The Human Right: To Know Jesus Christ and to Make Him Known

by Rice Broocks

Many Christians believe we need to choose between fighting injustice and communicating the good news of Jesus Christ. But what i f failing to speak the truth is ultimately the greatest injustice of all? If we truly believe the human heart is the source of injustice and the gospel is the only real solution, shouldn’t sharing the gospel’s transforming truth be our highest priority? With his thoughtful, accessible style, Rice Broocks explores why knowing the gospel is, in fact, every person’s greatest right—and therefore the greatest justice issue of our time.Drawing on contemporary stories and rich historical sources, The Human Right The Human Right urges us persuasively toward a renewed conviction that our ultimate calling is to proclaim the gospel—the only truth that has the power to change our world, to change us, from the inside out.

Genres: Christian

320 pages, Hardcover

Published February 20, 2018

About the author

Soon after Rice Broocks became a Christian as a third year university student, he discussed his faith with his brother Ben, an atheist, who was a third year law student. Though Rice was young in his faith, his simple answers to his brother’s questions led to Ben’s acceptance of Christ, and he baptized Ben later that day.

“Since that day I’ve devoted my life to reaching out to an unbelieving, skeptical world with the message that God is indeed real and has revealed Himself in nature, as well as in history,’” said Broocks.

In his new book, God’s Not Dead: Evidence for God in an Age of Uncertainty (Thomas Nelson, March 2013), Broocks offers a clear, understandable overview of the evidence for God as well as the credibility of the Christian faith, while responding directly to many skeptical claims.

Broocks is the co-founder of the Every Nation family of churches, which currently includes more than 1,000 churches in more than 60 countries. Present on hundreds of college campuses, Broocks has spent the last 30 years with Every Nation focusing on equipping college students around the world to defend their faith.

Broocks also serves as the senior minister of Bethel World Outreach Church in Nashville, Tenn., where he provides oversight for this multi-ethnic, multisite church, currently meeting in locations in Middle Tennessee, Texas, and Arizona.

He is the author of several books, including his upcoming release, God’s Not Dead, Every Nation In Our Generation and the Purple Book (Biblical Foundations).

Broocks holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mississippi State University, a master’s degree from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Miss., as well as a doctorate in missiology from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif.

Broocks lives in Franklin, Tenn., with his wife, Jody, and their five children.

Reviews

[A.C. Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is definitely a must read book for every Christian who is serious about their faith and fulfilling Christ’s calling on their lives. This WILL change how you view and think about those with whom you share your life.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid, intelligent, challenging. Too good to read slowly but too deep to read quickly! What a powerful tool to use to discuss the Gospel in a light both forgotten and unexpected.

[Joel Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book on the topic of evangelism, the Gospel, apologetics, justice, reconciliation, holiness, etc. It's a bit of a grab bag of topics, but there is some cohesion, as the various topics are gathered within the frame of the Gospel as "The Human Right."

I think Rice Broocks does a great job introducing the many facets of what he talks about, although he doesn't go too deep theologically on any one thing. It seems the point of the book is to be an introduction, and even an introduction to the message of Jesus can be just as powerful. It works as a vehicle to grow an urgency to bring the Gospel to the nations.

[Karla Perry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like Broocks argument laid out in this book on how hearing the Gospel is a Human Right. It speaks well to the heart of the current ebb and flow of culture. The Bible is the source of all human rights. No other worldview gives us such a foundation for human rights. I love how Broocks takes it all the way back to the Gospel itself is then a Human Right. Excellently done.

I read this book because I heard about it from Vishal Mangalwadi. I’m glad I read it.

[Josh Long · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really appreciate Brooks sentiment and am in agreement with his general thesis. However I thought the book was overall a little convoluted topically. I did however thoroughly enjoy the short chapter on the evidence for the soul!

[Jonas Stephan Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I tremendously enjoyed this book. Definite re-read!

[Mark Fraser]

This is a slow read because it gives you much to think about. I'm normally a very fast reader but the subject matter and presentation allow you to read a little and then think a lot about it. A good read for anyone that is willing to learn and reach deep inside themselves to examine how their beliefs fit with this information.