How to be a Christian Without Being Religious: Discover the Joy of Being Free in Your Faith [Paperback]

Fritz Ridenour (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 6, 2002

Since the days of the Early Church, Christians have struggled to find a way to be 'good'-to please God by their own efforts. They end up carrying a burden God never intended them to bear. And what's more, their brand of Christianity ends up looking like any other religion of the world-bound by joyless rules and rituals. Fritz Ridenour's study of the book of Romans provides an antidote to the pharisaical spirit and shows that Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. It is not man reaching up, but God reaching down. Every Christian can enjoy his or her birthright when they realize who they are in Christ. The result is a life full of hope, joy, power and potential.

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About the Author

FRITZ RIDENOUR is a favorite writer of readers around the world, with more than four million copies of his books in circulation. His books include How to Be a Christian Without Being Religious and How to Be a Christian and Still Enjoy Life. Ridenour and his wife Jackie, live in Santa Barbara, California. They have three children and ten grandchildren.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Regal; Revised edition (June 6, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830727892
• ISBN-13: 978-0830727896
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,305 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific little book telling us about unearned salvation, June 24, 1999

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This review is from: How to Be a Christian Without Being Religious (Bible Commentary for Laymen) (Paperback)

This is an easy reading study on the book of Romans. In this book, Fritz Ridenour clearly explains the concept of God's grace to us. He helps us see the difference between trying to earn God's forgiveness and receiving the gift of God's forgiveness. It is a book that I have given out many times to those with questions about what it means to be a Christian.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plain Simple Truth, April 12, 2003

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Chuck R. (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to be a Christian Without Being Religious: Discover the Joy of Being Free in Your Faith (Paperback)

I have had my copy for over 15 years and I find it good to pull this book out and reread it every few years.
The book is a commentary that follows The Book of Romans. The heart of the message is salvation through faith in Jesus Christ - God accepting us, and not earning our salvation through our own works. The book is very well written, very easy to read (I usually reread it in a day or two), and the writing is very down to earth and on the level of the common person.
I first saw this book when I was young in the early 70's - this book has stood a time test, and the writing is still so current today. I reread the book yesterday and it reads like it could have been first published today even though it came out in 1967.
Christianity is a path more than a destination (a way of life in fellowship with God being led by his Holy Spirit). Sometimes you can stray off course, even a little, and start to loose your peace and joy. This book helps me to remember the basics of my salvation and set my heart in the right direction. The beautiful part is this book is so easy to read; no big language, you are not being talked down to, no from another world type of writing - just on your level.
Please read this book. Save a copy, and pull it out every few years. You will be glad you did.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best!, February 10, 2005

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Robert Wynkoop (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to be a Christian Without Being Religious: Discover the Joy of Being Free in Your Faith (Paperback)

I can hardly believe it. My copy of this book is dated from 1976 and has been in continued use since them. Come to think of it, that was the year I entered the ministry and this book has been a constant companion since.

Fritz Ridenour writes for youth, but this commentary on Romans transcends youth and ought to be read by every new Christian. It is simply the best. The genius of Fidenour is that he has the ability to take a very complicated document (Paul's epistle to the Romans) and explain it completely in simple language.

This book has had a profound impact on my understanding of Romans. Twenty years and many Bibles later, I still write in Ridenour's insights in the margin of Romans. This is a great book and must reading for every Christian.