Irresistible

Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World

By: Andy Stanley

Narrated by: Andy Stanley

A fresh look at the earliest Christian movement reveals what made the new faith so compelling...and what we need to change today to make it so again.

Once upon a time there was a version of the Christian faith that was practically irresistible. After all, what could be more so than the gospel that Jesus ushered in? Why, then, isn't it the same with Christianity today?

Author and pastor Andy Stanley is deeply concerned with the present-day church and its future. He believes that many of the solutions to our issues can be found by investigating our roots. In Irresistible, Andy chronicles what made the early Jesus Movement so compelling, resilient, and irresistible by answering these questions:

• What did first-century Christians know that we don't—about God's Word, about their lives, about love?
• What did they do that we're not doing?
• What makes Christianity so resistible in today's culture?
• What needs to change in order to repeat the growth our faith had at its beginning?

Many people who leave or disparage the faith cite reasons that have less to do with Jesus than with the conduct of his followers. It's time to hit pause and consider the faith modeled by our first-century brothers and sisters who had no official Bible, no status, and little chance of survival. It's time to embrace the version of faith that initiated—against all human odds—a chain of events resulting in the most significant and extensive cultural transformation the world has ever seen.

This is a version of Christianity we must remember and re-embrace if we want to be salt and light in an increasingly savorless and dark world.

Thought provoking

I was on the edge of my seat while listening, wondering wether there would come a moment that I would find it tooooo provoking. In the end: I agree 99,99% and have a tiny bit of investigation and thinking to do. Really appreciate the great teaching! Wise thoughts. It’s a great resource. I highly recommend listening to this book!!
Andy’s views are definitely western and for among postchristians. I wonder if he would change a few thoughts in non-western cultures. I guess that’s the homework I have for now.

Faith changing

Ive grown up in the church. I’ve worked in the church. I’ve been around faith my entire life. And this book, and more specifically this teaching from Andy, has reengaged my passion for Jesus. Reminding me my faith is not because of a collection of writings. But because of Christ.

A Clarion Call That Is Fabulously Clear

Authoritative, clear, sincere, honest explanation of the pristine truth of the event that changed the world with everything since being commentary.

Irresistible Reading

Loved it from beginning to end. Andy did a fantastic job narrating. His enthusiasm draws you in. I can see how the book can be controversial to a more conservative ear; however, if listened with an open mind, it will liberate your heart & soul.

great book

I loved it actually listen to it a few times over and I really cleared up a lot of questions that I've had over the years.