The Church of Us vs. Them

Freedom from a Faith That Feeds on Making Enemies

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Christian Life
Cover of the book The Church of Us vs. Them by David E. Fitch, Baker Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: David E. Fitch ISBN: 9781493418329
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group Publication: July 16, 2019
Imprint: Brazos Press Language: English
Author: David E. Fitch
ISBN: 9781493418329
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication: July 16, 2019
Imprint: Brazos Press
Language: English

We are living in angry times. No matter where we go, what we watch, or how we communicate, our culture is rife with conflict. Unfortunately, Christians appear to be caught up in the same animosity as the culture at large. We are perceived as angry, judgmental, and defensive, fighting among ourselves in various media while the world looks on. How have we failed to be a people of reconciliation and renewal in the face of such tumult?

Claiming that the church has lost itself in the grip of an antagonistic culture, David Fitch takes a close look at what drives the vitriol in our congregations. He traces the enemy-making patterns in church history and diagnoses the divisiveness that marks the contemporary evangelical church. Fitch shows a way for the church to be true to itself, unwinding the antagonisms of our day and making space for Christ's reconciling presence in our day-to-day lives. He offers new patterns and practices that move the church beyond making enemies to being the presence of Christ in the world, helping us free ourselves from a faith that feeds on division.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

We are living in angry times. No matter where we go, what we watch, or how we communicate, our culture is rife with conflict. Unfortunately, Christians appear to be caught up in the same animosity as the culture at large. We are perceived as angry, judgmental, and defensive, fighting among ourselves in various media while the world looks on. How have we failed to be a people of reconciliation and renewal in the face of such tumult?

Claiming that the church has lost itself in the grip of an antagonistic culture, David Fitch takes a close look at what drives the vitriol in our congregations. He traces the enemy-making patterns in church history and diagnoses the divisiveness that marks the contemporary evangelical church. Fitch shows a way for the church to be true to itself, unwinding the antagonisms of our day and making space for Christ's reconciling presence in our day-to-day lives. He offers new patterns and practices that move the church beyond making enemies to being the presence of Christ in the world, helping us free ourselves from a faith that feeds on division.

More books from Baker Publishing Group

Cover of the book I Don't Want a Divorce by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book A Faithful Gathering (The Sisters of Lancaster County Book #3) by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book Powerful Moments in the Presence of God by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book Commentary on Acts (Commentary on the New Testament Book #5) by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book Why I Hate Green Beans by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book New Testament Theology by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book Heathersleigh Homecoming (The Secrets of Heathersleigh Hall Book #3) by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book These Healing Hills by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book Master Plan of Evangelism, The by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book Embers of Love (Striking a Match Book #1) by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book On Reading Well by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book Heart Revealed, A (Winds of Change Book #2) by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book The Dating Games #2: Blind Date (The Dating Games Book #2) by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book Praying through Hard Times by David E. Fitch
Cover of the book 10 Power Principles for Christian Service by David E. Fitch
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy