God's Grace from Ground Zero: Seeking God's Heart for the Future of Our World - Softcover

Jim Cymbala; Stephen Sorenson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0310236622 ISBN 13: 9780310236627

Publisher: Zondervan, 2001

Synopsis

Out of the horror of September 11 emerges a startling message of hope. Pastor Jim Cymbala believes that in the face of unspeakable tragedy, God is reaching out to the heart of a grieving city, to the people of a wounded nation, and to a world that fears what the future may hold. God’s Grace from Ground Zero assures us that God hates the senseless evil that destroyed thousands of lives, and that this is a time when he is pouring out his mercy in a special way. The harvest is ripe, hearts that were closed are open to the gospel, and today, not tomorrow, is when we have the opportunity and responsibility to express Jesus through our words and through our deeds. Now is the time to love our families, our friends, and those around us. Now is the time to trust God and live for him like never before. And now, in the midst of our grief, our fear, and our lack of answers for things that make no sense, is the time to worship God with all our hearts.

About this title

About the Author

Jim Cymbala has been the pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than twenty-five years. The author of the best-selling titles Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire; Fresh Faith; and Fresh Power, he lives in New York City with his wife, Carol Cymbala, who directs the Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

From Publishers Weekly

In his most stridently evangelical book yet, Cymbala (Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire; Fresh Faith; etc.) examines the nation's mood after September 11 and declares that it is now "harvest time" for Christians. After the terrorist attacks, Cymbala says, Americans are more open to spirituality and especially to the message of Christianity. Americans are now "conscious of their vulnerability and need," an awakening evidenced by the overflowing pews at the Brooklyn Tabernacle that Cymbala pastors. While not all readers will agree with the zealous evangelical spirit that drives this book, they will be touched by its stories, particularly the tales of the four Brooklyn Tabernacle church members who were killed in the attack on the World Trade Center, and the chilling account of another member who got out of the building in the nick of time. Cymbala criticizes the response of some unnamed Christians (read: Jerry Falwell) who were quick to place blame and point fingers after the tragedy. He also notes the futility of "analyzing prophecy charts or splitting theological hairs" to try to understand how the attack fits into Christian beliefs about the end of the world. "Jesus clearly said that we will never fully understand prophetic times and seasons," he explains. The more important task for Christians, he says, is to be fully engaged in redeeming the world and its people. This well-written, poignant book will help many evangelical Christians cling to hope in the wake of disaster. (Nov. 16)Forecast: Since January of 1999, Cymbala has had at least one book on the CBA bestseller list at all times, and he has won numerous accolades, including the ECPA Gold Medallion for Book of the Year in 2000 for Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire. Expect strong sales for this title, which has an initial print run of 100,000 copies.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0310236622
• ISBN 13: 9780310236627
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96