Ministries of Mercy The Call of Jericho Road (Audible Audio Edition) Timothy Keller Sean Runnette christianaudiocom Books
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Why would someone risk his safety, destroy his schedule, and become dirty and bloody to help a needy person of another race and social class? And why would Jesus tell us "Go and do likewise"? Like the wounded man on the Jericho road, there are needy people in our path - the widow next door, the family strapped with medical bills, the homeless man outside our place of worship. God call us to be ministers of mercy to people in need of shelter, assistance, medical care, or just friendship.
Ministries of Mercy The Call of Jericho Road (Audible Audio Edition) Timothy Keller Sean Runnette christianaudiocom Books
Keller uses the parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate the church's mission of mercy to the world. In part one of the book he offers theological principles to justify such a mission, such as the fact that God's mercy is offered to sinners, and that the character of that mercy was both spiritual and physical. He grounds the theological argument in Christ's kingdom rule, and the church as an instrument of that rule. Given the receipt of God's unmerited favor, it is incumbent upon the believer to similarly display the same kind of grace to the world. Nevertheless, a balance is necessary in the use of resources, in the focus on Christian brethren and non-believers, in unconditional vs. conditional judgment, and in teaching faith content vs. performing good deeds.Using the metaphor of a garden in part two, Keller moves to the practical concerns of just how ministries of mercy can be instituted in the church. He notes that like soil, the congregation must be prepared for compassion ministry through teaching what scripture says about the subject. Through such teaching individuals will surface whose hearts and gifts are so oriented. The author describes the formulation of the vision for such a ministry, and how to achieve consensus in the congregation on this vision and to mobilize its expression.
The careful management of compassion ministry is especially important if it is to be maintained consistently. Christian volunteers are subject to burn out, and other physical and economic resources are subject to similar exhaustion if not wisely used. Keller offers many useful suggestions about how to integrate church activities with other churches, parachurch and secular organizations to maximize impact. Finally, he discusses how a ministry of mercy impacts and may dictate how church growth is managed.
As with many arguments for compassion ministry based on some interpretation of the Kingdom of God statements of Jesus, there are questions of direct applicability to the church today. Keller may be guilty of some of this misapplication, but his destination is correct even if his starting point and route are questionable. One example of debatable interpretation is the use of the Good Samaritan parable itself. Jesus was speaking to an opponent (a scribe) seeking to trip Him. Jesus was describing the error of an insular Judaism (as also seen in Jonah), not defining any specific ministry direction for Israel or Christianity. The real lesson to be drawn from the parable is that no one (i.e. the elect Israel or the believer) is deserving of God's grace, but having received it must express it to others - even perceived enemies. The details of this expression of grace (i.e. the physical mercy) are incidental. However, the parable is entirely applicable to the church as it describes a people who are inward directed and unconcerned about the lost in any meaningful way.
The real problem with theological justification of corporate compassion ministry is that there is really no direct scriptural evidence for such ministry to the lost. All examples of compassion ministries are toward the believing churches themselves. In fact the NT is rather explicit in not addressing the social issues of the day except in terms of individual (not corporate) behavior. This is not to say that social concerns are not affected by the genuine faith of individuals, just that they are not the target. When the human heart is made new, then it can accept instructions for slaves to obey masters wholeheartedly (Eph 6:5-6), and for masters to treat slaves as brothers (Philemon), and countless other attitudes and behaviors in a total and revolutionary contradiction to the wisdom of the world. The details of these behaviors are not the subject of commandment, per se, but it is the renewed mind that produces them.
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Ministries of Mercy The Call of Jericho Road (Audible Audio Edition) Timothy Keller Sean Runnette christianaudiocom Books Reviews
A great book by Tim Keller which should challenge all of us to care more for the poor or less fortunate around us. Some of the statistical data used in the book is dated, but provides a much greater understanding of the poor in America today!
This book is awesome. I read this book 10 years after it was published and a lot of what Tim Keller predicted came true (in terms of Medicare, Social Security). I loved this book because not only did it give a biblical foundation for why we ought to care for others practically, but also offered a practical guide of starting something.
I was always wary of books that were too "social justice"-y because I was tired of my high school days of doing "social work" but not seeing any meaningful fruits. Keller does an admirable job of combining both evangelism and mercy ministries. He also inspired me to personally evaluate my life and see what I could practically and personally do to further God's kingdom work (I'm blogging my journey at [...] if you want proof).
