All In: You Are One Decision Away From a Totally Different Life
Christians who want to take the next step in their faith walk need look no further. It's time to ante up and go all in with God.
The Gospel costs nothing. You can't earn it or buy it. It can only be received as a free gift, which is compliments of God's grace. It doesn't cost anything, but it demands everything. It demands that we go "all in," putting all that we have into God's hands.
But why do so many Christians hesitate to do that? And when did we start believing that the Gospel is an insurance plan? We're afraid that if we go all in that we might miss out on what life has to offer. But Jesus did not die to keep us safe. He died to make us dangerous.
So, let's step out of spiritual no man's land and kneel at the foot of the cross of Christ and surrender to his lordship. It's time to dethrone yourself and enthrone Christ as king, and Pastor Mark Batterson is here to show you how.
Using his customary vivid, contemporary illustrations, as well as biblical characters like Shamgar, Elisha, Jonathan, and even Judas, you will be challenged to trade what Batterson calls "inverted Christianity" for true discipleship as you strip away your excuses and inhibitions and follow God completely.
It's now or never. Are you ready to go all in and all out for God?
Also available: All In student edition, video curriculum, and study guide.
Top Highlights
“That’s how you get a testimony. No test = No testimony. So the next time you are tested, recognize it for what it is. A test is simply an opportunity to get a testimony.” (source)
“Consecration is going all in and all out for the All in All.” (source)
“Mercy is not getting what you deserve — the wrath of God. Grace is getting what you don’t deserve — the righteousness of Christ.” (source)
“It’s time to quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death.” (source)
“The Danish philosopher and theologian Søren Kierkegaard believed that boredom was the root of all evil. In other words, boredom isn’t just boring. It’s wrong. You cannot be in the presence of God and be bored at the same time. For that matter, you cannot be in the will of God and be bored at the same time. If you follow in the footsteps of Jesus, it will be anything but boring.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : All In: You Are One Decision Away From a Totally Different Life
- Author: Batterson, Mark
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publication Date: 2013
- ISBN: 9780310333067