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Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren’t Sure We’re Supposed to Say--and Why They Matter to God
Why does it so often feel like Christians can't talk about the real, hard stuff in life? We know our lives should reflect Jesus; what He did and said, and how He interacted with others. But if we're being honest, there are days when we face tough, confusing things that can make us feel, well, very not like Jesus. As our culture moves further from truth and grace, Christians are burned-out, isolated, and unsure of where to turn for sound biblical advice that applies to their everyday struggles. If you've ever felt this way or wished someone would talk about things like forgiveness, mental health, broken friendships, redirected dreams, sex, facts versus feelings, church hurt, rest, weakness, healing, and more in honest, down-to-earth terms while sticking to what Scripture has to say about them, you've come to the right place. Confessions of a Crappy Christian is for you if you
have ever thought you're too messed up for church
feel exhausted and alone in your struggles
think you need to complete a checklist before God will love you
need a friend who cares about you too much to let you stay stuck
With honesty and vulnerability, Blake Guichet, host of the popular podcast Confessions of a Crappy Christian, helps us embrace the truth that we can't do it all perfectly and gives us the wisdom, guidance, and hope to move from "crappy" Christian into a freer and fuller walk with Christ.
have ever thought you're too messed up for church
feel exhausted and alone in your struggles
think you need to complete a checklist before God will love you
need a friend who cares about you too much to let you stay stuck
With honesty and vulnerability, Blake Guichet, host of the popular podcast Confessions of a Crappy Christian, helps us embrace the truth that we can't do it all perfectly and gives us the wisdom, guidance, and hope to move from "crappy" Christian into a freer and fuller walk with Christ.
224 pages, Paperback
Published October 11, 2022
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May 7, 2022
Unfortunately this book just wasn’t for me and I couldn’t finish it. I really wanted to read it and enjoy it, because I had seen Blake’s Instagram and I really liked her take on politics. I hate to say this, but this book just sounds like she’s really trying to come across as authentic, and it doesn’t feel authentic at all. I didn’t get that far in so I can’t speak for the whole book, but it seemed like the first 3 chapters spoke more about Instagram and how much hustle and grit she has more than talking about God or Christianity. It was a lot of “I’m this” and “I’m that” and it just wasn’t what I was hoping for. The enneagram was also mentioned a lot which was what initially raised red flags for me.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review and opinions are my own.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review and opinions are my own.
September 22, 2022
For those that consider themselves a Christian, don't we all feel like "crappy Christians" sometimes? I've followed Blake's podcast & Instagram account for a while and was intrigued when she announced she was writing a book. Confessions of a Crappy Christian has made me laugh and cry. I've never met Blake, but in reading the book, it feels like she has met me right where I'm at, sitting at a table chatting. Blake's stories of experiencing bullying, heartbreak, betrayal, and disappointment are things many of us know all too well. I appreciate her authenticity, frank verbiage, and the way she candidly speaks about her emotions and thoughts in situations so that the rest of us don't feel so wild to admit we've been there as well. Finally, and most importantly to me, Confessions of a Crappy Christian is a read that reminds you just how much God loves you (and likes you!) and how no matter where you have been or where you are going, you always have a seat at His table. Highly recommend!
May 15, 2023
Reading/listening to this book had me conflicted. On the one hand, Blake's realism and honesty was appreciated. I always enjoy authors who write from the heart. On the other hand, this book was very "me" focused. There were a few times it even came across as arrogant. Self-absorption can never successfully coexist with the Gospel, because the Gospel is all about denying self.
I think the purpose of the book - addressing issues many in the modern church simply do not talk about - was handled in decent manner, although, for me, it was shallow. I disagree with some of Blake's theology and that makes this book one I would not recommend. If you're looking for resources on talking about topics historically avoided in Church culture, you can do better.
I think the purpose of the book - addressing issues many in the modern church simply do not talk about - was handled in decent manner, although, for me, it was shallow. I disagree with some of Blake's theology and that makes this book one I would not recommend. If you're looking for resources on talking about topics historically avoided in Church culture, you can do better.
October 10, 2022
Personable, transparent, encouraging, honest, challenging and hilarious. Loved listening to Blake read her book. Love that it was full of scripture and real life. So glad I read this!
