Since I don't enjoy reading all that much (something I'm trying to change)---Dana hooked me up with another book on audio for Father's Day. Below is a summary of the book. So far, chapter 1 is good. I like how he describes our "civilized" Christianity...how we've gotten away from the raw, Spirit-filled, ambitious life of faith that we are originally called to. He makes some very good points. I'll share more once I get through it. Erwin McManus wasn't raised in a Christian home, so when he came to Christ as a college student, he didn't know the rules of the "religious club." He didn't do well in Shakespeare courses, so he didn't really understand the KJV Bible he was given either. But he did understand that prayer was a conversation, and he learned to talk to God and wait for answers. Erwin's way was passionate and rough around the edges-a sincere, barbaric journey to Christ.
Barbaric Christians see Jesus differently than civilized Christians. They see disciples differently, and they see Christ's mission differently. The Barbarian Way is a call to escape "civilized" Christianity and become original, powerful, untamed Christians-just as Christ intended.
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