The theme of the video revolves around the difference between jesus and false religion. Buy jesus greater than religion by jefferson bethke isbn. We recently had the opportunity to chat with jefferson bethke about his new book jesusreligion. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough. Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. In his first book, jesus religion, jefferson bethke helps us understand that there. Jefferson took the issue of religion very seriously. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough by jefferson bethke release date.
What if i told you voting republican really wasnt his mission. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough kindle edition by bethke, jefferson, lecrae. See, ones the work of god, but ones a manmade invention. Why i hate religion but love jesus the fourminute video of bethke. Jefferson bethke is the author of new york times bestseller jesus religion. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled. This video blew up on the internet a few years back. Jesus religion greater than by jefferson bethke koorong. Jefferson bethke s most popular book is jesus religion. Im a 19 year old lad, working in a christian organisation and this is book has help me grow. 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. 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. Jesus is greater than religion jefferson bethke book.
Oct 15, 20 we recently had the opportunity to chat with jefferson bethke about his new book jesus religion. 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. Jefferson bethke is the new york times bestselling author of jesus. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word lyrics. Thomas jefferson s religious beliefs have long been a subject of public discussion, and were a critical topic in several of his important political campaigns as he was viciously and unfairly attacked for alleged atheism. They live in maui with their daughters, kinsley and lucy, and son, kannon.
He communicates a strong message of how jesus is greater than religion. 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. After viewing this video when it came out on youtube. 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. 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. A new york times bestseller abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Read jesus religion by jefferson bethke for free with a 30 day free trial. Jefferson bethke is the new york times bestselling author of jesus religion and its not what you think. In addition to the why i hate religion, but love jesus video, bethke also created sexual healing, which focuses on sexual sin and the forgiveness and mercy offered by jesus. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jefferson bethke books online.
Get out of the way, make jesus famous, and watch people be transformed. He and his wife, alyssa, host the real life podcast and run, an online initiative equipping families to live as a multigenerational team on mission. Theres a lot of talk about the message in this video why i hate religion but love jesus what do you have to say about it. We live in maui, and we like to create things on the internet.
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. After his spoken word on the same subject when viral why i hate religion, but love jesus. In this videoenhanced study, bethke will help students understand that following jesus isnt about rulesbased religion, which only leaves you empty and unsatisfied. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough ebook written by jefferson bethke. See more ideas about books, books to read and my books. Bethke known as bball1989 on youtube has garnered more than 17 million views from this spoken word poem that claims that jesus and religion are in opposition. Jefferson walks the reader through his history with religion and jesus.
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. In the scriptures jesus received the most opposition from the most religious people of his day. Jefferson bethke is the author of jesus religion 4. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word youtube. Jesus religion by jefferson bethke audiobook download. The resounding theme of the book is everything is about jesus, its a message of the love of god through his son. 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. Author jefferson bethke on reclaiming your life in an. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly. Im guessing at least 15 of your friends have posted jefferson bethkes why i hate religion but love jesus, and maybe yet another 15 of your friends posted response pieces. A poem i wrote to highlight the difference between jesus and false religion. It is a poem i wrote to highlight the difference between jesus and false religion, bethke said in the videos description. Bethkes message connects at a heart level with an audience ranging from atheists to nationally recognized religious leaders. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more and being good enough, thats ranked at no.
Jeff bethkes poem jesus religion was written, and introduced, in 2012 through a 4minute video titled, why i hate religion, but love jesus. Jefferson bethke has 30 books on goodreads with 34360 ratings. Reclaiming your life in an overworked, overspent, and overconnected world, new york times bestselling author jefferson bethke challenges readers to. Jefferson bethke why i hate religion, but love jesus. The theme of the video revolves around the difference between jesus and false. Im not into poetry but this is an excellent video and well worth the 4 minutes to watch. He and his wife, alyssa, host the real life podcast and run, an online initiative equipping families to live as a multigene. Jefferson and his wife alyssa minister on marriage and relationships. 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. His books include its not what you think and jesus religion. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read jesus religion. First look at jefferson bethkes upcoming book jesus. Jefferson bethke is an evangelist, bestselling author, and spoken word artist whose youtube video, why i hate religion, but love jesus, has received over 33 million views since it was published in 2012. Jesus religion by jefferson bethke overdrive rakuten.
Religion puts you in bondage, while jesus sets you free. Religion says slave, jesus says son religion puts you in bondage, while jesus sets you free religion makes you blind, but jesus makes you see and thats why religion and jesus are two different clans religion is man searching for god, christianity is god searching for man which is why salvation is freely mine, and forgiveness is my own not. The 4minute video literally became an overnight sensation, with 7 million youtube views in its first 48 hours. Jeff bethke s poem jesus religion was written, and introduced, in 2012 through a 4minute video titled, why i hate religion, but love jesus. Jefferson bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate, provocative poem titled why i hate religion, but love jesus.
Jesus religion by jefferson bethke book read online scribd. Jan 10, 2012 a poem i wrote to highlight the difference between jesus and false religion. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. This sixsession bible study for all students is based on jefferson bethkes book by the same name. Along his journey, bethke discovered the real jesus, who beckoned him beyond the props of false religion.
See more ideas about jefferson bethke, words and christian quotes. The book doesnt beat around the bush, jefferson doesnt hold back. The 4minute video literally became an overnight sensation, with 7 million youtube views in its. Full and accurate lyrics for why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word from jefferson bethke. Oct 24, 20 jefferson bethke has recently published jesus religion. My heart behind why i hate religion, but love jesus duration. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. We consider it an immense privilege that people care to listen or read what we have to say.
Jesus religion a new york times bestsellerabandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. An article courtesy of the thomas jefferson encyclopedia. Bethke is quick to acknowledge that he s not a pastor or theologian, but simply a regular, twentysomething who cried out for a life greater than the one for which he had settled. First look at jefferson bethkes upcoming book jesus religion. In 2012, twentysomething jefferson bethke became an internet sensation when his 4minute video why i hate religion, but love jesus went viral on youtube, with 7 million hits in its first 48 hours. The study unpacks and highlights 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. Books by jefferson bethke author of jesus religion. See, one is the cure, but the others the infection. Jefferson bethke, author of the book, jesusreligion. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough audiobook by jefferson bethke. This is bethkes candid account of the motivation behind his gracefilled message. Jesusreligion will help readers abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. The message blew up on socialmedia, triggering an avalanche of responses.
Jefferson bethke made a video where he recorded a poem he wrote about this very thing. In order to flesh out his views on jesus, christianity, and religion, jefferson has written the book jesusreligion which launches today. He knows how to connect with our culture and the millennial generation. In the scriptures jesus received the most opposition from the most religious people of. The study unpacks and highlights the difference between teeth gritting and grace. Jefferson bethke on new book, jesusreligion, and his. Jefferson s religious beliefs thomas jefferson s monticello. 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. Bethke is quick to acknowledge that hes not a pastor or theologian, but simply a regular, twentysomething. It literally became an overnight sensation, with 7. 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.
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