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The Naked Gospel by Andrew Farley

The Naked Gospel

Jesus Plus Nothing. 100% Natural. No Additives.

Andrew Farley

Zondervan · Print & ebook · August 30, 2009

For those who are weary of Christian cliché and compromise crowding out what was supposed to be good news, The Naked Gospel offers the fresh take on the story of Jesus you've been waiting for.

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Who it’s for
A direct reconsideration of the Christian message, for anyone tired of churchy jargon and religious performance.
Themes
The core of the Christian faith, Critique of church jargon and hypocrisy, Freedom from legalism and ceremonialism
Genres
Spiritual Growth, Theology, Jesus, Gospels & Acts

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About this book

For those who are weary of Christian cliché and compromise crowding out what was supposed to be good news, The Naked Gospel offers the fresh take on the story of Jesus you've been waiting for. As a university student, Andrew Farley found himself physically and emotionally addicted to street evangelism and Bible study. Yet despite his fervid behavior, he knew something was missing.

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That something was an understanding of the gospel that is stripped of the churchy jargon and hypocrisies of the modern church. The Naked Gospel finds kindred spirits among those who are burned out on experience-chasing, ceremonialism, or legalism. It dismantles churchy jargon and powerless ideas and puts forth a message that is simple but life changing: Jesus plus nothing. 100% natural. No additives. The Naked Gospel is an invitation to dive deep into the indispensable, powerful core of the Christian faith. Are you ready? Spanish edition also available.

Faith Without Additives

A direct reconsideration of the Christian message, for anyone tired of churchy jargon and religious performance.

Come here for

  • A fresh take on the story of Jesus
  • Questions about legalism, ceremonialism, and experience-chasing

Expect

  • A stripped-back account of the gospel’s core
  • Straightforward, faith-focused reflection

Where it sits

Spiritual Growth32%
Theology28%
Jesus, Gospels & Acts27%

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Publisher categories

  • Christian Personal Growth
  • Spiritual Growth
  • Worship & Liturgy
  • Christian Theology
Authors
Andrew Farley
Publisher
Zondervan
Published
August 30, 2009
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
The core of the Christian faith · Critique of church jargon and hypocrisy · Freedom from legalism and ceremonialism
Reading lane
Christian Personal Growth