
The Insanity of Obedience
Walking with Jesus in Tough Places
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All Christian disciples have one thing in common: As they carry the Gospel across the ocean and across the street, persecution will become the norm for those who choose to follow Jesus. How believers respond in the face of persecution reveals everything about their level of faith and obedience.
The Insanity of Obedience is a bold challenge to global discipleship. Nik Ripken exposes the danger of safe Christianity and calls listeners to something greater. The Insanity of Obedience challenges Christians in the same provocative way that Jesus did. This book dares you - and prepares you - to cross the street and the oceans with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Some of Jesus' instructions sound uncomfortable and are potentially dangerous. We may be initially encouraged by his declaration, "I am sending you out." But how are we to respond when he then tells us that he is sending us out "like sheep among wolves"? In light of the words of Jesus, how can modern-day believers rest comfortably in the status quo? How can we embrace casual faith in light of the radical commands of Jesus, which are anything but casual?
Ripken brings decades of ministry experience in some of the most persecuted areas of the world to bear on our understanding of faith in Jesus. The Insanity of Obedience is a call to roll up your sleeves...and to follow and partner with Jesus in the toughest places on this planet.
"We have the high privilege of answering Jesus' call to go," Ripken says. "But let us be clear about this: We go on his terms, not ours. If we go at all, we go as sheep among wolves." Jesus gives us himself. And he gives us the tools necessary for those who dare to journey with him.
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- Julianna Marcus
- 06-13-24
Christians are alled to suffer and live a victorious faith
Wow. This is a must read for those considering missions work, particularly in hard places where there is no gospel witness, no church and no Bible. The insights serve to encourage those sent out ones and their sending agencies to avoid making mistakes that are avoidable if they educate themselves with the material in this book. What stood out most was the inspiring faith of the persecuted believers who can teach us about truly standing for Jesus in the face of fear. May God grant me the courage to do the same as I endeavor to serve Him.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-25-19
Learn how to live in the coming persecutions.
Eye opening story's how Christians outside of the protection of the West live life day by day, minute by minute. They learn to be wise as serpents and inasent as doves.
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- David Pendergrass
- 07-16-19
Poses all the tough - and right! - questions
Ripken's challenges to Christians are critically important. His writing, the syntax, leaves something to be desired. The reader, too, is a little sleepy. Neither of these criticisms should discourage a thoughtful Believer from enjoying the book, however. I am a Reformed, Covenental Christian and disagreed with some of Ripken's analyses, particularly regarding baptism. Every Christian in the Western world, no doubt, will have a disagreement with at least something in Ripken's book because he challenges so many Western norms and delves boldly into topics over which Believers joined in Christ have peacefully argued about since the first century. Ripken's thought-provoking words were a great blessing to me and I heartily recommend the book.
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- Todd Carroll
- 12-18-18
A must read
Excellent book. So encouraging and challenging at the same time. A must read for all workers going overseas.
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- Renee
- 01-18-23
Insane
A spiritually challenging read. I'm inclined to listen repeatedly to be sure I missed nothing.
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- Avidreader
- 03-07-24
Incredible detail
Loved this book. Amazing facts that were sometimes hard to fathom but nonetheless eye opening and heart wrenching.
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- Rich Thornton
- 08-06-17
Obedience may be insanity
Obedience in sharing our faith is always an option that can't be taken away from Christians. It may appear to be insane but it is the right choice according to this author. There will be consequences but it is always still an option. I was stretched by this book and am glad for that. I liked the reader for this as well.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-13-21
Faith Building & Compelling Story.
This book is a deeply moving challenge to the dosile innactive believer in Christ. It compels one to act with urgency and cautions us to be as wise as serpents and humble as doves. The wisdom to know when to act is a work of the Holy spirit and a listening setvant. May God help me fulfill my calling.
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- Tonya Maxwell
- 08-20-17
Eye opening!
Every believer in Jesus should take the time to read, or listen to this as well as the author's other book.
I just recommended it yo you, seriously.
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- Valerie
- 01-22-23
Wow!
A very convicting read! The principles learned are to be
applied in whatever circumstances we find ourselves.
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