I started "Worthy" earlier this year and put it down. But I picked it up again, and I'm so glad I did. In a day when people swing between the extremes of misandry and misogyny, this book goes back to the scriptures. It walks the reader through redemptive history and notes many of the women whom God used in the OT, during Jesus' life on earth, and in the early church. It notes the importance of imago dei and the value God places on those whom he has redeemed, which includes women. How controversial is that?
But as with every Christian book about women (and this book isn't necessarily just for women by the way), the necessary disclaimer needs to be made that the authors are not advocating female ordination nor overthrowing a husband's servant leadership. However, the fact that this issue is the first thing people automatically jump to indicates the need for this book. If the fear of women stepping out of their place and the need to keep them in line is paramount, what does that say about the underlying attitude toward sisters in Christ? If we are automatically viewed with suspicion, what does that really say about God? If we were created as inherently flawed, then it calls into question God as creator. If we remain permanently flawed after regeneration, it diminishes the power of the gospel to transform and change. It diminishes the work of Christ.
I finished"Worthy" on the heels of the public revelation of a group of professing Christians, including some pastors, whose intent was to bring down specific Christian women. The juxtaposition between "Worthy" and this group's mission is stark. Given this took place in my doctrinal camp, which prides itself on pristine doctrine, this exposure shows the need for this book.
God created men *and* women. He is still saving women from every nation, tribe, and tongue. He used them throughout redemptive history. He is using them today, and he loves them. This mercy and grace are not grounds for boasting nor for fear but rather reasons to serve and glorify him together as brothers *and* sisters. I highly recommend this book because "Worthy" will encourage the church in this very worthy calling.
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About the Authors
Elyse Fitzpatrick is a nationally sought-after speaker and author, speaking at such events as The Gospel Coalition and Nancy Leigh DeMoss's Revive Conference. Along with her husband, Phil, Elyse is a member of Valley Center Community Church, a reformed congregation in the community of Valley Center. VCCC is a member of FIRE, the Fellowship of Independent Reformed Evangelicals.
She holds an MA in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She has authored 22 books on daily living and the Christian life.
Elyse has been married for over forty years and has three adult children and grandchildren.
Eric Schumacher is a pastor, songwriter, and author whose work has been featured by the Gospel Coalition and elsewhere. He has a BA in communications and an MDiv from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Eric and his wife, Jenny, have five children and live in Iowa.
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In a way worthy of saints
“Welcome her...in a way worthy of saints” Romans 16:2The theology of Worthy starts where all good theology books begin—straight from the Bible. The methodology is careful and thought through in a way you tend to anything that’s delicate.As a woman, I read this book and soaked it in, but what truly surprised me was how my husband reacted after reading it. He had never realized just what my perspective and outlook were as a woman in the church. To me, the situations that were examples happened every day to me or other women we know, but to him, they were shocking glimpses of how women have been mischaracterized especially in church culture.This book isn’t accusatory as much as it is full of graceful correction straight from God’s word. It carefully parses out our role as women in the church, but also why women should be valued as we serve in these roles.I highly encourage men, especially leaders like elders and pastors, to read this all-too-important book simply to understand the women that attend their church gatherings every Sunday. For if God sought these women, then we ought to as well.
