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Hyper-Grace: The Dangerous Doctrine of a Happy God
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In D. R. Silva's latest book, he once again challenges the giants of Christian tradition, confronting the popular assumptions, misconceptions and false accusations brought against the "the modern grace message." In this book, he tells you what is and isn't being said by those in today's "Grace movement," and answers some of the most common questions and concerns: Are followers in the "hyper-grace" movement really being told it's okay to sin and live immoral lives because we have grace? Do "hyper-grace" teachers believe that repentance and confession are has-been concepts only applicable under the Old Covenant? Do "hyper-grace" teachers hate the Law? Are they ignoring the words of Jesus? Or actually taking them seriously? Has God only forgiven your past sins, and left it completely up to you to get your future sins forgiven? Is this "doctrine" one step away from Universalism? In this short and practical book, you will get a basic understanding of the foundational ideas of "the modern Grace message." You will see that the "hyper-grace" teachings that are being opposed today are actually Biblical concepts found in scripture, and that this is the same Gospel Paul preached and defended passionately.
This book also provides many scriptures to prove that it's actually the popular church traditions of today that are leading people into sin and deception, causing them to fall from Grace and become separated from Christ.
Like all of the great reformations in the past, we have once again reached a vital fork in the road where we must make the choice of whether we will desperately cling to our old traditions (which Jesus warned, "nullify the word of God"), or if we will actually "test everything" for ourselves and consider whether or not this is the gospel of good news that our traditions have kept hidden from us for so long.
Where we choose to go next will have a tremendous impact on the future of the church and the world, for many generations to come. Let us choose wisely then, not coming to conclusions impulsively!
In a time where "balance" has become a huge spiritual buzzword, don't be led astray by unbalanced claims and religious propaganda.
In D. R. Silva's latest book, he once again challenges the giants of Christian tradition, confronting the popular assumptions, misconceptions and false accusations brought against the "the modern grace message." In this book, he tells you what is and isn't being said by those in today's "Grace movement," and answers some of the most common questions and concerns: Are followers in the "hyper-grace" movement really being told it's okay to sin and live immoral lives because we have grace? Do "hyper-grace" teachers believe that repentance and confession are has-been concepts only applicable under the Old Covenant? Do "hyper-grace" teachers hate the Law? Are they ignoring the words of Jesus? Or actually taking them seriously? Has God only forgiven your past sins, and left it completely up to you to get your future sins forgiven? Is this "doctrine" one step away from Universalism? In this short and practical book, you will get a basic understanding of the foundational ideas of "the modern Grace message." You will see that the "hyper-grace" teachings that are being opposed today are actually Biblical concepts found in scripture, and that this is the same Gospel Paul preached and defended passionately.
This book also provides many scriptures to prove that it's actually the popular church traditions of today that are leading people into sin and deception, causing them to fall from Grace and become separated from Christ.
Like all of the great reformations in the past, we have once again reached a vital fork in the road where we must make the choice of whether we will desperately cling to our old traditions (which Jesus warned, "nullify the word of God"), or if we will actually "test everything" for ourselves and consider whether or not this is the gospel of good news that our traditions have kept hidden from us for so long.
Where we choose to go next will have a tremendous impact on the future of the church and the world, for many generations to come. Let us choose wisely then, not coming to conclusions impulsively!
In a time where "balance" has become a huge spiritual buzzword, don't be led astray by unbalanced claims and religious propaganda.
89 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 22, 2014
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About the author
D.R. Silva
3 books19 followersD. R. Silva is a Best Selling author and compulsive question asker. His blog, SaintsNotSinners.org, has inspired tens of thousands of people around the world. His highly acclaimed books, "It's All About Jesus: What They Never Told You in Church" and "Hyper-Grace: The Dangerous Doctrine of a Happy God" have helped set countless people free from bondage to legalistic religion. He is best known for his conversational writing style and frequent use of parables that make complex topics easy to understand. The goal of all of His writing is to point everything to Jesus.
