Jesus Christ For Today's World By Jurgen Moltmann

Jurgen Moltmann is a German Reformed theologian who is a professor at a University in Tubingen, Germany. His book Jesus Christ for Today’s World is a comprised of several of his lectures that he spoke all throughout Germany. Moltmann has three unique ways of speaking about each point. First, he says and explains what biblical writings have to say. He then speaks about the theological judgment by asking and answering questions. Lastly, he enquires guidelines for action. These ways allow him to fully bring his sub-points across to give a bigger picture of his main point, which is, who is Jesus for us today? Moltmann desires and succeeds in sharing who Jesus is by asking significant questions of who Jesus is, but also why Jesus is who He is for us. Moltmann’s primary points throughout his work are Jesus is the Kingdom of God, our hope for the world, and our friend who welcomes. …show more content…
This thought I find accurate because it is evident throughout the Bible. Also throughout the Bible, Jesus promises the kingdom of God to the poor and the sick—to bring justice to the unjust. Not only does Jesus promise this, but He demonstrates it publicly. This can be seen when he is friendly with Zacchaeus or when he heals the bleeding woman. Though Jesus still demonstrates His love and care towards the sick because He allowed for the Kingdom of God to reign over us—to be on Earth as it is in Heaven. Moltmann touched on the fact that we experience the Kingdom of God in the present in companionship with Jesus, and its completion is hope for the