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Summary: Obvious
Review: A basic Christian book given to me by an associate after my proclaimed disbelief in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. A basic recruiting tool. An easy read that was fairly logical, but made no real original claims. I mean, everything in the first 60 pages could be deducted by any intelligent person. The rest of the book consisted of basic Christian explanations and anecdotes. In then end - just 94 pages to explain John 3:16. Save yourself the time.
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Summary: This is a Great Resource for Evangelism
Review: Andy Stanley has the ability in person, on tape and in writing to connect to his audience and this book is just one more evidence of his gift. In clear, relatable and non-threatening fashion, he explains the wonders of salvation in such a way that the facts are crystal clear as is the decision the reader must make. Even the most timid of believers should find it easy to share their faith using this book. People don't throw books away, so by passing it to one person -- it may soon make its rounds to others as well. Keep a few in your car or in your desk and use it to tell others about Christ and to answer those who think getting to heaven depends on them.
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Summary: Perfect Complement to Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ
Review: I believe that this little book by Andy Stanley is the perfect complement to Mel Gibson's, The Passion of the Christ, movie. Whereas the movie depicts the "how" and "when" of Jesus' death, Pastor Stanley's book tells us the "why" of it with biblical soundness, simple logic, and intellectual acuity. Just as in Isaiah 1:18 where the Lord has invited all to "Come now, let us reason together...Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow...," this book echoes that call. I've heard it expressed that The Passion of the Christ movie could be around for one hundred years (if the Lord further delays His return!), as it seems to be destined to become a classic. The same could be hoped for this little book to follow suit, so that the reasons behind God's eternal plan of salvation could be quickly accessed and understood by countless people. Thank you Andy Stanley!
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Summary: Perfect Complement to Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ
Review: I believe that this little book by Andy Stanley is the perfect complement to Mel Gibson's, The Passion of the Christ, movie. Whereas the movie depicts the "how" and "when" of Jesus' death, Pastor Stanley's book tells us the "why" of it with biblical soundness, simple logic, and intellectual acuity. Just as in Isaiah 1:18 where the Lord has invited all to "Come now, let us reason together...Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow...," this book echoes that call. I've heard it expressed that The Passion of the Christ movie could be around for one hundred years (if the Lord further delays His return!), as it seems to be destined to become a classic. The same could be hoped for this little book to follow suit, so that the reasons behind God's eternal plan of salvation could be quickly accessed and understood by countless people. Thank you Andy Stanley!
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Summary: Perfect Complement to Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ
Review: I believe that this little book by Andy Stanley is the perfect complement to Mel Gibson's, The Passion of the Christ, movie. Whereas the movie depicts the "how" and "when" of Jesus' death, Pastor Stanley's book tells us the "why" of it with biblical soundness, simple logic, and intellectual acuity. Just as in Isaiah 1:18 where the Lord has invited all to "Come now, let us reason together...Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow...," this book echoes that call. I've heard it expressed that The Passion of the Christ movie could be around for one hundred years (if the Lord further delays His return!), as it seems to be destined to become a classic. The same could be hoped for this little book to follow suit, so that the reasons behind God's eternal plan of salvation could be quickly accessed and understood by countless people. Thank you Andy Stanley!
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Summary: So, you're good enough?
Review: If you think you are good enough to get into heaven, or if you know someone who thinks that, this book is for you!!
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Summary: Warning: This book is very convicting!
Review: If you're not a Christian, you're going to have a hard time with this book, but you should read it anyway. And if you are a Christian, you're going to reminded of your wise choice.You see, every faith except Christianity is about a set of laws and trying to be good enough to live up to them. Jesus Christ, God's only Son, lived on earth for 33 years and taught us that Christianity is about grace, mercy and forgiveness because no one is good enough to live up to a set of divine laws as a means for going to heaven. Andy Stanley gets to the heart of the Gospel (Good News) message by stating: "Christianity is the fairest possible system in a world that is irreversibly unfair. What could be fairer than this? Everybody is welcome. Everybody gets in the same way. Everybody can meet the requirement." The requirement is so simple it's easy to dismiss: Ask God to forgive your sins; place your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior; and claim your eternal reward (see John 3:16). The author concludes by saying that "the ultimate question
each of us must answer for ourselves is not whether Christianity is fair" but "is Jesus who he claimed to be?" I invite you to read this book, study the Bible and draw your own conclusions.
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Summary: A Passionate Defense of The Gospel
Review: If you've been involved with any major religion for longer than an hour, you'll come away with its basic message: be good and chances are you'll get to Heaven. It's a wonder why so many are fed up with the church. Andy Stanley begs the question that plagues those stuck in institutional religion. How good is good enough? Stanley takes us to the heart of the very un-religion--Christianity. He speaks with a clarity rare among evangelical preachers, boldly proclaiming God's truth as the only truth while also clearly defining the parameters of our faith. His conversational tone takes us through the main arguments for works-based religion and refutes them with the statements of Jesus and simple logic. Not only is this book great for seekers, tired of performance based faith, but it would also be an excellent primer for Christians who still wonder if they are saved or not. Lastly, Stanley cuts to the heart of the great debate within the church, refuting the arguments put forth by Lordship Salvation proponents and clearly stating the foundation of the Gospel: by faith alone in Christ alone. Plus or minus nothing. I would highly recommend this book--its a simple, yet profound read. And it may just shake your thinking when it comes to the most important issue in life.
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Summary: A Great Introduction
Review: It takes a brave man to write another book geared towards convincing unbelievers that being good simply isn't enough to earn God's favor. There are so many similar books available and most unbelievers have heard the arguments so many times that they simply fall on deaf ears. Andy Stanley, though, wrote How Good Is Good Enough? to cover this topic one more time and he covers it admirably.
The book is based around the premise that every religion other than Christianity is based on the premise that good deeds can earn us a favorable place in the afterlife. This, the world's most popular theory about heaven, falls flat when examined in depth, and Stanley examines it thoroughly. He asks the usual questions ("if you were to stand before God and He were to ask why He should let you get into heaven, what would you say?") and uses the familiar arguments ("Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic or exactly who He said He was") yet somehow avoids making the book fell like it is filled with nothing but cliché. Perhaps the fact that it is written conversationally, almost as if Stanley was sitting in a room with you and just sharing his faith, makes it feel different. It is filled with examples from his own life and ministry, giving it a sense of genuineness.
The book is divided into two sections. The first speaks about common understandings of God, the afterlife and how we can secure a place in heaven. The second section presents the Christian alternative to the arguments of other religions. Stanley shows, for example, how a common objection to the reality of heaven and hell is that sending people to hell is not fair. To counter this, he presents God as merciful rather than fair, for fairness would condemn us all to hell.
The book concludes with a prayer and the author is careful to point out that faith, not a prayer, is what saves. The prayer covers sin, the fact that we deserve punishment and the reality of Jesus' substitution.
Theologically the book was solid, and examining it from my Calvinist viewpoint I found no significant shortcomings. Especially noteworthy was that the author used a solid Bible translation throughout and did not "dumb down" the message of the gospel and neither did he rob it of its power by giving only half the story. This is the good ol' fashioned gospel presented honestly and powerfully.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book and recommend it as a gift for a friend or family member who does not believe. It is easy to read, short (a mere 92 pages) and covers the topic as well as any similar book I've read.
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Summary: Yet another........
Review: Repeating something over and over again does not make it true. I haven't seen any cults that don't believe in the sun or gravity. Real truth is self evident, faith is belief without proof. This book is just another device that people like Mr. Stanley use justify their elitist, bigoted attitudes. If people like this were in charge of what books we had access to there would be slim pickings indeed.
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