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Another Jesus Calling
Inspired by the New Age book God Calling, Sarah Young claims to be receiving messages from Jesus Christ which she compiled into what is now her best-selling book, Jesus Calling. Author Warren Smith carefully documents his concerns about her book, her "Jesus," and the New Age implications contained in many of Young's devotional messages. He also warns about the danger of contemplative prayer and in elevating spiritual experiences over the Word of God. "Another Jesus" Calling is his call for much needed discernment in these very deceptive times.
158 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2013
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January 10, 2014
This is a book that anyone who has or has been given "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young ought to read. Smith begins by first exposing the heresy in the book God Calling" that Sarah Young calls her inspiration for writing "Jesus Calling". He then goes on to show how many unbiblical and dangerous practices her book endorses. Very fascinating read.
January 7, 2023
Very informative on how Sarah Young's Jesus calling is deceiving people with a new age Jesus.
January 21, 2014
Timely book. After receiving a copy of "Jesus Calling" in 2011 from a friend, and reading some of it, I realized immediately something was not right. I earnestly began warning family who were reading it to reconsider. I am so glad this book has been written, to concisely and accurately refute the false assumption in today's "church" that this book is profitable. It is not. Now I have a resource to point people to, explaining why it is such a dangerous book. Thanks Warren Smith!
Highly recommended for the professing Christian, especially those who have been using the "jesus calling" book.
Highly recommended for the professing Christian, especially those who have been using the "jesus calling" book.
June 25, 2014
This book is a very good critic of a very popular book “Jesus Calling” the author points out clearly that “Jesus Calling” is not only not a Christian book but that it is a dangerous book.
When I first read “Jesus Calling” my first impression was that I was reading an occultic book. It is similar to “A Course in Miracles” which is clearly an occultic, anti-Christian book. This book uses a lot of New Age terminology & at the same time seems to reference a lot of Scripture. This is a common ploy to deceive readers, use scripture references to cause someone to think that they are reading a book that is in agreement with the bible. One reason why this book reminded me so much of “A Course in Miracles” is the author’s account of using a method called "guided writing" or "automatic writing" that the authors of God Calling used (the book that influenced Young and led her to write her own). This practice is a New Age form of meditation where the participant sits in silence while emptying her mind and with pen and paper ready, records the messages she receives from the spirit world.
One of the one of the most disturbing things in Jesus Calling was that "Jesus" bemoans the night of his birth in Bethlehem as "a dark night for Me" in reference to having to give up his glory so he could come "under the most appalling conditions" in order to identify with mankind. Smith writes, "This doesn't sound like the voice of our Savior - it sounds instead like the voice of a stranger (John 10:5). And when you really think about it, wouldn't it be more likely that Satan himself would be the one to describe the night of Jesus' birth as that 'dark night for me'?"
In the into Sarah Young (author of Jesus Calling) states that the book “God Calling” was very influential. God Calling is as occultic and anti-Scriptural & anti-Christian as they come. I am stunned that the book “Jesus Calling” is being sold in LifeWay bookstore. By doing that they are making a statement that the book is Christian, I highly recommend you give a copy of “Another Jesus” Calling to your friends who may take a liking to Sarah Young’s book.
When I first read “Jesus Calling” my first impression was that I was reading an occultic book. It is similar to “A Course in Miracles” which is clearly an occultic, anti-Christian book. This book uses a lot of New Age terminology & at the same time seems to reference a lot of Scripture. This is a common ploy to deceive readers, use scripture references to cause someone to think that they are reading a book that is in agreement with the bible. One reason why this book reminded me so much of “A Course in Miracles” is the author’s account of using a method called "guided writing" or "automatic writing" that the authors of God Calling used (the book that influenced Young and led her to write her own). This practice is a New Age form of meditation where the participant sits in silence while emptying her mind and with pen and paper ready, records the messages she receives from the spirit world.
One of the one of the most disturbing things in Jesus Calling was that "Jesus" bemoans the night of his birth in Bethlehem as "a dark night for Me" in reference to having to give up his glory so he could come "under the most appalling conditions" in order to identify with mankind. Smith writes, "This doesn't sound like the voice of our Savior - it sounds instead like the voice of a stranger (John 10:5). And when you really think about it, wouldn't it be more likely that Satan himself would be the one to describe the night of Jesus' birth as that 'dark night for me'?"
In the into Sarah Young (author of Jesus Calling) states that the book “God Calling” was very influential. God Calling is as occultic and anti-Scriptural & anti-Christian as they come. I am stunned that the book “Jesus Calling” is being sold in LifeWay bookstore. By doing that they are making a statement that the book is Christian, I highly recommend you give a copy of “Another Jesus” Calling to your friends who may take a liking to Sarah Young’s book.
August 8, 2017
If you have read Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, then you definitely should read this! For some time now, I have been concerned--even troubled--about books, speakers, and blogs that promote extra-biblical thoughts and ideas. This book by Warren B. Smith will explain the dangers of this New Age false teaching. I haven't read all of Jesus Calling, only excerpts, but I don't need to because the excerpts have convinced me that Smith's assessment is true and biblical.
September 18, 2015
This was an eye-opening book. Read my thoughts on my blog here... http://thoughtsonbookss.blogspot.ca/2...
August 1, 2022
This book is very soundly argued from a biblical perspective! Sometimes books written to refute another book or opinion can be very feelings-based; this book is not that. Someone mentioned it was repetitive, which is most likely a reference to the appendices. There is some repetition but I do not recommend skipping them, there is some excellent info in there. Appendix F is very good. I am coming away from this book with more information and biblical reasoning to steer fellow Christians away from Jesus Calling.
October 21, 2014
Smith has given Christians some things to think about. We Christians are to be discerning and it seems sometimes we are just to accepting words supposedly coming from Jesus. While some of Smith's concerns may be unfounded, there is still plenty in this book that should make readers weary of reading books supposedly coming by communication with Jesus.
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January 9, 2014
This is a thorough examination of the popular devotional book "Jesus Calling". He raises valid and serious concerns based on his own background in the New Age movement and an examination of Scripture.
April 15, 2014
All Christians should read this
besides the bible read this to help you be more discerning in the world. we need a lot of discernment today.
besides the bible read this to help you be more discerning in the world. we need a lot of discernment today.
October 1, 2014
Awesome expose on a demonic devotional, I pray people will turn back to the scriptures than to a false christ.
April 8, 2019
Good information, but extremely repetitive. Tediously so. Still, this book might be just the ticket needed to convince a JESUS CALLING devotee of the error of her (or possibly his, only all the devotees I know are female) ways.
March 6, 2016
this book is important for all Christians to read!
September 29, 2019
A much needed warning to people about this extremely popular book that has ruined churches and individual people's lives.
February 11, 2023
Every Christian should buy this book, read every word, and then share it with others! The proliferation of Sarah Young's false teaching must be stopped.
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