| Repenting of Religion: Turning from Judgment to the Love of God Contributor(s): Boyd, Gregory A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801065062 ISBN-13: 9780801065064 Publisher: Baker Books OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: Freedom from judgmentalism. Are you frustrated by a tendency to judge others? Pastor and award-winning author Greg Boyd asserts that God shares his unsurpassable worth with each of us, making the practice of judgment foreign to Christian character. In "Repenting of Religion," Boyd shows you how to begin practicing a religion of love rather than embracing judgmental doctrine based on our human perceptions of morality. He exposes lies we have believed about ourselves and others and demonstrates the freedom we have for establishing true biblical community. If you're ready to reap the rewards of loving others, this book is for you. "Anything but another run-of-the-mill evangelical book, it is radical and revolutionary. It will make readers think critically about some traditional evangelical habits of the heart."--Roger E. Olson, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University "The local church is called to be God's community of redemption rather than the exclusive clique of rejection it has often become. This is a prophetic call to repentance."--Gilbert Bilezikian, author of "Christianity 101" "Mere Christianity is religionless, Boyd rightly says. It is about dancing with the triune God. And, since it's all about mercy, let's love one another and stop judging."--Clark Pinnock, author of "Most Moved Mover" Gregory A. Boyd is senior pastor of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the author of twelve books, including "Seeing is Believing" and the best-selling Gold Medallion Award winner "Letters from a Skeptic." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - General |
| Dewey: 241.4 |
| LCCN: 2004003912 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.56" W x 8.48" (0.63 lbs) 238 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: We human beings are burdened by our tendencies to harshly judge others and ourselves. Unfortunately for believers, this bent is as prevalent in the church as in the world. Pastor and author Gregory A. Boyd calls readers to a higher standard through understanding the true manner in which God views humanity: as infinitely worthwhile and lovable. Only an attitude shift in how we perceive ourselves in light of God's love can impact how we relate to people and transform our judgmental nature. Believers wrestling with the reality of God's love and Christians struggling with judging in the local church will appreciate this examination of how we move from a self-centered to a Christ-centered life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Boyd, Gregory A.: - Gregory A. Boyd (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary), formerly professor of theology at Bethel University, is senior pastor of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where average attendance has grown to 5,000 since he helped plant the church in 1992. He is the author of many books, including the critically acclaimed Seeing Is Believing and the best-selling Gold Medallion Award-winner Letters from a Skeptic. He is also coauthor of The Jesus Legend. |
