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The Silent Killers of Faith: Overcoming Legalism and Performance-Based Religion

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One of the stones that many Christians stumble over is the idea that Jesus wants us to keep a set of rules. This misperception is a subtle but deadly trap by which we are so easily snared. In this book Steve Crosby does a very articulate and biblically solid job of showing that performing to make the Lord Jesus happy is not a New Testament reality. As a Christian, we can have a living relationship with Jesus, and this changes everything. Read this book to see how the New Testament clearly spells out this profound difference, and that our relationship with Jesus provides us with the keys to release from this deadly trap of striving - and the defeat that always follows (Romans 7:15).

Steve Crosby's work in this book is truly "setting the captives free" from performance based religion. He identifies the subtle tyranny of legalism and man-pleasing and how it eventually chokes out the very life from well meaning Christians, leaving them burnt out and worn out. It will challenge you to take a look at things, we as Christians, have swallowed and followed without any Biblical basis, or a skewed Biblical interpretation.

Sadly, many Christians are so afraid to question anything for fear of being "rebellious", they just swallow whatever their leaders say the Bible says, without checking it out for themselves.
So, let this book help lead you out from under mans agenda/yoke and let Jesus' yoke be easy as He said it would be.

After discovering that the majority of Christians don't understand the works of grace and relate to Christ through the law and duty; Dr. Crosby's book was a breath of fresh air. His, sometimes witty, and always cutting expose and remedial epistle is a must read for anyone trying to regain Christian relevance in a post-modern world. I think this work is destined to become a classic.

Truly a life transforming book. I hadn't realized how deeply entrenched some aspects of legalism were unknowingly a part of my thinking. I highly recommend this book... It will make you think!

In Silent Killers, Dr. Crosby hits home on the central issue of modern christianity - legalism. In it, he does an outstanding job of explaining the real truth of the gospel of Christ.

This book brings alive the truth of Paul's teaching; which focuses on living life in harmony with the Holy Spirit, and has nothing to do with following any set of religious rules. The leading of the Holy Spirit, and the life of Christ in you is the fulfillment of the law; and we are no longer bound to live under the weight of perfect adherence to a legal code.

We are freed from the burden of the law; and so are freed to walk joyfully in Christ - and fulfill the law from the inside - not from the outside.

A definite must read!!!

In a day and age when church is becoming more and more organized and professional, a book like this one helps bring a clear, refreshing and liberating perspective. I agree with this author wholeheartedly that Jesus has come to release us from the tyranny of trying and set us free to the liberating secret of trusting. My hope is that all the folks that genuinely love the Lord but are contemplating never darkening thte doors of a local church again out of complete and utter exhaustion will some how find a copy of this book before they give up all hope. How true it is that Jesus' yoke is easy and His burden light. Thank you Dr. Crosby for reminding us all that He's already carried our burdens up to calvary and we don't need to dance to impress Him any longer. I highly recommend this book.

Bob Grimm
Walla Walla, Washington

This is not what you are going to hear in the pulpit. This teaching was truly divinely inspired to set the captives free. Now I know that I can never be good enough through works to earn the Love of God, acceptance and grace of God. They are a gift that He has given me in the person of Jesus Christ and all I have to do is receive His Son. This book truly has changed how I view my relationship with Christ and has set a bubbling brook of worship and adoration for the Lord. As you can see I highly recommend this book for those that truly want to be set free!!!

The author does an excellent job of revealing legalism in several forms, in several places, including many "blind spots" that exist within typical church communities. This is a real eye-opener for all believers, but especially for leaders within a church who perhaps can fall prey to a performance-base mindset due to the behavior they're expected to model as leaders. Includes tools to both diagnose and rise above the legalistic/performance-based spirit. It helped me overcome my feelings of failure to live up to Christ's perfect standard and reawakened the joy I feel in my relationship with Him. An enjoyable read - combines solid theology, research, and exegesis with entertaining/illuminating analogies found in the "real world".

Anyone who really wants to be freed from the deceptive power of leaglism and a spiritual life motivated by performance will benefit from this book. The author has researched it thoroughly by diligent study of the Scriptures, theological works, and contemporary authors. Application of the truth presented in this book can change your whole life. It has mine.

As we have traveled around the world, we have found the church is in need of rescue from the "performance mentality" that it has become subject to. Dr. Crosby's book speaks to the this issue and brings constructive alternatives in finding a faith based relationship with the Lord. If you have found yourself trying to live up to other peoples expectations of success or spirituality and found your self frustrated with the results, this book for you. I think you will find that there is a better way to walk, and this book will help you find that way.