In “Welcome to the Basement”, pastor, author, and podcaster Tim Ross calls believers today to embrace a world-transforming faith, reminding us that real, Christlike love will move us out of our comfort zone and into a place of genuine, vulnerable, effective engagement with the world.
When Jesus came to earth, his first-shall-be-last teachings turned the world upside down. So, it's no surprise that when some of the earliest Jesus-followers started spreading the good news, they were accused by the powers-that-be of having "upset the world" (Acts 17:6). They were labeled disrupters and troublemakers because they were preaching a new king, a new kingdom, and a new way of life.
Christians today are still called to upset the world in Jesus' upside-down king. Following Jesus is not a safe course of action. It can upset your life and the lives of others. In what ways does it do this? Through random acts of kindness, unexpected encounters, or a friendly stranger. Upsetting people can break down barriers and build relationships. Pastor Ross teaches readers how to:
• Create a new ordinary of relating to others
• Practice listening to and obeying the Holy Spirit's voice
• Learn how to do everyday evangelism
• Love everybody (even people who disagree with you)
• Change the way people think about Christianity
When Jesus comes into your life, everything should get turned upside down-or, from heaven's perspective, get turned right side up. This study will challenge you to take a deeper look at what it really means to be upset and upset those around you, not for the purpose of stirring up more anger and strife, but in order to impact the world around you with the love, hope, and message of the gospel of Christ.
