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"* 'This is without doubt the best, most honest, most theologically grounded and therefore most practically helpful book on evangelism I heave read for a long time.' Church Times * 'Out of the many Christian books published each year, only a few are outstanding. Of those, very few have the capacity to be radical and important to the life of the Church. This is one of those rare books - if you only read one book on evangelism this year, make it The Provocative Church.' Good News"
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Sometimes Christians assume that people 'out there' are eager to listen to what the Church has to offer. But why should those we try to evangelize want to hear the gospel? Surely people will only be intrigued by Christian life and community when they see something provocative or attractive. Then they will want to know what's going on. The Provocative Church offers a liberating understanding of evangelism as a corporate activity, in which all the gifts needed to enact the life of the Kingdom - to stir people into asking, 'What does this mean?' - are spread throughout the whole Church. It encourages the development of a theology of conversion that sees beyond 'becoming a Christian' to bring each individual life increasingly under the rule of God.
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The Church of England recently completed its Decade of Evangelism with congregational attendance at an all time low. Tomlin argues that perhaps the Evangelism ought to have been directed in a different way. Many people have the idea that Evangelists are those who stand on soap boxes in city centres and proclaim the doom and destruction of the world, thumping the Gospel cushion with one hand and holding the other out eager for donations. This view of Evangelism couldn't be further from the truth: Evangelism is the Church's proclamation of the Gospel message to the world. However, Tomlin asks, "what does the Church have to say that the world wants to hear?" How does the Church perform its task of Evangelism in a world that largely perceives it as irrelevant?
This then, is Tomlin's reason for this book. It is incisive and real, examining the World's reaction to evangelism and re-assessing the Church's previous attempts at spreading the Gospel.
He offers a new approach that the Church should be challenging the World, just as the Lord challenged His listeners.
The book is refreshing, honest and clear. It provokes serious thought about the Church's methods and offers many directions to the reader as to how the message should be preached.
This then, is Tomlin's reason for this book. It is incisive and real, examining the World's reaction to evangelism and re-assessing the Church's previous attempts at spreading the Gospel.
He offers a new approach that the Church should be challenging the World, just as the Lord challenged His listeners.
The book is refreshing, honest and clear. It provokes serious thought about the Church's methods and offers many directions to the reader as to how the message should be preached.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the most accessible, insightful and practical books I have read on evangelism for decades. Some books on evangelism seek to be a wakeup call to the church - but then we know things are tough! Graham Tomlin starts there. Yes, its a challenge making the gospel known in a world that really isn't all that interested, but that's no reason not to try. His book is easy to read, putting it into practice will be harder. But then whoever said it would be easy - certainly not Jesus! If you want a book about how the Christian gospel can transform the church and those we touch, get it and prayerfully read it.
I have not yet been able to use the study guide in any depth, but the questions seem suitable for use individually, or perhaps more helpfully in a small group. In keeping with the book, they are more than occasionally - 'provocative'.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Provocative Church challenges us to have a careful look at how we, as Christians, behave in a secular world. It ensures that we are not "Sunday Only" Christians. We are studying it at our church and it reminds us of Jesus' instructions on how we should spread the Good News. It is best digested slowly and with discussion about the questions contained in the Study Guide. Highly recommended.
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