"It’s so easy to forget what the Christian faith is all about. We struggle so much, work so hard, and fail so often that we frequently sense something in the equation of life must be missing.
Tullian Tchividjian argues that what we are missing is the gospel—a fuller, more powerful understanding of Jesus and what his finished work means for everyday life.
During a year of great turmoil, Pastor Tchividjian discovered the power of the gospel in his own life. Sharing his story of how Jesus became more real to him, Tchividjian delves deeply into the fundamentals of the faith, explaining the implications of Christ’s sufficiency—a revelation that sets us free and keeps us anchored through life’s storms.
Ultimately, Tchividjian reminds us that Jesus is the whole of the equation as he boldly proclaims that Jesus plus nothing really is everything."
I went into this expecting something a little bit daunting from the Grandson of Billy Graham. It actually turned out a whole lot better than that, acting as a sort of guide to Collosians, alongside the experiences of Tchividjian in facing problems at church.
It works best as an exploration of just what it means to live life with Jesus alone, eschewing the world and the things that seem important.
JJ and I read it together, and it was well worth doing it like that - each of us were able to pull out quotes and lessons from each chapter, and it was certainly one of the most helpful books we've gone through like this.
It's nicely accessible, so shouldn't put anyone off - the focus is obviously pretty Christian but it stops to explain unfamiliar concepts and takes a nice, steady tone throughout.
Also Try:
Donald Miller, Blue Like Jazz
Rob Bell, My Velvet Elvis
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