Sep 06, 20 along his journey, bethke discovered the real jesus, who beckoned him beyond the props of false religion. Jesus do vs done this is an excerpt from my friend preston greenes book, religion vs. As i kept having these encounters, i became very discouraged and even thought that maybe campbellsville wasnt the place for me. On january 10, 2012, jefferson bethke uploaded why i hate religion but love jesus, a spoken word youtube video. In this article, we will be comparing the differences between religion vs relationship with god. Well, guess whatchristianity is so much more than just a religion. He and his wife, alyssa, host the real life podcast and run, an online initiative equipping families to live as a multigenerational team on mission. The religion of jesus does not seek to escape this life in order to enjoy the waiting bliss of another existence. Jeffs book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion.
With refreshing candor, he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a worksbased. In january of 2012, jefferson bethke debuted his youtube video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, a poetry recitation which sought to highlight the difference between the true ministry of jesus christ and socalled false religion. All the other religions essentially say, this is what you have to do to be in right standing with god. But again over time, religion brought these things to the followers of jesus and established them as fixed structures. The anunnaki cannot be fully understood until you know this extraordinary information duration. Bursting onto the scene with his youtube sensation why i hate religion but love jesus, bethke challenged viewers to take a new look at christ. On the cross, jesus carried all of our sins for us and paid for them. What makes christianity different from other religions.
My intention is only to aid the author into spreading the word of god and what it truly means to be a christian. The way to be right with god in every religion is by earning your way. Religion can easily dominate your daily walk with christ. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. After all, their church is labeled as the church of. In this videoenhanced study, bethke will help students understand that following jesus isnt about rulesbased religion, which only leaves you empty and unsatisfied. Bishop barron on why i hate religion, but love jesus youtube. Aug 20, 2012 after she finished her story, i said, christianity would be great if it wasnt for people.
For those not familiar with jeff bethke, the introduction of his book, jesus religion begins with a portion of the poem that made him so well known, why i hate religion but love jesus. He has written several books, including four which received ecpa christian book. In jesus religion, bethke unpacks contrasts similar to those he drew in the poem highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. For jesus god is the one who is not only holy, righteous, and distinct from his creation he upholds and loves it, but he is also the god who is with the humble in heart, the one who loves the unlovable. The jesus of history versus the christ of faith the aspen institute. Why christianity is not a religion philippians1v21. Murray free english audio book on religion and religious topics. The bible is one unified story that leads to jesus, but we dont always treat it that way. Sifting through centuries of mythmaking, reza aslan sheds new light on one of historys most influential and enigmatic figures by examining.
Having an actual relationship with jesus is so much more than just going to church on sundays and reading the bible is so much more than learning about all the rules you have to follow to be thought of as a good person. The difference between religion and spirituality is not so much about what you believebut about how you live, and what is your attitude. To purchase the book jesus is greaterthan religion at. Jesus himself by andrew murray free english audio book on.
False doctrine takes center stage and jesus gets put behind the curtain. Jesus is one of the most significant figures in religion in the history of mankind, right. With refreshing candor, he now offers his own story. The book uses the contrast between jesus and religion to accomplish the dual goal of addressing false perceptions of christianity while presenting a true picture of what followers of jesus. Jesus directly opposed hierarchy and trashed the concept of status. Discover gods better way for sex, dating, marriage, and love in our new book here. In fact, one time jesus got invited to a fancy dinner by a bunch of the leading religious people of his day, and a pretty amazing thing happens.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Jesusreligion youtube star jefferson bethke challenges. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word lyrics. Oct 10, 2019 if you are followers of jesus, you cant ignore what jesus said, said rev. Each session of jesus religion consists of two major sections of content, each with its own distinct features. Jesus surprised to learn christianity not a religion the. With mitt romney, a mormon and former bishop of the mormon religion, having run for president, many wonder are mormons christians. Oct 31, 2017 jesus directly opposed hierarchy and trashed the concept of status. If you are followers of jesus, you cant ignore what jesus said, said rev. The power of jesus historical life challenges his followers by proving at least one human being could cooperate fully with god.