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January 29, 2014
I truly believe God has granted Daniel Silva a gift in teaching. This book debunks in such a logical yet respectful manner all the misinterpretations of preachers and theologians against the "grace" movement sweeping through Christianity. He doesn't criticise any person and with love, respect and great skill explains exactly what the "grace" preachers mean about sin, repentance and confession.
I think every Christian should read this book. Many people don't understand the true gospel and allow other people to bully them into what to believe. One of the most important messages of this book is that it's very healthy to question what you are taught in churches, conferences or any fellowship meetings. Questioning your leaders is not a sin and is essential for you not to be deceived.
I think every Christian should read this book. Many people don't understand the true gospel and allow other people to bully them into what to believe. One of the most important messages of this book is that it's very healthy to question what you are taught in churches, conferences or any fellowship meetings. Questioning your leaders is not a sin and is essential for you not to be deceived.
December 30, 2014
A helpful introduction to some of the key arguments by those associated with the grace movement. He is fair in complaining about some of their critics who have misrepresented them in an emotive and alarmist way; I also agree with much of what he has to say about repentance, and that God is happy (not mad with us) and loves us unconditionally. But his use of Scripture needs far more awareness of current biblical scholarship and hermeneutical questions. I am frustrated with people who say 'what this really means is...' and give no convincing argument as to why or any awareness of historical and contemporary biblical scholarship and what it might bring to bear on the subject. These grace teachers have got to be more serious about engaging with serious biblical scholarship unless they are going to be just another 'we have a revelation that nobody else has' charismatic group.
August 4, 2018
Needful Message on Grace
Let me start by saying I've read both Michael Brown's book on grace and this one. I'd say both add to the conversation on the grace of God. Dr. Brown's called me to not preach sloppy grace and Silva's called me to not preach legalism. Both books blessed me.
This work, while occasionally dealing with Dr. Brown's book, mainly seeks to teach what the so called "grace movement" teaches on grace. The author focuses on God's forgiveness in Christ (2 Cor. 5:19). The author stresses that we are already forgiven in Jesus (Hebrews 10:12-18).
Overall I enjoyed this book. Very easy to read and at 79 pages, I flew through it. Thank God for His grace through the Lord Jesus Christ (Eph 1:3).
Let me start by saying I've read both Michael Brown's book on grace and this one. I'd say both add to the conversation on the grace of God. Dr. Brown's called me to not preach sloppy grace and Silva's called me to not preach legalism. Both books blessed me.
This work, while occasionally dealing with Dr. Brown's book, mainly seeks to teach what the so called "grace movement" teaches on grace. The author focuses on God's forgiveness in Christ (2 Cor. 5:19). The author stresses that we are already forgiven in Jesus (Hebrews 10:12-18).
Overall I enjoyed this book. Very easy to read and at 79 pages, I flew through it. Thank God for His grace through the Lord Jesus Christ (Eph 1:3).
February 28, 2014
Loved it. Very concise and I felt like no words were unnecessary.
In particular, I enjoyed the section on repentance.
It has a lot of powerful quotes in it that I'll take away as well. Such as, "If anything is a license to sin it's the popular idea that it's in your nature to do it."
I would recommend this to the serious seeker looking for a good follow or apologetic for the grace message. While grace books such as Farley's "The Naked Gospel" aren't meant to be apologetics and can leave people hanging with some important and logical questions, I'm glad Silva has written such an accessible and well-written apologetic on the grace message.
In particular, I enjoyed the section on repentance.
It has a lot of powerful quotes in it that I'll take away as well. Such as, "If anything is a license to sin it's the popular idea that it's in your nature to do it."
I would recommend this to the serious seeker looking for a good follow or apologetic for the grace message. While grace books such as Farley's "The Naked Gospel" aren't meant to be apologetics and can leave people hanging with some important and logical questions, I'm glad Silva has written such an accessible and well-written apologetic on the grace message.
February 26, 2014
It is not easy for me to rate this book. On the one hand I thought that it was a good short introduction to the grace message and I would recommend it, but on the other hand I think he goes to fast with his arguments and I was many times left hanging - but that also has to do with the length of the book.
So for an introduction I would give it 4 stars, but for a defence of the "grace movement" I would give it 2 stars. So 3 stars it is.
