Culture The knot that kept the rope from slipping was the examination of culture. What was most ironic to me is that it is in vogue in evangelicalism to fancy yourself a student of the culture and to use words like contextualization, etc.
Many of the issues addressed by Trueman are a result of poor interpretation of the culture. First, I have said here multiple times that what the church lacks most of all is pastors, leaders, and people who are familiar with church history and theology. And this is what Trueman excels at. Last, Trueman handles the Scriptures honestly.
Eating Irish Babies Trueman also demonstrates his skill with turning a phrase and poking the sleeping giant in the exact right spot. My copy of Fools Rush In is littered with highlights, scribbles, and notes. He had provided me with verbal cud that I can re-digest for months to come. Then had a good chuckle for a few minutes. Indeed, I suspect one would have to go back to Jonathan Swift to find a broadly orthodox Protestant churchman who was able to write sustained, elegant prose that still proves capable of provoking laughter.
Now, I love Irish babies, but I could never eat a whole one. Kindle Location of Dragon Skin If for no other reason, it would do good for most evangelical pastors to read Trueman to develop thick skin. Chances are you will not pass these pages with out having your scab picked off. Sep 10, Brian rated it it was amazing Shelves: Let's keep funerals for grieving and lamentation at the outrage that sin has perpetrated on the world!
These short essays take aim at everyone and delivers the blows quite effectively. There are going to "To celebrate life at a Funeral is nonsense There are going to be some hurt feelings while reading this book, Christians who are self-absorbed, will probably cry foul, because feelings matter more than truth.
We must as the title says rush in, find out what's ailing us according to Dr. Trueman and perhaps get some perspective. These articles deal with the changing ways of the modern culture and how these actions affect the church and its people.
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The Church is supposed to change the culture but Dr. Trueman points to ways the culture has changed the church and how a shallow grasp of Theology and History allows you to be shuttled off into something hardly orthodox and quite possibly dangerous to our survival.
With wit, logic, satire and brilliance he uses the pen in a mighty way to hopefully set the church on a new course to wake up and plant seeds of reformation. Is it obvious in today's church that, Repentance, Reading and meditating on the Bible, Prayer and fellowship should be a staple in the life of a believer? How many people will read this with genuine reflection? Or instead dismiss it as grumpy white guy syndrome.
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I hope we let the insight seep into our soul and ask God to reveal our blind spots. Great book highly recommended. As a side note to how gifted Dr. I was at small talk with Dr. Trueman, Peter Leithart and Fred Sanders and this Biola Seminary student who sat in front of me had scribbled on his pad: Feb 18, Steve Hemmeke rated it liked it. A fine bit of cultural punditry - collection of essays - from years ago. Trueman writes well, though rather snarky and brash at times. He is well read, and some of his literary references went over my head.
He even-handedly critiques our zany secular culture as its inconsistent worldview shows itself in current events, and also the church for rushing in after it, many times. Here are some zingers worth passing on to you. On Alcohol "The way that Christian freedom seems to be judged in some Ref A fine bit of cultural punditry - collection of essays - from years ago. On Alcohol "The way that Christian freedom seems to be judged in some Reformed quarters by the ability to consume alcohol and tobacco is quite bizarre.
Now, don't misunderstand me here. I enjoy cheap wine, British beer, fine brandy, and good Scoth; and I do not even regard smoking as a sin - stupid, yes; sinful, no. But to judge the vitality of one's Christian faith by the consumption of these things is as silly as to judge it by abstention.
Often manifested by a failure to see the lighter side of oneself, or of anything else for that matter. Feb 25, Dana rated it really liked it. Carl Trueman is an author published by my friend, Aimee Byrd's publisher. He also has a podcast called the Mortification of Spin, which he interviewed her on. His podcast interviews are funny and kind of a roasting Turns out that I really enjoyed his short essays and got a lot out of it.
He is not shy about pointing out bad theology "like a hot knife through butter. He approaches the gospel with the seriousness it deserves and uses the example of a doctor visit in which the doctor enters a room in a clown suit with "Take my breath away" from Top Gun playing in the background. Taking aim at the churches who fill a "worship" service with entertainment rather than the ordinary mundane means ordained by Christ himself. An Unmessianic Sense of Nondestiny. He challenges the Cultural American way of individualism within Christianity.
Feeling as though, "God has a plan for me. My special destiny as a believer is to be part of the church. I can't wait to hear his podcast roast of my friend and new author, Aimee Byrd! Jun 03, Todd Wilhelm rated it it was amazing. I loved this book. Trueman is an amazing writer; humorous and wise.
After all, it is the papists who produce the funniest writers, from Newman to Chesterton to Waugh, with even Walker Percy having his moments. Need I say more? Can I rest my case at this point? To put it in logical form: Catholicism is bad; Catholicism has produced funny people; therefore, funny people are bad. Thus, given the religi I loved this book. Thus, given the religious provenance of its best exemplars, humor must therefore be intrinsically evil: I might even propose a new law, to go alongside that of Godwin's.
Let's call it "Trueman's Second Law" Trueman's First Law is known only to a few close friends, but, trust me, it has never been broken. Trueman's Second Law would be formulated something like this: May 06, Ho Christopher rated it really liked it. I have to say this is a hard book to review, not because it is not well written nor was it was a bad book, but the topics discussed was so well spread it's hard to find a phrase to describe it other than the one that Trueman has provided: This is really what the book is meant to do, take aim at everyone.
