Jesus hates religion book

The lord noticed a viral youtube video claiming jesus hates religion, and then a popular blog post declaring christianity is not a religion, and his immediate. Id received comments of it already being shown in bible studies. Alex himaya writes for those who have been hurt by religious p. Jesus hates religion alex himaya writes for those who have been hurt by religious people who have been betrayed by religion because he too has been wounded. The video immediately went viral, amassing millions of views in less than a month. Along his journey, bethke discovered the real jesus, who beckoned him beyond the props of false religion. Heavenjesus christ, the son of god and savior of the world, was recently surprised to learn that christianity is not a religion, heavenly sources reported friday. I think that bethke meant exactly what he said, jesus hates religion and we should too. Why i hate jesus the life and times of bruce gerencser. I have worked with many infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Buy jesus hates religion by alex himaya in ebook format at koorong 9781433682803. Jesus uses this practice to confront the main issue. Spiritual but not religious love jesus but hate religion joe paprocki understanding kids more and more today, we hear people saying that they are spiritual but not religious, meaning that they believe in god but choose not to encounter him within the context of the institutional church. After being uploaded in january 2012, it stunningly racked up 7 million views within 48 hours and 16 million within a few weeks. The videowhich in a few days has gone from hundreds of views to thousands to millionsshows jefferson bethke, who lives in the seattle area, delivering a wellcrafted, sharply produced, spoken word poem. 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. Jesus hates religion by alex himaya overdrive rakuten. I teach parents, college students, and professionals about the. Sep 06, 20 along his journey, bethke discovered the real jesus, who beckoned him beyond the props of false religion. I wont take a whole book to write my thoughts, but just had to point this out. This is no surprise to anybody who discovered him through his why i hate religion, but love jesus video which went viral in early 2012. 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. Jan 17, 2012 spiritual but not religious love jesus but hate religion joe paprocki understanding kids more and more today, we hear people saying that they are spiritual but not religious, meaning that they believe in god but choose not to encounter him within the context of the institutional church. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus.

Himaya points readers away from himself, and towards jesus saying, dont trust me. Those making the argument that jesus hated religion altogether most often point to the relationship between jesus and the pharisees, a jewish sect that emphasized the strict keeping of the jewish law. God hates a false witness that speaketh lies proverb 6. A senior pastor in oklahoma, himaya defends a faith first approach as salvation toward jesus christ. Yes, 26 million filled with jeffersons own story, the book is raw and authentic. My heart behind why i hate religion, but love jesus duration. Book overview alex himaya writes for those who have been hurt by religious people who have been betrayed by religion because he too has been wounded.

Jan 14, 2017 god hates hypocrisy because hypocrisy misuses religion, taking advantage of its laws and decrees for selfadvancement. It is an instrument of healing, a tool to overcome old wounds. I included some of our conversation in a follow up post. To say he hates religionnow, that has a kick to it. A new york times bestsellerabandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. However, despite what some say, the bible doesnt claim that jesus hates religion. God is a holy god and his love never condones or permits our sin. For those not familiar with jeff bethke, the introduction of his book, jesus religion begins with a portion of the poem that made him so well known, why i hate religion but love jesus. Id like to be able to say, numbers dont matter, but that wouldnt. Jesusreligion is the followup book, which further elucidates upon. Jan 10, 2012 my heart behind why i hate religion, but love jesus duration. May, 2014 in his new book jesus hates religion, popular speaker and bible teacher alex himaya draws upon years of pastoral experience to provide insight into the ways religion cripples the church today. The jesuses of bygone eras have no power to harm me, but the modern jesus the jesus of the three hundred thousand christian churches that populate every community in america he has the power to affect.

Now, nearly two years on from the video going online, bethkes first book is here, jesus religion why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough. Himaya points readers away from himself, and towards. God loves you because of what jesus has done for you. Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Regardless, the dividing lines between religion and jesus are clear. The lord jesus hates the works and doctrine of the nicolaitans. If theres more than one possible meaning to a verse, who gives you the right to say that one interpretation is definitely the right one. Jesus surprised to learn christianity not a religion the. No longer content with pretending those things dont happen, pastor himaya retreats with readers back to the scriptures to see what jesus thinks about manmade religion. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough. Alex himaya is the pastor of a fastgrowing church, thechurch. Many will be confused, if not offended by such a statement, for they have identified god with religion.

In the scriptures jesus received the most opposition from the most. I hope you will be as encouraged by the exchange as i was. Religion doesnt allow for dialogue or open communication. Apr 08, 2014 jesus hates religion is an astoundingly unique work that puts the reader face to face with the hypocrisy of manmade religion. He desires devotion that is inspired by a relationship, not an obligation. With a title like that ive had to field quite a few questions.

Finding grace in a works driven culture and founding and senior pastor of thechurch at battlecreek, located in tulsa, oklahoma. Jesus hates religion communicates something that jesus hates selfrighteousness doesnt. Apart from the redeeming work of christ upon the cross, mankind would have been doomed to. Oct 07, 20 throughout jesusreligion, jefferson does a great job of pointing the reader to a true picture of who jesus by referring to biblical texts unfortunately he does close the book with the messages version of matthew 11. While there was a basis for these practices in the book of leviticus 11. Apart from the redeeming work of christ upon the cross, mankind would have been doomed to hell forever.

