Description: The Gospel and My Black Skin challenges the idea that Christianity is a "white man's religion," uncovering its African roots, its misuse in slavery, and its role in Black liberation. Through biblical teaching and historical insight, Dr. JP Foster dismantles harmful myths and empowers Black believers to reclaim a faith that has long been their own.
Brief description:
JP Foster serves as Senior Pastor at Faithful Central Bible Church, one of the largest African American churches in Los Angeles. His leadership and Biblical exposition have impacted thousands both in the Los Angeles area and around the world, as he encourages people to build their lives on the foundation of God's word. He also serves as a Ministry Affiliate Faculty at Biola University, teaching courses in Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation. He has also led impactful initiatives to improve educational outcomes and the overall well-being of impoverished areas in Kenya and Eswatini.
Review Quotes: One of my biggest areas of grief as a Pastor is that the Bible, the book of truth, throughout history has been hijacked by so many lies. Contrary to what so many people believe, white missionaries didn't bring Christianity to Africa, and people of color have never been an afterthought in the heart of God. What we need now more than ever are the corrective lenses to see the Bible for the truth that it really is. The Gospel and My Black Skin provides those lenses. This book is so timely and so needed. Read it and be healed.--Dr. Van Moody, pastor of The Worship Center Christian Church and author of The People Factor: How Building Great Relationships and Ending Bad Ones Unlocks Your God-Given Purpose