This is a book that I am eager to read, after reading an excerpt, and attending a live private screencast by the author (Thanks, Olivia, for the ticket!). Eric Ludy is an amazing guy from what I have seen so far, he is completely consumed by the Word Of God, and will stop at nothing to see that everyone else is, as well. The “Bravehearted Gospel” is an appeal to the apathetic, lukewarm, “Christians” of today’s culture, to rebel against the expectations that this world has for us, and to live lives that openly proclam God in everything we do. (“Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31)
Here is the synopsis of the book, via Harvest House Publisher’s official listing for it:
Eric Ludy calls believers to put a stop to an alarming trend in today’s church. Contemporary culture has accused Christians of being politically incorrect, unloving, and narrow–minded in their devotion to God and His Word. And the church has unwittingly played right along:
It has grown to have more in common with the world than with Christ
It seems more concerned about pleasing men than God
It sets aside the pursuit of eternal truth for the pursuit of temporal pleasuresHow serious is the problem, and what are the solutions? What does a bravehearted kind of Christianity look like?
Eric presents the Christianity of the Bible as the most explosive, most vibrant, most extraordinary force on Earth—a force meant to bring glory to the Most High God and turn people’s hearts in His direction. After reading The Bravehearted Gospel, no Christian will ever want to go back to “Christianity as usual”!
(click on the picture to go Harvest House’s page for the book)
Dad ordered this book last night, hopefully it will get here tomorrow (Amazon Prime). I will read this book, and post a review when I am done. (Oh, the rating for this book on Amazon is 5 stars. All 23 reviewers gave it the highest rating and review possible)
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Interesting I don’t remember seeing you read this book. How about a review?
Act 11:26 (Geneva Bible, 1599 Edition):
And when he had founde him, he brought him vnto Antiochia: and it came to passe that a whole yere they were conuersant with ye Church, and taught much people, in so much that the disciples were first called Christians in Antiochia.
The Disciples of Messiah Jesus were first called Christians in Antioch. That ‘Christian’ means ‘little Christ’ — those early disciples were identified with Christ Jesus. Isn’t that the goal every Christian (young or old) should be working on.
…I haven’t read it. I want it! I am going to get it. I’ve read an excerpt, and Olivia has read it. It is an amazing book, written by an amazing author, that is just on fire for God. Last night, I got a ticket to an online, live, screencast of the author, and he is amazing.
Be careful copying and pasting a synopsis like this, Trey. I am not sure of the legalities, but it might be considered plagiarism if you do not give credit to the person who wrote it. It would be more wise to post a link to the synopsis, rather than posting it in its entirety on your blog.
Hey, it sounds like a good book. I’ll have to check it out. By the way, I like the rest of your blog too!
Thanks, SK!