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Passion for Jesus: Growing in Extravagant Love for God

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Besides the Bible, this book is the most life-changing book I have ever read. You always hear "Jesus loves you," but most Christians can't grasp that. Through this book, the Lord reveals his UNCONDITIONAL ,passionate, and all-encompassing love for us. I will never be the same again (thank the Lord!!). Comdemnation is a debilitating phenomena in the body of Christ that so many times prevents us from running into His open arms. This book is a wonderful tool for battling that stronghold. God will truly dispell stereotypes as you read this book, and you will find yourself falling deeply in love with your Savior and Friend.

Mike has written a book here that has changed many lives. It's one that every Christian should read and mull over.

I think one point in the book that I would adjust is his teaching on imagining God. He assumes that because God's throne is described in Revelations 4 and Ezekiel 1 that we must therefore be able to imagine God in our minds. He doesn't deal with the concept that God may have given us these descriptions without intending for us to create paintings of God on the easel of our own minds. He teaches that people should use Revelation 4 and Ezekiel 1 throne room scenes to imagine what God looks like. Then pray to the image in your mind. This extra-biblical concept can lead one to create an image in their mind of what God is like...when in reality it is an image in their mind...it isn't God. Don't do that. Let God reveal himself to you through real visions, not images you create in your own mind. Ask God to reveal Himself to you instead through a direct experience rather than creating something in your mind.

If the experiences you have with God match with the bible, then you will have a powerful confirmation of your encounter with the Lord.

Mike Bickle is an excellent man. His life has helped countless people, including myself. He was my pastor for years...and a neighbor. Now that I'm a pastor, I can see that I would not be in the ministry if it were not for Mike's inspiration to seek Jesus and it's profound effect on my life. That is the key emphasis in this book...and if you open your heart to Jesus while reading this book you will be changed.

Mike is well known for inspiring people to seek Jesus. And this is the first book he published along that line. It really is a classic even though it's only been out for maybe ten years or so. So even though I have a concern about one teaching in this book, the overall book is tremendous.

Every Christian should own a copy and read it at least once or twice. I heartily recommend you buy a copy-and an extra one for giving out to friends. Just add my footnote in there if you agree with me on that one point.

Grace...

A must read for any Christian. It really strengthened my faith and helped me realize what I'm living for. It really opens your eyes to see Jesus and to have a hunger and yearning for Him! A great book that deserves to be on any Christian's shelf!

This is one of the best modern Christian books I have ever read. Bickle has taken certain biblical truths to a new level of understanding that is greatly needed in our day. He is teaching us that before we can be workers FOR God, we must be lovers OF God, the God who loves us. I hope that the truths in this book will continue to change many peoples perspective and lead them into deeper love for the Lord.

In an easy to read format Mike Bickle takes the reader on a journey, sharing his often humorous experiences on his quest to know God. I found this book encouraging; it shows that even if someone is ignorant of God's ways but is sincerely seeking Him, God will reveal Himself to them. The religious attitudes and stereotypes we may have in our minds are knocked down by the down to earth candor with which Mike shares.

I'd been praying and asking God to open my eyes to his love for me because, honestly, I just didn't feel it. This book led me to scriptural truths about His love for me and my prayers are being answered. It was wonderful, He spoke His love for me through a co-worker I barely know. One day out of the clear blue this person said, "I just love you!" I knew this was more than a friendly gesture; this was the Lord speaking His great love into my life.

Although there are enough reviews to indicate this book is worth studying, I have to say how much it impacted me. Bickle writes in a conversational style so I figured it would be a quick & easy read. Not so. There's enough strong meat in Passion For Jesus to have kept me at a pace of about half a chapter at a time. Be sure to have your Bible handy.

The chapters on the Song of Songs are by far the best and most satisfying teaching on of this mysterious Bible book I've ever come across. The chapter on Beholding The Glory Dimly alone is worth the price of the book, as another reviewer has noted. While reading it I felt like I was treading on holy ground. Unanointed prayer is not discouraged but seen as a small step in being changed from glory to glory. The advice to gaze on the throne of God as an eternal reality (Revelation 4) while praying is gold. We may not have crowns to cast yet, but we can cast him our hearts.

Mike Bickle is an encourager, and a breath of fresh air! For years, I neglected getting this book because I misunderstood his restorationist views. Regardless, they rarely enter into the picture apart from the fact that if he wasn't postmillenial, he might not have the pastoral heart to encourage people to further glean into the godhead and grow into the knowledge of our Lord Jesus. A.W. Tozer would be proud!

If you want grow in intimacy with God, in an understanding of his heart and the experience of his love for you-- I wholeheartedly recommend this book. The message of this book has changed my life and through the Holy Spirit transformed me from a person who was harsh, negative, judgmental, and always struggling with shame and condemnation, to one whose heart has been softened, tenderized and set on the lifelong journey of learning the freedom of being loved unconditionally.

One of my all time favorite books. Mike reveals the message of God enjoying us and that we can have passion for God just as he has passion for us. Knowing how God truly feels about us is how we have passion for Him. This is a must read for any person wanting to go deeper and have a more intimate relationship with Jesus. The revelation that this book brings will change your life.

My dad bought this book and basically forced me to read it and once I started, I couldn't put it down. I would say it has been at least 7 years ago since I have read it, but I can honestly say that I will never be the same since I finished reading it. As I read, I sat captivated that one man could have these revelations about Jesus. I began to seek God myself, praying that He would show me Himself, I really wanted to know what Mike Bickle knew. If you purchase this book, I urge you to do the same, you will not put that book down and be the same person you were when you began. Over the weeks I was reading and praying, God began opening my eyes to His love for me...I can't put into words here what it felt like...all I could do was cry as He poured out His love on me. It was one of the most precious moments in my life that I wouldn't trade for anything. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. YOU WILL BE BLESSED!