Occasionally I find a book that leaves me asking more questions than it answers. Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart is just such a book.

Small, and a quick read, this book is an interesting dichotomy of good and bad.

While I found several things in here that challenged my thinking, much of the book is author J.D. Greear’s soapbox for eternal security and the sinner’s prayer with frequent tangents downplaying the idea of baptism.

While I believe that you can be sure of your salvation, much of Greear’s explanations run in circles and contradict themselves. This book leaves an unsatisfied feeling after finishing it, and it leaves you wondering.

I initially liked much of what Greear had to say, especially in the early chapters discussing our need for salvation and Jesus’ fulfillment of that need. But as the book progresses, Greear steps onto a soapbox about eternal security, the sinner’s prayer, and the role baptism plays. Much of this I disagree with theologically, but more than that, I felt like, had Greear been in the room, his voice would have been raised and he would be shouting.

Theological differences aside, I was not impressed with Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart. There are better books out there that deal with the topic of salvation. I wouldn’t recommend this one if you’re struggling with questions of this sort.

Have you read Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart? If so, what are your thoughts? You can leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from B&H Publishing Group as part of their blogger review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.“