December 17, 2022
Genres: Nonfiction/Christian
I loved this one and I think I need to read it again. I liked the message. We didn't agree on some points of doctrine but I loved how honest she was..even when possessing an unpopular opinion. She owned who she was and I found that refreshing. I loved that she showed how more discussion is needed and less sweeping things under the rug when company is over. So 5 stars.
I loved this one and I think I need to read it again. I liked the message. We didn't agree on some points of doctrine but I loved how honest she was..even when possessing an unpopular opinion. She owned who she was and I found that refreshing. I loved that she showed how more discussion is needed and less sweeping things under the rug when company is over. So 5 stars.
October 13, 2022
Refreshingly honest… Blake tells the truth while continually pointing the reader to Christ. She owns that as Christians we don’t get everything right, but we are thankful for grace and continually pursue truth. In the pages of the book, hot topics are addressed including hustle culture, burnout, rest, mental health, church hurt, betrayal, sex and purity culture, friendships, unhealthy relationships, fake forgiveness, and identity.. I appreciate the author’s candor and oftentimes blunt, tell-it-like-it-is manner. Rather than being harsh, the words read as a trusted friend speaking from shared experience. I would recommend this book!
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
April 22, 2023
I checked this audio book out from the library. What a waste of my time. I had no idea who the author was or what I was gonna get into I just liked the name bc I consider myself a ‘crappy Christian’. Its like she never said anything of substance. She said she has ‘unpopular opinions’ & regurgitated every current right wing conservative talking point.(’there are only 2 genders’ & ‘abortion is murder’ etc) It was incredibly surface level. she can talk all day about kindness, grace, compassion, & forgiveness but it means absolutely nothing without actions that represent those ideals.
October 25, 2022
A couple chapters were fabulous (the ones about sex and friendships were really good) but overall I found this book just ok. I think that it would be really good for people who struggle with the hustle culture - I don't so a lot of that I couldn't relate to or someone at a different place in their spiritual growth. I don't regret listening to this one (audiobook) but I didn't get a lot out of it.
December 18, 2022
Went into this book not sure what to expect but I was greatly encouraged by all that I read! There was depth to this book and lots of Scripture. I was encouraged because the author has been through some situations with “friendship breakups” and wrote about healing from those, true forgiveness, and leaving behind the things that hinder us in our walk with Christ. All very applicable to some situations I have been in over the past year or two. She emphasizes standing up for truth and knowing the Bible. There really wasn’t anything controversial in this book, in my opinion. It felt balanced and it was encouraging and quick to read.
September 1, 2023
"Instagram is not your bible. Devotionals are not your bible. This book is not your bible. Influencers aren't your Jesus and authors are never going to be your Savior. Stop looking to them to tell you the story only God can tell. Stop treating the internet as a substitute for the infallible Word of Christ and the goodness of God you'll find there. Other people's analysis will never be enough."
While there are some areas that I don't agree 100% with Blake, this was truly one of the best books I have read this year. To hear her open up about things that many people are actually scared to talk about is refreshing. Also her Instagram is one of my favorite accounts to follow because she is just so frank about things that really do need to be said these days.
While there are some areas that I don't agree 100% with Blake, this was truly one of the best books I have read this year. To hear her open up about things that many people are actually scared to talk about is refreshing. Also her Instagram is one of my favorite accounts to follow because she is just so frank about things that really do need to be said these days.
October 4, 2022
So many times I have read a book written for Christian women that left me wanting more depth, Scripture, and frankly more of Jesus in the writing. Blake’s book is the opposite: her pages are firm on the foundation of Scripture and Jesus, not just “let me tell you about my experiences and what I have personally learned!” She constantly points back to Jesus and how He has walked with her through life. What an amazing testimony of His faithfulness! You can’t make a better choice on which book to read next than “Confessions of a Crappy Christian!” Oh, and did I mention that even my husband really enjoyed Blake’s book?!
September 2, 2023
Some of this book I really enjoyed and really needed to read. It touched on different subjects that I have struggled with and makes me wish I would have read this book sooner. But, with many self help type books there was a lot of rambling, slightly patronizing about silly things, and about half the book I lost interest. I also did not like the parts about her social media platform. A chunk of this book read a lot like a Rachel Hollis book (Girl Wash Your Face and Stop Apologizing), which I did NOT enjoy reading.
