Whither the Indian Church?

includes index and biblioraphy

Part I. Christ`s Mission in the World Birth of Jesus, Birth of a new Humanity..........3 The word of God that gives life and the Deceptive human words that lead to death........14 The truth shall make you free.............22 Faithfulness over a little ...........32 The areas of Concern in the Church and the Vision Ahead ............38 Ecumenical Education for Renewal .............51 Dialogue with people of other faiths and the Question of the Uniqueness of Jesus Christ ...............69 Jesus, the founder Leader of the Third Front of Church in this world.................85 Part II. Hurdles on the Way of God`s Mission Caused by Human Sins Mission in christ`s way : the way of which Christ ? ...............93 Christ is very much within the Church, But Where ?..........103 Transperency and accountability in Ecumenical Relations: Discussions in Indian / Asian Contexts............108 Dictatorship of the Majority is Presented as democracy in Corrupt churches in India ..........132 God`s Silence before an Unbelieving and Irresponsive church ............150 Homiletics of Convenience : Biblical Homiletics vs. Homiletics Today............180 Dealing with poverty in India.............187 The vanity fair in John Bunyan`s Vision and the Reality of the Churches in the Globalized world ..............200 Blessings for sale: Soothsayers and Good-men in Indian Churches............209 Christian Frauds Excel Others...........217 Casteism in Indian Churches: Caste-folks and caste-less Christians.................220 The languages of love is the Language of all Christ- Centered Christians ............230 Prophetic words in Churches Discredited as the voices of the Disgruntled.............236 Is this the voice of God......240 Corruption begins with commercialized religions...........244 Part III. As christ-centered christians, our Mission today Begin with a radical Rethinking on our Understanding of God.............251 See that all members of the Church Become a christ- centered Community covenanted for Life............261 Take innovative steps to Edify, and strengthen Indian congregations............276 Learn how honestly to deal with national disasters such as the Great tsunami on December 26, 2004...................280 Capitalism is not acceptable Theologically, Spiritually and morally...............305 Behold, the kingdom of god is in the midst of you....................318 Rise up and Build the corruption-free church of the Thorn-crowned Christ.............322