Many of us want to believe that our family and friends who have not confessed Christ will be accepted into heaven because they are basically "good people." In How Good is Good Enough Andy Stanley shatters this false belief by reminding us that heaven is not filled with good people, but with people who have received God's grace. This powerful teaching on grace will bring you closer to God and will help you introduce family and friends to the heart of the Christian faith.
Surely there's more than one way to get to heaven? Bestselling author Andy Stanley addresses this popular belief held even among Christians. But believing that all good people go to heaven raises major problems, Stanley reveals. Is goodness not rewarded, then? Is Christianity not fair? Maybe not, he says. Readers will find out why Jesus taught that goodness is not even a requirement to enter heaven - and why Christianity is beyond fair. Andy Stanley leads believers and skeptics alike to a grateful awareness of God's enormous grace and mercy.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Timothy Hall (Dewitt, MI), June 01, 2009
Easy to read, basic instruction on understanding salvation through Christ alone. A great tool for evangelizing any unbeliever who has an ear to help them hear.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Janet Jackson (Cedar City, UT), November 19, 2008
Purchased as a gift, I have not read this. BUT it comes with the best recommendation from my Pastor to be given to the man who thinks because he is a good-ole-boy, he will be going to heaven. Little book, easily read by the man who doesn't have time for religion.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Susan Rawson (Rapid City, SD), February 07, 2008
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is an easy read. Andy Stanley makes it clear that you don't just have to be a good person to enter the kingdom of heaven. I will share this book with as many people that I can. I know alot of "good" people, but I want to be sure that they will share the kingdom of heaven with me.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Vernon K. Lockner (Valparaiso, Florida), August 19, 2004
This is a powerful little book. It gently demonstrates that the only goodness that God accepts for entrance into heaven is the perfect goodness and righteousness of Jesus Christ alone.
As human beings we have no goodness to offer to God. We have sinned. We have fallen short (Rom. 3:23). We have broken God's laws in thought word and deed. The only thing that we deserve is eternal punishment and condemnation. Our only hope is to be found in Jesus Christ and in His righteousness alone. And that only happens when we place our complete trust and faith in Jesus Christ alone.
"But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Rom. 4:5).
We bought 15 copies of Andy's book to give away to others. We give it our highest rating!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Scott Meade (New Richmond, IN), March 09, 2004
Thank You Andy Stanley...this book takes someone from where they are to where God is...it is reminiscent of Paul at Mars Hill in Acts. This book is perfect for strengthening your faith as well as help a skeptic understand what Christian after life is all about.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Susan Hammond (Irvine, CA.), March 05, 2004
"Come, let us reason together," says the Lord. Andy Stanley helps us do that. While Mel Gibson's, _The Passion of the Christ_ film shows the "how" and the "when" of Christ's crucifixion, this little book shows the "why" for His death. Andy Stanley lays out the argument against the common belief that we have the ability, on our own merits, to be "good enough" to get into heaven, with simple logic, humor where appropriate, and intellectual integrity.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by John Baumgartner (Berwick, PA), January 20, 2004
An outstanding presentation unlike other simple presentations of the gospel. This one approaches it from the standpoint of a person's goodnees. It is a clear, yet compassionate explanation of why goodness has nothing to do with going to heaven from God's standpoint. It is one great tool for sharing with people who truly are relying on their goodness to get them to heaven, why goodness will not gain them entrance to heaven. The author's perspective is compelling and should truly answer questions this type of person honestly thinks or asks about the "goodness" philosophy. May many trust Christ alone as their personal savior and leave their mistaken trust in goodness behind as a result of reading this book. My prayers are to that end!
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kristine Kreger (Portland, OR), October 17, 2003
This little book was a wonderful pick-me-up. It is a quick read that really encourages your faith in Christ. It will make an excellent present for people near and dear to your heart. I got a copy for my church library.
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