February 1, 2023
Here’s the thing; the title of this book isn’t totally my cup of tea. I follow Blake on Instagram and appreciate her boldness and bluntness in standing up for truth, yet still in a loving way. There, I love her content. However, this book didn’t hit the mark for me. Maybe it’s because i didn’t totally like her tone of voice in the audiobook. Maybe it’s because I couldn’t relate to a lot of the material: entrenched in hustle culture, “girl boss” mentality and struggling to let people in/and being brash is what Blake struggled with and writes about. I totally agree with some of what she says, especially the chapter about purity culture, and the verses she cites are really helpful to back up her arguments. But… something about the tone of this book bothers me. Maybe it’s the self gratuitous “deprecation” about her “flaws” that we can tell she views as strengths; she says she is loud, bold, boisterous, a leader, confrontational…. And says that the Proverbs 31 woman is too. Or at least that she’s not what she’s made out to be, which may be true. She is confident, industrious, intelligent, a manager of finances and businesses Etc… but these traits are TEMPERED with humility, submission, servant hearted behavior. That’s what I think we are missing in this book. A sense of subtlety. I’m not saying she doesn’t consider both sides of an argument because she does.. I just think it’s not exactly fair how some of her views seem a bit warped to portray “the other side” as just… wrong. Idk. I don’t feel great about this book.
Also… please don’t use the enneagram as a basis for understanding your life. She doesn’t rely on it completely… but like… why mention it in the first chapter? I’m just… nope. Blake talks so much about her faults and flaws and how she is humbling herself to admit this… but how does it still seem steeped in pride? Like she is proud of her humility?? That’s what I walk away with… some good takeaways, but a vague, uncomfortable feeling that I can’t totally trust everything I just heard.
Also… please don’t use the enneagram as a basis for understanding your life. She doesn’t rely on it completely… but like… why mention it in the first chapter? I’m just… nope. Blake talks so much about her faults and flaws and how she is humbling herself to admit this… but how does it still seem steeped in pride? Like she is proud of her humility?? That’s what I walk away with… some good takeaways, but a vague, uncomfortable feeling that I can’t totally trust everything I just heard.
September 27, 2022
THIS BOOK y’all! Blake’s refusal to back down from difficult topics and willingness to challenge your mindset and bring you back to the Word and Holy Spirit on those topics is unmatched. I have mourned, cried, laughed, and rejoiced throughout this book as the Lord uses Blake’s words to encourage and build me up as a believer. Her raw stories of doing life as a “crappy Christian” are so relatable and encouraging. She reminds you that you aren’t in this fight alone, you have the power of the Holy God behind you every step of the way, and you are loved beyond anything imaginable. She challenges you to step into the courage and strength God has for you while pulling you in for a deep hug to remind you you are loved just. as. you. are. All through her own testimony of God’s faithfulness through the difficult, raw, messy, and ultimately victorious life she’s stewarded. Blake takes everything back to the truths of Scripture and leaves you in awe of God’s unchanging love. If you want real, if you want gritty, if you want the no holds barred account of the reality of living out our faith in the messy—this book is for you.
October 12, 2022
I was really hoping for more than an MLM, Boss Babe kind of feel from this book
I didn't check this book out to hear about business stuff
I didn't check this book out to hear about business stuff
July 6, 2025
I think Blake and I could sit down and have a cup of coffee together, never once running it if things to talk about. I’ve enjoyed following her Instagram since 2020 and appreciate her logical, no-nonsense take on events and issues.
This book was Blake finding her voice, or rather organizing her public persona into words. I did expect it to be more a reflection of her tag, “Real conversations about all the things Christians still aren’t sure we’re allowed to talk about”, but it read more like an autobiography of sorts, a personal collection of revelations. I would have appreciated some more in depth logical breakdowns into hot topic issues like she does online. A couple of them were touched upon in this book, but the theme continually was pointing out how the “church” has failed over and over again on addressing certain topics. It did get old after awhile, though she wasn’t necessarily wrong in bringing it up. Some points and stories were also repetitive or slightly confusing in their chronological order throughout the book.
Enjoyable of course, and absolutely on brand with her social media, but not quite what I was expecting. I do look forward to her future titles as she narrows down her niche!
