Stephen E. Robinson
Paperback | Pages: 125 pages Rating: 4.5 | 14541 Users | 868 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Believing Christ: The Parable of the Bicycle and Other Good News |
| ISBN: | 1570089264 (ISBN13: 9781570089268) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | United States of America Salt Lake City, Utah(United States) |
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Author Stephen Robinson illustrates the power of the Savior as he uses analogies and parables, such as his own bicycle story, and scriptures and personal experiences in this moving, best-selling book.“Mortals have finite liabilities,” he explains, “and Jesus has unlimited assets.” By merging the two, exaltation can come. As long as we progress in some degree, the Lord will be pleased and will bless us.
We must not only believe in Christ but also believe him — believe that he has the power to exalt us, that he can do what he claims.
People will better understand the doctrines of mercy, justification, and salvation by grace after reading this book.
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| Title | : | Believing Christ: The Parable of the Bicycle and Other Good News |
| Author | : | Stephen E. Robinson |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 125 pages |
| Published | : | November 1st 2002 by Bookcraft Pubs (first published January 1st 1992) |
| Categories | : | Religion. Christianity. Lds. Nonfiction. Church. Spirituality. Inspirational. Christian |
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Ratings: 4.5 From 14541 Users | 868 ReviewsArticle Of Books Believing Christ: The Parable of the Bicycle and Other Good News
I seem to be the odd-Mormon-out when it comes to this book. I really don't like it. Don't get me wrong; I love my Savior and am so very grateful for His atonement and the opportunity it gives me to be redeemed from my sins. But the message I got from this book was, "It's okay to be mediocre - don't try too hard - in fact, don't even attempt to reach beyond your comfort zone - Christ will make up the difference." And I don't believe that. I believe that we should ALWAYS be striving to be betterThe explanation of our charge to "be ye therefore perfect" is brilliant. It is the best I've heard (read).
A book about why all of us should be full of joy. So many go through life misunderstanding what the Atonement does for us. I would consider this essential reading. Robinson addresses how we must not only believe in Christ but also believe him believe that he has the power to exalt us, that he can do what he claims."Mortals have finite liabilities, and Jesus has unlimited assets." But Christ has given us a merging his assets with our liabilities. As long as we progress in some degree, the Lord
This is one of my favorite books! I read it at somewhat of a turning point in my life and it dramatically changed my outlook and understanding of the atonement and the purpose of life. It teaches such simple concepts, but illustrates them so clearly.
The concept of this book is pretty simple: Robinson distinguishes between "believing IN Christ" and "believing Christ." The idea is that while many of us believe in Christ's divinity - His role as the Son of God and the Savior of mankind - too many don't believe Christ when He says He can save us personally. Robinson always shares an important "saved by grace" emphasis that is helpful in an all-too-often works-based Mormon culture. "Believing Christ" has become a favorite for Mormons in need of
Such great insights on who Jesus Christ really is and what He can really do. It also really helped me understand grace so much more!
Reading this has given me a deeper understanding of the atonement, especially the dichotomy between justice and mercy. Robinson goes into detail in the chapters on GRACE to delineate all aspects of how it is perceived differently. He explains in simple language how justice and mercy are both needed to bring us back to God. Here is a Quote about faith and works: "...for neither by faith alone (defining faith as mere passive belief) nor by works alone are we saved. Salvation comes through a
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