Saturday, November 21, 2009

Christian Archy


My copy of Dr. Dave Black's newest publication, Christian Archy, arrived this morning. It is a short (less than 50 pages) but important little book that examines the Kingdom:

In Christian Archy, Dr. David Alan Black examines the New Testament to find the truly radical and all-encompassing claims of God's kingdom. In doing so, he discovers that the character of this kingdom is widely different from what is commonly contemplated today. Its glory is revealed only through suffering — a point that Jesus' disciples, then and now, have been slow to understand. This truth has tremendous implications for church life. The kingdom of God is in no way imperialistic. It has no political ambitions. It conquers not by force but by love. It is this humble characteristic of the kingdom that is a stumbling block to so many today. Christ's claim to our total allegiance is one we seek to avoid at all costs. But there is only one way to victory and peace, and that way is the way of the Lamb.

Looking forward to reading and reviewing it!


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1 comment:

rick boerman said...

Whats with the title? Im holding out for Christian Jughead.
btw careful this was post #666