Agape Road: Journey to Intimacy with the Father

by Bob Mumford

The road believers travel is broken with twists, turns, and detours into worldliness and man-made religion. Thankfully, God uses that broken road to draw us back toward the destination our hearts long for----intimacy with Him. In Agape Road, author Bob Mumford illustrates how to avoid taking detours by abiding in Jesus. Experiencing God's unconditional agape love gives us the security, identity, and belonging we cannot get any other way.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Nonfiction, Christianity, Christian Non Fiction, Religion

295 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2006

Reviews

[Lee Rubsam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I tried with this book for a long time, and managed to read about 85% of it, but it was just too difficult to grasp. There are many deep thoughts here -- good things to ponder, at times. But the terminology used is often quite foreign. Mr. Mumford must have been aware of this weakness, because he included a glossary of terms at the end of each chapter.

Besides wishing he had used terminology more familiar to most Christians, I would have liked to have seen Scripture portions written out in the text, rather than referring to a concept and then giving only a reference to back it up. Many times, when I looked up the verse in my Bible, I still couldn't connect it to what was being said.

I realize Mr. Mumford is a profound teacher, and I have enjoyed his ministry in the past. But this time it just didn't work for me.

[Mathew]

The terminologies and concepts in the book are tough to understand for a reader.
There should have been more scriptural references to explain biblically the concepts mentioned.

That said, the Agape and eros shift are worth giving attention to.
The resolve is abiding in the Lord, receiving his love and applying the cross in a christian's life.

That's the whole point of the book!!

[Nicholas · Rating 4 out of 5]

How to truly follow Jesus

Bob Mumford writes in a straight-up, no-holds-barred manner, warning us how easy it is to let an unhealthy Eros type love rule our lives rather than the Agape love of the Father.

[Simon Robinson · Rating 2 out of 5]

read this at the insistence of a mate. Won't get those hours back. Why do pentecostal pastors automatically think they are authors and systematic theologians...? Bob's probably a good bloke, and he had a few good points, but not a whole book's worth.

[Douglas Michalak · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the top 10 books outside the Bible that every Christian should read in their lifetime. Of the many books and teachings Bob has produced, this will be his lasting legacy to the world.

[Jeanne Modisett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing!!

[Ging · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can I give it 10 stars?!

[Judith Noameshie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a gem!

I love the LORD, He is so good! He led me to this book exactly when I needed it. This is a book to keep forever. You read good books and then you come across a gem: sent straight from heaven. I will be coming back to it. I thank God for the author who first agreed to take the Agape road. This has changed my outlook on many things. Note: pray before you read this book that the Father would open your eyes. It is heavy but awesome. And you will 'ouch' your way through it. I recommend this!

[Steve Pennell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was a paradigm shifter for me -and has become foundational to much of the teaching I do. Really, really good.

[Keren Kilgore · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorites, not just because I happened to be the ghost writer of it, but because it changed the foundation of my life.