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

By Stephen R. Crosby

Book Overview

Like poor driving, legalism is the ‘other guy’s’ problem—the idiot is always in the other car. Crosby delivers a powerful punch in this expose on legalism as he shows that is a problem for all of us.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0768429579
• ISBN13: 9780768429572
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Treasure House
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Avoid the subtle but deadly trap

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).

Freedom from Impossible Rules

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!!!

Refreshing & Liberating

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

Silent Killers of the Faith

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!

Pastor Jim Brittain,Talkeetna Christian Center

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.