Living in Color: Embracing God's Passion for Ethnic Diversity"We would never give Picasso a paintbrush and only one color of paint, and expect a masterpiece," writes Randy Woodley. "We would not give Beethoven a single piano key and say, 'Play us a concerto.' Yet we limit our Creator in just these ways." Though our Christian experience is often blandly monochromatic, God intends for us to live in dynamic, multihued communities that embody his vibrant creativity. Randy Woodley, a Keetowah Cherokee, casts a biblical, multiethnic vision for people of every nation, tribe and tongue. He carefully unpacks how Christians should think about racial and cultural identity, demonstrating that ethnically diverse communities have always been God's intent for his people. Woodley gives practical insights for how we can relate to one another with sensitivity, contextualize the gospel, combat the subtleties of racism, and honor one another's unique contributions to church and society. Along the way, he reckons with difficult challenges from our racially painful history and offers hope for healing and restoration. With profound wisdom from his own Native American heritage and experience, Woodley's voice adds a distinctive perspective to contemporary discussions of racial reconciliation and multiethnicity. Here is a biblical vision for unity in diversity. |
Contents
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The Origins of Unity in Diversity | 36 |
Choosing Jesus over Cultural Christianity | 45 |
Biblical Faith and GodGiven Culture | 54 |
Romans and Galatians Case Studies in Multicultural Conflict | 64 |
How Big Is Your God? | 77 |
Race and Cultures Clash Our WakeUp Call | 92 |
Finding Identity in Our Cultures and Nations | 132 |
Head and Shoulders Knees and Toes | 142 |
Protocol Relating to God His People and His Land | 149 |
Getting Beyond Getting Along | 162 |
What Does the Kingdom Look Like? | 181 |
Notes | 193 |
Annotated Bibliography | 196 |
Study Guide | 201 |
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