Sacred Overlap: Learning to Live Faithfully in the Space Between

The widening of political, racial,generational, and religious differences leads to an us vs. them mentality. The Sacred Overlap communicates a refreshing vision that embraces tension and shows how to live in radical love and faithfulness between the extremes that isolate and divide people. J. R. Briggs offers a fresh and relevant understanding of evangelism and discipleship in our present time of extreme polarization, sharing creative ways to engage with God's mission and maintaining a posture of convicted civility.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 16 September 2020
\n Publisher: Zondervan
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The widening of political, racial, generational, and religious differences often fosters an "us vs. them" mentality, creating divisions and isolation. However, The Sacred Overlap offers a transformative perspective that embraces tension and presents a way to live in radical love and faithfulness between the extremes that isolate and divide people.

The gospels provide a remarkable illustration of Jesus' commitment to crossing the "either/or" waters of the cultural and societal wars of his day. Through his miracles and parables, he shattered and ignored religious and political lines that seemed paramount. He comforted the disturbed and challenged the comfortable, embodying a profound understanding of evangelism and discipleship that remains relevant in our present time of extreme polarization.

In The Sacred Overlap, J. R. Briggs presents a fresh and compelling understanding of evangelism and discipleship, drawing from the example of Jesus. While maintaining biblical integrity, the book explores the complexities of life in the peace of Christ. It offers creative ways to engage with those who are intrigued by Jesus but turned off by traditional church practices. Briggs also delves into the meaning of joy in the midst of heart-wrenching pain and earthly suffering, modeling a posture of convicted civility that emphasizes both grace and truth.

The Sacred Overlap helps readers see how Christians are called to live with their feet firmly planted in two different worlds—in both heaven and earth—living naturally with both the sacred and the ordinary. Only then can a Christian be a faithful witness and disciple of Jesus. By embracing the tension between extremes, The Sacred Overlap encourages readers to cultivate a deeper sense of empathy, compassion, and understanding, fostering a more inclusive and harmonious society.

\n Weight: 270g\n
Dimension: 149 x 212 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780310102120\n \n