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295 p. ; 24 cm. Genocide. Terrorism. Hate crimes. In a world where racism is far from dead, is unity amidst diversities even remotely possible? Sharing from his own experiences growing up in the segregated South, pastor John Piper thoughtfully exposes the unremitting problem of racism. Instead of turning finally to organizations, education, famous personalities, or government programs to address racial strife, Piper reveals the definitive source of hope -- teaching how the good news about Jesus Christ actively undermines the sins that feed racial strife, and leads to a many-colored and many-cultured kingdom of God. Learn to pursue ethnic harmony from a biblical perspective, and to relate to real people different from yourself, as you take part in the bloodline of Jesus that is comprised of "every tongue, tribe, and nation." - Publisher. Pt. 1. Our world : the need for the Gospel -- pt. 2. God's word : the power of the Gospel. John Piper ; foreword by Tim Keller. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Reconciliation Religious aspects Christianity Race discrimination Religious aspects Christianity Church and minorities BT738.27 .P57 2011 270.089 9781433528521 (hbk.) 1433528525 (hbk.) 2011010732 DLC 110317 20140721210109.0 16696438