Overview of God So Loved He Gave
The God who created a good and perfect world, but whose world turned from him, has brought restoration through gift: The Father loved the world and gave the Son, and the Father and the Son pour out the gift of the Spirit into the hearts of humanity, bringing about praise, hope, and new creation. Those united to the Son by the Spirit then find their lives caught up with the glorious gift of God’s coming Kingdom.
In other words, the gospel is shaped by giving: God’s generosity buys us out of bondage and brings us into all the blessing of belonging to him. But the good news is not only that God has made us to be recipients of his grace but also participants in the movement of his divine generosity.
Living in God’s gifts we are free to give ourselves. And so the cross and resurrection of Christ now come to reshape this new life of faith, hope, and generosity—a life that is best lived not in isolation but as a community. By placing the practice of giving within the larger story of God’s generosity, Kapic and Borger encourage us not simply to “give more,” but to step into the powerful current of God’s great gifts to the world.
Endorsements
“A forceful presentation … vividly inspiring.”
— Dallas Willard, author of Divine Conspiracy and Renovation of the Heart
“This book shows why anyone who grasps the nature of God and of his gospel will live a life
poured out in acts of generosity. I’m glad to recommend it.”
— Tim Keller, Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City
“An amazing book.”
— Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness
“Charming writing, winsome freshness, and gospel zeal.”
— Bryan Chapell, President Covenant Theological Seminary
“A work of rare theological and spiritual perceptiveness. This is practical Christian divinity at its
best: intellectually astute, humane, and animated by the gospel’s generosity.’
— John Webster, Professor, King’s College, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
“A must read. This is a great book … beautifully written, practical, helpful, and biblically sound.”
— Dr. John M. Perkins, civil rights activist, Founder and President Emeritus of the Christian
Community Development Association, and President of the John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation
“A rare combination—a robust, warm-hearted, accessible book that glorifies our generous
Triune God and will instruct and inspire readers throughout the church.”
— Justin Taylor, Managing Editor, ESV Study Bible
“A thought-provoking, deeply needed vision of our calling to gospel-living.”
— Carolyn Custis James, author of Half the Church
“Here is a rich portrayal of redemption!”
— Bruce K. Waltke, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Regent College, Vancouver BC
“I highly recommend God So Loved, He Gave for every recipient of God’s grace who desires to
become a participant in divine generosity.”
— Howard Dayton, Cofounder, Crown Financial Ministries, Founder, Compass-Finances God’s Way
“Kapic leads us into the breathtaking vistas with beauty and wisdom. This book itself is a
welcome gift to Christ’s body.”
— Michael Horton, author of The Christian Faith
“An elegant portrayal of a marvelously generous God.”
— Richard J. Mouw, President and Professor of Christian Philosophy,Fuller Theological Seminary
