Prophetic Untimeliness: A Challenge to the Idol of Relevance

Author: Os Guinness
Publisher: Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 2003; 119 pages
Category: Church, Society, Time

Synopsis: In chasing after acceptance and “relevance” by our culture, we have lost our relevance to the world as a church. By analyzing our culture’s views of time, history, and perspective, Os Guinness explores ideas on how the church can speak the relevant message of the gospel of Jesus in a manner that is both meaningful and appropriately uncompromising.

Value: If you live in a culture (which you do), if you hope to operate within a culture (which you do), if you are a Christian (which I hope you are), then this book can help you wrestle with the challenge of bringing a timeless message to a people that view Christ as antiquated or “for the old days.”