Why We're Not Emergent: By Two Guys Who Should Be

Why We're Not Emergent: By Two Guys Who Should Be
by Kevin DeYoung, Ted Kluck

Why We're Not Emergent: By Two Guys Who Should Be
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Author: Kevin DeYoung, Ted Kluck
Foreword: David F. Wells
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2008-04-01
ISBN: 0802458343
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Moody Publishers

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Book Review: If you want one book to read about the emergent church, this is it.
Summary: 5 Stars

Of all the books I have read about the emergent church, this is the best. The authors clearly define, for the purpose of the book, what they are including when they refer to the "emergent church". They do not make broad, unsubstantiated statements, but thoroughly document their sources and then use scripture to show their views on each topic. The difference in their style of writing adds variety to the book, keeping it interesting.

They do not take issue with the emergent church as a whole, or even with the individuals involved. They are careful to take issue with selected statements that they show are representative of a group of folks' beliefs, and then while telling the good things about that person, demonstrate why some of his statements are not something they can not support.

The term "emergent church" covers a broad spectrum of people and beliefs, and it is impossible to accurately analyze statements and beliefs, then assign those statements and beliefs to the church as a whole. DeYoung and Kluck have been able to provide a summary of the gist of the emergent church, while acknowledging the differences within, and explain their concerns with enough characteristics of the movement to justify their choice to remain apart from it.

For anyone who is educating themselves about the emergent movement, this book should be at the top of their reading list.

Summary of Why We're Not Emergent: By Two Guys Who Should Be

“You can be young, passionate about Jesus Christ, surrounded by diversity, engaged in a postmodern world, reared in evangelicalism and not be an emergent Christian. In fact, I want to argue that it would be better if you weren’t.”

The Emergent Church is a strong voice in today’s Christian community. And they’re talking about good things: caring for the poor, peace for all men, loving Jesus. They’re doing church a new way, not content to fit the mold. Again, all good. But there’s more to the movement than that. Much more.

Kevin and Ted are two guys who, demographically, should be all over this movement. But they’re not. And Why We’re Not Emergent gives you the solid reasons why. From both a theological and an on-the-street perspective, Kevin and Ted diagnose the emerging church. They pull apart interviews, articles, books, and blogs, helping you see for yourself what it’s all about.

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