Filled with jeffersons own story, the book is raw and authentic. Theres a new you tube video going viral and its about jesus and religion. Jesus hates religion is an astoundingly unique work that puts the reader face to face with the hypocrisy of manmade religion. With those kind of numbers behind the guy, you dont have to be much of a cynic to infer why thomas nelson publishers thought there was a book in this. 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. In his new book jesus hates religion, popular speaker and bible teacher alex himaya draws upon years of pastoral experience to provide. Religion causes you to judge others and live a life of comparison. In his new book, jesus hates religion, himaya says, i dont hate religion because of what it did. Finding grace in a worksdriven culture himaya, alex on.

The second is this question first posed in a book i read several years ago. A survey of the scriptures reveals that there is one category that god hates above all others. In fact, at times you might even want to throw it away or punch it. The jesus i hate is the modern, western jesus, the american jesus, the jesus who has been a part of my life for almost fiftyeight years.

My book, gentle firmness, is available through me as i am currently reediting it. Religion, he says, is about somehow trying to impress god. To say that jesus hates pride and hypocrisy is old news. What the bible says about religion explore god article. Jesus hates religion is not simply another book about christianity, but a detour sign on the road of life. Tyler ridner ethical critique tyler ridner jesusreligion.

Since i posted this article, jefferson bethke and i have had a chance to talk by email and over the phone. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more and being good enough explores some of the themes from the 2012 sensation. Jesus did not come to earth to lead people to create their own paths. Of course if you will consider religion to be something awful and bad, well of course if that is your definition of religion then yes its bad. Feb 20, 2009 where in the bible does it say god hates religion. Craig groeschel senior pastor of, author of the christian atheist. Jeffs book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by. Pastor alex himaya on his new book jesus hates religion.

Hypocrites want religioneven the christian faithonly for the advantages they gain from it. It was gods love that sent jesus christ into the world to pay for our sins. God, let john the apostle see the revelation of the lord jesus. Jesus hates religion booksamillion online book store. Bethke, an unsuspecting twentysomething student from tacoma, had gone viral. Jesus hates religion ebook by alex himaya rakuten kobo. Jesus hates religion focuses on the sole importance of a relationship with christ. Why i deleted the jefferson bethke parody jesus hates religion. It is important to understand what hypocrisy is not. God hates hypocrisy because hypocrisy misuses religion, taking advantage of its laws and decrees for selfadvancement.

In 48 hours, it had about 3,000 views, received 240 likes, and been shared a few hundred times. Alex himaya jesus was not just another great teacher. Jefferson bethke has recently published jesus religion. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word youtube. Its a terribly loaded word that brings to mind all s. Religion apart from god is always trying to fix the outer man to look good to other men, but it neglects the fact that the lord looks on the heart. Jesus hates religion because it takes him out of the. After viewing this video when it came out on youtube. I felt like a kindred spirit with himaya as we are both dedicated to a similar message.

Religion turns every argument and disagreement into an us versus them. The books title and content are inspired by his spokenword video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, which has been viewed 26 million times. Tyler ridner jesusreligion essay christ in culture may 7, 2015 jesus religion this book was an excellent outlook on why we should follow jesus rather than get caught up in the ideology of religion. Throughout jesusreligion, jefferson does a great job of pointing the reader to a true picture of who jesus by referring to biblical texts unfortunately he does close the book with the messages version of matthew 11.

Those making the argument that jesus hated religion altogether most often point to the relationship between jesus and the pharisees, a jewish sect. May 01, 2014 jesus hates religion is not simply another book about christianity, but a detour sign on the road of life. Here are 9 reasons jesus hates religion and you should too. Jesus hates religion because there are so many times that we get caught up in motivational quotes and wearing cute tshirts rather than focusing on what christ wants us. With those bold words, so began jefferson bethkes provocative spokenword youtube poem, why i hate religion, but love jesus.

Here are a few of my other favorite quotes from alex. Jesus hates religion because it takes him out of the picture, and puts mans ideas in. They fail to truly turn their hearts to god and do good to gods people. Why i deleted the jefferson bethke parody jesus hates. Oct 24, 20 the books title and content are inspired by his spokenword video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, which has been viewed 26 million times. The manmade path of religion has no place in the heart of the christfollower, and alex himaya brings this concept to life. For those who think atheism is a religion, consider that by the same logic, not playing baseball is a sport. 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. But in his new book jesus hates religion finding grace in a worksdriven culture, he says too much religion is bad for your soul.

In our works based culture, everything is measured by our accomplishments, but the message of jesus, like so many other aspects of our humanity, flies in the face of what comes naturally to us. If we build a relationship with christ rather than focus on outward appearances of religion, we will have a much more solid relationship. In his new book jesus hates religion, popular speaker and bible teacher alex himaya draws upon years of pastoral experience to provide insight into the ways religion cripples the church today. Alex himaya asks these questions and more in his new book, jesus hates religion. A poem i wrote to highlight the difference between jesus and false religion. Finding grace in a worksdriven culture by alex himaya is a book written exclusively for those who have been hurt by religious people and who have been betrayed by religion. The name of my aforementioned book is jesus hates religion. The 4minute video literally became an overnight sensation, with 7 million youtube views in its first 48 hours and 23. Spiritual but not religious love jesus but hate religion. Jan, 2012 theres a new you tube video going viral and its about jesus and religion. Jesus hates religion alex himaya 9781433682797 netgalley.