Timothy J. Geddert

"This book is about the adventure of learning new things in our study of the
Bible. It is not so much a book of method as a book of examples. But from
beginning to end, it's my aim to help readers reflect on what opens up the
message of Scripture for the curious reader." - back cover

Polarizing issues are dividing the church. Is your congregation seeking consensus? How should you begin? With this book Timothy J. Geddert can help your church find what he calls the middle way between rule-oriented legalism and irresponsible freedom in which anything goes. Geddert shows how Scripture can be effectively examined in reaching ethical decisions. His study of a few controversial issues demonstrates how the discerning community can work toward consensus.