In 2011, jeffs was convicted of two felony counts of child sexual assault, for which he is currently serving a sentence of life plus twenty years. Jesus is greaterthan religion by jefferson bethke youtube. Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being. Forget about the rituals and rules, christianity is a relationship, not a religion to pit relationship against religion is to highlight jesus unique message at the expense of the bibles powerful claims about reality that situated if what the bible says about god and about reality is true, then christianity isnt just a personal perspective.
Times religion writer russell chandler, in his 1988 book understanding the new age, over 42% of americans believe that they have been in touch with someone who has died. But then i read jefferson bethkes book called jesusreligion and wow, am i thankful for that guy. Netflix released a new documentary on the secretive religious group. In bethkes book, he made a point that the reason people are so unwilling to take part in christianity is because they see it as just that. Nov 05, 2017 jesus directly opposed hierarchy and trashed the concept of status.
Jeffs book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by. Yes, 26 million filled with jeffersons own story, the book is raw and authentic. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the lord. Jeff bethke is definitely being used by god to advance his kingdom and this book clearly states that religion cannot and will not save you, but jesus will. Dibelius describes the new testament as the humanly conditioned deposit of an historical event, and considers that the crucial question in the struggle over christianity is whether god made his will manifest in this event. For years ive been digging into some of the most interesting and challenging aspects of the latterday saint lds faith, and sharing my findings and views on. The dead sea scrolls confirm the fact that the prophecies were written long before jesus was born. In addition to the why i hate religion, but love jesus video, bethke also created sexual healing, which focuses on sexual sin and the forgiveness and mercy offered by jesus. Jesus religion by jefferson bethke audiobook download. What if i told you jesus came to abolish religion what if i told you voting republican really wasnt his mission what if i told you republican doesnt automatically mean christian and just because you call some people blind doesnt automatically give you vision i mean if religion is so great, why has it. Along his journey, bethke discovered the real jesus, who beckoned him beyond the props of false religion. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with god. May 01, 2020 jeff levin, an epidemiologist and observant jew who comes from a long line of esteemed rabbis, has studied and lived at the intersection of medicine and religion for decades. The fact that jesus performed what the people considered miracles is confirmed outside of the bible. An excerpt from jefferson bethkes jesusreligion msnbc. Doing this, he reconstructs the life and teachings of jesus, showing the real content and significance of. Sep 01, 2006 for book lovers, our 2006 ct book awards are available online, along with our book awards for 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, and 1997, as well as our books of the twentieth century. Jefferson bethke has a compelling story of overcoming a painful childhood of poverty and a broken home, and this gives him a unique perspective on the grace of god and the work of jesus in his life and the lives of others. Jeffs book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. In jesus religion, bethke unpacks contrasts similar to those he drew in the poem highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. Jeff levin, an epidemiologist and observant jew who comes from a long line of esteemed rabbis, has studied and lived at the intersection of medicine and religion for decades. We recently had the opportunity to chat with jefferson bethke about his new book jesusreligion. The religion of jesus is the religion that jesus himself practiced, and the religion that he preached to his followers. The study unpacks and highlights the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope.
Oct 24, 20 jefferson bethke has recently published jesus religion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jesus religion. In the scriptures jesus received the most opposition from the most religious people of his day. Jefferson bethke has recently published jesus religion.
A poem i wrote to highlight the difference between jesus and false religion. The latterday saint mormon experience i am a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the christian church often known by the confusing nickname of mormon. Dudeisms stated primary objective is to promote a modern form of chinese taoism, outlined in tao te ching by laozi 6th century bce, blended with concepts from the ancient greek philosopher epicurus 341270 bce, and presented in a style as personified. In the book of acts, peter tells us how jesus went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because god was with him. Links to questions and answers jeff lindsays site and the. Jul 9, 2016 christian quote biblical jeff durbin quote love wins jesus. In the years subsequent to his life, crucifixion, and resurrection, this religion of jesus was transformed into the religion about jesus, i. Christianity, a religion that has rules and says you cant do certain things if you want to get to heaven. Jesus directly opposed hierarchy and trashed the concept of status. This is no surprise to anybody who discovered him through his why i hate religion, but love jesus video which went viral in early 2012. Jesus began his ministry with the gospel message to repent from our sins for the kingdom of god is at hand matthew 4.
But again over time, religion brought these things to the followers of jesus and established them as fixed structures. It literally became an overnight sensation, with 7. Mormanity is a leading lds blog that gives emphasis to the lds experience while also discussing and promoting the book of mormon and the restored gospel follow jeff on twitter. Sep 06, 20 along his journey, bethke discovered the real jesus, who beckoned him beyond the props of false religion. Jesusreligion will help readers abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Why jesus is greater than religion spoken word youtube. Lyrics to why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word by jefferson bethke.
