I was surprised to not find Radical by David Platt on Logos.com or Vyrso.com.
Will it ever be available?
Thanks,
Derek
I was surprised to not find Radical by David Platt on Logos.com or Vyrso.com. Will it ever be available? Thanks, Derek
I haven't read this book so I really know nothing about it other than what I can deduce (correctly or incorrectly) from the title. What bothers me somewhat is the thought that many seem to think that the church must be "with it" in the new age. While I do agree that the church must change ("The Reformed Church must be continually reformed"), I don't think it needs to be following the latest fad. The change that I would advocate is what Rudolf Bultmann would have referred to as "demythologization", i.e., the underlying message of the gospel must be sought in the text rather than simply regurgitating the same thing over and over. Of cource, Bultmann was considered radical in his day—and is probably still considered such in many circles. The point is that we must be seeking to set forth the essence of the faith rather than simply attempting to conform to culture (Read Oscar Cullmann Richard Niebuhr, Christ and Culture [This would be a good resource to have in Logos]). That having been said, we do need to keep informed of movements within culture if we are to address the gospel to the modern age.
George,
You should read it. My wife and I are reading Horton's book "Ordinary" and were discussing your thoughts. While some of the critiques waged against it are reasonable, in that it can give people an impression that everyone is called to foreign missions and radical lifestyles...I think the intent is to shock the apathetic Christian into missions obedience...
I'd like to see a blend, of Christians living radically in an ordinary manner...meaning that giving to international missions would be an ordinary part of Christian life...and not such a radical idea...
Back to the original post - does anyone know if Logos/Vyrso will carry Radical any time soon? and why they aren't carrying it now?
Good question Derek. I would like a copy of Radical in my Logos library. Faithlife team, please pursue adding this title!
I am writing a post for a seminary class right now, reflecting on "taking up our cross." We in the West / America can be prone to a life of ease; Platt's book on "taking back your faith from the American dream" is a healthy (even radical) call for self reflection on living in the world / culture, but not of the world / culture.
