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Good News to the Poor
Tim Chester
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Description for Good News to the Poor
Paperback. Constructs an approach to social action that is shaped and inspired by the gospel. Num Pages: 195 pages. BIC Classification: HRLP5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 268.
How do we respond to the silent appeal in the dark eyes of the child in the charity catalogue, or the blanketed figure in the cold shop-doorway? Should we share the gospel with them, or a bowl of soup? Throughout history, men and women such as Wilberforce, Shaftesbury, Carey and Booth have recognized a call to help the needy. Others have argued that our first task is evangelism, that Christians should not meddle in politics, that social action is a distraction. Do we serve Christ through preaching his Word, or should we use words only when necessary? Tim ... Read more
How do we respond to the silent appeal in the dark eyes of the child in the charity catalogue, or the blanketed figure in the cold shop-doorway? Should we share the gospel with them, or a bowl of soup? Throughout history, men and women such as Wilberforce, Shaftesbury, Carey and Booth have recognized a call to help the needy. Others have argued that our first task is evangelism, that Christians should not meddle in politics, that social action is a distraction. Do we serve Christ through preaching his Word, or should we use words only when necessary? Tim ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Inter-Varsity Press United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
195
Place of Publication
Nottingham, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844740192
SKU
V9781844740192
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99-50
About Tim Chester
Tim Chester is a senior faculty member of Crosslands in the UK. He leads on Doctrine, Pastoral Studies and Advanced Biblical Studies for Crosslands Seminary and oversees the Crosslands Foundation curriculum. Tim has written over 50 books including, You Can Change, A Meal with Jesus and Enjoying God.
Reviews for Good News to the Poor
'Consistent, mission-minded evangelicals have always refused to choose between a commitment to gospel proclamation and an active concern for the poor. Tim Chester digs deep into the Bible to show us why both are vital, and what it means to be Christ's people in a world of need.'
Keith Walker, Director of SIM-UK/N, Europe
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'A must-read ... Read more
Keith Walker, Director of SIM-UK/N, Europe
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