Evangelism
Divided
A
Record of Crucial Change in the Years 1950 to 2000
by
Iain H. Murray
Banner
of Truth
P.
O. Box 621
Carlisle,
Pennsylvania 17013
2000
342pp Hard Cover
In
this intensely interesting volume, Iain Murray gives an historical overview of
evangelical Christianity between
1950 and now. Inside the cover
is an outline of major
events in church history during this period.
Billy Graham, Martyn-Lloyd Jones, James Packer and John Stott
are among the men whose contributions during these 50 years are
illustrated. How these men
have responded to the events and discussions provides the background for the
struggle going on today in the so called Amain
line@
churches.
Chapter
11, titled AFrom
the Quarries to the Temple,@ is particularly helpful.
AAt
almost all times in history the kingdom of God has appeared to be in confusion
to the outward eye. It is faith in
the promises of God which provides a different perspective.
The Holy Spirit assures us that infinite wisdom and love are presently
directing the life of the church and that eternity will be witness to their
success when a multitude which no man can number will be glorified with Christ.
What we see now is but the beginning.@ (P317) The book
continues with the illustration of the building of Solomon=s
Temple: AThe
temple when it was being built, was built with stone finished at the quarry, so
that no hammer or chisel or any iron tool was heard in the temple when it was
being built.A (1
Kings 6:7) The church today
is in the quarry where the Master Builder is shaping the stones.
Be sure to buy or borrow this book of Iain Murray=s.
