MY REVIEW:
For anyone who has ever wondered “There must be more than this” about the Christian life, Steve Schaefer has just the book for you. Living in the Overlap examines what the Bible has to say about the Kingdom of God in both the old and new testaments, especially what Jesus had to say about it. With an abundance of scripture references, quotes from many theologians, and his own personal experiences, Schaefer helps us to understand just what is meant by the Kingdom of God and how it should affect the life of Christians today as we wait for the final coming of Christ when he will usher in the fulfillment of His new testament kingdom promises.
Living in the Overlap is fairly easy to read with a conversational tone that should appeal to most readers. The well documented facts and an extensive section of end notes should satisfy the scholars among us. Schaefer made several excellent points that should challenge every Christian on how we can best be about the work of bringing Christ’s kingdom to those around us. I know he gave me plenty to consider.
This book was provided for review by Glass Road Public Relations.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Did Jesus already establish His kingdom on earth? ” Living in the Overlap explores the challenges and benefits of living in a kingdom that is both “already” and “not yet.” If you want a deeper understanding of Jesus’ kingdom message, and if you want to explore the kingdom’s implications for your life today, let this provocative and enlightening book be your guide.
The kingdom of God was the central message of Jesus, yet so few Christians understand what it means to live in that kingdom. Many of us think of the kingdom of God arriving with the second coming, but Steve Shaefer asserts that Jesus already established His kingdom on earth. Some of the blessings from the coming kingdom are available to us now, while we live in the overlap between the establishment of the kingdom and when it comes to its fullness. Those blessings can help us walk by faith, deal with temptation, and love others.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Because of his fascination with Scripture and its message, Steve Schaefer has repeatedly explored the land of the Bible. His experiences include hot-air ballooning over eerie Cappadocian rock formations in Turkey, trekking through the ancient “rose red” city of Petra in Jordan, sloshing through Hezekiah’s serpentine aqueduct in Israel, and scaling Jebel Musa (traditionally identified as Mount Sinai) in Egypt. But he now invites readers to embark on a different kind of biblical adventure in his new book, Living in the Overlap: How Jesus’ Kingdom Proclamation Can Transform Your World.
Steve holds a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Regent University’s School of Divinity. He has traveled the globe as a Managing Producer in the International Programming Department of CBN WorldReach, and is a popular speaker and teacher.
