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The Imperfect Disciple: Grace for People Who Can't Get Their ACT Together
Jared C. Wilson
4.39 AVERAGE
44 reviews for:
The Imperfect Disciple: Grace for People Who Can't Get Their ACT Together
Jared C. Wilson
4.39 AVERAGE
he just gets it.
“What is discipleship, then, but following Jesus not on some religious quest to become bigger, better, or faster, but to become more trusting of his mercy toward our total inability to become those things?”
“What is discipleship, then, but following Jesus not on some religious quest to become bigger, better, or faster, but to become more trusting of his mercy toward our total inability to become those things?”
When I give a book five stars, I mean two things. One, I loved the book. And two, I am going to have to read it again. This book is the perfect compliment to the book THE GOSPEL DRIVEN CHURCH. as TGDC is a fabulous read for church staff, this is an powerful read for the people of the church. Both books share the ability in pointing us to the centrality of Christ and the versatility of the Gospel in every facet of our lives.
I didn't really know what to make of this book.
As a treatise on discipleship, it is very good. Jared Wilson speaks a lot on grace , the gospel and how discipleship programs have often been that: programs aimed at getting people to do, rather than embracing who they are in light of who they were created to be.
However, I found that there was no real single connecting idea in this book. And thus the structure fell apart somewhat.
All told, this is a really good book and worth a read.
As a treatise on discipleship, it is very good. Jared Wilson speaks a lot on grace , the gospel and how discipleship programs have often been that: programs aimed at getting people to do, rather than embracing who they are in light of who they were created to be.
However, I found that there was no real single connecting idea in this book. And thus the structure fell apart somewhat.
All told, this is a really good book and worth a read.
In expecting more of a systematic approach to the subject, I was humbly caught of guard by the heart-wide-open honesty Wilson pours into the text. It's actually less about the topic of discipleship, and more just Wilson sharing what it means to be a imperfect Christian from his own life and experience. He is an excellent story teller and captivating writer. This is a very accessible read for any Christian at any stage of faith. It doesn't get very deep theological, yet he consistently ensures he's being biblically grounded, and points to the fact that "you are a great sinner.....but you have a great Savior".
My only criticism is that although the light-hearted story telling makes it relatable, there were many areas that seemed a little too 'goofy' and he lost a lot of the punch for the points we was making. Otherwise, great book.
My only criticism is that although the light-hearted story telling makes it relatable, there were many areas that seemed a little too 'goofy' and he lost a lot of the punch for the points we was making. Otherwise, great book.
The Imperfect Disciple did not take me very long to read. As I read, it settled my soul.
At the opening, Wilson met me where I'm at. While I grew up in a good church, I certainly had the "Baptist experience," complete with baggage and certain expectations. I was able to say, "Hey, me too!" at a few moments, without feeling at all forced.
I found it a little difficult to see why Wilson structured the chapters like he did, or why he chose those aspects for each chapter. I do not know if I will remember specific passages from this book in five years, but it connected with where I am today. Chapters 3 and 8 especially connected with things I have been thinking through lately.
Wilson shared a compelling vision for being daily in the Word and in prayer, much more exciting than, "Because God says you should." Chapters 4 and 5 paired together well to remind me the value of appropriate silence before God.
Disclosure: I received this book free from Baker Books through the Baker Books Bloggers www.bakerbooks.com/bakerbooksbloggers program. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html.
At the opening, Wilson met me where I'm at. While I grew up in a good church, I certainly had the "Baptist experience," complete with baggage and certain expectations. I was able to say, "Hey, me too!" at a few moments, without feeling at all forced.
I found it a little difficult to see why Wilson structured the chapters like he did, or why he chose those aspects for each chapter. I do not know if I will remember specific passages from this book in five years, but it connected with where I am today. Chapters 3 and 8 especially connected with things I have been thinking through lately.
Wilson shared a compelling vision for being daily in the Word and in prayer, much more exciting than, "Because God says you should." Chapters 4 and 5 paired together well to remind me the value of appropriate silence before God.
Disclosure: I received this book free from Baker Books through the Baker Books Bloggers www.bakerbooks.com/bakerbooksbloggers program. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html.
I never write reviews
... but then, I never find myself in tears every single page, highlighting half the book to remember what it is that moved me so.
This book is not for everyone. But if you're a Christian who isn't perfect and is all too aware of it, this book might be for you.
... but then, I never find myself in tears every single page, highlighting half the book to remember what it is that moved me so.
This book is not for everyone. But if you're a Christian who isn't perfect and is all too aware of it, this book might be for you.
Cannot say how much YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK.
I loved it.
Humour and sarcasm combined with a casual writing style made this book more like a good talk with a family member, older believer or mentor.
Made me laugh, made me cry, provoked good discussion. Wish he provided a study guide to go along with it.
God's grace shown throughout.
