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God Is Not Fair, Thank God!

Biblical Paradox in the Life and Worship of the Parish

by George E Thompson

  • Paperback
  • 306 pages
  • Publisher: Resource Publications (OR)
  • 17.8 x 25.2 x 2.1 cm

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Description: Life is not fair. What does this reality imply about the nature of God and the destiny of human beings? In this engaging book, Thompson asserts that "fairness" is not an expectation of the faithful within the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. Biblical narrative discloses the mystery of a paradoxical deity that indwells with the suffering of creation and thereby provides a mercy that exceeds the evasive goal of fairness. The process of healing and redemption of this cracked creation occurs through the tears and suffering of the biblical God whose authentic power is revealed within divine vulnerability and weakness. The Jesus of history truly manifested the fullness of this paradoxical God, for he disclosed the richness of the divine Being by emptying himself and taking the form of a redemptive servant. When the church grasps for power and control, avoids compassionate and costly ministries among the poor and powerless, and renders primary focus upon gaining heavenly rewards, it rejects its Christ-centered mission, relinquishes its paradoxical purpose, and ceases to strive toward becoming an extension of the incarnation. Thompson explores various paradoxical facets of each person of the Trinity and richly illustrates with stories from his vast experience as a parish theologian.
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  • Author

    George E Thompson

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Resource Publications (OR)

  • Published

    February 2014

  • Weight

    568g

  • Page Count

    306

  • Dimensions

    17.8 x 25.2 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781620328446

  • ISBN-10

    1620328445

  • Eden Code

    4287011

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