The Fine Line: Re-Envisioning the Gap Between Christ and Culture

by Kary Oberbrunner

What Does It Mean to Be in the World but Not of It? The Answer May Surprise You. Christ-followers are supposed to be the most liberated people ever to walk the face of the earth---with a message... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310285453
• ISBN13: 9780310285458
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Inspirational resource on how to follow Christ and be relevant in today's culture.

Once I started this book, it was hard to put it down. The writing flows so smoothly that it is easier to turn the pages and keep reading than it is to stop. It seems like you are having a conversation with the author over a cup of coffee rather than reading a book. Furthermore, Kary Oberbrunner does a good job of combining theory with practice. He outlines his view of remaining relevant as a Christ follower in today's culture and then provides concrete examples of others who have done so. Though many of us may never have the impact that those individuals have had, all of us can learn how to make our faith more relevant in our everyday lives by practicing the principles outlined in this book. This book applies to all ages, but is especially relevant for readers in high school to those just a few years out of college and would make a great gift for someone in those stages of life.

Fine Line, Fine Read

I've read all three of Kary's books now. Kary is about discipleship, but not in a traditional kind of way, more so in a biblical sort of way. Kary gets that discipleship is NOT about being more and more "heavenly minded". He understands and communicates brilliantly that discipleship is lived out in a real world, with real people, with real questions. He gets that in order for the kingdom to be transformative in culture, kingdom-bearers must relate to culture AS they connect to Christ. If you're looking for a paradigm from which to develop a healthy culture of kingdom-bearers in your church or life, this book is a must read. Lasting Impressions: From Visiting to Belonging

Highly Recommend

This is a must read book for anyone trying to work through the "in the world but not of the world" discussion. Loved every chapter.

Supra-cultural Revelation

Some principles are born and then die with each cultural shift. Some principles have remained through the ages, yet take on different monikers as each culture either embraces or rejects it. In this book, Kary Oberbrunner has taken a principle as old as Genesis and shown how relevant it is today. In our journey with Christ, we have, at times, ventured into one of the three "personnas" Kary describes. And he talks about it as if he is sitting across the room in an easy chair. Non-threatening, non-judgmental, non-preaching - Kary transparently illustrates the case for how we should interact with the culture we live in according to how Jesus did in His. A truly excellent read.

Getting into The Fine Line

It's been great to see Kary grow as an author and writer over the years. That growth is showcased in The Fine Line, as Kary presents a healthy balance between being culturally relevant, while living a life sold-out to Jesus and His gospel. This book will challenge both the isolationist who finds comfort in separation from the world and at the same time call out the conformist that enjoys friendship with it. Kary does an excellent job of taking these big ideas and illustrating them with his only personal journey. The Fine Line will help you grow in your pursuit of what loving God and loving people is all about.