Irresistible - by Andy Stanley (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Jesus's 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 Jesus's example and radically love the people around us? We almost always know the answer. The hard part is actually doing what love requires.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A book for anyone who cares deeply about the future of the church.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>It's time to hit pause on much of what we're 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.</p><p>What did they know that we don't?</p><p>What made their faith so compelling, so defensible, so irresistible?</p><p>Buckle up . . . you're 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.</p><p>This expanded, softcover edition includes a helpful Q&A where Andy answers several common--and controversial--questions including: </p><ul><li>What is the role of Scripture in the Christian life?</li><li>How should we use the Old Testament in discipleship?</li><li>How do you avoid burying the lead in evangelism?</li><li>What are the differences between the Old and New Covenants?</li><li>Why should we make love the focus of our faith?</li></ul><p>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 <em>Irresistible</em> and useful in conversations and discussions about the book.</p><p>More than any other book I've read in years, <em>Irresistible</em> has stretched my view of Scripture. I can't hear or read a passage from the Old or New Testaments without thinking about Andy's provocative insights. If you and I take this book seriously, our lives and our churches will never be the same.--<strong>Kara Powell</strong>, PhD, executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute and coauthor of <em>Growing Young</em></p><p><em>Irresistible</em> 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 isn't connecting with our current culture, and combines them together in a masterpiece work.--<strong>Carey Nieuwhof</strong>, author and founding pastor, Connexus Church</p><p>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. I'm convinced it could do so again. Read and apply now!--<strong>Frank Turek</strong>, Christian author, public speaker, and radio host</p><p>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.--<strong>John Maxwell</strong>, author of <em>The 360 Degree Leader</em></p><p>It's time for the church to rethink how it presents a timeless gospel to this generation. In <em>Irresistible</em>, 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.--<strong>Reggie Joiner</strong>, author; founder and CEO of Orange</p><p>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.--<strong>Craig Groeschel</strong>, pastor of Life.Church and author of <em>Hope in the Dark--Believing God Is Good When Life Is Not</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>'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.'--<b> Glenn R. Kreider, professor of theological studies, Dallas Theological Seminary </b><br><br>'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, he's 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!'--<b> Mark Burnett, television and film producer </b><br><br>'I've been a Christ follower for more than thirty years and perhaps no other book I've 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.'--<b> Tony Morgan, founder and lead strategist at The Unstuck Group </b><br><br>'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 isn't 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.'--<b> Carey Nieuwhof, author and founding pastor, Connexus Church </b><br><br>'It's 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.'--<b> Reggie Joiner, author; founder and CEO of Orange </b><br><br>'More than any other book I've read in years, Irresistible has stretched my view of Scripture. I can't hear or read a passage from the Old or New Testaments without thinking about Andy's provocative insights. If you and I take this book seriously, our lives and our churches will never be the same.'--<b> Kara Powell, PhD, executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute and coauthor of Growing Young </b><br><br>'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.'--<b> Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church and author of Hope in the Dark--Believing God Is Good When Life Is Not </b><br><br>'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.'--<b> John Maxwell, author of The 360 Degree Leader </b><br><br>'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. I'm convinced it could do so again. Read and apply now!'--<b> Frank Turek, Christian author, public speaker, and radio host </b><br>
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