With refreshing candor, he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a worksbased, fakesmile existence that sapped his strength and led him down a. I included some of our conversation in a follow up post. The video has thus far received more than 34 million views. In his first book, jesus religion, jefferson bethke helps us understand that there is a big different between the rulekeeping of religion and the freedom in. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough by jefferson bethke goodreads author 4. Jefferson bethke why i hate religion, but love jesus. Jefferson bethke is one of the many who found the sweet spot on youtube. Jefferson bethke why i hate religion, but love jesus genius. After reading this book, it will require fight or flight. In jesus religion, bethke unpacks similar contrasts that he drew in the poemhighlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. We have two kids, kinsley and kannon, and a dog named aslan.
A new york times bestseller abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Jefferson bethke on new book, jesusreligion, and his. Its this perspective that has catapulted him into the national conversation regarding religion and spirituality. Im not from his generation so it doesnt have the same impact on me as for others. All through the book, then, bethke contrasts this counterfeit christianity with the real. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough ebook written by jefferson bethke. Jefferson bethke is a youtube sensation who exploded onto the. In jesus religion, bethke unpacks contrasts similar to those he drew in the poem highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. By jefferson bethke paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Jesus religion will help readers abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace. Oct 27, 20 jefferson bethke, author of the book, jesusreligion. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read jesus religion. Jefferson bethke repudiated those who used his video to criticize the church, stating the church is his vehicle to reach a lost world. I hope you will be as encouraged by the exchange as i was. In january of 2012, jefferson bethke debuted his youtube video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, a poetry recitation which sought to highlight the difference between the true ministry of jesus christ and socalled false religion. Spoken word poet jefferson bethke, known for creating such youtube sensations as why i hate religion, but love jesus, is slated to debut his first book, titled jesus religion, later this year as part of a twobook deal with thomas nelson, inc. While i think that is the beauty of this book, some might fault the book for that reason.
Jefferson bethke has a compelling story of overcoming a painful childhood of poverty and a broken home, and this gives him a unique perspective on the grace of god and the work of jesus in his life and the lives of others. In his first book, jesus religion, jefferson bethke helps us understand that there is a big different between the rulekeeping of religion and the freedom in obedience we should have in the saving grace of jesus christ. Jesus religion jefferson bethke 9781400205394 netgalley. Discover gods better way for sex, dating, marriage, and love in our new book here. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more and being good enough, thats ranked at no. Known worldwide for his why i love jesus and hate religion youtube video, jefferson bethke has authored his first book. Jeff created a video in the form of spoken word, a modern style art. First look at jefferson bethkes upcoming book jesus religion. Essentially the book is a punchy expansion and elaboration on the theme of the video, but through the narrative lens of bethkes. In jesus religion, bethke unpacks the stark contrasts that he drew in the poem contrasts between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope.
This book is a breakthrough in christian living books. Jeffs book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. Oct 22, 20 jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus. Jefferson bethke is the new york times bestselling author of jesus religion and its not what you think.
Jesusreligion is the followup book, which further elucidates upon. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough book actions description book actions book information. Jeff bethke, the 24yearold man who did the antireligion youtube video in 2012, is back in the news again. Why i hate religion, but love jesus is a viral video created by christian speaker jefferson bethke, who uploaded his work that rose him to fame onto youtube and godtube, under the screenname bball1989. Jan 08, 2014 every so often, i read a book that leaves me feeling conflicted. His video, why i hate religion, went viral and to date over 26 million people have viewed it. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough presents a challenge to the pharisaic rule that has overshadowed much of american christianity and comes back to the core of who jesus really is. The book uses the contrast between jesus and religion to accomplish the dual goal of addressing false perceptions of christianity while presenting a true picture of what followers of jesus look like. In love that lasts, new york times bestselling author of jesus religion jefferson bethke and his wife, alyssa, expose the distorted views of love that permeate our culture and damage our hearts, minds, and souls. The 4minute video literally became an overnight sensation, with 7 million youtube views in its. We consider it an immense privilege that people care to listen or read what we have to say. Books by jefferson bethke author of jesus religion.
