He uses his journey to demonstrate how the gospel was always meant to be a worldchanging social revolution, a revolution that begins with you. On march 5, 2017, aumc began our lenten sermon series based on richard stearns book, the hole in our gospel. The answer that changed my life and might just change the world by richard stearns 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. It really shines a light on what most of us are forgetting. It promotes a false gospel within a socialistic philosophy. Renault stepway 2016 renault sandero 2014 renault sandero stepway 2017 interior renault egypt hotline. This is a book that will challenge you in compassion. The hole in our gospel chapter summary free book download. What follows is a collection of 20 quotes that caught my attention as i read kevin deyoungs forthcoming book the hole in our holiness. The hole in our gospel is also theologically flawed and economically misguided. Richard stearns presents the journey of a corporate ceo who left his comfortable life to answer gods call to join the poorest of the poor in africa.
Unfortunately, the execution of the book is so dangerously flawed that i cannot in good. The hole in our gospel 10th anniversary edition thomas nelson. There are many more positives i could highlight about stearns and his book than get included in my piece. The hole in our gospel describes clearly gods heart for the poor, the oppressed, the least of these. The hole in our gospel is the compelling true story of a corporate ceo who set aside worldly success for something far more significant, and discovered the full power. Stearnss compelling story demonstrates that the whole gospel was always meant to be a worldchanging, social revolution, a revolution that begins with each one of us. It fails miserably in its hermeneutic, is ecumenical in focus, promotes human performance as a method of pleasing god, and. The hole in our gospel is a compelling book that tells the story of how richard stearns had his entire life transformed by the gospel, and the ways that the. This tenthanniversary edition of the hole in our gospel features a new chapter and updated statistics, along with fullcolor photo and infographic inserts, a study guide, a concordance of scripture on poverty and justice, and personal accounts from readers whose perspectives have been changed by the hole in. It fails miserably in its hermeneutic, is ecumenical in focus, promotes human performance as a method of pleasing god. Its basically the belief that being a christian, or follower of jesus christ, requires much more than just having a personal and transforming relationship with god. The hole in our gospel by richard stearns, the president of world vision, u.
His is a popular writing style that embodies a winsome presentation of the reformed tradition. In his book the hole in our gospel, richard stearns likens this gospel with a hole in it to fire insurance were covered, and can go on about our business. Based on the book the hole in our gospel, published in 2009 by thomas nelson, inc. I just finished reading the hole in our gospel by richard stearns and i wanted to share my thoughts. A hole in the whole a coward for god you lack one thing part 2.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The work of the gospel that was begun before the foundation of the world was accomplished on calvary and made complete upon the resurrection of jesus christ from the grave. The hole in our holiness is that we dont care much about holiness. In doing so, he discovered the power of the gospel and.
Filling the gap between gospel passion and the pursuit of godliness. The hole in our gospel is the compelling true story of a corporate ceo who set aside worldly success for something far more significant, and discovered the full power of the gospel of jesus christ to change his own life. The hole in our gospel is the compelling true story of a corporate ceo who set aside worldly success for something far more significant, and discovered the full power of. Is our faith just about going to church, studying the bible and avoiding the most serious sinsor does god expect more. The gospel itself was born of gods vision of a changed people, challenging and transforming the prevailing values and practices of our world he called us to go out, to proclaim the 15 richard stearns, the hole in our gospel nashville, tn. The hole in our gospel really made me think outside of myself. The hole in our gospel by richard sterns is a book capable of changing lives. It begins with stearns sharing his testimony and more specifically his story of leaving corporate usa to become the president of world vision. The hole in our gospel special edition and millions of other books are available for instant access. Through personal story and theological reflection, the. The hole in our gospel is the compelling true story of a corporate ceo who set aside worldly success for something far more significant, and. He also masterfully shares the greatest problemsneeds around the world and does a great job discussing why the world at large tends to ignore those in the greatest need and what we as the church should be doing to help. Not only is holiness the goal of your redemption, it is necessary for your redemption.
With a new chapter and updated statistics, this tenthanniversary edition of the hole in our gospel continues the decadelong. In the hole in our gospel stearns presents a forceful challenge to the western church, to forsake pursuit of wealth, comfort, and stuff and to fulfill the clear command of jesus to care for the poor. This fresh look at the gospel will lead you toward a deeper understanding of your own faith and inspire you to actively demonstrate gods love for a hurting world. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This is a book for those of us who are ready to take holiness seriously, ready to be more like jesus, ready to live in light of the grace that produces godliness. In other words, i have some serious criticisms of the book, but its overall charge to care for the poor and put our faith into action is a good and necessary challenge. The hole in our gospel by richard stearns, the recent christian book of the year and apparently headed to be a new york times best seller, is the newest danger to come against true believers in the church age. There are a lot of facts in here but they dont make the book dry or boring. So now i come to the fairly recent and certainly very moving book by richard stearns, the hole in our gospel. The hole in our gospel by richard stearns thomas nelson we have embraced a view of our faith that is far too tame, writes richard stearns, ceo of world vision u.