This book was Blake finding her voice, or rather organizing her public persona into words. I did expect it to be more a reflection of her tag, “Real conversations about all the things Christians still aren’t sure we’re allowed to talk about”, but it read more like an autobiography of sorts, a personal collection of revelations. I would have appreciated some more in depth logical breakdowns into hot topic issues like she does online. A couple of them were touched upon in this book, but the theme continually was pointing out how the “church” has failed over and over again on addressing certain topics. It did get old after awhile, though she wasn’t necessarily wrong in bringing it up. Some points and stories were also repetitive or slightly confusing in their chronological order throughout the book.
Enjoyable of course, and absolutely on brand with her social media, but not quite what I was expecting. I do look forward to her future titles as she narrows down her niche!
December 13, 2022
Here's the thing; I've been following Blake for years and appreciate the way she says it like it is, puts the Bible before worldview and has fun while she does it. She is not afraid to touch on issues that Christians often don't talk about and she doesn't always tow the polite lines on the ones they do. She is personable, vulnerable, a little self-deprecating, and funny. The issues she addresses are real life and relatable.
And I love it.
It's exactly what I was hoping for in her book and I wasn't disappointed. . Reading each chapter made me feel a little less alone; I have experienced those things. I have (or am) living a little bit of each chapter and could see myself in the pages. It was hopeful and encouraging to see read real life issues discussed in real life ways through the lens of faith.
Thank you, Blake. I needed that!
And I love it.
It's exactly what I was hoping for in her book and I wasn't disappointed. . Reading each chapter made me feel a little less alone; I have experienced those things. I have (or am) living a little bit of each chapter and could see myself in the pages. It was hopeful and encouraging to see read real life issues discussed in real life ways through the lens of faith.
Thank you, Blake. I needed that!
November 26, 2022
Confessions of a Crappy Christian by Blake Guichet was about real life stuff. The author peels away at distractions and desires and how one gets there. She’s right that we’re taught that weakness is bad. BG walked me through her journey and was brave enough to let me see all of it. How refreshing! She encourages people to get to the heart of the matter.
Nothing new said in these pages, just an honest vulnerable Christian sharing and encouraging anyone like minded. I found it personable and comforting.
I recommend to anyone feeling alone and struggling in their walk.
Thanks Tyndale House via NetGalley.
Nothing new said in these pages, just an honest vulnerable Christian sharing and encouraging anyone like minded. I found it personable and comforting.
I recommend to anyone feeling alone and struggling in their walk.
Thanks Tyndale House via NetGalley.
January 2, 2023
I have been following Blake for over two years, and I have loved her content and heart for the Lord. I was elated when she announced her book deal and even more thrilled when I was able to preorder her book.
I had high hopes, which often is a set up for disappointment, but this book exceeded my expectations. It convicted me, made me laugh, and I shed a few tears.
Blake does a great job of weaving in her personal experiences and lessons with biblical truths. The book covers a slew of subjects that are relevant to any believer. I am so grateful for this book and Blake!
I highly recommend this book and her podcast!
I had high hopes, which often is a set up for disappointment, but this book exceeded my expectations. It convicted me, made me laugh, and I shed a few tears.
Blake does a great job of weaving in her personal experiences and lessons with biblical truths. The book covers a slew of subjects that are relevant to any believer. I am so grateful for this book and Blake!
I highly recommend this book and her podcast!
July 2, 2023
Debated a 3 or 4. Was so-so for me for a while but going with 4 due to the later part of the book having gotten very strong/worth reading (or in my case listening), if not just for the last several chapters. The very last part I copied word for word into a notebook, which took up multiple pages.
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August 10, 2023This isn't a bad book but why did she mention her college boyfriend so much?
I feel like the pattern is 3 good insights and then she says something really immature.
Again this is a pretty good book w/ some ok insights.
I feel like the pattern is 3 good insights and then she says something really immature.
Again this is a pretty good book w/ some ok insights.
January 21, 2024
This book made my struggles as a Christian feel seen. This book is hilarious and entertaining but it also challenged me to acknowledge that it’s ok to not measure up or to just be a crappy Christian. I recommend this book to everyone!!!! SO GOOD
April 12, 2024
So many words of wisdom! I love the relatability of the author. I appreciate the sources at the end of each chapter. I highly recommend this book!
March 2, 2023
Loved this book. Definitely recommend to everyone who has ever been in church, regardless of whether or not you still follow Jesus. Blake knocks it out of the park!
October 26, 2022
(Audiobook) I am half way through listening to this book and I cannot even begin to tell the amount of times I have said 'Amen' out loud or that I have cried (inwardly). Confession of a Crappy Christian just rings with gospel centered truth! EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ IT! Blake takes you back to what is really important, Jesus. She covers church hurt, proverbs 31 women, dreams; she really does say what we are all thinking. It's just incredible guys, and you need to read or listen to it for yourselves!
September 20, 2022
If you are ready to dive beneath the surface of Instagram Christianity and talk about the real stuff Christians experience like: purity culture, hustle culture, friendship breakups, and overall being a Christian in today's world, Confessions of a Crappy Christian is the book for you. Blake takes us on a journey of personal experiences - filled with heartache, laughter, and God's incredible grace through the toughest moments, and invites us in to relax in the presence of God with all our own personal "stuff". Run, don't walk, to grab your copy of this book today and let Jesus speak hope, healing, and freedom over you through her words.
July 12, 2022
I was so excited to get an arc of Blake’s book - and it did not disappoint! If you like what TheGirlNamedBlake’s has to say on IG, you’ll love this book too. (=
Also, I’ve seen some people comment that they don’t like the title (which is her brand) but I love it - because aren’t we all just that…? It’s nice to hear someone keeping it real. (=
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I think the Star Rating System is very subjective. I often read reviews and think I would have given it a different number of stars than the reviewer did based on what they wrote about the book. With that in mind, I decided to share how I define my ratings so you’ll understand my reviews. 😊
⭐️ This Book is terrible. If I were capable of quitting books, I definitely would have quit this book!
⭐️⭐️ This Book was just ok. I got through it, but I don’t feel I got a lot of value from it. I’ll be fine forgetting about it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book was good. I enjoyed it, and never felt the need to put it down. I would recommend it to people I think would be interested in it. (This is the category most books I read fall into.)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Book was REALLY GOOD! I slacked on other commitments (and sleep) to finish this book! I LOVED this book and will tell everyone I know to read it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Book is Obsession and Fangirl Worthy!! I will read it multiple times, create art about it, and make a T-shirt based on it. I will do my best to make everyone I ever talk to read it.
Also, I’ve seen some people comment that they don’t like the title (which is her brand) but I love it - because aren’t we all just that…? It’s nice to hear someone keeping it real. (=
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I think the Star Rating System is very subjective. I often read reviews and think I would have given it a different number of stars than the reviewer did based on what they wrote about the book. With that in mind, I decided to share how I define my ratings so you’ll understand my reviews. 😊
⭐️ This Book is terrible. If I were capable of quitting books, I definitely would have quit this book!
⭐️⭐️ This Book was just ok. I got through it, but I don’t feel I got a lot of value from it. I’ll be fine forgetting about it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book was good. I enjoyed it, and never felt the need to put it down. I would recommend it to people I think would be interested in it. (This is the category most books I read fall into.)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Book was REALLY GOOD! I slacked on other commitments (and sleep) to finish this book! I LOVED this book and will tell everyone I know to read it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Book is Obsession and Fangirl Worthy!! I will read it multiple times, create art about it, and make a T-shirt based on it. I will do my best to make everyone I ever talk to read it.
December 9, 2023
The tagline of this book is “Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren’t Sure We’re Supposed to Say”. There really aren’t confessions here, but rather Guichet’s musings on her life experience and success as an Instagrammer. The book seems very self-promoting while weaving in complaints about the church, conferences, and those who she’s disagreed with in the past. I did appreciate there was a fair amount of Scripture within, but question the authors application and theology of such.
Overall, not sure about her characterization of a crappy Christian but definitely can conclude: this is a crappy book.
Overall, not sure about her characterization of a crappy Christian but definitely can conclude: this is a crappy book.
March 10, 2023
* audiobook from library
I've listened to roughly half of this audiobook, and I really dislike it. First of all the author is the one narrating it and she has an extremely grating voice. It's the sort of catty, sickening "girlfriend" type of voice that I just cannot stand. Add to that the fact that she's using outdated & annoying slang and jokes I've heard a thousand times. Not to mention the content is very subpar.
I had a wildly different understanding of what this book was going to be about and this is nothing like I was expecting. It was weird to hear her talk SO much about social media. Also, for someone who has supposedly learned to not be so self righteous anymore -or however she put it when she was blathering on and on and on about how a few years ago she was trying really hard to be a social media influencer and then "gave it up"- she has a very self righteous and judgmental tone to her voice, like she's better than everyone else or something. I just hated this book so much!! There just really wasn't any information that was even remotely helpful in this. I bounced around a lot after the first few chapters to see if there was any topic she touched on that was useful, and there just wasn't.
I almost powered through the whole thing because the paperback copy is really expensive and I was on a really long waitlist for this with the library, but ultimately I decided it was not worth it to continue listening to her voice and get a headache over it. I don't even think I'd bother trying to look at a hard copy of this, I'm sure her tone is dripping all over the pages there too, and again the content is just so bleh. I am SO glad I didn't buy this. It would've been a tremendous waste of money!
DNFed
I've listened to roughly half of this audiobook, and I really dislike it. First of all the author is the one narrating it and she has an extremely grating voice. It's the sort of catty, sickening "girlfriend" type of voice that I just cannot stand. Add to that the fact that she's using outdated & annoying slang and jokes I've heard a thousand times. Not to mention the content is very subpar.
I had a wildly different understanding of what this book was going to be about and this is nothing like I was expecting. It was weird to hear her talk SO much about social media. Also, for someone who has supposedly learned to not be so self righteous anymore -or however she put it when she was blathering on and on and on about how a few years ago she was trying really hard to be a social media influencer and then "gave it up"- she has a very self righteous and judgmental tone to her voice, like she's better than everyone else or something. I just hated this book so much!! There just really wasn't any information that was even remotely helpful in this. I bounced around a lot after the first few chapters to see if there was any topic she touched on that was useful, and there just wasn't.
I almost powered through the whole thing because the paperback copy is really expensive and I was on a really long waitlist for this with the library, but ultimately I decided it was not worth it to continue listening to her voice and get a headache over it. I don't even think I'd bother trying to look at a hard copy of this, I'm sure her tone is dripping all over the pages there too, and again the content is just so bleh. I am SO glad I didn't buy this. It would've been a tremendous waste of money!
DNFed
May 14, 2024
Don’t like the name of the book. It puts down who we are in Christ. We are the righteousness of God in Christ. We are to focus on Jesus, not on self. We are to grow in Christ, maturing or growing up as children of the Father. A better title would maybe have been “Growing From Babe’s To Becoming Mature Christians.”
Don’t like the teaching of an enneagram. Do not see this in the Bible. It seems stifling. Like we are who we are without a choice. And thousands of dollars for Christian and economic classes. If I understood right from her podcast, explained by a reviewer. Do not have any interest in this. Have no interest in debating either.
Her theology is, for the most part, very good. It is true that once saved, always saved. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption. That would be until the body is redeemed, whether in the resurrection or the rapture. They happen at the same time. If we could lose our salvation, then the cycle of sin could happen again in eternity, as it was when Lucifer sinned.
Thorn in the flesh was not a sin that God gave to Paul. Not possible. It was not a disease, but persecution from those that tried to hinder Paul in his service of the Lord. A messenger of Satan to buffet him, and Paul prayed 3 times for this to be removed. God said no, but that His grace was sufficient for Paul. Paul had seen things that could have made him feel boastful. Or others could have lifted him up above measure. Which ever, if not both, he suffered shipwrecks, beatings and attempts on his life, imprisoned, on several occasions, sometimes for long periods of time. Was under house arrest. At times having plenty and other times, very little. He was content bc his mission was to spread the gospel, to bring glory to God and he definitely saw the strength of God in his weakness.
Backing up to not being able to lose our salvation, that should cause us to be more faithful and thankful, not using it as an excuse to sin. Now back to the thorn in the flesh. In the OT it was persecution from the enemies of Israel because of their sins, their unfaithfulness to God.
