A Journey to Wholeness: The Gospel According to Naaman’s Slave Girl

by Mark Belz

208 pages | $14.99 | Paperback | Series: The Gospel According to the Old Testament

Summary: This book focuses on biblical reconciliation, both in its primary sense (as Paul uses it) and in a secondary sense, insofar as it touches on reconciliation between races, rich and poor, Jew and Gentile, the powerful and the weak, and between other alienated groups. The focus of the book is Naaman, a Syrian general, and his Jewish slave girl, whose simple testimony helped to bring about a great work of reconciliation: the salvation of her Syrian master. As the story unfolds, God’s saving power is displayed, particularly in bringing light to the Gentiles and in demonstrating the free offer of the gospel. Many Christians identify Naaman’s story with his miraculous healing in the Jordan River but fail to see the greater truth of God’s love for the Gentiles and the breadth of the gospel’s reach. Mark Belz brings understanding and encouragement to us as we see God’s great mercy at work.

About the Author:

 Mark Belz (M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary) has served as moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. He and his wife, Linda, have two grown children and four grandchildren.

Mark Belz

A Journey to Wholeness

What Others Are Saying About this Series:

“Written at a thoughtful but popular level.” — D. A. Carson

“Like manna in the desert.” — Sinclair Ferguson

“A tremendous resource.” — Tim Keller

“An important series.” — Philip Graham Ryken

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