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God Without Religion
Andrew Farley

God Without Religion

can it really be this simple?

9780801013997
| Hardcover
Baker Books | 2011
Dewey 248.4
LC Classification 2589
LC Control No. 2010049698

Genre

  • Adult Non-Fiction

Subject

  • Religion

Plot

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, revealingthe true meaning of being filled with the Spiritthe facts about judgment, rewards, and God's disciplinethe simple truth behind predestination and the divisions it causesthe 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.