Can you do anything you want?
If you love enough, you can do anything you want and still please God. What does love look like? Jesus.
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You and the
All of us have a construct of God. Some are helpful; some are not. I hope that in these pages you will find an image of God that is nearer to the truth. I want to reveal to you a God that looks like Jesus – a wise and good God who loves you and everyone passionately; a God who saves everyone – past, present and future.
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The invitation
Most of us were handed a God to fear. Far fewer were introduced to a God who delights in us.
You and the Creator is for the spiritual seeker, the broken-hearted, the fearful, and those who seek to love. It offers hope for the hopeless. It offers hope for those disappointed with the Christian Church. It’s for you if you are in the process of deconstructing your faith and are unsure of your next steps. It’s for you if you’re one of the ‘nones’. It’s also for you if you are trying to make sense of your world and hope that a Creator God is in charge of it all, but you are not sure. It’s for you if you want assurance that a Creator exists, loves you passionately, and has a plan for you in the days ahead.
God's community
Jesus formed a community that came to be known as the Body of Christ. It is through this Body that the Creator intends that you find support and to reveal the fullness of his love to the world.
Will God save everyone?
For the first 500 years of the Christian Church, the primary belief was that no one would be lost; that all would come to spend eternity with God.
You and the Creator
Fourteen chapters, one story
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Some points covered in the book
What this book refutes
Six wrong beliefs in the Church quietly making us sick
The Belief in Hell
The belief that a loving God will cast those who don't subscribe to a particular Christian dogma, into an everlasting hell, is just plain wrong.
Read more...The Belief in Biblical Inerrancy
The belief that the Bible is error-free puts Christians in a theological straitjacket that eliminates honest inquiry into the faith.
Read more...The Belief that Getting People Saved is a Gospel Priority
The belief that getting people "saved" is not Biblical and puts pressure on those targeted and can create guilt in those doing the targeting.
Read more...The Belief that the Bible is of a Higher Authority than Jesus
The belief (usually unspoken) that the Bible is of a higher authority than Jesus is wrong, and distracts from the Bible's true purpose: To point people to Jesus. Christianity is not a religion of the Book. It is a Spirit-guided relationship with the living God.
Read more...The Belief that the Bible Supports Hierarchy or Complementarianism
The belief that the Bible supports a hierarchical structure oppresses women and keeps them from growing in their gifts and keeps them in subservient roles in the Church.
Read more...The Belief that God Crucified His Son in Our Place
The belief in Penal Substitutionary Atonement is wrong. The cross is not where God finds a victim to vent petty rage upon. The cross is where God saves the world through self-sacrificing love.
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A Creator God exists and loves you and his creation completely. This God wants to draw you into a relationship with himself and others who desire to know him. It’s not about religion or following a set of rules; it’s about love.
The author Anthony Hendriks
Anthony Hendriks
Anthony Hendriks has been called a lay theologian. He brings to this book a lifetime of walking with Jesus, the experience of living in different countries and being part of various social settings, including Post Green Community in England.
Anthony says he has tried to keep an open mind and absorb what he considers the most helpful, healthy, and loving practices that the various expressions of the Christian faith have to offer. Anthony also respects non-Christian faith expressions when their practices lead people toward more loving relationships.
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Why should I read You and the Creator?
If you like what you see in Jesus, but not in the Church; whether you are a mature Christian, atheist, or a spiritual seeker, this book has something for you.
Is there a study guide for groups?
Yes. Questions for each chapter are available via email request.
Is an audiobook available?
Yes. An audiobook is available.
Can I order bulk copies for my church or group?
Bulk pricing is available for orders of ten copies or more.
Does Anthony Hendriks speak at events?
Yes. Churches, conferences, retreats and podcasts. Availability is limited, so early enquiries are best.
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