Is it possible to be familiar with jesus, to know the bible, to be. In any of the spiritualreligious traditions on earth, you will find a majority of people who follow it as a religion, and a minority who follows it as a spiritual path. Religious scholar reza aslan talks about his new book zealot, which uncovers the life of jesus of nazareth as a historical figure. Her first book, dear dad, did you know i was a princess. This is a book of great news for sinners and saints alike. Jesus religion by jefferson bethke audiobook download. In jesus religion, bethke unpacks the stark contrasts that he drew in the poemcontrasts between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. Resurrecting religionheavenjesus christ, the son of god and savior of the world, was recently surprised to learn that christianity is not a religion, heavenly sources reported friday. You soon realize jeffs entire life isnt filled with sainthood. Christianity, sadly has been categorized as a religion just as many other religions in the world. Jesus is greaterthan religion by jefferson bethke youtube. Rather, he came to bring his kingdom to the lost and starving mankind. She is an author, speaker, and small business owner, making her home in branson, missouri.
A poem i wrote to highlight the difference between jesus and false religion. Read the book of mormon marathon style it will take just a couple days, you can do it. In this book, john shelby spong puts flesh onto the bare bones of bonhoeffers radical thought. Have we forgotten the two most important commandments. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jesus religion. This poem highlights my journey to discover this truth. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough. The books title and content are inspired by his spokenword video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, which has been viewed 26 million times. The most obvious answer to that question is that the religion of paul was based upon jesus.
But then i read jefferson bethkes book called jesus religion and wow, am i thankful for that guy. Lee traces the theme of christ versus religion through the entire new testament, book by book. The book s title and content are inspired by his spokenword video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, which. Jesus began his ministry with the gospel message to repent from our sins for the kingdom of god is at hand matthew 4.
After reading this book, it will require fight or flight. Popular science vs religion books showing 1 of 31 remarkable creatures hardcover by. Jefferson bethke why i hate religion, but love jesus genius. Oct 07, 20 in order to flesh out his views on jesus, christianity, and religion, jefferson has written the book jesus religion which launches today.
After viewing this video when it came out on youtube. Full and accurate lyrics for why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word from jefferson bethke. With refreshing candor, he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a worksbased, fakesmile existence that sapped his strength and. At the bible project, we make animated videos that explore the books and. This book revolutionized both my personal relationship with christ and my understanding of what it is to be a member of the body of christ. Tracy chevalier goodreads author shelved 2 times as science vs religion avg rating 3. An introduction to the cosmic conspiracy the real truth about the connection between ufos, aliens, angels, demons, religion and the history and future of mankind. Jefferson bethke is the author of jesus religion 4. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word youtube.
Jesus offers us forgiveness because as god, he paid for our sin for us. Preston also offers a free pdf book to any who would like it this particular chapter is for those who are constantly using matthew 7 to accuse believers of being false converts and suggest they are not really saved. Jan 10, 2012 religion is man centered, jesus is godcentered. In the gospels, jesus was questioned, pestered, and persecuted by religionists. Read jesus religion why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough by jefferson bethke available from rakuten kobo. Jim wallis, who was educated in deerfield and returns to the area for appearances this weekend. Sep 05, 20 this poem was the official winner of jeff bethkes jesus is greater than religion video contest and was selected as an official trailer to promote his book jesus is greater than religion.
Along his journey, bethke discovered the real jesus, who beckoned him beyond the props of false religion. Jefferson bethke has recently published jesus religion. The jesus of history versus the christ of faith youtube. Jefferson bethke why i hate religion, but love jesus. Religion and rules take the place of relationships. Christianity is different from every religion in this aspect.
