Welcome to The Gospel Uncut - the official blog site of the upcoming new book by the same title!
As a child of God who serves as a pastor, I realize how easy it is to find yourself in a place where the so-called "free offer" of salvation begins to feel more like a bait-and-switch scam. You may recall someone in your past assuring you that a relationship with God is a wonderful free gift to be received by simple faith. It sounded too good to be true, but you eagerly accepted the offer. Now, here you are living a life filled with guilt, regret and the high-pressure scrutiny of an in-grown religious culture.
What's worse, you may even feel like you have nobody to talk to about where you're at. Over time, you've grown accustomed to faking it. You know all the "right" answers, and you've learned to wear the proper masks for the appropriate situations. But deep down, you feel empty - as though the Jesus you currently experience is vastly different than the one you originally fell in love with (or at least thought you did).
Well...there is good news for you! What if the gospel of Jesus Christ is far better than you ever imagined? What if it TRULY IS good news? If you've ever secretly looked around at your experience of the Christian life and wondered, "Is this REALLY as good as it gets?" then you're in for an amazing journey.
In the book, we will strip away the religious debris that we've picked up along the way, casting aside the joy-robbing huffing and puffing of religious manipulation that so many have erroneously attached to Jesus. We will take a fresh look at what it means to rest in the assurance of God's favor toward as, and discover how to find the peace and satisfaction that various false-versions of the gospel have stolen from us.
If you feel beat up, burnt-out or broken down by a gospel that promised a free gift on the front end of the deal but left you with all kinds of disappointing fine print on the back side of the contract, get ready to experience the freedom God intends!
The book is complete and in the design-phase right now, and I'll keep you updated as the release date draws near! In the meantime, never forget that you are loved by Love Himself!
Blessings,
Jeremy
Pastor Jeremy! Awesome blog and I think you're a great writer. Awesome sermon on Sunday as well. It kept me captivated the whole time. I'm currently reading Augustine's Confessions so when you mentioned him I got all goosebumpy. Let me know when your book is ready to buy because I want one! -Kevin Phillips
ReplyDeleteThanks Kevin! Great to hear from you. Will keep you posted... :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome book ... can't wait to read it, and share it with those who are accustomed to wearing their performance-bound chains :)
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