The Christian Atheist - Craig Groeschel

The Christian Atheist

By Craig Groeschel

  • Release Date: 2010-04-06
  • Genre: Christianity
Score: 4.5
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From 147 Ratings

Description

Are you putting your whole faith in God but still living as if everything is up to you?

You may believe in God, attend church, and generally treat people with kindness…but are you living as if God doesn't exist? Have you surrendered to God completely, living every day depending upon the Holy Spirit?

Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel will lead you on a personal journey toward an authentic, God-honoring life. This honest, hard-hitting, and eye-opening look into the ways people believe in God but live as if he doesn't exist is a classic of discipleship training. Groeschel's personal journey will help you break down your own barriers between simple belief and a more intentional faith.

This book will help you:
Let go of the shame of your past and know that you’re forgiven.Embrace Christ’s profound love for you.Believe in the power of prayer.Give up control when life doesn't seem fair.Trust God with all your anxious thoughts, heartache, struggles, and pain.
From the author of Winning the War in Your Mind, The Christian Atheist is a rallying cry to get honest with God, shed the self-sufficiency and the hypocrisy, and live a life that truly brings glory to Christ.

Reviews

  • The Christian Atheist

    5
    By Marko_SaxManiac
    This book strikes at the heart of what’s missing to become a true, authentic Christian. Thank you, Craig, for your conviction to convict (not condemn) me and others to cross the line that leads to REAL Christianity!
  • Good book but takes scripture out of context

    3
    By Nicknameless Guy
    This was an encouraging book and I believe it addresses a problem that is rampant among those professing to be Christian. I would have rated the book higher, however the author quoted Jeremiah 29:11 out of context. This is one of the most abused passages on the bible because of the way many apply it to their lives when this promise was not made to you, me, or anyone else currently living on earth. Jeremiah 29 is written specifically to Jewish captives/exiles in Babylon over 2000 years ago and says so clearly in the text. It also states that after 70 years in exile they will be able to return home, then then God explains why in 29:11. I hesitate to take any spiritual mentorship from anyone who misses something so glaringly obvious in the text of a passage. Now my question is “how many more things I am reading will be built on a foundation that is not solid because the principles are taken from other scriptures out of context?” This situation, abusing Jeremiah 29:11 and other verses like it completely outside of its original context and meaning, is something that must be addressed and I am trying to gently but firmly address that here. How many people have stood on promises that were not promised to them and had their faith shattered when things didn’t work out because of misguided use of promises in scripture? Getting it wrong causes harm. I am praying for you brother. Jesus loves you and so do I.
  • Amazing

    5
    By Whitspe28
    The author has an anecdote for every point he makes. Never seen that style of writing before. This story is truly convicting and just hits the nail on the head each time. I feel better and am better for reading it. I thank God I found this book
  • Simple Read. Powerful Message.

    5
    By jeremy6922
    When I told my mother-in-law what the title of this book was that I was reading, she seemed puzzled. Why? Because, as she said it, "the title seems like an oxymoron." She is right, and I think that is what Groeschel intended. It is a piece about people who claim Christianity yet lead a life that is opposite of that claim. In my opinion, one of the best thing I take from this book is it reads like a conversation -- one characterized by authenticity and transparency. Groeschel makes no qualms about the fact he has struggled and continues to do so at time with each of the issues presented in the various chapters. Until those who claim Christianity make it a point to live a live completely devoted to Christ -- and be willing to make the hard sacrifices -- we will continue to have a relationship with God that is more like an atheist than a true, born-again Christian.
  • Please read this book!

    5
    By Wolferdafunkdonut
    I lack the words to express how amazing this book is. If you want to connect better with God read this book!!!! I pray you read it.
  • Amazing!!

    5
    By Jacobester
    This book will challenge your walk with The Lord like no other. Talk about a wake up call to start walking day in and day out with Jesus. I truly enjoyed this book and had to purposely put it down to think and chew over Groschel's dialogue. It's worth the money, buy it today and I hope it makes you reflect as much as it did for me.
  • ExtraIncredulordinary

    5
    By mthwdlong
    It deserved a new word it was so good!
  • Eye Opener and Lifestyle Changer

    5
    By Rej2004
    This book was both refreshing and invigorating! The book caused me to take numerous self exams and make changes that glorify God. I often refer to this book when teaching others and it's always received well. God bless Craig Groeschel!
  • Great book

    4
    By Bubba207
    Definitely an eye opener. Caused me to do soul searching so that I could live out what I believed.

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