{"product_id":"the-upside-down-kingdom-wisdom-for-life-from-the-beatitudes-paperback","title":"The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Castaldo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAn Examination of the Beatitudes and Jesus's Counterintuitive Promises\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn our sinful world, we often struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and heartache. Everywhere we look, we see broken families and divided communities. How can we truly cultivate God's kingdom \"on earth as it is in heaven\" in such a broken place? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2-12), Jesus urges us to set ourselves apart from the world, living in a counterculture with a new identity rooted in him. \u003cem\u003eThe Upside Down Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e examines this counterintuitive wisdom and explores its relevance for today. Drawing on insights from the biblical story of redemption, church fathers, Reformation scholars throughout history, and contemporary life, this book equips and encourages readers to get their spiritual bearings in an upside-down world. Author Chris Castaldo ultimately points readers to the kingdom of Christ--not as a set of rules, but as a means of bringing peace and blessing here and now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWritten for Laypersons and Teachers of the Word: \u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for those interested in issues confronting the church \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThorough Study of the Beatitudes: \u003c\/strong\u003e Each chapter explores a core teaching in Christ's Sermon on the Mount\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppeals to Pastors and Disciple Makers: \u003c\/strong\u003e A historically informed, biblically rich, and countercultural vision of Christian life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDownload Study Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChris Castaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e (PhD, London School of Theology) is the lead pastor at New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eTalking with Catholics about the Gospel\u003c\/em\u003e and coauthor of \u003cem\u003eThe Unfinished Reformation\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.03 x 5.37 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765101527328,"sku":"9781433584916","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b7463e29d7316d72b2cbc60a27697ec5.webp?v=1780262113","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-upside-down-kingdom-wisdom-for-life-from-the-beatitudes-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}