Do we serve Christ through preaching his Word, or should we use words only when necessary? Tim Chester argues passionately that evangelism and social action are inseparable, as two arms of the church's mission.
How does the proclamation of good news to the poor in Luke's Gospel relate to wealth and poverty?
This provocative volume illuminates a dimension of John Wesley's theology that has received insufficient attention: his deep and abiding commitment to the poor. By focusing on the radical nature of...
Good News to the Poor: The Challenge of the Poor in the History of the Church
The chasm between evangelism and social action needs to be bridged. Chester convincingly argues that the truth of the gospel is best understood and embraced in the context of loving action and gospel-centered community.
This book is the combination of these deep and engaging conversations at the Consultation and the subsequently commissioned studies. The book is divided into two sections.
To that end, he structures the book around three basic theses: 1.) evangelism and social action are distinct activities, 2.) proclamation is central, and 3.) evangelism and social action are inseparable.
How does the proclamation of good news to the poor in Luke's Gospel relate to wealth and poverty?
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"Tim Chester argues that evangelism and social action are inseparable, as two arms of the church's mission.