How Good Is Good Enough?

By Andy Stanley

Book Overview

Surely there's more than one way to get to heaven? Bestselling author Andy Stanley addresses this popular belief held even among Christians. But believing that all good people go to heaven raises major problems, Stanley reveals. Is goodness not rewarded, then? Is Christianity not fair? Maybe not, he says. Readers will find out why Jesus taught that goodness is not even a requirement to enter heaven - and why Christianity is beyond fair. Andy Stanley leads believers and skeptics alike to a grateful awareness of God's enormous grace and mercy. Good People Go to Heaven...Don't They? Sure they do. It only makes sense. Actually, it doesn't really make any sense at all. Smart, educated, accomplished men and women everywhere are banking their eternities on a theory that doesn't hold water. Chances are, you've never really thought it through. But you owe it to yourself to do so. Find out now what's wrong with the most popular theory about heaven--and what it really takes to get there.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590522745
• ISBN13: 9781590522745
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Multnomah Books
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.8" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

How Good is Good Enough

A superb presentation of Christianity's answer to this question. If you wonder about God, the Bible, or Heaven; this book is a must read. For Evangelical Christians, this is an excellent book to give to people who are searching, wondering, questioning spiritual areas of existence. This is simply written, a quick read (1-2 hours) and presents the Bibles response to the question posed in the title. An excellent precursor to other written material that provides more in depth information on what the Bible says, such as The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus by John R. Cross, etc.

This is a Great Resource for Evangelism

Andy Stanley has the ability in person, on tape and in writing to connect to his audience and this book is just one more evidence of his gift. In clear, relatable and non-threatening fashion, he explains the wonders of salvation in such a way that the facts are crystal clear as is the decision the reader must make. Even the most timid of believers should find it easy to share their faith using this book. People don't throw books away, so by passing it to one person -- it may soon make its rounds to others as well. Keep a few in your car or in your desk and use it to tell others about Christ and to answer those who think getting to heaven depends on them.

quick and to the point

This book is easy consumed in about two hours. Andy's quick and concise. Very thought provoking. A great book to pass on to others to read and chat about.

Warning: This book is very convicting!

If you're not a Christian, you're going to have a hard time with this book, but you should read it anyway. And if you are a Christian, you're going to reminded of your wise choice.You see, every faith except Christianity is about a set of laws and trying to be good enough to live up to them. Jesus Christ, God's only Son, lived on earth for 33 years and taught us that Christianity is about grace, mercy and forgiveness because no one is good enough to live up to a set of divine laws as a means for going to heaven. Andy Stanley gets to the heart of the Gospel (Good News) message by stating: "Christianity is the fairest possible system in a world that is irreversibly unfair. What could be fairer than this? Everybody is welcome. Everybody gets in the same way. Everybody can meet the requirement." The requirement is so simple it's easy to dismiss: Ask God to forgive your sins; place your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior; and claim your eternal reward (see John 3:16).The author concludes by saying that "the ultimate questioneach of us must answer for ourselves is not whether Christianity is fair" but "is Jesus who he claimed to be?" I invite you to read this book, study the Bible and draw your own conclusions.

A Passionate Defense of The Gospel

If you've been involved with any major religion for longer than an hour, you'll come away with its basic message: be good and chances are you'll get to Heaven. It's a wonder why so many are fed up with the church. Andy Stanley begs the question that plagues those stuck in institutional religion. How good is good enough? Stanley takes us to the heart of the very un-religion--Christianity. He speaks with a clarity rare among evangelical preachers, boldly proclaiming God's truth as the only truth while also clearly defining the parameters of our faith. His conversational tone takes us through the main arguments for works-based religion and refutes them with the statements of Jesus and simple logic. Not only is this book great for seekers, tired of performance based faith, but it would also be an excellent primer for Christians who still wonder if they are saved or not. Lastly, Stanley cuts to the heart of the great debate within the church, refuting the arguments put forth by Lordship Salvation proponents and clearly stating the foundation of the Gospel: by faith alone in Christ alone. Plus or minus nothing. I would highly recommend this book--its a simple, yet profound read. And it may just shake your thinking when it comes to the most important issue in life.