About the book:
Jesus is not a life coach, a movement leader, a
cultural visionary, or a blessing dispenser-but you might not know that by
listening to many Christians talk about their faith.
Feel-good slogans promote a caricatured Jesus made in our
own image who cannot save us and leave us feeling guilty for not saving
ourselves. Following the wrong Jesus disappoints us and produces anxiety,
pride, and despair.
The first half of Getting Jesus Wrong recounts
pastor and author Matt Johnson's personal encounters with a string of false
saviors-false saviors that many, especially young adults, will recognize.
Johnson's humor and transparency in recounting his own painful experiences will
appeal to those who have tried a "brand" of Christianity and found it
lacking.
The truth is, we all want something from Jesus. Some are
just hoping for a little help to get through life-a new direction, a purpose
that will get us up in the morning, an exercise plan, a way to get organized.
But that approach to Jesus doesn't result in real faith or love.
Whether we've followed a false Jesus or attempted to coopt
the real Jesus,
Getting Jesus Wrong ultimately
offers us hope because it helps us see Jesus as he is.
Getting Jesus Wrong shows
that the message of the Bible is about Jesus coming to us as we are-which is
good news for exhausted and disillusioned disciples. It shows us that getting
Jesus right means a whole new way of thinking (the way up is down) and a whole
new way of life (daily dependence on the one who knows the beginning from the
end). Getting Jesus right gives us more than spiritual vitamins or a blueprint
for living; it gives us a full, rich life spent exploring the depths of gospel
love together.
My Review:
I would recommend this amazing
book to anyone who is ready to explore the false saviors and they are ready to
learn about the real Jesus. This book massively looked at the theology of
Christianity and what we believe about Jesus and how many of us have it wrong. I
liked how Matt Johnson wasn’t afraid to explore the topics of Jesus as a life
coach, movement leader, cultural visionary, checklist Jesus, and more. I especially
connected with his many different decisions to church hop and he always wanted
something new and be a part of something bigger that would more impact. I loved
how he discussed the law of God and how important it is for us to be taught
about Jesus and his forgiveness.
“I received a review copy of Getting
Jesus Wrong from Litfuse for this review.”
About the author:
Matt Johnson is a husband, father to two little girls, and
is an armchair student of theology living in Seattle. He is also a freelance
writer and editor. Until recently, Matt spent 7 years as an associate volunteer
pastor in counseling and recovery ministry.
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