{"product_id":"unlike-jesus-lets-stop-unfriending-the-world-9781631997037","title":"Unlike Jesus: Let's Stop Unfriending the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTired of eating only Christian casseroles, listening only to Christian music, and having only Christian companions? Then why not try something radical -- like being a friend of sinners like Jesus was?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eUnlike Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e makes a convincing and convicting case that we who love Jesus must also love the lost -- and must stop cocooning ourselves within our churches. Christians need to get out more. But this doesn't mean we become friends of the world (a decision some disciples make contrary to God's Word and detrimental to their spiritual health).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Some Christians have simply \"lost sense of the lostness of the lost\" (Francis Schaeffer). Our hearts are not only \"perpetual idol factories\" (John Calvin), but are experts in excuse-making for not spending significant time with sinners. \u003cem\u003eUnlike Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e dismantles the top five excuses believers make for not being like the Lord Jesus, \"a friend of sinners.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Practical advice is given to church leaders for developing a friendship-evangelism mindset in our churches. We've even interviewed some of our unsaved friends on what keeps them from taking the gospel message seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is clear, practical, and challenging. It will help both educate and energize your church, empowering them to fulfill the gospel commission. Study questions make it suitable for small group and church-wide studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDixon, Larry:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Larry Dixon, PhD received his doctorate from Drew University in 1985, and is Professor Emeritus of Theology at Columbia International University and School of Missions. His passion is making the doctrines of the Christian faith understandable and enjoyable. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including \u003cem\u003eHeaven: Thinking Now about Forever, Whatever Happened to Heresy?, Living for Jesus in an Un-Christian World, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhen Temptation Strikes\u003c\/em\u003e along with many journal articles. He lives in South Carolina with his wife Linda. They have two adult children and seven grandchildren. He blogs at larrydixon.wordpress.com.","brand":"Energion Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874265534738,"sku":"9781631997037","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3bdf5f63-8799-4bba-a1e3-2e799904cdb6.jpg?v=1737988213","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/unlike-jesus-lets-stop-unfriending-the-world-9781631997037","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}