Evangelism in an Age of Despair

Evangelism in an Age of DespairA Hopeful Approach to Evangelism "Evangelism" is a contested, even conflicted word. But churches are declining in numbers and resources. What if we aren't thinking about evangelism in the right way, culturally or theologically? This book contextualizes evangelism in our late modern times and reimagines what the call to outreach means in today's world. Our sad times are made sadder by the realization that our all out pursuit of happiness has made us

"I am glad to give it my warm commendation

It examines positions taken by evangelical scholars on seventeen seminal issues

They suggest that early Christians were more often influenced by Stoicism than by Platonism

interacts with recent commentaries

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there is a new cultural awareness of sexual diversity and gender dysphoria

focuses on the "how to" of interpreting the New Testament use of the Old Testament

Each chapter concludes with practical suggestions and a list of books for further study

and social context of the Old Testament

Smith explores how our analysis of political institutions would look different if we viewed them as incubators of love-shaping practices--not merely governing us but forming what we love

What people groups interacted with ancient Israel

Written with classroom utility and pastoral application in mind