Tim Chester

The chasm between evangelism and social action needs to be bridged. Chester convincingly argues that the truth of the gospel is best understood and embraced in the context of loving action and gospel-centered community.

Social Involvement and the Gospel

Good News to the Poor

Jonathan Tysick

Chester writes from a conservative, Reformed perspective (and thus I may have worded things differently), for a conservative, Reformed audience. He aptly shows why social involvement (he interestingly avoids all language of "social justice") is inextricably linked to the gospel of Jesus, while also emphasizing the important work of gospel proclamation, evangelism and discipleship. Great chapters on consumerism, the nature of poverty and how the gospel is truly good news to the poor. Recommended to all people who are hesitant to become involved in social action out of fear that the gospel will be compromised.

Good News to the Poor Social Involvement and the Gospel

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