Living Deep: Beyond Superficial Faith

by Bryan Wilkerson

Theologian Richard Foster once said that superficiality is the “curse of our age.” Of course, none of us set out to live a superficial, shallow life. Most of us yearn for the opposite—to live profound and significant lives. As Christians, we seek lives of that reflect the depth and breadth of our faith in Jesus Christ.

During his personal quest for a more profound faith, Pastor Bryan Wilkerson discovered the book of 1 John to be a rich resource for living with depth. This ancient Christian letter revolves around a few essential themes, themes that the apostle John explored from various angles with great focus and intensity. Using John as a guide, "Living Deep" explores what it means to live deeply in and through Christ. In the pages of this book, you’ll discover that you too can live a life of depth and substance.

Genres: Faith

66 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 11, 2014

Reviews

[Missy LeBlanc Ivey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not sure if it was the title that drew my attention or the beautiful cover, but I'm glad I decided to read this little 71 page ebook (published 2014).

The title of the book came from 1 John 2:24-25, and the book was based on 1 John's message on how to live life deep in faith. He goes through each step and adds real life situations that help you to better understand. He walks you through each of these: Deep Joy, Deep Obedience, Deep Cleansing, Deep Desire, Deep Hope, and my favorite section to read through...Deep Love, and lastly, Deep Certainty.

Below are two attributes I really need to work on:

NOTES ON DEEP DESIRES: You will find FACEBOOK behavior under Deep Desires...the desire for earthly accomplishments. It's the need for constant recognition for what you are doing in your everyday life. It is a selfish focus on oneself and does not help others.

NOTE ON DEEP LOVE - Love isn't something you feel or say, it is something you do. You give of yourself, remembering it isn't about you. Love is about the other person and what you can do for them, whether it's a friend in need, or someone who disagrees with you, or even doing for someone who you know doesn't even like you. Love is action!

If you show love to others, then you have the love of God inside you. When you have plenty and ignore the needs of others, then you do not really have the love of God in you like you proclaim. No speech nor words can take the place of action! (1 John 3:17-18)

[Ezechel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing revolutionary or "deep" (sorry couldn't help myself), but still a very good study of the life in Christ based on 1st John. Short enough for anyone interested in the subject to read/listen in one sitting, but it does look more like a sermon series or a Bible study, so it's good to take it slow too. Touches on many practical aspects and cultural question modern Christians face, including younger believers. Words from the heart of a pastor who evidently longs to see his church grow in maturity, not just in size.

[Buddy Draper · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good study about going deeper in Jesus from 1 John.