The Jesus of Suburbia: Have We Tamed the Son of God to Fit Our Lifestyle?

by Mike Erre

Book Overview

Like the first-century Pharisees, we've reduced Christianity to a set of propositional beliefs. Truth is, we've gotten away from what it really means to be a Christian. In The Jesus of Suburbia, Mike Erre reveals that we've created a Jesus in our own image. In a fresh, startling manner, Erre helps us understand that the real Jesus is calling us to live, act, and think in ways that overturn the status quo.

"Expect no sugar-coated sweetness...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 084990059X
• ISBN13: 9780849900594
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A fantastic read that challenged my faith

Mike Erre challenges the "average Christian" to really take a look at JESUS and how He lived his life - against the grain, counter-cultural, and subversive - and then asks if we too will live in this same way. I certainly felt challenged and convicted. I liked the book's focus not on methods or checklists, but truly on Christ our Savior, and modeling the way we live after Him. You can tell Mike knows his stuff - his writing demonstrates that; yet it is relevant and accesible to any reader. I highly recommend this book.

GREAT BOOK!

Mike Erre is a fantastic writer! His book is to the point, but very entertaining. I would recommend it to everyone!

Let the revolution begin!

An excellent perspective on how we often sell out the true call of our faith for a consumer substitute. A challenge to guard against being so lulled by the comforts and trappings of suburban-American life that we literally begin to mix values that don't belong in our faith. That's called syncretism and as The Jesus of Suburbia makes clear, it's a big mistake. To take the vision of this book seriously would lead to a beautiful living out of our faith as followers of Christ in the midst of our culture. This is excellent and accessible material that you can easily use in a small-group setting or to inform your teaching. As a pastor myself, I highly recommend it. You may also be interested in learning more about ROCKHARBOR Church in Costa Mesa, CA where Mike Erre is the Teaching Pastor. It is a community of faith striving to live it's values in impressively unique ways despite it's location in the plush sun-drenched mall-topia of Orange County. If anyone has authority to speak of the challenges of truly being the Church in suburbia, it is Mike Erre with ROCKHARBOR as a living example.

insightful and provocative

Mike Erre's book takes a look at the Jesus that has been created by modern religion and questions how true that view of him really is. This is a wonderful book with many unique insights that provoke the reader to consider the source of their beliefs and challenge him/her to action.

READ THIS BOOK!

Great book! Mike challenges our comfortable watered down faith but does it in a challenging yet encouraging way. I love his frankness and his commitmment to scripture. I would highly encourage pastors to read this and begin to think about if their church is safe or involved in the revolution to bring His love to the world. If you are not a pastor then read this and reflect on your life. Are you living a nice little suburban life or joining Jesus in His kingdom revolution?