Jesus religion by jefferson bethke read online on bookmate. The book covers basic foundational christian principles. Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Since i posted this article, jefferson bethke and i have had a chance to talk by email and over the phone. Jeffs book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by. That video led to a book, which led to more videos, including this bible study, and here we are now. Jeff will explain something to you in this book that will change your lif. Jefferson walks the reader through his history with religion and jesus. It literally became an overnight sensation, with 7. After being uploaded in january 2012, it stunningly racked up 7 million views within 48 hours and 16 million within a few weeks. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word youtube. Jeff bethke, the 24yearold man who did the anti religion youtube video in 2012, is back in the news again. Theres a new you tube video going viral and its about jesus and religion. Jesus is greater than religion jefferson bethke book.
With refreshing candor he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a worksbased, fakesmile existence that sapped his strength. Spoken word poet jefferson bethke, known for creating such youtube sensations as why i hate religion, but love jesus, is slated to debut his first book, titled jesus religion, later this year as part of a two book deal with thomas nelson, inc. Bethke is upfront with the fact that hes not a theologian, and admits to being largely unqualified to write this book from the get go. We live in maui, and we like to create things on the internet. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough by jefferson bethke release date. Jesus religion a new york times bestsellerabandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. See more ideas about books, favorite books, christian books. Jesusreligion will help readers abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. The 4minute video literally became an overnight sensation, with 7 million youtube views in its first 48 hours and 23. When jefferson bethkes video went viral in early 2012, what impressed me even more than his spoken word poetry was how he responded to his critics. The video immediately went viral, amassing millions of views in less than a month. The 4minute video literally became an overnight sensation, with 7 million youtube views in its first 48 hours. Jeff s speaking and presence are powerful, and you can see and feel his passion for jesus grace, and the need for us all to be infected by it so hopelessly that we cannot possibly think of anything better than to spend a moment in prayer with christ. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough.
First look at jefferson bethkes upcoming book jesus. Saying you love jesus but hate the church, is like a fiance saying he loves his future bride, but hates her kids. Jesus religion by jefferson bethke is one of those. Jesusreligion by jefferson bethke the way he sees you. The 4minute video literally became an overnight sensation, with 7 million youtube views in its first 48. The book highlights how far away weve gotten from the true essence. Bethke, an unsuspecting twentysomething student from tacoma, had gone viral. In the poem why i hate religion, but love jesus, by jefferson bethke, the poet believes you can love jesus and announce your devotion to the lord without being devoted to a group of manmade religious organization bethke 2012. Jefferson bethke recounts in his new book, jesus religion, the year the real, beautiful, and scandalous grace of god knocked him over. Whether youre a christian or not, it is a challenging book. Jesus religion 9781491511466 by jefferson bethke and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The study unpacks and highlights the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. Oct 07, 20 in order to flesh out his views on jesus, christianity, and religion, jefferson has written the book jesus religion which launches today. My heart behind why i hate religion, but love jesus. The theme of the video revolves around the difference between jesus and false religion. Religion says, god will love you if jesus says, god so loved. Oct 14, 20 jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus. Read jesus religion online by jefferson bethke books scribd. So for these next six sessions together, lets make a deal. Reviewed in the united states on september 24, 2018.
In the book, jefferson profiles a jesus that requires men and women to repent of their sinful, idolatrous, and selfrighteous and to pursue him as. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus. Bethke is quick to acknowledge that hes not a pastor or theologian, but simply a regular twentysomething, soulstarved searcher who cried out. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled. Jesus religion by jefferson bethke audiobook download.
More, and being good enough audiobook by jefferson bethke with a 30 day free trial. With those bold words, so began jefferson bethke s provocative spokenword youtube poem, why i hate religion, but love jesus. Bethke, who shot into the spotlight two years ago when his video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, exploded online. Jeff bethke s poem jesus religion was written, and introduced, in 2012 through a 4minute video titled, why i hate religion, but love jesus.
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