Stop letting others tell you how to walk with jesus, and discover what jeff is. Throughout jesusreligion, jefferson does a great job of pointing the reader to a true picture of who jesus by referring to biblical texts unfortunately he does close the book with the messages version of matthew 11. Jesusreligion is the followup book, which further elucidates upon. Jan 10, 2012 a poem i wrote to highlight the difference between jesus and false religion. An excerpt from jefferson bethkes jesusreligion an excerpt from jefferson bethkes jesusreligion. This revolutionary religion is based on the reality of personal spiritual experience. Oct 18, 20 bursting onto the scene with his youtube sensation why i hate religion but love jesus, bethke challenged viewers to take a new look at christ. For those not familiar with jeff bethke, the introduction of his book, jesus religion begins with a portion of the poem that made him so well known, why i hate religion but love jesus. In january of 2012, jefferson bethke debuted his youtube video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, a poetry recitation which sought to highlight the difference between the true ministry of jesus christ and socalled false religion. Dudeism is a religion, philosophy, or lifestyle inspired by the dude, the protagonist of the coen brothers 1998 film the big lebowski. Enjoy reading as well as listening to this devotion from jefferson bethke, from his bestselling book jesus religion. Historian of religion randall balmer, who over the past 30 years has. The books title and content are inspired by his spokenword video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, which has been viewed 26 million times.
Browse and buy exceptional, royaltyfree stock clips, handpicked by the best. Jesse moss and based on two books by journalist jeff sharlet. Real christianity sermon by jeff strite, matthew 25. In jesus religion, bethke unpacks contrasts similar to those he drew in the poemhighlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. Oct 15, 20 we recently had the opportunity to chat with jefferson bethke about his new book jesus religion. He knows how to connect with our culture and the millennial generation. Books by jefferson bethke author of jesus religion. Jesus quoted the bible infrequently, and even then mostly to contrast his teachings with it or when he was challenged. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough.
Oct 07, 20 throughout jesusreligion, jefferson does a great job of pointing the reader to a true picture of who jesus by referring to biblical texts unfortunately he does close the book with the messages version of matthew 11. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a. Or why anyone would reject a redeemer that would take any heartbreak or any. Jeff s book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. Doing this, he reconstructs the life and teachings of jesus, showing the real content and significance of what jesus said and what he did. Warren steed jeffs born 3 december 1955 is the president of the fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latterday saints flds church, a polygamous mormon denomination.
In 2011, jeffs was convicted of two felony counts of child sexual assault, for which he is currently serving a life sentence plus twenty years in 2006, jeffs was placed on the fbis ten most wanted list for his flight. Sadly, jeff has become hooked on social media and regularly chirps in on twitter as both mormanity for lds issues and jefflindsay for most everything else. She claims to have personally heard from god himself, and her book is the written record of this new revelation. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word youtube. Bursting onto the scene with his youtube sensation why i hate religion but love jesus, bethke challenged viewers to take a new look at christ. In her book, jesus calling, sarah young portrays herself as a recipient of divine revelation, who, like the apostles, was tasked with writing down gods specific words. New members save 20% off free curbside pickup jigsaw puzzles for all ages download our free nook app escape into a good book things to do at. Top ten false teachers youll find in evangelical churches. When jefferson bethkes video went viral in early 2012, what impressed me even more than his spoken word poetry was how he responded to his critics.
The video immediately went viral, amassing millions of views in less than a month. Listen on the blog or on your alexa device by enabling the skill and then prompting, alexa, ask devotionals to read todays devotion. Links to questions and answers jeff lindsays site and. With refreshing candor, he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a worksbased, fakesmile existence that sapped his strength and. The latterday saint mormon experience jeff lindsays. Well, guess whatchristianity is so much more than just a religion. With refreshing candor, he now offers his own story. I had been so confused as to how anyone could reject a savior that loves you unconditionally and will literally never give up on you, no matter how many times you mess up. Oct 31, 2017 jesus directly opposed hierarchy and trashed the concept of status. Jesus also performed many miracles, offering them as evidence as to who he was john 10. In his first book, jesus religion, jefferson bethke helps us understand that there.
Bethke is quick to acknowledge that hes not a pastor or theologian, but simply a regular, twentysomething who cried out for a. Religion, but love jesus and written in the spirit of his new book. Get out of the way, make jesus famous, and watch people be transformed. With refreshing candor, he now offers his own story of recovering from a worksbased, fakesmile existence. In jesus religion, bethke unpacks the stark contrasts that he drew in the poemcontrasts between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. Jesus is greater than religion jefferson bethke book. Jefferson bethke why i hate religion, but love jesus. Religion says slave, jesus says son religion puts you in bondage, while jesus sets you free religion makes you blind, but jesus makes you see and thats why religion and jesus are two different clans religion is man searching for god, christianity is god searching for man which is why salvation is freely mine, and forgiveness is my own not. Jeff sharlet joins me today in our firehouse studio, contributing editor at harpers and rolling stone and a visiting research scholar at the new york university center for religion and media.
Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough kindle edition by bethke, jefferson, lecrae. In the scriptures jesus received the most opposition from the most. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus.
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