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    To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

    Written by Matt Chandler and Jared C. Wilson

    Narrated by David Cochran Heath

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    Using Paul's radical letter to the Philippians as his road map, Matt Chandler forsakes the trendy to invite readers into authentic Christian maturity.

    The short book of Philippians is one of the most quoted in the Bible, yet Paul wrote it not for the popular sound bites, but to paint a picture of a mature Christian faith. While many give their lives to Jesus, few then go on to live a life of truly vibrant faith.

    In this disruptively inspiring book, Chandler offers tangible ways to develop a faith of pursuing, chasing, knowing, and loving Jesus. Because if we clean up our lives but don't get Jesus, we've lost! So let the goal be Him. To live is Christ, to die is gain this is the message of the letter. Therefore, our lives should be lived to Him, through Him, for Him, with Him, about Him everything should be about Jesus.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEChristian, Inc. Audio
    Release dateSep 1, 2013
    ISBN9781610457392
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    Matt Chandler

    Matt Chandler is a husband, father, pastor, elder, and author whose greatest desire is to make much of Jesus. He has served over 20 years as the Lead Pastor at The Village Church in Flower Mound, TX which recently transitioned its 5 campuses into their own autonomous churches. He is also the Executive Chairman of the Acts 29 Network, a large church planting community that trains and equips church planters across the globe. Matt is known around the world for proclaiming the gospel in a powerful and down-to-earth way and enjoys traveling to share the message of Jesus whenever he can. He lives in Texas with his beautiful wife Lauren and their three children, Audrey, Reid, and Norah.

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    • 5/5
      To Live Is Christ, To Die is Gain by Matt ChandlerDisclaimer: I don't usually review books about Theology. While I am well acquainted with the Bible, I am not a theologian and do not care to debate people on the 'finer' points of what they believe and what I believe, especially from the Reformed stance. That being said, I felt this book, which was well written by a favorite author, Matt Chandler, deserves the attention of our elders as a possible church-wide read on the book of Philippians. Matt did a extremely good job bringing Philippians alive for me. Looking at the notes I made, there was a lot pointed out that I had never noticed and connections that I have never considered. He contrasts Paul's teaching in the Philippians with the other books Paul wrote in the New Testament, especially Acts.You will come away with a little more understanding. The book isn't 'high' Church and written so that your understanding is enhanced. Certainly not a waste of money and a decent addition to your Theological library.
    • 4/5
      At first I thought Chandler's writing style was a little too oral-sounding. But after a chapter or two I got used to it and was engaged and challenged throughout. I appreciate his ability to be conversational and waggish, and yet really drive home gospel-centered exhortations with earnest.
    • 5/5
      Chandler walks us through the book of Philippians. Chandler paints a beautiful picture of the church at Philippi, from it's beginnings in Acts 16 to the end of the letter from Paul. I'm not sure if this was from a sermon series or not, but it's a quick read. Philippi, says Chandler, is a picture of what a church should be. Because Paul does not spend a lot of time having to correct theology, or settle arguments within the church, we can focus on the the glory of Christ, and the beautiful statement Paul makes. To live is Christ.
    • 4/5
      "To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain," was the first book I’ve read by Matt Chandler. Chandler is a young pastor in Dallas who faced a scary ordeal with a brain tumor, but whose testimony shone through even the darkest days of suffering. Chandler is connected with the Acts 29 church planting network and the Gospel Coalition. I jumped at the chance to read this book, thinking he would open up to some of his own struggles at death’s door. I didn’t find that, but I did find a lot of excellent teaching in a helpful, accessible style.The book is a Bible study on the book of Philippians, and a masterful one at that. Chandler draws you in to the text, fleshes out helpful context by describing Paul’s mission to Philippi and at one point sketching the entire life story of the Apostle Paul. Chandler can paint a picture well, and he also has a pulse on where the average church attender is, spiritually. His book challenges and woos, it focuses on the Gospel and attacks any kind of legalism, yet he is inviting and encouraging too. He shares a lot of stories, many of his own life and family, but only once does he briefly touch on his struggle with cancer. But that aside, the book is an excellent treatment of perhaps the most loved epistle of Paul.The Christian Audio version of the book plays nicely, although I missed hearing Chandler’s voice do the reading. Having heard him in person and listened to an mp3 online, his distinctive voice would make the title even more appealing. But the reading is done very well, and easy to listen to. I enjoyed "To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain" as I drove back and forth to work, and it made for an excellent devotional time as I prepared for my day. In any format, this would make for a great devotional read. The message of Philippians will challenge you to live a joyful, confident Christian life, that doesn’t shrink from declaring the gospel and living a sacrificial life for Christ’s glory, whether we live or die.Disclaimer: This book was provided by christianaudio.com as part of the christianaudio Reviewers Program. The reviewer was under no obligation to offer a positive review.