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Impossible Christianity - Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World Be an Expert in Everything Accept Spiritual Failure and Feel Miserable Pretty Much All the Time - cover

Impossible Christianity - Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World Be an Expert in Everything Accept Spiritual Failure and Feel Miserable Pretty Much All the Time

Kevin DeYoung

Publisher: Crossway

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Summary

Bestselling Author Kevin DeYoung Offers Hope for Those Who Feel Like Christianity Has Become Hopelessly Crushing and Complex 
The apostle Paul described the Christian life as a race, but to many believers it feels more like a punishing obstacle course. Fearing they'll never be able to do enough or give enough or be enough, they see themselves as spiritual failures. But Scripture offers good news: even in ordinary life, Christians can be faithful, fruitful, and pleasing to God.
Impossible Christianity reassures readers that they don't need to feel a collective sense of guilt for sins in the past and solve every societal problem in the present. Through biblical wisdom and engaging personal stories, Kevin DeYoung challenges the misconception that we need 40 hours in the day just to be good Christians. By reflecting on what Jesus actually taught about Christian discipleship, readers will be newly encouraged to pursue single-minded devotion to God and find lasting joy in a life of sincere and simple obedience.

- By Bestselling Writer Kevin DeYoung: Author of books including The Biggest Story; Just Do Something; and Crazy Busy
- Applicable: Written in a conversational tone, this book addresses Christian life issues including guilt, corporate responsibility, personal disciplines, assurance of salvation, and righteousness
- Offers Strength for Weary Christians: Helps believers answer the question, Can we please God and live a happy life in this anxious age?
Available since: 07/10/2023.
Print length: 160 pages.

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