Connecting Christ, Paul Louis Metzger
Connecting Christ, Paul Louis Metzger
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Connecting Christ
How to Discuss Jesus in a World of Diverse Paths

Author: Paul Louis Metzger

Narrator: Tom Parks

Unabridged: 11 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 03/04/2025


Synopsis

We live in a multifaith society: an ever-growing, diverse cultural climate, where no religion is viewed as having a monopoly on truth. It is important when that Christ-followers not only share the Word of God but also listen and learn how to interact meaningfully with those of diverse perspectives as we engage in life’s most important conversations.

Connecting Christ encourages believers to be not only better communicators and witnesses but also listeners to people of other worldviews and traditions—skills that are crucial in defending against today’s negative connotations and ineffective approaches associated with Christian evangelism.

With extensive commentary from leaders of various walks of faith and life — from Judaism to Islam and Buddhism to atheism —theologian and author Dr. Paul Louis Metzger offers a spiritual compass to help navigate the intimidating yet critical dialogue of conveying our faith in Christ. Filled with practical guidance and insight into controversial topics, such as hell, fascism, and homosexuality, Connecting Christ reveals that there is a way of evangelizing that is neither disengaging monologue nor silent, lifestyle ministry but is, instead, an approach for evangelism and dialogue to go hand-in-hand.

We must remove ourselves as the stumbling block to salvation for others and embrace a way to proclaim the uncommon, compassionate God revealed in Jesus Christ—the Savior this world is dying to know.

About Paul Louis Metzger

Paul Louis Metzger is professor of Christian theology and theology of culture at Multnomah University and Seminary and director of The Institute for Cultural Engagement: New Wine, New Wineskins. He is the author of numerous books, including Consuming Jesus: Beyond Race and Class Divisions in a Consumer Church and Connecting Christ: How to Discuss Jesus in a World of Diverse Paths, and coeditor of A World for All?: Global Civil Society in Political Theory and Trinitarian Theology.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Derrick on January 09, 2013

Phenomenal writing and scholarship. Heartfelt. Thorough, with response essays from leaders of the faiths he discusses. Truly the best book for interacting with others on "Diverse Paths."......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on April 16, 2021

Relational Apologetics = Incarnational Love Christ calls the church to be His witnesses to the world. But so often the church is anything that resembles a faithful witness to Christ. Instead of being what Karl Barth said the church is to be, "the proclaimer and the hearer of the divine Word," we tend......more

Goodreads review by Johnwmorehead on April 15, 2021

Evangelicals have produced a number of volumes on new religious movements (often referred to as "cults") and world religions within the context of evangelism. As an evangelical academic and missions practitioner I find many of these volumes of little help. Many are little more than brief description......more

Goodreads review by Cody on April 24, 2021

Dr. Metzger has written a wonderful book (more like a guide) that redirects the Christian approach to apologetics away from debating facts and towards discussions with friends from other faith traditions. The reader is given a foundation for understanding various religious beliefs, an honest look at......more

Goodreads review by Colby on November 24, 2020

If perhaps you have to read this book for class and you happen to be an evangelical and you enjoy thinking about how to engage other religious traditions in ways that support good conversation, critical thought, and mutual appreciation, then this book is right up your alley. If not your probs not go......more