Trueman writes in a wholesome manner, being able to be sensitive to the culture that we're in and also critical of what is happening, don't get me wrong, Trueman is not s I have to say this is a hard book to review, not because it is not well written nor was it was a bad book, but the topics discussed was so well spread it's hard to find a phrase to describe it other than the one that Trueman has provided: Trueman writes in a wholesome manner, being able to be sensitive to the culture that we're in and also critical of what is happening, don't get me wrong, Trueman is not some cynical critic, but one that really does brings out pointers that we really ought to think about.
What's included in this book: What's wrong with Mark Driscoll? Why aren't evangelical more humorous and why they should be Why we can't take criticism and what's wrong with it And many more You have to read to find out, it will be well worth your time and money. Read not to be more informative, but rather read to be able to think more carefully about what is happening about Christendom and how our brothers in the past can help guide us on to the future.
May 23, Peter N. The Christian church needs someone in the back of the class who always raises their hand and says, "Yeah, but what about All those things we take for granted and assume to be fine he challenges. Several things stuck out to me as read. First, he is an excellent writer.
His essays vary in both tone and content, but all of them are witty, sharp, and force you to think. Second, he loves the local church. In an age where so many Christians find their identity on the web, T The Christian church needs someone in the back of the class who always raises their hand and says, "Yeah, but what about In an age where so many Christians find their identity on the web, Trueman encourages us to find our identity where sit our rears on Sunday morning.
Third, he understands the big picture and how various trends in our culture reflect underlying assumptions about reality and the world we live in. Fourth, he has more references per chapter to pop music and classic rock than any other writer I know. My favorite chapter was one on leadership called "Pro-choice Not Pro-Options. There were numerous other essays that struck home. I left the book edified, encouraged, and rebuked, though I did not agree with all he said.
Jan 24, Mark Trigsted rated it really liked it Shelves: Got and finished Fools Rush in in literally just a little over 24 hrs Fools Rush in is a collection of Essays from his Reformation21 BLOG - A funny and witty Brit, Trueman's normative bashing of the easy targets of "Celebrity and 'Hipster' Christianity and Christians" are expected, but totally surprising are some deep reflections on the trivialization of death in our society by "celebrating life" at funerals and his loving description of his Grandfather.
If you have not read Trueman before this is a great start If I was a young man contemplating Seminary particularly if Historical Theology was a passion I wouldn't think twice but would study under this humble servant! Nov 30, Scott rated it it was amazing. In my recent review of "The Creedal Imperative" by Carl Trueman, I somewhat off-handily mentioned what fun it would be to go to a comedy hour with a Presbyterian in a niche denomination. Well, I found the literary version of that: As the cover indicates, Trueman really does take aim at everyone in the most refreshing way possible: However, Trueman also has incredible i In my recent review of "The Creedal Imperative" by Carl Trueman, I somewhat off-handily mentioned what fun it would be to go to a comedy hour with a Presbyterian in a niche denomination.
However, Trueman also has incredible insight and wisdom into all sorts of issues that are compressed into bite sized, satisfying prose. I was every bit encouraged, as I was humored. My friends are probably thrilled that I'm done with this book because I will no longer be text messaging them uproarious quotations from Dr. And I'm sad it's over. This is easily one of the top 3 books I've read this year. Apr 25, Austin Taylor added it Shelves: A nice collection of essays, although I believe I had read a few of this online before. They are also all about 7 or 8 years old, and while they are not entirely temporally bound, a number of them do address contemporary issues that have progressed in the interim.
For instance, I have followed Trueman's ongoing criticism of evangelical celebrity culture for several years. In this book, I find that he was saying substantially similar things a few years before that, just with fewer high-profile sc A nice collection of essays, although I believe I had read a few of this online before.
In this book, I find that he was saying substantially similar things a few years before that, just with fewer high-profile scandals to make reference to. The best part of the book in my opinion were the 3 essays on Rome, offering reflections from a visit to the Vatican, as well as an even-handed Protestant account of the disagreements that continue to separate evangelicals and Roman Catholics.
Apr 12, Kathy rated it it was amazing Shelves: Carl Trueman has become my favorite author of the year. Fools Rush In does indeed poke fun at everyone, and that is just what makes it so, so delightful and truthful. The average person isn't going to pick up this book and read it, but they should.
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The essays are about everyday life and human nature. I just bought three more of his books and have decided to collect all of his books. Rarely do you find a contemporary author who can entertain and write well at the same time -- intelligently, I m Carl Trueman has become my favorite author of the year. Rarely do you find a contemporary author who can entertain and write well at the same time -- intelligently, I might add. Description A pithy collection of the best of Carl Trueman's articles on culture and the church.
This is a compelling, challenging and sometimes uproarious look at how the world and the church intersect. The Best Books of Check out the top books of the year on our page Best Books of Looking for beautiful books? Visit our Beautiful Books page and find lovely books for kids, photography lovers and more. Review quote In this collection of essays Carl Trueman is at his brilliant, provocative, hysterical best.
Reading Trueman is always enlightening and always an event. I loved the previous collections of his articles and enjoyed this one just as much. These chapters will edify, entertain, and occasionally infuriate.