CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Introduction

1. Tyranny of the Good
One of the worst enemies of Christians can be good things in the church.
2. The Gospel Misunderstood
The gospel that saves us from work saves us to work.
3. God Is Saying Something
The Word does the work.
4. The Genius of Wrong
Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people.
5. Our Unmistakable Task
We are living—and longing—for the end of the world.
6. The God Who Exalts God
We are selfless followers of a self-centered God.

Conclusion

Small-Group Discussion Guide

Acknowledgments

Notes

About the Author