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(CopyLink)https://tq.filegood.club/B0052C65LE.html - Book Synopsis : While many denominations claim to be growing, the largest group in American religious life is the disillusioned - people who have been involved in the church yet see few similarities between the church's life and the person of Jesus. In the midst of elaborate programming, professional worship teams, and political crusades, they ask, "Is this really what Jesus called us to do?" While the church has dismissed these people as uncommitted and lacking in faith, perhaps the opposite is true. Their commitment to authentic spirituality over institutional idolatry might be the very corrective the church needs. These people respect Jesus, but question what Christianity has become. In If the Church Were Christian, Quaker pastor and author Philip Gulley explores how the church has lost its way. This eye-opening examination of the values of Jesus reveals the extent to which the church has drifted from the teachings of the man who inspired its creation. Many Christians might be surprised to discover how little Jesus had to say about the church, and that he might never have intended to start a new religion. But the church is here to stay, and Gulley is determined to help the church find its soul. If the church were Christian, Gulley argues, affirming our potential would be more important than condemning our brokenne
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Book Synopsis :
While many denominations claim to be growing, the largest group in American religious life is the disillusioned - people who have been involved in the church yet see few similarities between the church's life and the person of Jesus. In the midst of elaborate programming, professional worship teams, and political crusades, they ask, "Is this really what Jesus called us to do?" While the church has dismissed these people as uncommitted and lacking in faith, perhaps the opposite is true. Their commitment to authentic spirituality over institutional idolatry might be the very corrective the church needs. These people respect Jesus, but question what Christianity has become. In If the Church Were Christian, Quaker pastor and author Philip Gulley explores how the church has lost its way. This eye-opening examination of the values of Jesus reveals the extent to which the church has drifted from the teachings of the man who inspired its creation. Many Christians might be surprised to discover how little Jesus had to say about the church, and that he might never have intended to start a new religion. But the church is here to stay, and Gulley is determined to help the church find its soul. If the church were Christian, Gulley argues, affirming our potential would be more important than condemning our brokenne
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“Philip Gulley’s vision of Christianity is grounded, gripping, and
filled with uncommon sense. He is building bridges instead of boundaries, and
such wisdom is surely needed now.”—Rihard Rohr, O.F.M, author
of Everything BelongsQuaker minister Philip Gulley, author of If Grace Is True
and If God Is Love, returns with If the Church Were Christian: a challenging
and thought-provoking examination of the author’svision for
today’schurch…if Christians truly followed the core values of
Jesus Christ. Fans of Shane Claiborne, Rob Bell, and unChristian will find
much to discuss in If the Church Were Christian, as will anyone interested in
the future of this institution.
If the Church Were Christian: Rediscovering the
Values of Jesus
(CopyLink)https://tq.filegood.club/0061698768.html - Book Synopsis :
“Philip Gulley’s vision of Christianity is grounded, gripping,
and filled with uncommon sense. He is building bridges instead of
boundaries, and such wisdom is surely needed
now.”—Rihard Rohr, O.F.M, author of Everything
BelongsQuaker minister Philip Gulley, author of If Grace Is True and If
God Is Love, returns with If the Church Were Christian: a challenging and
thought-provoking examination of the author’svision for
today’schurch…if Christians truly followed the core values
of Jesus Christ. Fans of Shane Claiborne, Rob Bell, and unChristian will
find much to discuss in If the Church Were Christian, as will anyone
interested in the future of this institution.