The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World Hardcover – March 30, 2018

The author does an excellent job making a case for how important and underrated hospitality is to a hurting world. She captures my attention instantly with her story about her neighbor Hank. She leaves me hanging through a couple of chapters before I get more details about his story.I almost put down the book permanently when she gets on her high religious horse. I suspect she and I would disagree about some of our theology. And I didn't need to be persuaded, so those chapters weren't written for me. If you skim (or skip) that beginning section, it's well worth the practical ideas for how to open up your own home and life in hospitality.A great challenge that I shall take up. May all our neighbors become friends and our friends become family.

This book was an incredibly challenging yet encouraging read. I appreciate both the perspective and direct manner that Rosaria Butterfield rights from. Highly recommend.

I didn’t know what opening my home up to would look like or if my neighbors even cared to come.Now after having them over a few times I love marking on our calendar days to fellowship with our neighbors. Though we are not at the point of being an open door where our neighbors feel free to come at any time, my hope is that in time we will be.This is a great read with some really important ideas to ponder.

In a changing world where Christianity is losing credibility in so many ways, the only avenue for the gospel is quickly becoming authentic relationship. That's why when I saw this book, I could not order it fast enough. Rosaria comes alongside the reader and kindly and clearly walks through the multi-layered process of how to love a neighbor in this complicated society of ours. How does a relationship evolve from casual introductions while walking dogs to that same neighbor eventually crossing over the threshold and joining the family to eat a meal and linger long in conversation? Rosaria shows us how with compelling, victorious stories that underline what God does when we give Him room to work.By the time I read to the very last word of the Acknowledgements, I had been assured of the hope that nothing we do for our neighbors is wasted in the grand story God has for each of person involved, particularly if we don't give up praying, serving as opportunity arises, surrendering our reputations of association, and keeping our children in God's hands, not our own. Some reviewers said they didn't know what was so extraordinary about such a simple plan. This hospitality is extraordinary in two ways. First, the fact that she actually lives a lifestyle of hospitality to a wide variety of people is extraordinary in comparison to most of the rest of us. Second, such hospitality invites God to show up and what God does is always extraordinary.As much as I appreciate the book for showing me how to love my neighbor, what I love most about Rosaria is her repentant heart. One reviewer mistakenly said this book is about "Love the sinner; hate the sin." Rosaria specifically says, "...love the sinner and hate your own sin." (32) She is painfully aware of her own sin, repenting of it daily, as we all should be. Therefore, she does not see any distance between herself and any other image bearer of a holy God who also needs Jesus as much as she did. This fundamental biblical perspective allows her to draw near to all with the message of Jesus. He is all she has to offer. This is true for all of us, but Rosaria knows it.Rosaria is gutsy, brave, repentant and honest, and she practices radical hospitality with her neighbors daily. If you stare at verses like, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ (Mark 12:31) and don't know how to live that verse out on a practical level, or if you stare at this incredibly changed world and no longer have the skill set to engage with it, this is the next book to read.© 2018 by Oaks Ministries. All rights reserved.

"The Gospel Comes with a House Key" is a book written by Rosaria Butterfield, a former professor of English and women's studies who became a Christian in 1999. In the book, Butterfield advocates for the practice of "radically ordinary hospitality," which she defines as the intentional and regular welcoming of people into one's home and life.The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, Butterfield shares her personal story of conversion and the role that hospitality played in her journey. She also introduces the concept of "radically ordinary hospitality" and explains why it is important in today's post-Christian world.In the second part of the book, Butterfield provides practical advice on how to practice hospitality in one's own life. She covers topics such as how to prepare one's home for guests, how to welcome people from different backgrounds and lifestyles, and how to deal with difficult situations that may arise.The third part of the book focuses on the spiritual and theological aspects of hospitality. Butterfield argues that hospitality is a key aspect of the Christian faith and that it is an essential way to share the gospel with others. She also addresses common objections to hospitality and provides a biblical framework for understanding its importance.

This book expresses what a TRUE church will look like-being the church to everyone around. It is not about those within a certain set of walls, but the entire community in which one lives. Thankful for this recommendation from a friend! HIGHLY recommend for everyone that considers themselves a Christian.

The book came quickly and in excellent condition.

I needed a reminder of how rewarding it is to invite folks over to my home- for all sorts of gatherings.We need connections and relationships and getting to know each other. And it’s a gladness for the heart! Buy it; read it; do it.

Lots of good ideas to implement with the blueprints provided by the author to develop hospitality and life changes from her personal experiences.

Love this book! Great quality, and great content.

A book that has moved me and I recommend it to every Christian woman.

I highly recommend this book to any Christian desiring to simply live the gospel of King Jesus. Rosario Butterfield has a powerful story to share.

Too often writing and teaching on evangelism is complicated or reductionist. Often there is a heavy focus on apologetics and it can all seem quite daunting. This book is simple yet profound. Be salt and light amongst your neighbours - whoever they are, whatever their background, whatever their beliefs. Love them for who they are, with the knowledge there is a loving God who longs to know them and change them. Be a safe person, provide a safe environment for people to be themselves, for them to share their secrets and longings and hurts.Every Christian can do this. You don't need to have done a course of apologetics, have a masters in Theology or know everything about other religions or worldviews. Every Christian has the love of God as part of their DNA and they can open their lives and homes and share that with those around them. Rosaria Butterfield shows us how this can be done and the wonderful, world changing impact that can have.Thankyou for writing this book and I pray that this gets into the hands of as many Christians as possible.