Jesus Lifestyle

by Nicky Gumbel

Our culture is obsessed with lifestyle. Magazines and websites tell us what to wear, how to get fit, what to drive, and how to love. Everyone wants to tell us how to live our lives. Jesus didn't leave us a lifestyle magazine; he sat down on a mountainside and began to teach. In this engaging book, Nicky Gumbel examines Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and the radical alternative it presents to our modern lifestyle. Simple, memorable, and profound, Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount are as relevant and as challenging today as they were 2,000 years ago. Nicky's reflections on the Sermon on the Mount are shared with his familiar mix of humor and wisdom, and presents the life that Jesus and the wants us to live. This is an excellent resource for those who have just completed Alpha.

Genres: Christian, Christianity, Faith

272 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

About the author

Nicholas Glyn Paul Gumbel, known as Nicky Gumbel, is an English Anglican priest and author in the evangelical and charismatic traditions. He is known as the developer of the Alpha Course, a basic introduction to Christianity supported by churches of many Christian traditions.

Reviews

[Russell Smith]

OK, let me start by saying that strictly speaking I am not a Christian, but over the past 14 months or so I have been exploring the Christian faith and this book has helped me on that 'journey'.

Gumbel's take on Christianity explores the religion through relevant topics like managing money, building a better future and 'how to stop worrying and start living' (very helpful in my case as I am a stresshead).

Gumbel explains the way that Christians are meant to live and interact within society in a way that is understandable and engaging, and 'The Jesus Lifestyle' served as a useful accompaniment to the Alpha course (and later Beta).

[Sophie Nicoll]

Sensational and so practically wise! Although some of the examples are a little out of date, every Christian would benefit from reading this book

[Richard Hann]

Live life in the right way.

I went on the Alpha course, and what I experienced really opened my eyes to life. There are videos in which Nicky Gumbel preaches about Gods love for us and how He wants to be in our lives and to have a deep relationship with us. Nicky brought me closer to God on that Alpha course, and he still inspires me today, that's why I've read, and would recommend his books including this one! Life isn't perfect, but at least we can be put on the right track again by reading Nicky's wise words. Life can be painful - but so is God!!

[Erica Heiden]

Thoroughly enjoyed this deep dive into Sermon on the Mount -- very applicable to modern life

[Misael Gonz+Alez]

Es bella la enseñanza de temas de actualidad, desde el punton de vista de la enseñanza del Sr. Jesús.

[Krsiak Daniel]

Super nice. Very well written. I recommend it.

[Hale Croom]

Thoughts on how to apply the teachings of Jesus in everyday life. Based on the topics from the sermon on the mount and the beatitudes.

[Louise Douglas]

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