Book Description

This book is an in depth analysis of the challenges of presenting and preaching Christ in the context of a postmodern culture in crisis with specific reference to Great Britain. The study analyses: The modern period and the rise of postmodern culture and the main tenets of postmodernism. The challenges of preaching and presenting an accurate Christology in a postmodern culture in crisis. A brief history of Christology and preaching. The historical Jesus and the postmodern Jesus. This study will look at different postmodern ways of preaching and presenting Christ in a postmodern culture in crisis like Great Britain. This book is a contribution towards finding ways of overcoming the challenges presented by a postmodern culture to the Christian faith in Great Britain. One of the tenets of a postmodern mind is seeking for a supernatural or paranormal experience. Many evangelical churches and denominations are in a state of plateau or decline. Why aren't Pentecostals? One of the most asked questions is, In a world where the church seems to be declining in many areas, how are the Pentecostals are bucking the trend? The Pentecostals emphasise supernatural encounter with a living God. Could this be the reason why the Pentecostal movement is growing at an alarming rate? The Pentecostals have an upper hand in preaching to a postmodern society because of their belief in experience, practicality and a personal encounter with God. This has led to a revival of Christianity in most parts of third world countries. We cannot change the fundamental truth of the word of God but we can change the way we present that truth.