Binding: Paperback
Publisher: David C. Cook
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781434768513ISBN:1434768511
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cook
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781434768513ISBN:1434768511
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cook
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781434768513ISBN:1434768511
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cook
Date Published: 2008
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cook
Date Published: 2008
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: David C. Cook
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781434768513ISBN:1434768511
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 186 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. brand new read more
"I have mixed feelings about this book. I read it based on a rave recommendation from a trusted reformed source. To me, it was a mixture of wheat and chaff. There are parts that were really good. The author hits on some subjects that can never be discussed enough (our mortality, the holiness of God, true devotion and sacrifice vs. holding to "a form of religion") and tackles them in a fresh and captivating style; his chapter on "giving God your leftovers" was particularly moving and convicting. On the down side, I often considered his perspective Pharisaical, binding the consciences of men where God has left them free. His view of total devotion to God comes down to a modern-day Asceticism with little room for enjoying the blessings which God bestows to His children in this life. He has an annoying, frequently-used exegetical flourish where he says "if we take Jesus/the Bible seriously when He/it says" this or that verse, and then proceeds to define its ramifications in a way that I feel often ignores the context of the passage, although I hope my disagreeing with the author's application of the Scripture doesn't mean that I "don't take it seriously." To me, the book suffers from what I call an "I problem" (a frequent defect in contemporary Christian literature and worship), in that the author is incessantly referring to himself and his ministry. Also, although others might like this "feature", I disliked the way he referred people to videos and materials online (e.g. go online right now and watch such-and-such a video before you read the next paragraph) which is very annoying to someone who doesn't read the book in front of a computer. I think this would be a good book to give to a nominal Christian whom you know wouldn't read something better (but more difficult) written by a Puritan."
"Such an incredible book. I was never recommended this book, or had even heard of it. I just saw it on sale for $6 and decide, 'why not?'. Chan reveals a statement that even I felt foolish for not thinking about: "Do we REALLY understand how much God loves us?" Chan first explains the greatness of God; the 'awe factor', and how the world, and the universe, that He created is simply amazing if you sit down and think about it. After realizing it, Chan says that it's unbelievable to think that God would care for someone like himself, who is a incredibly small dot in all of His creation. Actually, Chan says it's crazy. After reading that, I felt a lot of conviction. I mean, I knew God loved me, but I never put that in to terms of a bigger picture. Once I remembered that I'm a small piece in a large puzzle, I was greatly moved by God's love. Then Chan talks about Jesus and his death. How amazing, earth-shattering, and jaw-dropping is it that God, who is the creator of all things, would give up his ONLY son to die, in order to save all of humanity. Not just Christians. Chan paints another picture so we could further understand the crucifixion: "imagine your own son or daughter being physically nailed to a cross and left for dead." It made me sick to my stomach picturing a child I know being put through something like that. And guess what? God is crazy enough to do that...for us. I don't think I have love like THAT. If God is willing to love us, even when we constantly not live for Him, in an unconditional and persistent way as He does everyday... shouldn't we return the favor? Chan tells of real life stories of people who answered that exact question with 'Yes!' During the reading of this book I realized that I am a selfish little spec in God's vast creation, and that the possibilities of my life are limitless if I trust God and learn to love like He has loved me. This book makes you want to sit down and take a long look at your walk with Christ. I know I did."
"I have to admit I was drawn to the title of this book. I was a little less than overwhelmed, although it did get much better as it went along. It had many good reminders about life as a Christian - stop praying AT God, live your life as though it means something, etc. but I felt like I was reading someone's very conversational and casual sermon notes rather than a book. If you heard Francis Chan, who is a pastor, speak I think it probably would be a very different experience than making your way through this. No problems with the content, just the way it was presented."
"Crazy Love is a good book. But I'm not certain it is a great book. The author Francis Chan does an excellent job making bold, though I believe Biblical, statements to a sleeping church. If one is living the life of a halfhearted, lukewarm, or partially committed Christian, it would be difficult to read Chan's words in chapters 1-4 and not feel convicted of this. Chan makes a bold statement in chapter 5, saying, "As I see it, a lukewarm Christian is an oxymoron; there's no such thing. To put it plainly, churchgoers who are 'lukewarm' are not Christians. We will not see them in heaven." I myself agree with this. In chapter 4, he warns us, "Do not assume you are good soil," to which I also agree.
The thing that concerns me is what follows. Chan makes the point himself in chapter 6: "My fear in writing the previous chapter is that it only evokes in you fear and guilt. Personal experience has taught me that actions driven by fear and guilt are not an antidote to lukewarm, selfish, comfortable living. I hope you realize instead that the answer is love." Much of the rest of the book is spent giving real-life examples of ordinary people who loved God and did amazing things because of it. I think the problem here is that the reader will probably still continue to feel guilty instead of feeling the motivating love of Christ for Christ.
What I think is missing from Chan's book is what Paul David Tripp does so well in his similarly-themed book, "A Quest For More," which is, he deals with the heart. Tripp gets in there and helps the reader to see not just that they may be lukewarm, but that the reason for their lukewarmness lies in their hearts, because we as sinners have found things, people, relationships in this world to replace in our sinful hearts the place where God rightfully belongs. The reason we aren't worshipping God as we should is because we're busy worshipping, well, ourselves really.
What Chan does well in his book is that he makes us see that we probably could love God more and as a result serve Him better, but in my opinion, he misses the mark in helping to us find the right motivation (love for God and others) to make those crucial changes in our lives that happen when we allow Jesus to take the rightful place in our lives as our Lord."
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