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Through biblical wisdom and engaging personal stories, Kevin DeYoung challenges the misconception that we need 40 hours in the day just to be good Christians. By reflecting on what Jesus actually taught about Christian discipleship, readers will be newly encouraged to pursue single-minded devotion to God and find lasting joy in a life of sincere and simple obedience.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I’ve been reading Kevin DeYoung since we were both young and restless. Over countless articles and books, he’s helped me mature in my view of the world and understanding of God’s word. \u003cem\u003eImpossible Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e challenged some of my assumptions and corrected some of my misconceptions. I know it can help you enjoy the pleasure of God in a quiet and dignified life.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Collin Hansen, Executive Director, The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Read it to the end—where we find a benediction. But from the beginning, this book aims to bless God’s people by sending us out to live in daily obedience to the Lord who has saved us. Kevin DeYoung is not simplistic, but he makes the call of Christ on our lives much simpler (and much more biblical) than the cacophony of voices around us might suggest.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Kathleen Nielson, author; speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eImpossible Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e addresses most of the difficult questions about what the Christian life looks like. It tackles objections and difficulties head-on. DeYoung challenges issues most of us would be reluctant to confront. You may not agree with all his conclusions, but you will be forced to come up with biblical arguments to refute them, and that will prove difficult. This is one of those books that will be talked about for some time. Exceptionally clear, forthright, and engaging.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Derek W. H. Thomas, Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book is for the Christian who believes low-level guilt and a slightly disturbed conscience are normal (even right!), and who may rely on that bad feeling as a bit of proof that they are, in fact, virtuous. DeYoung is here to remind you that Jesus set you free so that you really can please your good heavenly Father with a clean conscience. God smiles at the ordinary efforts of his children.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—Abigail Dodds, author, \u003cem\u003eBread of Life\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003e(A)Typical Woman\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eA Student’s Guide to Womanhood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction: Is Christianity Supposed to Feel Impossible?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: How (Not) to Make Christianity Possible\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Who Is It That Overcomes the World?\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Never Enough\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: The Camel in the Room\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: The Infinite Extensibility of Guilt\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Sermon (of Misery?) on the Mount\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Please and Thank You\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: A Quiet Life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneral Index\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eScripture Index\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009674338615,"sku":"zvg1789811150635","price":9.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8910\/4695\/files\/impossible-christianity-why-following-jesus-does-not-mean-you-have-to-change-the_1.png?v=1789811156","url":"https:\/\/effortlesschicclad.shop\/products\/impossible-christianity-why-following-jesus-does-not-mean-you-have-to-change-the-world","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}