Christians are called to model a way of life that challenges the status quo and infuses the world with hope and possibility. We are to be people who see possibility where others see failure, beauty where others see ugliness and freedom where others see chains. This is the Upside Down Kingdom, where the forgotten are noticed, the silenced are given back their voice and love is stronger than hate. By exploring the teaching of Jesus, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, Malcolm Duncan in Flipped traces the key components of this new community, this life-giving way of living. He explores the five key discourses in Matthew and invites us to a radical new way of living and being centred around the reign and the rule of King Jesus. The message of Flipped: The Upside Down Kingdom is one that our churches need to hear - that God's Kingdom is unshakeable, local churches are its vanguard and Christians are its citizens. Flipped paints a vision of what is possible when ordinary people catch a glimpse of God's radical call to follow the Lord Jesus.

Flipped: Life in the upside down Kingdom by Rev Malcolm Duncan paints a vision of what is possible when ordinary people catch a glimpse of God's radical call to follow the Lord Jesus and fully grasp the power and beauty of his upside-down kingdom. Flipped is the official theme book for Spring Harvest 2023.

About the Author
Malcolm Duncan is Lead Pastor at Dundonald Elim Church, a Pentecostal church located in Belfast,Northern Ireland. He is Chair of Elim's Ethics and Public Theology Task Force and Theologian-in-Residence for Spring Harvest and Essential Christian. Malcolm regularly helps the British government and other groups to understand the role of church in society. He is deeply committed to serving the poor and excluded. Malcolm is a passionate communicator and he has regularly written, broadcast, taught and lectured on the themes of mission and Christian engagement with society.

Reviews
"This book is a phenomenal exploration of the Kingdom of God and one that I will be recommending for years to come. Malcolm not only explores what the upside-down kingdom looks like but also invites us into a life living it out as a reality. My highlighter literally ran out with so many stand-out paragraphs and phrases. I am excited to recommend this book." -- Cris Rogers, Pastor, Author, Making Disciples Podcast, Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group
"Malcolm's timely exploration of what it means to live today in the upside-down kingdom of God is moving, challenging and inspiring. Malcolm not only writes brilliantly but he is also a man who walks his talk and knows his stuff. From the very first page my heart and mind were totally engaged, and I have no doubt that Flipped is a book many of us will return to again and again. It is more than an excellent resource - it is a tool God will use to transform our hearts and minds towards living the Jesus way. I can't recommend it highly enough." -- Cathy Madavan, Author, Speaker, Broadcaster and member of the Spring Harvest planning group



Book Information
ISBN 9780281088126
Author Malcolm Duncan
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing