The Church and the Racial Divide - Bible Study Book: Finding Unity in the Race -Transcending Gospel

by Trevor Atwood, Trillia J. Newbell (Editor), Daniel Darling (Editor)

The Church and the Racial Divide Bible Study Book contains printed content for six small group sessions, including applicable Scripture and personal study between sessions.

In light of racial tension in America, many Christian leaders are talking earnestly about racial reconciliation. Many pastors and lay leaders look at the growing tensions in our churches and wonder how they can be a healing force in our culture. The problem is they don’t know where to begin. The average evangelical Christian may not understand why racial reconciliation is a gospel imperative. The average pastor may not know how to pursue it.

This resource features video teaching from key leaders discussing race, culture, and the gospel. Using these evangelical voices and Bible study, participants will learn about racial reconciliation and be equipped to be part of the solution.  

Session
1. Imago Dei
2. God’s Heart for All People
3. Breaking Down the Walls
4. Pursuing Gospel Relationships
5. Race and Culture
6. Where Do We Go from Here?


• Six small-group sessions
• Personal-study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth


• Understand how the gospel of Jesus Christ applies to racial tension, differences, and reconciliation.
• Develop sensitivity for people of different backgrounds.
• Resist apathy and move past fearfulness on an important issue.
• Appreciate the culture and background of all brothers and sisters in Christ.
• Understand race as an important topic that should be explored as a normal part of a practicing disciple's life.
• See God’s vision of a people from every nation, tribe, and language.
• Learn to minister across ethnic and cultural lines.

 

112 pages, Paperback

Published January 2, 2020

Reviews

[Jenni Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

My church offered a weekly discussion group centered around this book. The book was a good launch pad for helpful and hopeful conversation.

[Sakeenah Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this study was geared towards white Christians. As a black woman, I did this study in an attempt to learn how to become more comfortable talking to white people about race. But as I got into the study, I started to feel convicted about how I treat and think about other races. Do I treat Latino, Asian, Indian people the ways I want to be treated by white people? And if not, or not consistently, what can I do to change. In this respect, this study helped to challenge me to be better.