You Mean That Isn't in the Bible?

Rich David A.

Description

Author and professional speaker David Rich knows how to stimulate readers and get them to ask questions--such as "You mean that isn't in the Bible?" In this book, David turns his attention to ten popular notions commonly believed by Christians...but found nowhere in Scripture. Such beliefs, he indicates, are based in human-centered "religion" that waters God's Word down into pop culture. However, in every case, the Bible's true originals are vastly more liberating than sentiments like... God helps those who help themselves Believers are God's co-pilots Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven David's enthusiastic, energetic, easy-to-read style--which reflects his many years as a speaker--pulls his audience 100-percent into his arguments. Though readers may not agree with him right away, they will be challenged...and they will be motivated to check their Bibles and see why the unadulterated version of God's truth is always the best news.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie

Informations

• Publié par: Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
• Date de parution: 01 février 2008
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780736931953
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 6 Mo

Extrait

Readers comment on David Rich’s previous book, 7 Biblical Truths You Won’t Hear in Church

From South Carolina:“ank you, David, for writing such a powerful book, a book that has shown me what God has been trying to tell me for over thirty years!”

From Illinois:“Your book was challenging and excellent…Looking forward to your next book.”

From Australia:“I feel awakened!…e truth I found in your book is not what we are hearing preached. It’s like you have opened a door for me…I hope one day to see you speak in Australia.”

From California:“e peace I felt when I was saved has not seemed to be what ‘the church’ is about…e hamster wheel ofdoingconflicts with the rest and peace being in the Lord offers…anks for putting out something that speaks to what I see in the Bible but as a newbie did not have the confidence to explore on my own.”

From Michigan:“I read your book through for the second time. I’m so excited that God brought this before me…ank you, God…My group will be ministering at a Michigan prison…I have so much more to bring to this ministry now…Awesome, isn’t it?”

From New England:“ank you for speaking out boldly. e truths you have selected do have the power to give Christians all they have been promised and all they’ve been looking for.”

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by omas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Verses marked  are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

Verses marked ï are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION . ® NIV . Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible Society. Used by permission of ® Zondervan. All rights reserved.

All emphasis (italics) in Scripture quotations has been added by the author.

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Cover photo © Zbigniew Koscielniak

YOU MEAN THAT ISN’T IN THE BIBLE? Copyright © 2008 by David A. Rich Published by Harvest House Publishers Eugene, Oregon 97402 www.harvesthousepublishers.com

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  Rich, David (David A.)  You mean that isn’t in the Bible? / David A. Rich.  p. cm.  ISBN-13: 978-0-7369-2138-1  ISBN-10: 0-7369-2138-9  1. Bible—Miscellanea. 2. Christianity—Miscellanea. 3. Common fallacies I. Title.  BS538.R47 2008  230.'041—dc22  2007034820

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To my wife, Brenda, who has stood by me (albeit sometimes rolling her eyes) as I’ve challenged people as to what they believe and why they believe it. Words cannot express my thankfulness for having you in my life.

Acknowledgments

I’d like to thank the entire team at Harvest House for all you’ve done for this book and7 Biblical Truths You Won’t Hear in Church.are truly among the best groups of You people I’ve ever worked with.

CONTENTS

 e Truth Is Making a Comeback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.  How Religion Has Gotten Off Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Ten Popular Beliefs You Won’t Find in God’s Book ฀ 2. Belief #1:ere Are Many Roads to Heaven. . . . . . . 27

3. Belief #2:When We Die, We Become Angels. . . . . . 37

4. Belief #3:God Helps ose Who Help emselves. . 47

5. Belief #4:God Wants You to Be Rich. . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6. Belief #5:Christian Aren’t Perfect, Just Forgiven. . . . 67

7. Belief #6: We Are God’s Co-Pilots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

8. Belief #7:Pray Hard and God Will Answer. . . . . . . . 87

9. Belief #8:God and Satan Are Battling It Out. . . . . . 97

10. Belief #9:God Is Not a Micromanager. . . . . . . . . . .107

11. Belief #10:Everyone Has eir Own Free Will. . . . . 115

Why God’s Truth Is Better ฀ 12.  Another Reformation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 ฀ ฀ Beyond the Beliefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

More Beliefs to Explore and Examine. . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .  147