Emerging Church Movement Essay

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Christianity faces a major threat today, but it does not come from without; it comes from within. Many have labeled this threat as the “emerging church” movement. This is a reformist movement within Christian-oriented circles primarily characterized by protest (Carson 9, 14, 25). Few have taken up the task of discussing this movement in detail, but in D.A. Carson’s work on the subject, he exhaustively covers the movement and what it means for Christian-oriented people. Carson succeeds in this task, but there are several drawbacks that ought to be weighed concerning this work. D.A. Carson, the author of this book, is a well-educated individual. He has a Bachelor of Science from McGill University, a Masters of Divinity from the Central Baptist …show more content…
These are, in my estimation, the highlights of the work. In chapter seven, for example, Carson lists several references with added emphasis. At the end of each list, he will offer brief comments on why he used them and how they are relevant. Most of them are used contextually, and Carson treats the Scriptures with respect. In fact, one segment, found in chapter six, expounds the biblical view of hell and homosexuality. I applaud Carson for pointing these aspects out and explaining clear Bible teachings on those …show more content…
Still, the glaring bias detracts from the work since this is one man’s take on a diverse issue. So long as the reader is discerning, he will be able to use most of this book effectively. For myself, it is unlikely I will read this book again. There are some segments I may reread in the future, but a large portion of the book is not useful to me because of the referenced weaknesses. I would consider recommending this to my fellow workers in the kingdom, but I would certainly inform them of its

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