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This is a very relevant book, and one that all believers need to read. Some will think the authors are telling the reader what is God's will, and will outright deny their interpretation of the Gospels. When it comes to loving others, Jesus is clear, We are all sinners, and none deserve Grace, much less mercy. We are all on a level playing ground, and no sin is greater than another. But the Bible is also clear on sin, especially sexual immorality, Just because we love our sin, we tend to believe the Bible must mean something other than what the author has written. This is a book on God's love, and God's intolerance for sin. Both exist, and both are relevant in order to understand Grace and mercy.

I absolutely love this book. I think that is important for today. McDowell's definition and explanation of Intolerance is beautiful. People who read this book will get a truer definition of what it truly is.

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Review | The Beauty of Intolerance 2016, A, ARC, eBook, Nada Edit Jan 28 2016
The Beauty of Intolerance amazon barnes & noble Christianbook.com Goodreads Today’s message of cultural acceptance is dangerously distorted and deceptive. In a world that shouts: “If you truly care about other people, you must agree that their beliefs, values, lifestyle, and truth claims are equal and as valid as yours!” it’s no wonder our youth are confused. The Beauty of Intolerance–brand-new from Josh McDowell with son Sean McDowell–cuts through the confusion and points you back to the place where the only truth resides. . .Jesus Christ. Tied directly to the Heroic Truth initiative launched by the Josh McDowell Ministry, McDowell will share how a biblical view of truth can counter cultural tolerance and encourage a love and acceptance of others apart from their actions with a heart of Christlike compassion.
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Hott Review:

Not very long ago a friend and I were talking about how teens today believe so differently than we do. They use the same words, but somehow there is just a disconnect. When I read the synopsis above I knew this was the book we needed. The one that would help us sort out the fluff and get to the point.
What I liked: The Beauty of Intolerance is an amazing book that I’m sure I’ll be referring to for years. It really helped me to put into words and context how I feel and why which should help me make proper decisions in the coming years. I appreciated how carefully worded this book was showing no offense and helping me to find actionable ways and confidence in showing love to all of God’s people without judgment.
The Beauty of Intolerance is an amazing resource you’re going to want to keep in your hands!
What I didn’t like: There is a LOT in The Beauty of Intolerance. It’s not something to read quickly or when you’re tired. It requires attention and focus.

Excerpt:

I’ll have a teaser for you tomorrow, but I wanted to share one of the many highlights that I added to The Beauty of Intolerance. Goodness knows every page has been highlighted!

These pillars, as listed below, need to be taught and ingrained within our young people.
• The historic reliability of scripture. “All Scripture is inspired by God”(2 Timothy 3: 16). Scripture is not merely an inspirational book. All scripture is “Godbreathed,”which means the written words in the Bible are from Creator God. Since its words come from God, the Bible can be trusted as a reliable historical document, and we have credible evidence to substantiate that reality.
• The deity of Christ. We also have credible historical evidence to back up Christ’s claim that he was and is the Son of God “who takes away the sin of the world”( John 1: 29). If Christ is not who he claims to be, Christianity is not true.
• Christ’s bodily resurrection. Without Christ literally rising from the dead, his promise to give those who trust in him eternal life would be meaningless. The apostle Paul put it this way, “If Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins. In that case, all who have died believing in Christ are lost”(1 Corinthians 15: 17–18). But Christ did rise from the dead, and compelling historical evidence supports this reality.
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Author: Josh McDowell & Sean McDowell Source: NetGalley Publisher & Date: February 1st 2016 by Shiloh Run Press Genre: Christian Non-Fiction ISBN: 1630589403 (ISBN13: 9781630589400)
Pages: 256 Grade: A More about Josh McDowell:

Josh McDowellAs a young man, Josh McDowell considered himself an agnostic. He truly believed that Christianity was worthless. However, when challenged to intellectually examine the claims of Christianity, Josh discovered compelling, overwhelming evidence for the reliability of the Christian faith. After trusting in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, Josh’s life changed dramatically as he experienced the power of God’s love.
Websites & Links: Josh McDowell's website Josh McDowell's twitter Josh McDowell's facebook

More about Sean McDowell:

Sean McDowellDr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences in a tangible way through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support for viewing all areas of life through a Biblical worldview. Sean is an Assistant Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Biola University.
Sean still teaches one high school Bible class, which helps give him exceptional insight into the prevailing culture so he can impart his observations poignantly to fellow educators, pastors, and parents alike.

Catch Up with Sean: Sean McDowell's website Sean McDowell's twitter Sean McDowell's facebook

True tolerance involves loving people and suffering while they so something we think is absolutely wrong, which is exactly what Christ does for us. Whether or not young people respond to our love, there is something beautiful about responding as Christ did-even if our culture considers such love intolerance. The truth is, we are not called to be tolerant of others as the culture defines it; we are called to be loving as the bible defines it.

but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8. this is the good news of the Gospel. But we are hostile towards God because of it. This is our culture towards sin and the truth.

Who is this book geared to? Christians that are fighting the culture when it comes to their children and how to respond to them in love and understanding without compromising the truth.

McDowell opens up with two families and many of us will experience this conversation in regards to our children and if not our own children, we will of someone with the same mind-set. The first one a daughter coming home from College with her new boyfriend and letting her parents know that they will bunk in the same room. They have a conversation about sex and beliefs without any connection to each other. Reading this scenario, if you share the same convictions as the parents, you will see your own feelings rise to the surface. The second scenario is a young man who wants to support his gay friend and the parents expressing their concerns while their son storms out accusing his parents of being hateful and bigots. It shares the wrong way and why and the right way and why to respond to these typical scenarios.

The rest of the book deals on how we look at sin. How do we make decisions? How do we justify sin? What I was most convicted of is the why of wrong and right. These things are right or wrong, not because society or even the church agrees with them or frowns on them, but because they are either contrary to or consistent with the nature and character of God. i.e. lying and stealing are wrong because God is truth. Justice is right because God is just. Hatred is wrong because God is love. Forgiveness is right because God is mercy. Sexual immorality is wrong because God is faithful and pure.

Do we understand what the Kingdom of God is? What kingdom are living for? There are only two kingdoms. The one that Satan rules and the one that God is reestablishing. It is because of this kingdom that Christianity is missional because of the its influence is meant to go beyond private and devotional exercise. It is to be lived.

If I had to describe in a few words what this study did for me is that it reminds me of the why of the Gospel. We can make a list of right and wrong and come off judgmental and hateful or we can remember what Christ has done for us and express that to those we influence. It is dealing with sin ours and others in a loving way. Not by excusing but by redeeming.

A Special Thank you to Barbour Publishing, Inc. and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review