As a young person, he felt no need for god in his life, and he thought that. I recently read kevin deyoungs latest book, the hole in our holiness. Read download the the hole in our gospel pdf pdf download. This tenthanniversary edition of the hole in our gospel features a new chapter and updated statistics, along with fullcolor photo and infographic inserts, a study guide, a concordance of scripture on poverty and justice, and personal accounts from readers whose perspectives have been changed by the hole in our gospel. Stearns tells us that if our individual faith in christ has no.
Its a book that has been on my reading list for a while now, and im glad i finally got the chance to read through it while on vacation last week. Through this opportunity he learned first hand to look into the eyes of a hungry child, and learn about the apathy. Pdf the the hole in our gospel download full pdf book. Stearns mentions this throughout the book and it is the underlying theme of his story as well as the stories of others called to take action. That which breaks the heart of god, should also break my heart. Now before you sound the legalist alarm, tie me up by my own moral.
The hole in our gospel began with a realization of the hole in his gospel. In the hole in our gospel, stearns tells how he came from being a highearning ceo to be the president of world vision. The hole in our gospel group study guide reflections let my heart be broken by the things that break the heart of god. Buy the hole in our gospel by stearns, richard isbn. The hole in our gospel is a compelling book that tells the story of how richard stearns had his entire life transformed by the gospel, and the ways that the transformational power of the gospel in his life has gone on to change the lives of so many other people at the very beginning, richard stearns was an atheist. The hole in our gospel part 1 follow one womans journey reading and responding to the 2010 christian book of the year the hole in our gospel, by rich stearns. This is just a space to divulge our spirituality and how it relates to the hole in our gospel.
Read the book that has inspired hundreds of thousands to change the world and the book that shows how best to. Just writing this question makes me a bit uncomfortable. The hole in our gospel candlelight christian fellowship. The hole in our gospel so inspired me a year ago, that i bought 11 copies to share as holiday gifts. The hole in our gospel, by richard stearns, the recent christian book of the year and apparently headed to be a new york times best seller, is the newest danger to come against true believers in the church age.
Richard stearns is the president for world vision in the united states. The hole in our gospel, special edition audiobook by. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. This book will not only open your eyes, but also bring tears to them when reading of the plight of the povertystricken around the globe. The hole in our gospel carries an important messagechristians are to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth, bold witnesses to the gospel of jesus christ in word and deed. The hole in our gospel is imbued with the hope of what is possible when god s people are transformed to live radically in light of his great love. Ten years ago, rich stearns came facetoface with that question as he sat in a mud hut in rakai, uganda, listening to the.
The hole in our gospel challenges believers with the question what does god expect of us. There is a good deal of biography in this book, with stearns narrating his own rise from a relatively poor upbringing through a college education, into the business world to becoming a wellpaid ceo at a large american company, and, ultimately, to walking away from a. Have we embraced the whole gospel or a gospel with a hole in it. The hole in our gospel book chicago public library. Did some research after completing the hole in our gospel. We have, in fact, reduced the gospel to a mere transaction involving the right beliefs rather than seeing in. Stearns tells us that if our individual faith in christ has no positive outward expression then our faith has a hole in it. Unfortunately, the execution of the book is so dangerously flawed that i cannot in good conscience recommend it. The hole in our gospel is both the faith journey of richard stearns and his admonition for the church to play a greater role fighting the injustice present in our world. The towering pillars of compassion and justice the three greatest commandments a hole in me the stick in your hand part 3. I have read other books written by leaders of christian organizations and pastors telling their. The hole in our gospel is a powerful book written by a man who took on the challenge to walk like jesus walked when on earth. The idea behind the hole in our gospel is quite simple. Rich stearns calls us to exhilarating obedience to gods lifealtering, worldchanging command to reflect his love to our neighbors at home and globally.
For the next four weeks, were all reading the book together, im giving four talks based on the book, and were getting in our life groups to talk about what were learning and how well apply it. The hole in our gospel part 2 this is the second installment exploring thoughts and reactions to rich stearns book the hole in our gospel. This tenthanniversary edition of the hole in our gospel features a new chapter and updated statistics, along with fullcolor photo and infographic inserts, a study guide, a concordance of scripture on poverty and justice, and personal accounts from readers whose perspectives have been changed by the hole in our gospel is our faith only about going to church, studying the bible, and avoiding. Stearns opens up his book recounting the tale of visiting richard. Plugging the hole in our gospel plough publishing house. He left a very successful position as the ceo of lenox to fill the presidents position of world vision. The hole in our gospel changed peoples lives, and some of those personal accounts also appear in this anniversary edition. The hole in our gospel tells the compelling true story of corporate ceo richard stearns, who set aside worldly success for something far more significant, and discovered the full power of the gospel of jesus christ to change his own life. The hole in our gospel 10th anniversary edition bookshare. Out of our assumption of clean water and enough food to eat every day. The hole in our gospel group study guide the hole in our gospel group study guide based on the book by rich stearns, president of world vision u.