The better way
Subtitle: the church of agape in emerging Corinth
By: Ron Clark
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Eugene, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 166
ISBN-13: 9781606082256
Subjects: Roman Antiquities; Christianity; Classical antiquities; Bible
Description: When Paul came to Corinth he found a culture emerging from the ashes of Roman power. As Julius Caesar rebuilt the fallen city he brought roman culture to this Greek community. Likewise, Paul's message of salvation in Jesus rebuilt the fallen lives of people dominated by a culture of power. This power was displayed in violence, discrimination, sexuality, and spirituality. As this city emerged from the ashes of humiliation the church emerged, by God's hand, from the humiliation of Jesus and the cross. Today the church emerges in a culture of power, humiliation, and fear. Paul's challenge for the church is to be mature and practive unconditional love. This love is permanent. This love develops and empowers others. This love causes us to be in relationship with God and others. Through this love God's people see face to face. The church can emerge to radiate love, peace, and empowerment. - Publisher info.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-166).