I had the pleasure of reading, endorsing, and then reviewing Trevin Wax’s new book The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2022).
It sounds like a very interesting reading. We certainly need, specially here in the United States, some correction. The situation here is very reprehensible.
However, my dear Dr. Bird, is there a book that suggests useful and proven ways to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ in in terms that are understandable to a postmoderm-hyperindividualistic-sex-and-gender-infatuated “woke” society? Biblical terms like “sin” and “repentance” have no meaning in a society that emphasizes the realization of the self and individual freedom by doing whatever brings personal happiness and fulfillment and, therefore, there’s no such thing as sin nor need for repentance. I find that many books on evangelism are outdated in this sense.
People are lost while the church squabbles about politics, complementarian vs egalitarian views, and “tribal” theological views. Many Christians, if not most, can not even explain what the gospel is about!
I learned what's in the last quote from reading Tom Oden. I look forward to reading this book!
It sounds like a very interesting reading. We certainly need, specially here in the United States, some correction. The situation here is very reprehensible.
However, my dear Dr. Bird, is there a book that suggests useful and proven ways to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ in in terms that are understandable to a postmoderm-hyperindividualistic-sex-and-gender-infatuated “woke” society? Biblical terms like “sin” and “repentance” have no meaning in a society that emphasizes the realization of the self and individual freedom by doing whatever brings personal happiness and fulfillment and, therefore, there’s no such thing as sin nor need for repentance. I find that many books on evangelism are outdated in this sense.
People are lost while the church squabbles about politics, complementarian vs egalitarian views, and “tribal” theological views. Many Christians, if not most, can not even explain what the gospel is about!
Jose, check out Sam Chan's books and videos. He's the guy doing the best stuff in this space.
https://www.amazon.com/Evangelism-Skeptical-World-Unbelievable-Believable/dp/0310534674
I saved the quote ‘worth the price of the book’. It’s a winner.