Jesus > Religion
Why He Is So Much Better Than Trying Harder, Doing More, and Being Good Enough
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4.6 • 242 Ratings
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Publisher Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Abandon dead, dry, religious rule-keeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved.
Jefferson Bethke burst into the cultural conversation with a passionate, provocative poem titled "Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus." The 4-minute video became an overnight sensation, with 7 million YouTube views in its first 48 hours (and 23+ million in a year).
Bethke's message clearly struck a chord with believers and nonbelievers alike, triggering an avalanche of responses running the gamut from encouraged to enraged.
In his New York Times bestseller Jesus > Religion, Bethke unpacks similar contrasts that he drew in the poem--highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair, and hope.
With refreshing candor, he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a works-based, fake-smile existence that sapped his strength and led him down a path of destructive behavior. Along the way, Bethke gives you the tools you need to:
Humbly and prayerfully open your mindUnderstand Jesus for all that he isView the church from a brand-new perspective
Bethke is quick to acknowledge that he's not a pastor or theologian, but simply an ordinary, twenty-something who cried out for a life greater than the one for which he had settled. On this journey, Bethke discovered the real Jesus, who beckoned him with love beyond the props of false religion.
Praise for Jesus > Religion:
"Jeff's book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. Listen to that voice, then follow it--right to the feet of Jesus." --Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestsellers Love Does and Everybody, Always
"The book you hold in your hands is Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz meets C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity meets Augustine's Confessions. This book is going to awaken an entire generation to Jesus and His grace." --Derwin L. Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church, author of Limitless Life: Breaking Free from the Labels That Hold You Back
Customer Reviews
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Life-changing!
I identify myself as a Christian and a lesbian. I’ve always struggled with feeling judged by other Christians and constantly wrestled with the notion that I was going to hell. This book gave me an entirely new outlook on Jesus. No one and nothing can change the love He has for me and I actually believe that now. I am grateful that Jeff specifically spoke on the topic of homosexuality, as well as many other controversial issues. Many questions I had were answered and clarified. This book has ignited my flame to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. If you struggle with your beliefs or just feel indifferent about Jesus or if you’re a seasoned Christian... I highly suggest you read this book! You won’t regret it.
Changed My Life!
Honestly, I was a "Christian" my whole life, grew up in the church. But when I read this book at 17, it changed my life completely. I finally had a relationship with Jesus rather than following rules all the time. Jeff clarified just about every question I had and I loved the questions after every chapter. AMAZING BOOK GUYS!! WORTH EVERY PENNY❤️❤️❤️