Youll find her engulfed in the social media world, spending time with friends and family, hanging out in a pair of jeans, tshirt, and flip fops, or writing. Why jesus is greater than religion spoken word youtube. Most groups meet weekly, completing one session a week, but feel free to follow a plan that meets the needs and schedule of the people in your group. As believers if we are not careful we can easily be involved in religion and be oblivious to it. Apr 07, 2012 its the same with an historical jesus, crossan writes in his latest book, the power of parable. Youtube, christians click many have turned to youtube to express their views about the message of jesus. The result is a strikingly new and different portrait of jesus of nazaretha jesus for the nonreligious. The video immediately went viral, amassing millions of views in less than a month. Jesus comes to earth and says, this is what ive freely done for you to put you in right standing with god.
Jefferson bethkes new book jesus religion will be released on october 7. This sixsession bible study for all students is based on jefferson bethkes book by the same name. I titled this religion vs jesus, but really it is religion vs a relationship. It is like a never ending ladder you have to climb up and you are not even sure where it leads. Jeff bethkes poem jesus religion was written, and introduced, in 2012 through a 4minute video titled, why i hate religion, but love jesus. Oct 24, 20 jefferson bethke has recently published jesus religion. This poem was inspired by jefferson bethkes video why i hate religion, but love jesus and written in the spirit of his new book jesus is. In the scriptures jesus received the most opposition from the most. Paul and jesus, the origin of pauls religion, john. Jefferson has written the book jesus religion which launches today. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. They live in maui with their daughters, kinsley and lucy, and son, kannon.
Jesus religion ebook by jefferson bethke rakuten kobo. Find out what makes christianity unique in this insightful video. Lee patrick strobel born january 25, 1952 is an american christian author and a former investigative journalist. We are a community of worshipers with a focus on jesus, an authentic commitment to love, and a passion to see every person activated in their. Instead of trying to amaze us with the knowledge hes accumulated from a lot of study, or how he managed to get millions of youtube views, he brings us to jesus the real jesus. The aim of this text is to redefine the prevailing image of jesus of nazareth. The lord noticed a viral youtube video claiming jesus hates religion, and then a popular blog post declaring christianity is n. When jesus was on the earth, religion was very rampant, as it is today. Heres a video where i share what i have learned from reading just a few chapters of the book by jefferson bethke. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough kindle edition by bethke, jefferson, lecrae. Zealot author reza aslan on jesus of history versus jesus of faith. Jefferson bethke is the new york times bestselling author of jesus religion and its not what you think.
Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough audiobook by jefferson bethke. Lets go back to ancient history and compare ancient egyptian religion horus with modern religion christianity jesus. The raelian movement eckankar religion and eck masters jehovas witness vs the urantia book how compatible is the urantia book with the book of mormon. Jesus rose from the dead three days after he was crucified.
Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping andembrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. The religion of jesus provides the joy and peace of another and spiritual existence to enhance and ennoble the life which men now live in the flesh. To purchase the book jesus is greaterthan religion at, visit. Christianity there is a lot in the press today concerning mormonism verses traditional christianity. I had never experienced the skeptical look on someones face as i told them that i was a christian.
When jefferson bethkes video went viral in early 2012, what impressed me even more than his spoken word poetry was how he responded to his critics. Jesusreligion is the followup book, which further elucidates upon. This poem was the official winner of jeff bethkes jesus is greater than religion video contest and was selected as an official trailer to promote his book jesus is greater than religion. Jesus the christ did not come into this world to make the greatest sacrifice in order to bring a religion. Jesus is greater than religion jefferson bethke book. The author considers that jesus remains a living figure reminding us of our humanity the kingdom of heaven within us. Something that i have grown to appreciate in life is a good message. Im sharing here my convictions, realizations and things i just. There was a group of corrupt religious leaders called the pharisees who had taken the word of god, passed down from moses and the prophets the torah, and written a commentary on it interpreting what the scriptures said called the talmud. Jesus quoted the bible infrequently, and even then mostly to contrast his teachings with it or when he was challenged. The book uses the contrast between jesus and religion to accomplish the dual goal of addressing false perceptions of christianity while presenting a true picture of what followers of jesus look like. Christianity is unique in the fact that it is the only faith which is not a religion as a religion by definition means to be bound by rules and regulations and rituals in order that one may attain salvation. Mormon doctrine of baptisms for the dead when did catholicism begin.
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