Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World by Andy Stan

Description: Irresistible by Andy Stanley Jesuss arrival signaled that the Old Testament was fulfilled and its laws reduced to a single verb--love--to be applied to God, neighbor, and enemy. So, what is required if we want to follow Jesuss example and radically love the people around us? We almost always know the answer. The hard part is actually doing what love requires. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fresh look at the earliest Christian movement reveals what made the new faith so compelling...and what we need to change today to make it so again. Once upon a time there was a version of the Christian faith that was practically irresistible. After all, what could be more so than the gospel that Jesus ushered in Why, then, isnt it the same with Christianity todayAuthor and pastor Andy Stanley is deeply concerned with the present-day church and its future. He believes that many of the solutions to our issues can be found by investigating our roots. In Irresistible, Andy chronicles what made the early Jesus Movement so compelling, resilient, and irresistible by answering these questions:What did first-century Christians know that we dont—about Gods Word, about their lives, about loveWhat did they do that were not doingWhat makes Christianity so resistible in todays cultureWhat needs to change in order to repeat the growth our faith had at its beginningMany people who leave or disparage the faith cite reasons that have less to do with Jesus than with the conduct of his followers. Its time to hit pause and consider the faith modeled by our first-century brothers and sisters who had no official Bible, no status, and little chance of survival. Its time to embrace the version of faith that initiated—against all human odds—a chain of events resulting in the most significant and extensive cultural transformation the world has ever seen.This is a version of Christianity we must remember and re-embrace if we want to be salt and light in an increasingly savorless and dark world. Author Biography Communicator, author, and pastor Andy Stanley founded Atlanta-based North Point Ministries in 1995. Today, NPM consists of six churches in the Atlanta area and a network of more than 70 churches around the globe that collectively serve nearly 118,000 people weekly.As host of Your Move with Andy Stanley, which delivers over seven million messages each month through television and podcasts, and author of more than 20 books, including The New Rules for Love, Sex & Dating; Ask It; How to Be Rich; Deep & Wide; Visioneering; and Next Generation Leader, he is considered one of the most influential pastors in America.Andy and his wife, Sandra, have three grown children and live near Atlanta. Review Andy Stanley believes that the gospel of grace is an irresistible message. So why do so many resist it, reject Jesus, and rebuff the church? Perhaps the fault lies not with Jesus but with a burdensome set of rules and regulations that have been added to the simple ethic he taught in the great commandment: love God and love others (Matthew 22:36-40). Biblical in its basis, provocative in some proposals, convicting in its challenges, this book makes an important contribution to the ongoing conversation about the mission of the church, as she seeks to reach a pluralistic culture with the good news of the gospel. * Glenn R. Kreider, professor of theological studies, Dallas Theological Seminary *For years Roma and I have endeavored to be noisy Christians. Noisy, but thoughtful. Andy has captured both ideas with a single word, irresistible. But as you are about to discover, hes done more than that. In Irresistible, Andy reacquaints us with the original version of our faith. The version that was irresistible indeed! We love this book! * Mark Burnett, television and film producer *Ive been a Christ follower for more than thirty years and perhaps no other book Ive ever read has caused me to wrestle with the very foundations of my faith like this one. In Irresistible, Andy Stanley challenges us to rediscover the gospel and reclaim the version of faith that ultimately transformed our world. This provocative book could potentially disrupt the core of your theology. And when it does, it may very well change how you read the Bible and live out your faith forever more. * Tony Morgan, founder and lead strategist at The Unstuck Group *Irresistible is like a once-in-a-generation shot across the bow. Andy Stanley takes a lifetime of accumulated insight and wisdom about the Christian faith, history, and why the church isnt connecting with our current culture, and combines them together in a masterpiece work. Succinctly, powerfully, and convincingly, Andy shows us how so many Christians have misunderstood what Christianity is and helps us recapture what Christianity originally was. I pray we have the courage to live out the ethic of the early and accurate Christian faith Andy so capably describes. The world just might come running if we do. * Carey Nieuwhof, author and founding pastor, Connexus Church *Its time for the church to rethink how it presents a timeless gospel to this generation. In Irresistible, Andy Stanley challenges us to make sure we handle the Scriptures with the kind of integrity that compels everyone to seriously consider following Jesus. Any Christian who reads this book will suddenly find themselves embracing the mission of Jesus with a new passion. * Reggie Joiner, author; founder and CEO of Orange *More than any other book Ive read in years, Irresistible has stretched my view of Scripture. I cant hear or read a passage from the Old or New Testaments without thinking about Andys provocative insights. If you and I take this book seriously, our lives and our churches will never be the same. * Kara Powell, PhD, executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute and coauthor of Growing Young *People rarely reject Jesus as he truly is. Instead, they reject a distorted view of who they think he is. In his new book, Irresistible, pastor Andy Stanley takes you on a historic journey to rediscover the first-generation