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SueFriesenHarrelson

Truly a More Beautiful Gospel!

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019

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An amazingly profound approach to the problem of what to do with the “angry God” image so many people have. Written from a perspective rarely heard in the church in the US today, it is well worth the read. Jersak is in the cutting edge of a new movement to let the Jesus of the Gospels define who God really is. If you have ever been turned off by the “angry God” that is so often the center of popular preaching, this is the Scripture honoring response you gave to read!

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Read it slowly!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020

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This book is an excellent book for those entering into salvation or those who have just figured out what salvation really is. My advice for you is to read it slowly, this is not a novel where you just sit down and read. This is a work of art that you must sit and ponder over.

B3nnyJetts

Terrific

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2020

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Brad’s words and ideas challenge me! I’ll ponder and review his chapter on loving your enemies for years to come. Lord have mercy.

Paul

3 Star is for the books Kindle format only. “Print Replica?” No Thank you

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2019

I really appreciate the way the Holy Spirit has used Brad to cause me to wrestle with how I see God - I am challenged to see God, humanity, and all creation -and scripture- through the lens of Christ. While I may not swallow all that I am given to chew, I find wrestling with what Brad shares from his life, understanding of scripture, and walk with God has caused me to see my relationship with Jesus and scripture in a way that makes both even more precious! John 5:39-40 (NASB) 39 "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; 40 and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life.”

I am currently reading “In: Incarnation & inclusion” and love it. A More Christlike Way is next on my list. I hope it is a normal Kindle format when ready to purchase. When this book is a “full Kindle enabled” book I will revise my rating.

Peter

Why only a PDF and NOT a real Kindle version?

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019

I truly enjoyed listening to and reading A More Christlike God. I was so thrilled to see the author has now come out with A More Christlike Way. You can't imagine the disappointment to see that the Kindle version was merely a PDF, not a Kindle version that could be read/listened to like normal Kindle version. Please, convert this to an appropriate azw or mobi format.

Mark And J

Practical real world guide to living a life of Jesus’ teaching

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was originally interested in reading this book for two reasons 1) to learn to lead a more Christ centered life. I believe that in my heart that whatever is wrong with this world- so much meanness and anger, that Jesus must be the answer. I found myself wondering what ever happened to the WWJD ( what would Jesus do) bracelets that everyone was wearing a few decades ago. and 2) Confession time: to use it’s info as ammo to beat “conservatives” over the head for their support and condoning unchristian like behavior of our countries leaders - separating children from their parents, answering mass shooting with thoughts and prayers instead of legislation, writing policies that make the wealthy even richer, while the working poor chose between food and a place to live etc.

First, the author really resonated with me as he makes a clear definition between what is today called Christian and the term “Christ-follower,” which he defines “those who follow (or intend to) the Jesus Way as lived and taught by Jesus Christ. By that definition, not all Christians are Christ-followers and not all Christ followers are Christians. Gandhi was a Hindu, not a Christian. But given his devotion to following the Jesus Way of the Sermon on the Mount, he was arguably a Christ-follower. So too are many millions of Muslims today. This doesn’t mean that Muslims and Christians agree. It’s just that many have come to love and follow Jesus, their orthodoxy notwithstanding”.

He then goes on to discuss some of the false idols the church has built today to justifying it moving ever further away from the teaching of Jesus. He calls then the four fraudulent faiths •Moralism—puritanical religion •Partisan Amoralism—politicized faith •Retributive Factionalism—culture wars ideology •Nationalism and Civil Religion—clan and country.
Everything rang true to me. See this is what I see, people calling themselves Christians, who are anything but.

However, a few chapters in the finger was pointed at me- I was not living the life Christ asks.
“If someone says, ‘I love God’, but hates their brother or sister, that person is a liar. Someone who doesn’t love a brother or sister whom they have seen, how can they love God, whom they haven’t seen?”(1 Jn. 4:20).” Hmmm perhaps I judge too much.

There is a warning about “ otherness” that is exactly opposite of what Jesus wants- and how we all like to comfortably separate ourselves from those who are different.
“ Do you feel more at home with the squeaky-clean folks of good reputation? Or with those on the messy margins? Do you rub shoulders more easily with the up-and-comer or the down-and-outer? Do you relate better to the religious elder or the rebellious sibling? Either way, how might we make space for all those who feel most “other” to us?”

So, for me to follow his example it’s not about me embracing gay people, or the homeless, (I already do that easily) Its about me inviting people I despise ( Rupert Murdoch and Mitch McConnell) and those that actually wish to do me harm- to my table and loving them. Not making nice to their faces but actually loving them. Sheesh.
When Jesus said pick up the cross and follow me, he didn’t say it would be easy. The author gives numerous examples of how difficult it can be to learn to love our enemies- whether it be internet trolls out to ruin a life, or Islamic terrorists. Hate breeds hate and can only continue to escalate. It’s only though love can we make the world a better place.

In summary, while reading this book I highlighted over 300 passages. This book touched me and enlightened me more than I hoped. It is beautifully written and speaks directly to my heart. Highly recommend for those want to let go of anger and bring in love.

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Paul Brauen

Wonderful Book!

Reviewed in Canada on August 16, 2019

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Brad Jersak is a must read for anyone who wants to be challenged to think. This book certainly does this once again! Buy it, encourage the ones you love to buy it!

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