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Highlights
- Tired of being a pawn in the culture war?
- Author(s): J D Greear
- 256 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christian Ministry
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About the Book
With rich insights, compelling stories, and a strong, prophetic voice, Everyday Revolutionary by J. D. Greear reveals core practices to help you live out a bold and winsome witness in a rapidly changing world.Book Synopsis
Tired of being a pawn in the culture war? Feeling squeezed between political and theological extremes? In this practical and encouraging book, you can discover biblical insights for witnessing well in our polarized, post-Christian world.
Radical ideologies leave many of us in exile. How do we live faithfully when we don't feel at home in this increasingly secular culture?
In Everyday Revolutionary, pastor and Bible teacher J. D. Greear calls us to reimagine our Christian witness in today's world. Written for those of us who feel like outsiders in this new era, Everyday Revolutionary draws on the story of Daniel to help us "live sent" right where we are. This Christian guide to "living quietly but testifying loudly" helps us:
- Get excited about sharing the Good News with colleagues and friends
- Find the courage to face opposition from all political extremes
- Take inspiration from Scripture on how to minister in modern Babylons
- Discover core practices that strengthen faith under fire
In this fraught cultural moment, you can be an everyday revolutionary who stands up for the truth of the gospel. After all, the God who shuts the mouths of lions placed you in this time for a reason. You might just decide you wouldn't trade it for the world.
Review Quotes
I can't recommend this book more highly. Through this book and J. D.'s teaching, I've come to understand how important it is for us all to be like children of Issachar, who 'knew the times, ' and like Esther, who realized she was made 'for such a time as this.'--Henry Kaestner, cofounder, Faith Driven Movements; cofounder, Sovereign's Capital
J. D. has done something good with this book. With Jesus and the gospel blazing at its center, he equips Christ followers to faithfully navigate the complexities of modern-day Babylon--not by retreating or fighting a culture war, but by living Spirit-empowered, beautiful lives that display the kingdom of God. This is a call back to the heart of Jesus: to make disciples that transform culture through love, not hostility.--Dr. Derwin L. Gray, cofounder and lead pastor, Transformation Church; author, Lit Up with Love: Becoming Good-News People to a Gospel-Starved World
J. D. Greear has given the church a bold and timely wake-up call. In a world that's confused and chaotic, Everyday Revolutionary shows us how to live with gospel clarity, courage, and compassion. And take it from me, there's no one better to learn this from than J. D. These aren't just words he would write; I've known him for over a decade, and this is how he lives. This book won't just challenge you--it equips you to live on mission, right where you are. Read it, and let it mess with you in all the right ways.--Joby Martin, lead pastor, The Church of Eleven22; bestselling author, If the Tomb Is Empty and Stand Firm and Act Like Men
J. D. Greear has given us a great tool for navigating life in our increasingly post-Christian world. His extraordinary confidence in the gospel of Jesus Christ has given him an incredible generosity of spirit that shines through every page. Here is a model for how to love our Lord and our neighbors in a bold, winsome, and ultimately powerful way.--John W. Yates III, rector, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Raleigh, North Carolina
Pastors face complex cultural challenges within our communities and even within the walls of the church. We no longer have the privilege of assuming that cultural values will align with biblical norms, historic Christian doctrines, and the essential truth claims of Scripture. J. D. Greear's Everyday Revolutionary is a vital resource for Christian leaders to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise while still keeping the door open for reaching every member of our community with grace and truth.--Jonathan Falwell, pastor, Thomas Road Baptist Church; chancellor, Liberty University
With keen biblical insight and inspiring stories, J. D. Greear gives us a much-needed vision for what it might look like to live as faithful followers of Jesus in the modern West. This book will shake you up and push you out into the world with gospel-centered truth and love. Grab a copy for yourself and for a friend and take your revolutionary marching orders.--Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin, author, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion