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Rebellious: What If Christians Were Actually Different?
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May 26, 2026
I enjoyed this book. The author writes as if he is talking to you. Although this book is short and is a quick easy read, I think I will read it again in a couple of months as there is a lot in there to think about and digest.
I read the Bible frequently. I try to read a little each night before bed.
Although I started reading at 3 and am an avid reader, there are a lot of things in the Bible that just go over my head. I have trouble sometimes with "what was the point of this story or this particular verse?"
I understand that the Bible was written in different languages and some versions of the Bible interpret certain words differently which can cause slightly different meanings. I also understand that a lot of interpreting what message is being given depends upon who is reading it- what they are getting out of it. Which is why the Episcopalians split from the Catholics and why there are so many Protestant denominations. Even the Amish have a few sects. Each has their own teachings based on their interpretations of what is written.
I have a reader friendly version of the Bible, no thee and thou for me, lol, plus I have 2 companion books that give brief synopsis of each chapter and what it means. Again, the summary is based on the authors understanding of it. If numerous churches can't even agree how do I know what is right? We are also told in the Bible to be aware of false prophets. I believe many of today's churches have gone down that road.
This book goes into that. Heck talks about grace and love and messages that are hard for today's people to hear. A lot of churches and Christians in general have twisted the messages of Gods love and grace to the worlds version of love and grace. They are actively supporting the things that God abhors out of "kindness" and "love" when in reality it is not helping the wayward souls to allow them to continue down their road of destruction.
Heck also talks about the way Christians should go about living amongst non believers and these lost souls and how to interact with them. How to quietly use your "light", not have it hidden by the bushels of the world and by also by being an example to people. Not by bashing them or mocking them or loudly protesting. He gives examples of Gods grace, humility and love given to lost and stubborn people in the Bible. I really like the way he explained exactly how Jesus handled each one. NOW I understand those specific stories and I can use that knowledge when reading other passages.
Another thing he talks about is basically "we are in this world we are not of this world". Our lives on Earth are mere seconds in the millions of years of eternity. He reminds us that at the end of our time here, things like our house, our jobs, our possessions etc mean nothing and our eye should always be on what's to come. To use our time wisely and to help spread Gods word.
My summary of most of the book:
Be salty
Stay lit
Matthew 5 13-16
I read the Bible frequently. I try to read a little each night before bed.
Although I started reading at 3 and am an avid reader, there are a lot of things in the Bible that just go over my head. I have trouble sometimes with "what was the point of this story or this particular verse?"
I understand that the Bible was written in different languages and some versions of the Bible interpret certain words differently which can cause slightly different meanings. I also understand that a lot of interpreting what message is being given depends upon who is reading it- what they are getting out of it. Which is why the Episcopalians split from the Catholics and why there are so many Protestant denominations. Even the Amish have a few sects. Each has their own teachings based on their interpretations of what is written.
I have a reader friendly version of the Bible, no thee and thou for me, lol, plus I have 2 companion books that give brief synopsis of each chapter and what it means. Again, the summary is based on the authors understanding of it. If numerous churches can't even agree how do I know what is right? We are also told in the Bible to be aware of false prophets. I believe many of today's churches have gone down that road.
This book goes into that. Heck talks about grace and love and messages that are hard for today's people to hear. A lot of churches and Christians in general have twisted the messages of Gods love and grace to the worlds version of love and grace. They are actively supporting the things that God abhors out of "kindness" and "love" when in reality it is not helping the wayward souls to allow them to continue down their road of destruction.
Heck also talks about the way Christians should go about living amongst non believers and these lost souls and how to interact with them. How to quietly use your "light", not have it hidden by the bushels of the world and by also by being an example to people. Not by bashing them or mocking them or loudly protesting. He gives examples of Gods grace, humility and love given to lost and stubborn people in the Bible. I really like the way he explained exactly how Jesus handled each one. NOW I understand those specific stories and I can use that knowledge when reading other passages.
Another thing he talks about is basically "we are in this world we are not of this world". Our lives on Earth are mere seconds in the millions of years of eternity. He reminds us that at the end of our time here, things like our house, our jobs, our possessions etc mean nothing and our eye should always be on what's to come. To use our time wisely and to help spread Gods word.
My summary of most of the book:
Be salty
Stay lit
Matthew 5 13-16
June 14, 2026
“God’s people have always lived among systems that do not honor Him, cultures that distort His design, and rulers who reject His authority. Yet the strategy has never changed. Not withdrawal. Not domination. Not rage. Faithful presence. Radical holiness. Unexpected love.”
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