Now here is something that is going to shock most of you. I have rarely heard this taught bc most preachers and teachers know no better. The Gospel Of The Kingdom was preached from The Law all the way through to when The Gospel of Grace was given to Paul. That is when the Body of Christ began. It was the preaching of the time when Jesus will set up the Earthly Kingdom for a 1000 years where Jesus will reign on what will be Paradise. The curse will be lifted and all will be wonderful on the Earth. Animals get along with animals and people get along with people. Any rebellion will be dealt with immediately by Jesus.
Satan will be bound for the 1000 years in hell and at the end of this reign, Satan will be loosed for a time to tempt those born in the 1000 years. The ones to go into this reign are those that survived the Tribulation. They are saved but will have children that will have to tempted by the devil, so they can make their choice to accept or to reject Jesus for themselves.
This Kingdom Gospel was preached by the apostles and Jesus.They were still under The Law and continued to be until about 12 years after Pentecost. The Gospel of Grace was a mystery hidden from the world until given to Paul by Jesus. Jesus taught Paul personally for 3 years in Arabia. They kept The Law until the Gospel of Grace, which included salvation for the Jews and Gentiles. Gentiles was every one that was not a Jew. Peter, then continued preaching to the Jews and Paul to the Gentiles.
Jesus came to the Jews, not the Gentiles. He told the apostles not to bring Gentiles to Him but there were a few exceptions in Jesus’s ministry, as there was in the OT. The Gentiles were given the opportunity to to walk with God before The Law, but ended up failing, so they were set aside and God gave The Law to the Jews, only. They failed over and over again, so The Gospel of Grace includes all people. The promises to Israel have been set aside and when Jesus literally comes back, every eye shall see Him and all of Israel that lived through the Tribulation will be saved. The 1000 year reign of Jesus is the promise to Israel of the literal reign of Christ.
They missed the OT prophesies of a suffering Messiah. Others that survived the Tribulation come from every tongue and nation and will also go into the reign of Jesus. Eph. 2:11-13, I Cor. 15:1-4, I Cor. 12:13,14, Eph. 1:3,, Phil 3:20. There are so, so many other scriptures but I can’t go into them all. Pentecost was for the Jews. The Gentiles were without God and without hope in this world until Paul opened the mystery of the Gospel of Grace. We, now, believing Jews and Gentiles that accept the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus in a personal way, make up the Body of Christ. This book had a lot of BGs testimony, good and bad. That is a good thing, actually.
Other people can share how they failed and yet how Jesus still worked in them. How He loves all people and that His Word can be trusted. It is never a good thing to ignore Jesus, to reject Him bc that is what damns people. The Son of God is seen in the OT and, of course the NT. But for the Christian, salvation is a free gift that has been received by grace through faith. Under The Law, they were required to keep the commandments, though God knew they couldn’t, and animal sacrifices were offered by God’s command.
When Jesus came, the Jews were to accept Him as the Promised One. John the Baptist preached repentance of one’s sins and baptism. But what they were to accept was Jesus as their Messiah. That was the message of the Gospel of the Kingdom under the law. They were never told to be saved that they had to confess the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus to be saved. Only that He was The Son of God, Deity, The Christ, their Messiah.
You will not find where anything else was tequired until the Gospel of Grace was given to Paul. Many Jews did believe in the death burial and resurrection, but it wasn’t required that their relationship with God hinged on that truth. Now we must believe, not only in the Deity of Christ, but acknowledge His death, burial and resurrection. Everybody that accepts the works of Jesus doesn’t accept His Deity. They are lost. The Jews, for the most part, reject Jesus, and they are lost. Glory be to God now and forever!! CathyR
Don’t like the teaching of an enneagram. Do not see this in the Bible. It seems stifling. Like we are who we are without a choice. And thousands of dollars for Christian and economic classes. If I understood right from her podcast, explained by a reviewer. Do not have any interest in this. Have no interest in debating either.
Her theology is, for the most part, very good. It is true that once saved, always saved. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption. That would be until the body is redeemed, whether in the resurrection or the rapture. They happen at the same time. If we could lose our salvation, then the cycle of sin could happen again in eternity, as it was when Lucifer sinned.
Thorn in the flesh was not a sin that God gave to Paul. Not possible. It was not a disease, but persecution from those that tried to hinder Paul in his service of the Lord. A messenger of Satan to buffet him, and Paul prayed 3 times for this to be removed. God said no, but that His grace was sufficient for Paul. Paul had seen things that could have made him feel boastful. Or others could have lifted him up above measure. Which ever, if not both, he suffered shipwrecks, beatings and attempts on his life, imprisoned, on several occasions, sometimes for long periods of time. Was under house arrest. At times having plenty and other times, very little. He was content bc his mission was to spread the gospel, to bring glory to God and he definitely saw the strength of God in his weakness.
Backing up to not being able to lose our salvation, that should cause us to be more faithful and thankful, not using it as an excuse to sin. Now back to the thorn in the flesh. In the OT it was persecution from the enemies of Israel because of their sins, their unfaithfulness to God.
Now here is something that is going to shock most of you. I have rarely heard this taught bc most preachers and teachers know no better. The Gospel Of The Kingdom was preached from The Law all the way through to when The Gospel of Grace was given to Paul. That is when the Body of Christ began. It was the preaching of the time when Jesus will set up the Earthly Kingdom for a 1000 years where Jesus will reign on what will be Paradise. The curse will be lifted and all will be wonderful on the Earth. Animals get along with animals and people get along with people. Any rebellion will be dealt with immediately by Jesus.
Satan will be bound for the 1000 years in hell and at the end of this reign, Satan will be loosed for a time to tempt those born in the 1000 years. The ones to go into this reign are those that survived the Tribulation. They are saved but will have children that will have to tempted by the devil, so they can make their choice to accept or to reject Jesus for themselves.
This Kingdom Gospel was preached by the apostles and Jesus.They were still under The Law and continued to be until about 12 years after Pentecost. The Gospel of Grace was a mystery hidden from the world until given to Paul by Jesus. Jesus taught Paul personally for 3 years in Arabia. They kept The Law until the Gospel of Grace, which included salvation for the Jews and Gentiles. Gentiles was every one that was not a Jew. Peter, then continued preaching to the Jews and Paul to the Gentiles.
Jesus came to the Jews, not the Gentiles. He told the apostles not to bring Gentiles to Him but there were a few exceptions in Jesus’s ministry, as there was in the OT. The Gentiles were given the opportunity to to walk with God before The Law, but ended up failing, so they were set aside and God gave The Law to the Jews, only. They failed over and over again, so The Gospel of Grace includes all people. The promises to Israel have been set aside and when Jesus literally comes back, every eye shall see Him and all of Israel that lived through the Tribulation will be saved. The 1000 year reign of Jesus is the promise to Israel of the literal reign of Christ.
They missed the OT prophesies of a suffering Messiah. Others that survived the Tribulation come from every tongue and nation and will also go into the reign of Jesus. Eph. 2:11-13, I Cor. 15:1-4, I Cor. 12:13,14, Eph. 1:3,, Phil 3:20. There are so, so many other scriptures but I can’t go into them all. Pentecost was for the Jews. The Gentiles were without God and without hope in this world until Paul opened the mystery of the Gospel of Grace. We, now, believing Jews and Gentiles that accept the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus in a personal way, make up the Body of Christ. This book had a lot of BGs testimony, good and bad. That is a good thing, actually.
Other people can share how they failed and yet how Jesus still worked in them. How He loves all people and that His Word can be trusted. It is never a good thing to ignore Jesus, to reject Him bc that is what damns people. The Son of God is seen in the OT and, of course the NT. But for the Christian, salvation is a free gift that has been received by grace through faith. Under The Law, they were required to keep the commandments, though God knew they couldn’t, and animal sacrifices were offered by God’s command.
When Jesus came, the Jews were to accept Him as the Promised One. John the Baptist preached repentance of one’s sins and baptism. But what they were to accept was Jesus as their Messiah. That was the message of the Gospel of the Kingdom under the law. They were never told to be saved that they had to confess the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus to be saved. Only that He was The Son of God, Deity, The Christ, their Messiah.
You will not find where anything else was tequired until the Gospel of Grace was given to Paul. Many Jews did believe in the death burial and resurrection, but it wasn’t required that their relationship with God hinged on that truth. Now we must believe, not only in the Deity of Christ, but acknowledge His death, burial and resurrection. Everybody that accepts the works of Jesus doesn’t accept His Deity. They are lost. The Jews, for the most part, reject Jesus, and they are lost. Glory be to God now and forever!! CathyR
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