Tangible - Softcover

Holcomb, Justinsicks Christ

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1612914411 ISBN 13: 9781612914411

Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group, 2013

Synopsis

In today’s church, there seems to be two well-intentioned groups. “Deed” people feed the hungry and help the poor, while “Word” people proclaim the gospel and engage in apologetics. The two often seem to compete with one another, but God always intended them to be partners. Sacrificial love can grab the attention of those we serve, opening their ears and minds to the words we share. In Tangible, author and Pastor Chris Sicks explains how God’s people can effectively introduce hurting people to God through intentional acts of kindness. This book does more than discuss these good ideas. It’s full of ways to make God known to the needy in your community today. Extra features include:

• A thorough resource section
• Ministry examples
• Discussion questions for personal study or group discussion

By sharing both words of truth and deeds of mercy, God’s people will reflect Christ’s love—the most tangible proof of God’s existence.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Sicks serves as pastor of mercy at Alexandria Presbyterian Church in Virginia. Formerly an atheist who rejected the very existence of God, Chris has worked to make God's love tangible to homeless men, addicts, and needy children in Washington, DC. A graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary and a member of the Christian Community Development Association and Evangelicals for Social Action, Chris often teaches on mercy ministry principles and refugee resettlement.

From the Back Cover

Hurting people are all around you. Some endure pain or poverty; others are oppressed or alone. In the midst of their suffering, they long to know whether God cares or if He exists at all.

If you tell hurting people about God s love but don t address their pain, they might not believe or even listen to you. However, when you meet their needs with compassion, they begin to learn about the God who is called Rescuer and Savior. Your deeds make your words credible and make God's love tangible.

This is the apologetics of mercy.

In Tangible, author and Pastor Chris Sicks speaks from his heart and his years of reaching out to others. Through practical resources, biblical examples, and vignettes about real people, this book will equip you to introduce hurting people to God through intentional deeds of kindness.

When you enter the world of the suffering with real help, you will reflect the love of Christ the most tangible proof of God s existence.

Edition details

• Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1612914411
• ISBN 13: 9781612914411
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160