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    God without Religion: Can It Really Be This Simple?
    God without Religion: Can It Really Be This Simple?
    God without Religion: Can It Really Be This Simple?
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    God without Religion: Can It Really Be This Simple?

    Written by Andrew Farley

    Narrated by Maurice England

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    God without religion? 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 fatigue 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 story-driven format, God without Religion dismantles common religious misconceptions, revealing: • a hopeful approach to what unites us rather than what divides us • the true meaning of walking by the Spirit • the facts about judgment, rewards, and God's discipline • the problem with the popular challenge to "die to self". Pulling no punches, Andrew 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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOasis Audio
    Release dateJun 1, 2011
    ISBN9781608148653
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    Andrew Farley

    ANDREW FARLEY is quietly helping millions of people discover the freedom and transforming power of God’s grace. He serves as lead pastor of The Grace Church, a nondenominational church in Dallas, Texas, and is the founder of BibleQuestions.com. He has written nine books, including The Naked Gospel and Twisted Scripture. The Grace Message, Andrew’s nationwide call-in radio program, airs across North America every weeknight at 8:00 Eastern on the Salem Radio Network.

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      I've got a mixed bag going on with this one. On the one hand his research is excellent in some places and so shoddy in other places that I can't help but think the author rushed the work or is not that concerned about overall scholarly work or wanted some pop quasi-religious book published. I'm still on the fence as to which one. The most glaring piece of poor scholarship is the way he uses the word 'religion'. It is like he has no idea of what the word actually means. There is no etymology of the word or even a basic reference to a dictionary. Farley interprets 'religion' to be every bad connotation in Christianity you've ever heard or imagined. On the other hand he's spot on when he talks about the Love and Grace of God. Additionally he spends side trails chasing denominational doctrines like predestination, which seemed like personal side projects instead of flowing into the whole. There are chapters that score a 5 star and others a 1, but because of his constant misuse of the word religion (can you tell it irritated me) I ultimately did not like it. That said his final chapter is a five star, especially his illustration on Tiger Woods.
    • 5/5
      Brilliant simple explanation of New Covenant Christianity. The way that Farley exegetes biblical passages that are usually contentious is truly remarkable. A must-read for all Christians - particularly those who are trapped in a rule-based religion.