayer for all nations, just as Jesus intended. It provides hope for breaking down dividing walls, embracing our differences, and experiencing the fullness of the Gospel.