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- A Theology as Big as the City
- A Theology as Big as the City: The Case for Natural Law by Raymond J. Bakke
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Wipf and Stock Publishers, A Comprehensive Approach to Urban Ministry are both about urban ministry published in the last fifteen years, but their approaches and the effectiveness of their respective messages are very different. He presents his ideas within the framework of the story of his journey from being a small-town boy to being the pastor of an inner-city church and speaking internationally on the topic of urban missions. This book is, as well, a survey of the entire Bible with an emphasis on what God has to say about the city. Various aspects of urban ministry are discussed in these chapters, for example, the topic of urban leadership in the story of Moses, or the ministry strategies of Paul and Barnabas in Acts.
This book is helpful in showing modern evangelicals where their rural bias or focus has shut t hem off from the possibility of ministry in a city, as well as pointing out the fact that in coming decades, much of our cross-cultural missions may take place in our own cities, where thousands of people-groups live in close proximity. Also, Bakke excels in showing how God used the city throughout the course of redemptive history in His plan to bring the Gospel to the nations.
He also stresses the need to explain the Bible in a way that urban Christians can understand, instead of only using outdated or rural motifs and metaphors.
Most importantly, the way he draws teaching on urban ministry and situations from the Biblical text is almost too city-centered; that is, in some cases the applicability of the Bible to all men and all types of ministry is nearly ignored and certain passages are made to be exclusively about the city. It appears, in a sense, that Bakke is attempting to make the city to be the theme of the Bible, when it is Christ who holds that role.
A Theology as Big as the City
Instead of appropriating the principles of all of Scripture to apply to urban ministry, he seeks to make all of Scripture about the city. The result is a book that talks a great deal about cities in the Bible but does not clearly explain a comprehensive, Scriptural system of thought surrounding urban ministry. A commitment to the centrality of Christ and the sovereignty of God, and all that they entail, will inform an understanding of a particular topic addressed in the Bible. Without that framework, however, topical studies may be doomed to misinterpretation and improper emphasis.
The collection of essays edited by Roger Greenway takes a different approach.
A Theology as Big as the City: The Case for Natural Law by Raymond J. Bakke
These are the questions Ray Bakke has systematically addressed, beginning with Genesis and continuing through to Revelation. Here is a biblical theology that will constantly surprise and challenge as you get a glimpse of how big God's view of the city really is. Paperback , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about A Theology as Big as the City , please sign up.
Be the first to ask a question about A Theology as Big as the City. Lists with This Book. Oct 05, J. Woodward rated it really liked it. Bakke contends that if we are going to be faithful to the God of Scripture we must recognize the urbanization of the world and read the Bible with urban eyes so that we might discover a theology that meets the holistic needs of the city. Bakke gives us a tour from Genesis to Revelation with urban eyes. Bakke starts with the Torah where we see Abraham praying for the city. He uses Moses and his mother to describe urban leadership.
He examines the writings and the prophets from an urban perspectiv Bakke contends that if we are going to be faithful to the God of Scripture we must recognize the urbanization of the world and read the Bible with urban eyes so that we might discover a theology that meets the holistic needs of the city. He examines the writings and the prophets from an urban perspective as well. He shows how proverbs and the Song of Solomon can be helpful to inner-city youth and how Ezra and Nehemiah are good examples of people concerned for the social welfare and buildings of the city.
What I appreciate most about this book is the passion that oozes out on every page from a practitioner who loves the city. I love this idea and have been partnering with God to see it embodied in my life. There are many wonderful biblical lessons throughout the book, but I really appreciated the last chapter when he reflected on all he has learned by sharing his ten values, which I want to remember and practice, so I will give a summary of each of them.
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Spiritual transformation of people and social transformation of places. Balancing the prophetic with grace and forgiveness. Balancing the individual with the community. Balancing the incarnation of Christ to a specific place and the cosmic Christ with the universal mandate. Holding to the historic unity of the church while creating a climate for diverse worship and cultures. Balancing the voluntary setting aside of privilege while gaining things to help the poor. Seeking the Spirit to stay orthodox while recognizing the need for mystery. The Great Commission and the Great Commandment.
Appreciating the past while looking toward the future. A sustainable ministry requires a rhythm of work and rest I plan to carry these simple ideas with me on my journey of life. Aug 07, Holly rated it really liked it. None of them were homeschooled. It is moving toward a goal; the salvation of God's people. Jul 20, Danny rated it it was amazing. A challenging text for anyone who feels called to the cities of the world. A must read for church planters. Jun 15, Peter Voorhees rated it it was amazing.
Bakke has the ability to tell a great story with unique perspective and insight. Many of the references he gives along with his understanding of scripture, gives the reader an accessible approach to the heart of God for the city. Jul 24, Josh Fern rated it really liked it. I read this when I first moved to Indy. It was eye opening and a primer for working and living in a downtown community.
It's well written with plenty of anecdotes keeping the deep content rooted in practice. This was a book that I found interesting not so much because of the subject, but because of the fact that the author, Ray Bakke, is well read and made use of numerous references to other's books. The quotes were very interesting and gave me new books to read!
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Kindle Locations "In This was a book that I found interesting not so much because of the subject, but because of the fact that the author, Ray Bakke, is well read and made use of numerous references to other's books. Kindle Locations "In my last semester at Moody I had asked the professor of one of my least favorite classes if he could recommend a good liberal book on the scrolls. I sensed I was getting the "party line" in his course, and I was increasingly suspicious.
Not only did he not mention such a book, but he said that to do so would dishonor the walls of our sacred school. Yet here I found a theological "liberal" Burrows who was willing to acknowledge that there were other points of view.
His acknowledgment of his bias was the prod I needed. I can learn from anybody if I ask God to overcome my own bias. Barth was right; the virgin birth reminds us that salvation is God reaching down to us.