![]() Rick Warren falls in line with such evangelistic preachers as Billy Graham, men who maintain the fundamental doctrines of Scripture, yet who also unapologetically appeal to a much broader audience than simply those who agree with them, because they’re so non-controversial. By the end, he closes the deal by offering a suggested prayer that confesses sin, acknowledges Jesus as God who died for that sin, and asks Him to become the Lord of one’s life.Īs a tract, it hits all the right points, but-and maybe I’m just not mainstream American enough-it just all seemed so “canned,” as if often rehearsed before a panel of an American cross-section for maximum effectiveness and minimum offense. At Christmastime, he’d like us to focus on three particular things: celebration, salvation, and reconciliation. Warren packages the Gospel in the form of “the greatest gift” God could offer, His Son. The Purpose of Christmas is, unsurprisingly, an evangelistic tract aimed at convincing a lost and searching soul of his or her need for the Savior, Christ the Lord. Praise God, Warren pulled through and gave me some great food for thought (and even garnished it with an “agenda” to boot!), so I’m pretty happy. ![]() In fact, I approached this book with one simple goal: to find something unique to share at a Church Christmas party I’m hosting later this week, something I’ve either never shared or never heard shared before. Nevertheless, this is the first book I’ve read by Pastor Rick Warren, and I did so for the sake of the holiday season. Perhaps I’m the only man of my generation who hasn’t read The Purpose-Driven Life, or perhaps not. The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for?Įach copy of The Purpose Driven Life also includes thoughtful discussion questions, audio Bible studies that go along with every chapter, and access to a supportive online community, giving you the opportunity to dive even deeper into each life-changing lesson.Christmas would have no meaning if Jesus hadn’t died on the cross for us and then proved that he is God by rising again three days later on Easter Sunday.The Question of Significance: Does my life matter?. ![]()
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