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"We're all natural-born legalists," says author Bob Christopher. "We try to live for God, but it's impossible to do."Why? Because all our efforts and ideas are based on the same fear-based, guilt-driven plot line: Try harder. As you've undoubtedly noticed, it just doesn't work.Simple Gospel, Simply Grace showcases an alternative, which is actually God's original plan: Everything you're trying to achieve in the Christian life has already been given to you--from God, by grace, in Christ.Do you struggle to receive what God has freely given? How can you begin to experience true freedom, assurance of your forgiveness, and victory over sin? How can the power that raised Jesus from the dead enable you to live and love the way He did?You'll discover the answers in this crystal-clear portrayal of the simple gospel--which is simply grace.

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Publié par	Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
Date de parution	01 août 2015
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780736962735
Langue	English

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Endorsements
Bob lives the truths he speaks with such passion. I found the same authenticity and genuine life in Simple Gospel, Simply Grace . A transforming grace for every pore of my being, every moment of my life.
John Lynch
author of On My Worst Day and coauthor of The Cure
Bob Christopher is one of the clearest articulators of God s unfailing grace and how it benefits Christians today. This new book will enlarge your grasp of the riches of his grace and bring you more fully into what his grace offers.
Frank Viola
author of God s Favorite Place on Earth and From Eternity to Here
Bob Christopher humbly and powerfully points us to Jesus Christ as our source of purpose and fulfillment. If you ve been longing to lean into the love of Jesus, you don t want to miss this book.
Andrew Farley
bestselling author of The Naked Gospel and pastor at ChurchWithoutReligion.com
My friend Bob Christopher explains the truths of salvation and our life in Christ in a relaxed and easy-to-understand style. Backed solidly by the Scriptures and examples from his own journey, Bob communicates the message of God s amazing grace in a way that is refreshing and liberating. Simple Gospel, Simply Grace is simply awesome!
Frank Reed
KLTY Radio, Dallas-Fort Worth
The greatest gifts given to the human race are the love, forgiveness, and new life found in the grace of God. Simple Gospel, Simply Grace does a fantastic job of sharing God s grace in simple and understandable terminology with a blend of Scripture and practical illustrations. This is my new go-to tool when I want to share God s grace with others.
Henry Shaffer
founder of Won by One to Jamaica
Bob Christopher rightly observes that grace is not a thing, but a Person. That s why the message of grace never gets old even though it has often gotten lost. Find it again in this great read.
David E. Bish
lead pastor, Tri County Church, DuBois, Pennsylvania
author of I Don t Go to Church-I Am the Church
Bob Christopher walks us through the life-transforming treasures of a life lived in the power and assurance of God s unmerited favor. Prepare to be liberated from the chains of legalism and sin as you learn to live from the life and promise of a God who will never even think about leaving or forsaking you!
Jeremy White
lead pastor of Valley Church, Vacaville, California
author of The Gospel Uncut: Learning to Rest in the Grace of God
In a world that is constantly telling us, try harder, don t give up, and you can do it, Bob Christopher gives a refreshing alternative through the message of the gospel. This book will point you to the liberating truth of resting instead of working, and trusting instead of trying. It truly is the good news we all have longed to hear for so long!
Bob Hutchins
founder and CEO of BuzzPlant
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Cover by Dual Identity, Inc., Whites Creek, Tennessee
SIMPLE GOSPEL, SIMPLY GRACE
Copyright 2015 by Bob Christopher
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97402
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Christopher, Bob
Simple gospel, simply grace / Bob Christopher.
pages cm
ISBN 978-0-7369-6272-8 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-6273-5 (eBook)
1. Grace (Theology) I. Title.
BT761.3.C47 2015
248.4-dc23
2014042881
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Dedication
To my wife, Jeanna
the most genuine person I know.
Acknowledgments
First, I thank my mom and dad. I m proud to say that you can find their fingerprints on almost every area of my life. I say almost because all the bad stuff is mine alone. Their support, encouragement, and belief have made a lasting impact. And I m grateful that Dad is already enjoying what we all long for-life in Christ s presence.
