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Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe

Misbeliefs that Keep Us From Experiencing God's Grace

Gary Kinnaman contends that many Christians are blinded by what he calls "popular and nonbiblical notions" of God. Applying personal anecdotes, stories from the lives of others, and a large dose of humor, the author challenges ten beliefs that are obstacles to the experience of God's love and providence. With a lighthearted touch, the author rescues readers from stubborn religious lies, such as God grades on a curve; the better you are, the bigger the blessing. And whoppers, such as if God leads you to something, everything will work out just great. Witty and engaging, Kinnaman may offend Christians of all traditions as he provokes them to think more deeply about their faith and their behavior.

... the converted slave trader who wrote 'Amazing Grace'—persuaded Wilberforce
that Godwanted him to stayin politics ratherthan entertheministry. 'TheLord has
raised you up for the goodof the nation.' “After much prayer and thought
Wilberforce concluded that Newton was right. God was calling him to champion
the libertyof the oppressed—as a Parliamentarian. 'My walk,' he wrote in his
journal in 1788, 'is apublicone. My businessis inthe world; and I must mix in the
assemblies of ...