Synopses & Reviews
Andrew Farley's experience as a Christian was first characterized by self-effort and spiritual trial and error as he tried to please God. It resulted in spiritual burnout and disillusionment with the church. Eventually, he discovered what resting in Christ truly means and how it plays out in everyday life.Using a unique story-driven format, God without Religion addresses many pressing issues that Christians encounter, such as
the true meaning of being filled with the Spirit
God's discipline and the so-called spiritual disciplines
the role of pain, suffering, and loss
the Lord's Supper (and why some have missed the point)
the distracting health and wealth focus
the popular plea to live radical
the return of Christ
predestination and the religious divisions it has caused
and other touchy subjects
Pulling no punches, Farley shows how tackling these concerns about Christian living and the church can both liberate and unify believers from a wide variety of backgrounds as they discover how to rest in Christ.
Synopsis
Teaching pastor and dynamic communicator liberates Christians from running themselves ragged trying to gain God's favor and invites them into a vibrant and joyful relationship with God.
Synopsis
Andrew Farley's experience as a Christian was first characterized by self-effort as he tried to please God at any cost. His ruthless religion resulted in spiritual burnout and disillusionment with church. Only then did he discover what relaxing in Jesus means and how enjoying God's intimate presence can transform everyday life.
Using a unique story-driven format, God without Religion dismantles common religious misconceptions, revealing
the true meaning of being filled with the Spirit
the facts about judgment, rewards, and God's discipline
the simple truth behind predestination and the divisions it causes
the problem with the popular challenge to live radical
Pulling no punches, Farley shows how the truth about these controversial issues can liberate and unify believers as we discover how to rest in the unconditional love of God.