So for an introduction I would give it 4 stars, but for a defence of the "grace movement" I would give it 2 stars. So 3 stars it is.
February 17, 2014
For those who want to understand the true meaning of grace. What is grace, who is grace, I highly recommend this book :)
August 29, 2014
A well written, straightforward teaching on Grace. I could think of many people who hold read this...
June 6, 2015
A deep-thinking book
Regardless of your belief in law and grace in religion, this book will challenge you to think clearer and deeper. This is an important read.
Regardless of your belief in law and grace in religion, this book will challenge you to think clearer and deeper. This is an important read.
November 26, 2024
I found the author to lean too heavily on philosophical thought - Silva attempts to explain how God thinks by using examples. Let God speak for himself, please. We cannot know the unknown unless the unknown reveals himself. While Silva clearly states that a believer will always live a life of repentance, he states that the purpose of the law is to crush us.
'The Law is meant to crush you. It is meant to make you miserable. It is meant to destroy your entire life until you finally give up on your obsessive need to perform and say, “God, help me! I can’t do this!”' There is another option as to the purpose of the law - could it possibly be that it was given as a mirror? It is then that we become aware of our needs. Eliminating mirrors does not enhance our appearance in the least.
I found the author overthinking simple doctrine - too much talk which possibly leads to further confusion for readers.
'The Law is meant to crush you. It is meant to make you miserable. It is meant to destroy your entire life until you finally give up on your obsessive need to perform and say, “God, help me! I can’t do this!”' There is another option as to the purpose of the law - could it possibly be that it was given as a mirror? It is then that we become aware of our needs. Eliminating mirrors does not enhance our appearance in the least.
I found the author overthinking simple doctrine - too much talk which possibly leads to further confusion for readers.
November 21, 2019
An excellent book by D.R Silva explaining the core beliefs of the Gospel of Grace. Silva does a good job at showing the reader what the gospel is and backing up what he says with scripture although he doesn't go as deep into them as I expected him to do.
In all, this is an excellent book and would highly recommend it if you're having doubts about the Gospel of Grace that many call "the grace message".
In all, this is an excellent book and would highly recommend it if you're having doubts about the Gospel of Grace that many call "the grace message".
October 11, 2019
Very good explanation of God's grace and a good response to those who criticize the grace movement. Easy to read, not to long. Very uplifting.
July 6, 2014
Wow
I gave this book 5 stars because I also preach the grace message. I commend the author for his willingness to write such a book, I run across many people including some of my own children who want nothing to do with the church because of the churches teachings that you must measure up and be submissive, submissive to who? A man? I spent a good many years listening to false teachings such as that, and they don't stop there they keep adding to their list that I care not to address at this time, I recommend this book to anyone wanting to know the truth that our Heavenly Father loves us unconditionally, and I suggest that they search out the scriptures on what their leaders teach and put the things in this book to the test and see if they are true or not.
I gave this book 5 stars because I also preach the grace message. I commend the author for his willingness to write such a book, I run across many people including some of my own children who want nothing to do with the church because of the churches teachings that you must measure up and be submissive, submissive to who? A man? I spent a good many years listening to false teachings such as that, and they don't stop there they keep adding to their list that I care not to address at this time, I recommend this book to anyone wanting to know the truth that our Heavenly Father loves us unconditionally, and I suggest that they search out the scriptures on what their leaders teach and put the things in this book to the test and see if they are true or not.
February 8, 2014
Very good explanation of God's grace and a good response to those who criticize the grace movement. Easy to read, not to long. Very uplifting.
February 17, 2014
Great book on grace
February 23, 2014
Great look into what's really being said in the "hyper-Grace" camps.
February 7, 2015
Great book full of easy to understand biblical truths. I will be looking for more from this author.
February 23, 2015
Very liberating!
Doctrinally sound. Gave me clarity on some scriptures that seemed to contradict each other. What amazing grace the Father has bestowed upon us!!!
Doctrinally sound. Gave me clarity on some scriptures that seemed to contradict each other. What amazing grace the Father has bestowed upon us!!!
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