Jesus answered Nicodemus, " You must be born again . . ." Before the new birth happens to us, we are spiritually dead; we are morally selfish and rebellious and we are legally guilty before God's law and under his wrath. Our rebellion is so deep that we cannot detect or desire the glory of Christ in the gospel. Therefore, if we are going to be born again, it will rely decisively and ultimately on God. Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." "You MUST be born again."
I have not read the book, but am familiar with Rob Bell. Much of what he says sounds very good if you do not think it through. However, in end his teachings lead us away from the foundation of our faith and can lead to a religion based on how we feel not Biblical truths. Unfortunately this type of teaching is growing more and more popular.
A native of Houston, Texas, Todd served as youth pastor in churches in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
Todd was called as the first pastor of Metro East Baptist Church in September of 1999. In November 2008 Todd became the Teaching Pastor of Church of the Saviour in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
Following a call to the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), Todd became the Lead Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg, VA in August of 2013.
He is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Todd and his wife, Karen, have been married since 1990 and have three children: Kate, Ryan, and Matthew.
"Therefore the Christ who is grasped by faith and who lives in the heart is the true Christian righteousness, on account of which God counts us righteous and grants us eternal life."
Martin Luther
"The Gospel is sheer good tidings, not demand but promise, not duty but gift."
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Jesus answered Nicodemus, " You must be born again . . ."
Before the new birth happens to us, we are spiritually dead; we are morally selfish and rebellious and we are legally guilty before God's law and under his wrath. Our rebellion is so deep that we cannot detect or desire the glory of Christ in the gospel. Therefore, if we are going to be born again, it will rely decisively and ultimately on God.
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God."
"You MUST be born again."
Does this post mean you agree with the reviewer? Have you read the book?
Nailed...
Not sure what that has to do with the post. Try to stay on topic please.
Anthony,
I have read the book. I think it's junk.
I have not read the book, but am familiar with Rob Bell. Much of what he says sounds very good if you do not think it through. However, in end his teachings lead us away from the foundation of our faith and can lead to a religion based on how we feel not Biblical truths. Unfortunately this type of teaching is growing more and more popular.
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