Earth Restored: Calling the Church to a New Christian Activism

by John Barber

Book Overview

There is a lot of debate about whether or not Christians should be involved in politics or culture for the purpose of reforming them. Should we concentrate on evangelism and reaching the unregenerate... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857927206
• ISBN13: 9781857927207
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Putting Perspective on Christians' Role in the Culture

There is a lot of debate about whether or not Christians should be involved in politics or culture for the purpose of reforming them. Should we concentrate on evangelism and reaching the unregenerate souls? Or should we try to reform every institution to conform to God's standard? What John Barber's book does is show us that it is not an "either/or" situation. The two elements work together. Reforming culture helps us to evangelize. And evangelizing helps us to reform culture. Interwoven in both endeavors is God's sovereignty and the fact that God is working all things to His glory. Earth Restored is not another book on why America is great because the godly Founding Fathers wanted it that way, so we should strive to bring the country back to its former state. This book is about what the Bible says we as Christians should do in, for, and through the culture around us. It also gives a detailed look at the components of a biblical worldview, very important in having a godly perspective. Mr. Barber's style is very conversational. I enjoyed his personal stories and learned a lot from his wise, clear analysis of theological principles. The practical applications of these principles to a few contemporary issues was just what I needed to help me apply God's Word to the stories I hear in the news each day. It is a well-thought-out and well-written piece of work. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those struggling to understand what God really says about the Christian's role in culture and politics.