Playing God Redeeming the Gift of Power

Name: Playing God Redeeming the Gift of Power
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ISBN: 9780830837656

ISBN-10: 0830837655

ISBN-13: 9780830837656

Edition: 2013

Authors: Andy Crouch

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Power corrupts--as we've seen time and time again. People too often abuse their power and play god in the lives of others. Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego-filled media stars have made us suspicious of those who wield influence and authority. They too often breed injustice by participating in what the Bible calls idolatry. Yet power is also the means by which we bring life, create possibilities, offer hope and make human flourishing possible. This is "playing god" as it is meant to be. If we are to do God's work--fight injustice, bring peace, create beauty and allow the image of God to thrive in those around us--how are we to do these things if not by power?With his trademark…

Book details

List price: $28.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Publication date: 9/6/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.06" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

ANDY CROUCH is an award-winning freelance writer whose articles have appeared in the Boston Phoenix, Celebrator Beer News, Ale Street News, Yankee Food News, Beverage Magazine, and on his website at www.beerscribe.com. He often travels on beer-related adventures when he's not practicing criminal law in downtown Boston.



Introduction



The Discovery of Power



The Gift of Power: In the Beginning It Was Not So


Exploration: Genesis 1 - 2 - Original Power



Power Is a Gift



Idolatry



Injustice


A Note: Evangelism and Social Action



Icons


Exploration: John 2 - The Wedding Wine



The Grip of Power: It Will Not Be So Among You


Exploration: Exodus 20 - The Ten Words



The Hiddenness of Power



Force, Coercion and Violence



The Lure of Privilege


Exploration: John 13 - Jesus, Power and Privilege



Institutions and Creative Power: From Generation to Generation



The Gift of Institutions



Principalities, Powers and Broken Institutions



Becoming Trustees


Exploration: Philemon - The Peculiar Institution



The End of Power: We Had to Celebrate



Disciplined Power



The Sabbath Ladder



The End of Power


Exploration: Luke 15 - Prodigal Power


Acknowledgments


Notes