 Book Review – Heaven’s Answer to Earth’s Dilemma
By Gil Cann
Former Editor of the Australian Evangelical Alliance’s Magazine – Working Together
In this very timely, 160 page publication; Ben Gray lifts our sights immensely. He describes the vast scenario in which God’s people are called to honor and serve Him, not only in church, but in every realm of life - indeed throughout the whole creation. He startles and encourages us with the astonishing yet biblical claim that the whole of creation is longing for God’s people to come into their own – something many Christians have never realised or long – since forgotten.
Ben Gray’s portrayal of the scale and scope of our calling goes far beyond that found in most Christian writings. He expands our horizons enormously. On the other hand this book is applied theology! He “earths” the living act, as individually and churches of our exalted calling with the practical insights as to what this means. And unlike some who advise us for example; to put family first, marriage first, or one’s own well being first, this author urges us to put God’s Kingdom first.
Responding to this far more challenging and difficult calling, will he argues, result in a greater authencity and credibility in our lives which honors God, demonstrates His Kingdom and enriches the lives of all those around us. And he helps us see what “Kingdom First” living will mean in our marriage, families, businesses, work places and communities.
An excellent companion, study guide entitled “Obtainable Wisdom” is due for release almost immediately. It is a virtually essential tool if pastors, individual readers, and those reading “Heaven’s Answer” in groups are to get the maximum benefit from doing so. I cannot recommend it too highly. Further information about both publications is available on several websites. For example www.heavensanswer.com, www.koorong.com.au, www.amazon.com.
Heaven’s Answer to Earth’s Dilemma is greatly needed. It will spoil you forever for mediocre, demonstrated, culturally modified church. It should leave you trembling with wonder and excitement and it gives clear direction about the way forward for twenty first century Christians. |
Ben Gray's love for the body of Christ and its mission in the community permeate the pages of this book with fresh and contemporary wisdom as well as with missionary zeal. I strongly recommend Heaven’s Answer to Earth’s Dilemma. 
[Heaven's Answer] reveals how we might live and breathe in a real hope that goes beyond that of seeing the restoration of apostles, to, as Ben says, the release and deployment of an apostolic company (the church) of grace-filled believers to accomplish their God-given assignments in all of life. 
Rarely do I find such a complete account of the call of God upon His people to release His kingdom culture into every aspect of society. Ben Gray has … given us one of the most readable, challenging, authoritative, and exciting accounts I have ever read.
Heaven’s Answer to Earth’s Dilemma is a far-reaching book that reveals the mind of a brilliant apostolic practitioner with a passion to see the nations of the earth experience the kind of Shalom that can only emanate from a vibrant, organic saints’ movement. 