One But Not The Same
God’s Diverse Kingdom Come Through Race, Class, and Gender
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“Christ’s bride is a racially mixed, economically mixed, and gender mixed bride. This means that Christ is in a mixed marriage! That’s beautiful and it should make us shout, but there is an obvious disconnect that should also make us weep, and here it is: The kingdom of God on earth through the church appears to be theoretical at best because the city coming from heaven is diversified whereas the city going to heaven is by and large homogenized in its local expressions. In other words, we don’t look like where we’re going. Our churches within the Church and our spiritual cities within the City are sadly segregated and separated along racial and denominational lines. We all know that no segregated church is going to have a lasting impact on the world. It’s past time for the church, or should I say the kingdom of God on earth, to come together and be united in the midst of our diversity. We are much more potent and successful when we come together under the banner of Jesus. We are much more reflective of heaven and God’s great love when we come together as one.” page xxii and xxiii
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America is dreadfully divided over politics, race, gender, and class. Unfortunately, the church isn’t much better. Galatians 3:28 states, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Paul gives us the kingdom paradigm for how Christians can be one without being the same.
Serious learners and people intent on changing the status quo will find sound, biblical perspectives and real life examples to guide them. Readers will discover:
- How people of different races can come together, moving beyond superficiality
- Why women should be empowered to lead in the local church
- How Christians can be one without being the same politically
- What God says about wealthy and poor Christians empowering each other
About the Author
Chris Williamson lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife Dorena and their four children. He is the founder and Senior Pastor of Strong Tower Bible Church, a diverse congregation committed to difference making around the world. Pastor Chris is a passionate leader and outstanding communicator of God’s Word.