passion of what it means to faithfully follow Christ. This book will knock you off center, push you out of complacency, and reawaken an unshakable faith that cannot be ignored. * Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church and author of Hope in the Dark—Believing God Is Good When Life Is Not *This book challenged me to rethink my thoughts about the Old Testament, discuss with fellow believers what I was learning, do more connecting and less correcting of others, and be salt and light, making things better and brighter. I love how Andy loves people . . . ALL of them. * John Maxwell, author of The 360 Degree Leader *Warning: This book will set you and your ministry back--back to the first century and the approach to advancing the gospel modeled by Jesus and the apostles. Andy reminds us that the resurrection was at the center of the first-century apologetic. Then he challenges twenty-first century believers to reclaim it as the center of ours as well. I agree with Andy--this approach changed the world once. Im convinced it could do so again. Read and apply now! * Frank Turek, Christian author, public speaker, and radio host * Long Description A book for anyone who cares deeply about the future of the church. Once upon a time there was a version of our faith that was practically . . . irresistible. But that was then. Today we preach, teach, write, and communicate as if nothing has changed. As if "The Bible says it," still settles it. Its time to hit pause on much of what were doing and consider the faith modeled by our first-century brothers and sisters who had no official Bible, no status, and humanly speaking, little chance of survival. What did they know that we dont? What made their faith so compelling, so defensible, so irresistible? Buckle up . . . youre about to find out. More importantly, Andy will invite you to embrace the version of faith that, against all odds, initiated a chain of events resulting in the most significant and extensive cultural transformation the world has ever seen. A version we must embrace if we are to be salt and light in an increasingly savorless and dark world. This expanded, softcover edition includes a helpful Q&A where Andy answers several common--and controversial--questions including: What is the role of Scripture in the Christian life? How should we use the Old Testament in discipleship? How do you avoid "burying the lead" in evangelism? What are the differences between the Old and New Covenants? Why should we make love the focus of our faith? Andy also shares thoughts on how to make the New Covenant the basis of your preaching and some ideas on how to begin in sharing your faith with others. This bonus material is a helpful complement to the message of Irresistible and useful in conversations and discussions about the book. "More than any other book Ive read in years, Irresistible has stretched my view of Scripture. I cant hear or read a passage from the Old or New Testaments without thinking about Andys provocative insights. If you and I take this book seriously, our lives and our churches will never be the same."--Kara Powell, PhD, executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute and coauthor of Growing Young "Irresistible is like a once-in-a-generation shot across the bow. Andy Stanley takes a lifetime of accumulated insight and wisdom about the Christian faith, history, and why the church isnt connecting with our current culture, and combines them together in a masterpiece work."--Carey Nieuwhof, author and founding pastor, Connexus Church "Warning: This book will set you and your ministry back--back to the first century and the approach to advancing the gospel modeled by Jesus and the apostles. Andy reminds us that the resurrection was at the center of the first-century apologetic. Then he challenges twenty-first century believers to reclaim it as the center of ours as well. I agree with Andy--this approach changed the world once. Im convinced it could do so again. Read and apply now!"--Frank Turek, Christian author, public speaker, and radio host "This book challenged me to rethink my thoughts about the Old Testament, discuss with fellow believers what I was learning, do more connecting and less correcting of others, and be salt and light, making things better and brighter. I love how Andy loves people . . . ALL of them."--John Maxwell, author of The 360 Degree Leader "Its time for the church to rethink how it presents a timeless gospel to this generation. In Irresistible, Andy Stanley challenges us to make sure we handle the Scriptures with the kind of integrity that compels everyone to seriously consider following Jesus. Any Christian who reads this book will suddenly find themselves embracing the mission of Jesus with a new passion."--Reggie Joiner, author; founder and CEO of Orange "Andy Stanley takes you on a historic journey to rediscover the first-generation passion of what it means to faithfully follow Christ. This book will knock you off center, push you out of complacency, and reawaken an unshakable faith that cannot be ignored."--Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church and author of Hope in the Dark--Believing God Is Good When Life Is Not Review Quote For years Roma and I have endeavored to be noisy Christians. Noisy, but thoughtful. Andy has captured both ideas with a single word, irresistible. But as you are about to discover, hes done more than that. In Irresistible, Andy reacquaints us with the original version of our faith. The version that was irresistible indeed! We love this book! Details ISBN0310114063 Author Andy Stanley Pages 352 Publisher Zondervan Year 2020 ISBN-10 0310114063 ISBN-13 9780310114062 Format Paperback Imprint Zondervan Subtitle Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States DEWEY 248.4 Short Title Irresistible Language English UK Release Date 2020-06-24 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-08-20 NZ Release Date 2020-08-20 Alternative 9780310100492 Publication Date 2020-06-25 US Release Date 2020-06-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:128101715;

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