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Am I Good Enough?: Preparing for Life's Final Exam (LifeChange Books)

Am I Good Enough?: Preparing for Life's Final Exam (LifeChange Books)

Published in
2005
4.15
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Description

I Ask Myself Every Day...';Am I Good Enough?' Christians claim that Jesus is the only way to heaven. But how could a good God, who created the entire universe in all its diversity, be so limiting? Is Christianity unfair? Isn't it more fitting to believe that good people from any religious or nonreligious background go to heaven, rather than people from one particular belief system? Maybe not, says Andy Stanley. In this updated edition of the bestselling book, teen readers will find out why Jesus taught that goodness is not even a requirement to enter heavenand why Christianity is beyond fair. Andy Stanley leads the next generation of young people to a grateful awareness of God's enormous grace and mercy.If only good people go to heaven, would I make the cut? If Christianity is true, why is God so narrow-minded? And why aren't the answers obvious?! They are. Find out why being ';good enough' has nothing to do with heaven's requirements, and why God is, in fact, not fair at all. Story Behind the BookAndy Stanley has a heart for families and a special place for today's youth. Having served for many years as a youth and young adult pastor at a large church in Atlanta, his greatest goal was to lead a young person to Christ. With the success of his book How Good Is Good Enough and its acceptance as a widely used evangelistic tool, it was a natural step to refine this important question for the youth of today. Andy wanted to write a text that was aimed right at the heart of today's young culture and put a cover on the book that would interest and attract them to it. Today's youth are constantly looking for assurances in a crazy world. They get that assurance by learning that it is not how good you are, but that you are forgiven.From the Hardcover edition.
Age
12-14
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
96 pages

Why to read

  • Self-Reflection: 'Am I Good Enough?: Preparing for Life's Final Exam' encourages readers to introspect and evaluate their own lives, beliefs, and values. This can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of one's purpose and direction in life.
  • Spiritual Insight: Andy Stanley provides a Christian perspective on life's big questions, offering spiritual insights that can be valuable for individuals seeking to align their lives with their faith and understand their place in the world from a religious standpoint.
  • Practical Guidance: The book offers practical advice on how to live a life that is pleasing to God and how to prepare for what Stanley refers to as 'life's final exam.' This guidance can be helpful for readers looking for actionable steps to improve their spiritual well-being.
  • Accessible Wisdom: Andy Stanley is known for his ability to communicate complex spiritual concepts in a way that is accessible and relatable. Readers who may be intimidated by theological texts will find his writing style engaging and easy to understand, making the wisdom contained within the book more approachable.