Kelly Kapic—professor of theological studies at Covenant College—has written a new book, God So Loved, He Gave: Entering the Movement of Divine Generosity.
Zondervan has generously (!) offered to give away 20 copies to readers of Between Two Worlds. I’ll explain how to enter the giveaway at the end of this post.
Here’s a blurb I wrote for the book:
In this book Kelly Kapic uses his considerable wisdom and skill to unpack the story of God’s generosity and what it means to belong to and follow a generous God. At stake is nothing less than what it means to follow Christ faithfully in today’s world. Kapic is a clear communicator who cherishes Christ, cares for the church, and conducts all the right conversations across the fields of biblical theology, systematic theology, historical theology, and practical theology. The result is a rare combination—a robust, warmhearted, accessible book that glorifies our generous triune God and instructs and inspires readers throughout the church.
You can read the first chapter of the book online—the PDF also includes all the endorsements, the table of contents, preface, etc.
Here are a few more endorsements:
“The Heidelberg Catechism tells us that ‘it is impossible that those grafted into Christ by true faith should not bring forth fruits of thankfulness.’ Kelly Kapic’s book shows why. It shows biblically and theologically that anyone who grasps the nature of God and of his gospel will live a life poured out in acts of generosity, especially to the poorest and most needy. I’m glad to recommend it.”
—Tim Keller, pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City
“God So Loved, He Gave is a work of rare theological and spiritual perceptiveness. As it conducts its readers through the movement of God’s ways with the world, it invites them to contemplate the divine works and to be formed in godliness by them. This is practical Christian divinity at its best: intellectually astute, humane, and animated by the gospel’s generosity.
—John Webster, professor at King’s College, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
“God So Loved, He Gave is an amazing book. In it Kelly Kapic deftly moves from our being recipients of all God’s generous gifts through Christ to our being stewards of God’s gifts as we share them with others. This book is both encouraging and challenging. It should be read attentively and prayerfully.”
—Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness
“Our cultural environment seems to assume a world as a given rather than a gift, as debt rather than exchange, as limited resources rather than “enough to go around.” How refreshing it is to step into the world of the triune God, who not only gives it all but creates a new society that anticipates his everlasting shalom. Kapic leads us into the breathtaking vistas of this new creation, with beauty and wisdom. This book itself is a welcome gift to Christ’s body.”
— Michael Horton, J. G. Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary, California
“To belong to one who truly loves me is bondage sweet, for true love frees its object to delight in its greatest joy—which is to please one’s lover. Such a paradox for the mind is readily deciphered by the heart and is explored with charming writing, winsome freshness, and gospel zeal by the well-read Kapic. A once-common hymn declared that those who know the old, old story best long to hear it like the rest. Kapic’s book demonstrates that one who knows the gospel well can tell Jesus’ story very, very well—so well that we will delight to be owned by the One who gave himself for us.”
—Bryan Chapell, president, Covenant Theological Seminary
You can find out more about the book—including a free discussion guide, some audio, etc.—at the book’s official website.
Here’s how to have a chance to get a copy. Comment below, sharing a verse about God’s generosity/grace, and you’ll be entered to win a copy. 20 winners will be randomly chosen. I’ll cut it off on Tuesday night (October 26) at 11:59 PM (central time).
