Sermon Series Archive:
The Gospel & Ethnicity
In this series we'll be thinking about the ways in which the gospel addresses the contemporary cultural debates around race and ethnicity.
Morning services will look at the sweep of the Bible's story - creation, fall, redemption, and new creation - and see God's multi-national plan for the kingdom.
Evening services will consider cultural ideas and discern how we engage with them as Christians.
Recommended resources for this series
We Need To Talk About Race: From the UK Church’s complicity in the transatlantic slave trade to the whitewashing of Christianity throughout history, the Church has a lot to answer for when it comes to race relations. Christianity has been dubbed the white man’s religion, yet the Bible speaks of an impartial God and shows us a diverse body of believers.
It’s time for the Church to start talking about race.
Ben Lindsay offers eye-opening insights into the black religious experience, challenging the status quo in white majority churches. Filled with examples from real-life stories, including his own, and insightful questions, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of race relations in the Church in the UK and shows us how we can work together to create a truly inclusive church community. Get the book
From Every People and Nation -A Biblical Theology of Race: ‘After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no–one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language…’ (Revelation 7:9)
Race is a central biblical theme, and yet has been neglected in much evangelical scholarship. Daniel Hays offers a thorough foundational study, ranging from Genesis to Revelation, which includes careful examination of references to Cushites (black Africans). Get the book
5 questions Christians need to ask about Critical Race Theory
by Krish Kandiah Read the Article
More Than Mere Equality: Identity Politics, White Privilege, and Gospel Peace
by Jonathan Leeman Read the Article
…and for the children /youth:
Creative God, Colorful Us: A short, colourful book by Trillia J. Newbell helping primary school children understand and celebrate God's wonderfully diverse creation. Get the book
God's Very Good Idea
A True Story of God's Delightfully Different Family: Bible storybook that celebrates diversity as it teaches young children how they can be part of God's delightfully different family. By TTrillia J. Newbell & Catalina Echeverri. Get the book
The Gospel in Color - For Kids: The Complex Issues of Race, the Gospel, and Reconciliation — Made Simple For Kids
Racism is a painful, complex issue, and can be challenging to explain to children. That’s why The Gospel in Color — For Kids is written to facilitate honest conversations about race and racial reconciliation between kids and their parents.
With vibrant illustrations and engaging text, this book explains how a false idea of race brings about suffering and division, and why the good news of Jesus Christ brings about the reconciliation the world needs.
By providing a biblical lens for viewing race, racism, and reconciliation, The Gospel in Color helps kids understand big ideas in a highly accessible way.
Get the ebook /PDF version
The Gospel in Color - For Parents:
How Should We Talk To Kids About Race, Racism, and Reconciliation?
Racism is a painful, complex issue, and can be challenging to explain to children. As Christians, we're called to view all things through a gospel lens, and that's why it's so important that we have honest conversations about race with our kids.
The Gospel in Color — For Parents is written specifically to equip parents to provide their children with a biblical perspective on race and racism, while celebrating the gospel’s power to bring about reconciliation.
Through rich illustrations and approachable text, this book helps parents present their kids with big ideas in an engaging way.
Get the ebook /PDF version
Watch the series
MORNINGS
EVENINGS
Reference link from Jon’s talk: An example of a 'model disagreement' about a controversial topic by Jason & Osi.
