{"product_id":"reading-the-bible-missing-the-gospel-recovering-from-shockingly-common-ways-we-get-the-bible-wrong-in-our-everyday-lives-paperback","title":"Reading the Bible, Missing the Gospel: Recovering from (Shockingly Common) Ways We Get the Bible Wrong in Our Everyday Lives - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBen Connelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJared C. Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e keep asking God for forgiveness. \u003ci\u003eDo\u003c\/i\u003e judge one another. And you're \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e going to heaven for all eternity!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow have we misunderstood the teachings of Jesus? Often His message to the leaders and disciples was: \u003ci\u003eYou're getting this wrong!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSomewhere along the way you got confused, lost, way off track.\u003c\/i\u003e Would He have the same assessment of us today?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eReading the Bible, Missing the Gospel, \u003c\/i\u003epastor and author Ben Connelly shows us how to recover God's original intentions in light of the story of redemption. Connelly helps us celebrate and understand how Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are truly good news for the tangible situations in our everyday lives. Biblical misunderstandings can lead to a small view of God--but truth overturns that. It expands our hearts for God and enables us to truly love others! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing theology, humor, and practical examples the author reveals shockingly common ways we get the Bible wrong. Connelly invites Christians to see themes and teachings with new eyes--or, rather, with old eyes--on topics like confession and forgiveness . . . what it means to be blessed or happy . . . whether we're commanded to or prohibited from passing judgement. How does the gospel inform our understanding and answer these questions? Connelly gives readers a new gospel-focused lens that addresses common frustrations and helps them see with renewed hope, clarity, and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e keep asking God for forgiveness. \u003ci\u003eDo\u003c\/i\u003e judge one another. And you're \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e going to heaven for all eternity!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow have we misunderstood the teachings of Jesus? Often His message to the leaders and disciples was: \u003ci\u003eYou're getting this wrong!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSomewhere along the way you got confused, lost, way off track.\u003c\/i\u003e Would He have the same assessment of us today?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery time we approach the Scriptures, we must start and end with God--rather than with people. When we see Jesus as true hero and Redeemer in the commands and story of the Bible, our relationship with God, with others, and every aspect of our lives is rightly formed and understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eReading the Bible, Missing the Gospel\u003c\/i\u003e, pastor and author Ben Connelly reveals shockingly common ways we mis-read and mis-interpret the Bible. He invites us to see the Bible's themes and teachings through a new lens--or, rather, God's intended lens--on topics like confession and forgiveness . . . what it means to be blessed or happy . . . and the role of church in a believer's faith. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing theology, humor, and practical examples, this book invites readers to recover a gospel-infused lens that corrects common misunderstandings and helps us recover God's original message in the Bible. Connelly helps us see and celebrate how Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and reign are refreshingly good news for the tangible situations in our everyday lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEN CONNELLY\u003c\/b\u003e is a pastor, author, equipper, and occasional professor. He is honored to serve everyday disciples, ministry leaders, and church planters across the world through The Equipping Group, and to help lead Salt+Light Community and Plant Fort Worth, TX. Ben has written or contributed to several books, workbooks, articles, and publications, has overseen church planting efforts for multiple organizations, and has also taught university and seminary classes. He and Jess have three children and at times host short-term foster kids too. 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