Humanitarian Jesus

Social Justice and The Cross
By Christian Buckley & Ryan Dobson

"There has never existed a person who taught and lived more for the welfare of humanity.
Christ was a humanitarian for sure, but not the kind you would expect."

A growing number of leaders are calling believers to respond to the world's crises as a way of living out our Christian faith. AIDS, poverty, the environment, and social justice - such issues are said to be the concerns Jesus himself would address if He were on the earth today.

All of these issues are important, write Christian Buckley and Ryan Dobson. Yet the current emphasis on social investment can miss the holistic picture of Jesus' life and ministry. Because Jesus invested in His creation, we should follow His example and do the same. However, as Jesus demonstrated, our good works should also serve the all-encompassing goal of proclaiming God's salvation, which alone has the power to save for eternity.

Moving beyond theory, the authors interview fifteen evangelical leaders on the front lines of social and humanitarian ministry, recording their insights and struggles related to meeting human needs while proclaiming the good news. Prepare to be challenged, even provoked, as Buckley and Dobson lead this compelling journey in search of the Humanitarian Jesus.

Interviews with:

• Tony Campolo
• Franklin Graham
• Ron Sider
• David Batstone
• Francis Chan
• Gary Haugen
• Mark Batterson
• and more!

Publisher: Moody Publishers
Format: Softcover
Pages:218