I loved it.
Humour and sarcasm combined with a casual writing style made this book more like a good talk with a family member, older believer or mentor.
Made me laugh, made me cry, provoked good discussion. Wish he provided a study guide to go along with it.
God's grace shown throughout.
- this is a different sort of self-help book. I remember reading a book with follow up questions after each chapter and me trying to dodge the questions because they seem to me as obligations that I have to comply. However, on one portion of a chapter paragraph in this really made me interact with the questions and really provider life answers.
- just when I thought there’s nothing more to learn from the lives of Paul, Moses and Job other than their obvious lessons, mr Wilson refreshed me and provided more enlightenment.
Quotes!
In other words, he’s not merely sayin “lpok at him.” He’s telling us to look with consideration, with appreciation, with fixation and transfixion.
Truly, I think one reason we aren’t captivated by Christ’s glory is because we have a diminished capacity to be captivated by anything big. We are preoccupied with small things.
We saw what judgment does to the honest and it was very, very bitter. Then we tasted what grace does to the honest, and it was very, verg sweet.
And if this GOD who is ordaining all things can be trusted-if he is good and loving and also just and wise-who are we to be impatient with the way things are going? Who are we to be impatient with others?
I learned there, in the rubble of my dreams for my life, my ministry, my everything-the rubble of myself-that Christ is all and that trying to measure up is garbage.
God doesn’t need any more messiahs. He sent one. The job is finished. We are not needed.
Every time we take a hit, our true self comes out. We can try to hide it in times of comfort and ease, but we can’t keep our true self covered. The jar will crack. The fig leaves will rot and fall. Your true rotten self will come out. But here’s the good news. That real you, that you inside that you hide, the you that you try to protect, the you that you hope nobody sees or knows-that’s the you that God loves.
Real talk, coming at you now: you are more sinful than you realize but you are also more loved than you know.
But Paul doesn’t say grace is sufficient in that way. When Paul says grace is sufficient, he means that grace is all we need. It’s not “fine”. It’s more than enough.
It is true that sometimes God doesn’t become our only hope until God becomes our only hope.
Don’t be afraid of your weakness. It’s the only thing God will work with! And the weaker you are, the stronger you will discover your Savior to be. You need not fear.
You are a great sinner, yes. But you have a great Savior.
- just when I thought there’s nothing more to learn from the lives of Paul, Moses and Job other than their obvious lessons, mr Wilson refreshed me and provided more enlightenment.
Quotes!
In other words, he’s not merely sayin “lpok at him.” He’s telling us to look with consideration, with appreciation, with fixation and transfixion.
Truly, I think one reason we aren’t captivated by Christ’s glory is because we have a diminished capacity to be captivated by anything big. We are preoccupied with small things.
We saw what judgment does to the honest and it was very, very bitter. Then we tasted what grace does to the honest, and it was very, verg sweet.
And if this GOD who is ordaining all things can be trusted-if he is good and loving and also just and wise-who are we to be impatient with the way things are going? Who are we to be impatient with others?
I learned there, in the rubble of my dreams for my life, my ministry, my everything-the rubble of myself-that Christ is all and that trying to measure up is garbage.
God doesn’t need any more messiahs. He sent one. The job is finished. We are not needed.
Every time we take a hit, our true self comes out. We can try to hide it in times of comfort and ease, but we can’t keep our true self covered. The jar will crack. The fig leaves will rot and fall. Your true rotten self will come out. But here’s the good news. That real you, that you inside that you hide, the you that you try to protect, the you that you hope nobody sees or knows-that’s the you that God loves.
Real talk, coming at you now: you are more sinful than you realize but you are also more loved than you know.
But Paul doesn’t say grace is sufficient in that way. When Paul says grace is sufficient, he means that grace is all we need. It’s not “fine”. It’s more than enough.
It is true that sometimes God doesn’t become our only hope until God becomes our only hope.
Don’t be afraid of your weakness. It’s the only thing God will work with! And the weaker you are, the stronger you will discover your Savior to be. You need not fear.
You are a great sinner, yes. But you have a great Savior.
I honestly felt like this was one of the best books I've read in years. I don't think there was anything earth shattering or even new, but it was everything I needed to hear. I love Wilson's writing style and humor. Somewhere in the middle, I bought several copies for friends.
If you don't like authors who ramble, this book is not for you.
Wilson's style is not my cup of tea. His organizational structure did not help me understand his thoughts, probably because there wasn't much organization. His ideas are good, but I feel as though I'm in the wrong generation to be his audience. Or that he's trying too hard to be relatable.
Sorry, Wilson.
Wilson's style is not my cup of tea. His organizational structure did not help me understand his thoughts, probably because there wasn't much organization. His ideas are good, but I feel as though I'm in the wrong generation to be his audience. Or that he's trying too hard to be relatable.
Sorry, Wilson.