But Carter made a lot of good points on how race will generally influence our theology one way or another, on how utilizing multiple perspectives like this are really helpful when they don't become identity politics, and on what specific emphases black theology has which is really beneficial to the American church. Science fiction godfather Ray Bradbury said th...Black & Reformed: Seeing God's Sovereignty in the African-American Christian ExperienceIn the interview that closes this second edition of Carter's book, he states, "Sovereign love has been the theme of the black church in America. He continues in the Appendix to describe how the members of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church responded to the death of their nine congregants, "many wondered how the church would respond to the hateful rage of the young white supremacist who perpetrated the act.
They could do it because they understood the gospel to be greater than not just their sins but also the sins of those who transgressed against them.
Unsurprisingly, the victims' family and the church responded with the love and forgiveness I believe we can summarize Mr. Carter's book with two or three quotes, He says, "We are no more like Christ, then when we forgive." Be the first to ask a question about Black & Reformed
Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of But as someone who does believe in the sovereignty of God (his ultimate control over everything that comes to pass), I thought it would be interesting to read a book on a black person’s perspective of this most biblical theology.
While in Orlando, Pastor Carter also worked for Ligonier Ministries for several years. He then helps us witness God’s providential hand behind the cruelty of slavery from the founding of the first African-American denomination in 1816 to the present re-Africanization of Christ’s bride (Gen. 50:20).
RTS Orlando President, Dr. Don Sweeting, interviews Tony Carter. He contends that white Christians took such a position because of their support of slavery and that American theology is incomplete if it fails to include the contributions of blacks. I can embrace the theology because it allows me to point out the sins of such teachers and yet the grace that is greater than that sin.How could the early Christians embrace the theology of the Apostle Paul when, as Saul of Tarsus, he pursued, persecuted, and even consented to many of their deaths? Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The vision in most of our minds is clear (I don’t know too many people who don’t want to see their churches more integrated). Carter responds to the professor’s question by rephrasing it in such a way that the reader can see what’s at stake: “Do we need to understand the African-American experience through a theological perspective that glorifies God and comforts his people?” The answer to this question must be “emphatically” and “unfortunately” “yes” (3)!
Carter does his best work in chapter four as he responds to the question, “Is the black Christian experience incompatible with the reformed tradition?” Carter argues against the traditional view that the black experience of Christianity was not compatible with a Reformed faith. Parts of this book seemed a bit basic, but Carter made a lot of points that struck me, specifically dealing with the need for a black theology. It seems a good, short read for anyone, irrespective of their theological perspective or gender/racial identity. This book by Anthony Carter makes a strong case for African Americans to embrace the Reformed theological perspective. “You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Unsurprisingly, the victims' family and the church responded with the love and forgiveness of Christ... the black church has frequently been the target of hate-filled... attacks... And yet her indomitable spirit still presses on because of her history and trust in a sovereign God. But as someone who does believe in the sovereignty of God (his ultimate control over everything that comes to pass), I thought it would be interesting to read a book on a black person’s perspective of this most biblical theology.
Entering this conversation is author and speaker Anthony Carter, who offers a fresh perspective on the African-American experience. Published On Being Black and Reformed: A New Perspective on the African-American Christian Experience I'd strongly recommend the read. Carter makes a gracious case for the Reformed tradition and demonstrates how not only should there exist a black theology, the tradition of American theology and history is bereft if it ignores the theology, stories, and jouI received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher of this second edition. "- Anthony J Carter Black & Reformed "My goal, is to redeem and reform our understanding of the Black American experience through the most legitimate lens available to us. It seems a good, short read for anyone, irrespective of their theological perspective or gender/racial identity. Carter serves the reader well in answering the initial question by tracing God’s hand in the building of the African-American church from the onslaught of slavery to the birth of the first African-American churches in 1794 under the leadership of Richard Allen and Absalom Jones.
A winsome call for theology that is both sensitive to black experience in America and rooted in Reformed (ie, biblical) theology. We like to be around people with whom we are comfortable and have much in common. Carter makes it clear that the difference racial and ethnic experiences are inherently valuable in our application of the truths of Scripture to our lives. Carter makes a gracious case for the Reformed tradition and demonstrates how not only should there exist a black theology, the tradition of American theology and history is bereft if it ignores the theology, stories, and journey of our African-American brothers and sisters in Christ.In Black and Reformed, Carter makes a compelling case for why reformed theology and the Black American experience are not divided, arguing that a proper understanding of God's sovereignty and man's sinfulness offers both hope and justice to the body of believers who have suffered and continue to suffer under racism.
Before reading this book, I wouldn't have said there was a need for black theology since general theology should be enough. Rev. About Anthony J. Carter A graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL, and Point University of East Point, GA, Tony is lead pastor of East Point Church, East Point, GA.
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