A special thanks to Jeanna for her honest and sincere insights about the book-stuff like This story is awful. You need to rewrite it and make it better. She has never been one to play games or to hide her true feelings. This is one of the traits I love most about her. And it has helped provide a strong foundation for us to see and understand God s grace more fully.
And there are our kids, Caitlin, Coleman, and McKenzie. I think they are the coolest kids on the planet.
I m also so thankful for my three sisters, Lisa, Gina, and Sally.
A special thanks to Vivian Foster, Kim Groff, and Jeannie Thompson for their help on the manuscript. Also to Bob Davis, Richard Peifer, Greg Parke, Stephen Simon, Michelle Lister, and Billie Raybourne. I am privileged to work with these amazing people every day.
I first shared much of the content of this book with a group of men I meet with each week in the card room of a local country club. Thank you, guys, for the many questions you asked and for keeping it real. You guys are the best. Also, to my lifelong friends-Wade, Tom, Richard, and Stacy-thank you for standing with me through thick and thin.
Thank you to Bob Hawkins and Harvest House for believing in this project. I am extremely grateful for Paul Gossard and his work on this book. The faith and courage he exhibited during the most trying of times was a testimony to the reality of God s grace. And to Gene Skinner, thank you for making this book better.
And finally, thank you to Jesus Christ, the one who is full of grace and truth.
Contents
Endorsements
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Tom Davis
Introduction: God s Guy
Part 1: Life
1. First Things First
2. The 180
3. The Essence of Faith
4. The Crossover
5. Great Expectations
Part 2: Forgiveness
6. It Is Finished!
7. From Fear to Faith
8. They re All Gone
9. Let Go
10. Rest
Part 3: Freedom
11. You Are Free
12. Don t Look Back
13. Living a Sunday Life in a Friday World
14. The Goal
15. Eternal Life
Epilogue
Notes
About Basic Gospel
Basic Gospel
About the Publisher
Foreword
H ave you ever been so parched and thirsty that when you finally got a drink, you could feel that first fresh, cool gulp revive your whole body? That s what this book does to your spirit. Bob s writing is refreshing and crisp and awakens the soul. His simple and direct message gives you strength when you need it.
This book was so refreshing, I had a difficult time putting it down. Plenty of things in this world are working against me, so when I find something that nourishes my soul and offers a joy I can celebrate, I want to shout it out to everyone I know. Bob s book provides just that kind of nourishment. He writes with a simple directness that makes his point difficult to miss.
Have you ever read the Greek legend about the quest of Odysseus? In one of my favorite episodes, Odysseus had to sail past the island of the sirens. Anytime someone tried to sail past this island, the beautiful song of the sirens would lure the sailors toward the island and onto the rocks, causing them to crash their ships, sealing their fate forever. Odysseus knew the danger, so he persuaded his men to tie him to the mast of the ship and fill their own ears with wax. The men would be unable to hear the song, so they wouldn t succumb to the sirens call and crash their ship on the rocks. Odysseus could hear the song but couldn t respond because he was restrained. The men were deaf and Odysseus (whose Latin name was Ulysses) was powerless. Deaf and powerless is not the preferred way to travel through life, but it beats the alternative-shipwreck.
I like the Greek legend of Orpheus even better. When he sailed past the same island of the sirens, he began to play beautiful music from his harp. He was the greatest musician on earth. He could play music more beautiful than any siren could sing. The mariners aboard his ship longed to hear the music of Orpheus and heard the sirens only as a distant distraction. Shipwreck was avoided, and an affection for the most beautiful music led them safely and joyfully through the dangers.
Often people think the only way through this life is to live by can t and don t. They think restraint and avoidance will keep them from a shipwreck of a life. The feelings of can t and don t keep them feeling isolated or torn by what is going on around them. It is the only possibility they can imagine, but there is another possibility. His name is Jesus. He invites us to a love for him that leads to joy and life.
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