I REALLY like how Keller is both pragmatic but also a man of faith. The balance is very clear in this book. I also think people who argue about dispensational vs covenantal views in this book completely miss the point. I don't think his theology actually affects his hermeneutical approach to the Parable of the good samaritan.
Anyway, give it a try! (Especially after all the buzz Generous Justice generated, I think people should read this)
This is a biblical and practical book for Christians about why we should be involved in meeting the felt needs of the poor and oppressed -- and how to do it.
The book is divided into two parts, with seven chapters in each. Part 1 lays down the principles for mercy ministries. Keller builds a theology of mercy by expounding the parable of the Good Samaritan, discussing the call, character, and motivation of ministry. He addresses issues such as the lifestyle of believers, how to discern where to focus our efforts in meeting needs, how to address the needs of the poor holistically, and the importance of combining deeds of mercy with evangelistic word-oriented ministry.
Part 2 is more practical and leads the reader through the process of initiating and managing a ministry one step at a time. Attention is given to preparing a church for mercy ministries, mobilizing volunteers, developing vision and strategy, how mercy ministries should relate to evangelism and church growth efforts, and practical criterion for meeting people's needs.
Two helpful features of the book are (1) the careful theological reflection woven throughout, as Keller shows how the gospel informs and shapes ministry, and (2) the many examples and illustrations of individuals, churches, and communities that have embraced mercy ministries.
The only weakness of the book is that it is somewhat dated - the second revision taking place in 1997. Perhaps the next edition will include updated statistics. But this has little impact on the overall value of this very helpful manual on how to meet the needs of hurting people in Jesus' name. I highly recommend this book to pastors and ministry teams.
Keller uses the parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate the church's mission of mercy to the world. In part one of the book he offers theological principles to justify such a mission, such as the fact that God's mercy is offered to sinners, and that the character of that mercy was both spiritual and physical. He grounds the theological argument in Christ's kingdom rule, and the church as an instrument of that rule. Given the receipt of God's unmerited favor, it is incumbent upon the believer to similarly display the same kind of grace to the world. Nevertheless, a balance is necessary in the use of resources, in the focus on Christian brethren and non-believers, in unconditional vs. conditional judgment, and in teaching faith content vs. performing good deeds.
Using the metaphor of a garden in part two, Keller moves to the practical concerns of just how ministries of mercy can be instituted in the church. He notes that like soil, the congregation must be prepared for compassion ministry through teaching what scripture says about the subject. Through such teaching individuals will surface whose hearts and gifts are so oriented. The author describes the formulation of the vision for such a ministry, and how to achieve consensus in the congregation on this vision and to mobilize its expression.
The careful management of compassion ministry is especially important if it is to be maintained consistently. Christian volunteers are subject to burn out, and other physical and economic resources are subject to similar exhaustion if not wisely used. Keller offers many useful suggestions about how to integrate church activities with other churches, parachurch and secular organizations to maximize impact. Finally, he discusses how a ministry of mercy impacts and may dictate how church growth is managed.
As with many arguments for compassion ministry based on some interpretation of the Kingdom of God statements of Jesus, there are questions of direct applicability to the church today. Keller may be guilty of some of this misapplication, but his destination is correct even if his starting point and route are questionable. One example of debatable interpretation is the use of the Good Samaritan parable itself. Jesus was speaking to an opponent (a scribe) seeking to trip Him. Jesus was describing the error of an insular Judaism (as also seen in Jonah), not defining any specific ministry direction for Israel or Christianity. The real lesson to be drawn from the parable is that no one (i.e. the elect Israel or the believer) is deserving of God's grace, but having received it must express it to others - even perceived enemies. The details of this expression of grace (i.e. the physical mercy) are incidental. However, the parable is entirely applicable to the church as it describes a people who are inward directed and unconcerned about the lost in any meaningful way.
The real problem with theological justification of corporate compassion ministry is that there is really no direct scriptural evidence for such ministry to the lost. All examples of compassion ministries are toward the believing churches themselves. In fact the NT is rather explicit in not addressing the social issues of the day except in terms of individual (not corporate) behavior. This is not to say that social concerns are not affected by the genuine faith of individuals, just that they are not the target. When the human heart is made new, then it can accept instructions for slaves to obey masters wholeheartedly (Eph 65-6), and for masters to treat slaves as brothers (Philemon), and countless other attitudes and behaviors in a total and revolutionary contradiction to the wisdom of the world. The details of these behaviors are not the subject of commandment, per se, but it is the renewed mind that produces them.
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