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Friend of Sinners: Why Jesus Cares More About Relationship Than Perfection Kindle Edition

by Rich Wilkerson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Pastor and writer Rich Wilkerson Jr. shines a spotlight on every Christian’s calling to reach the world, seek the lost, and save sinners with Jesus’ scandalous message of the gospel of grace.

In Friend of Sinners, we learn:

  • that by following his example, we can have the same clear conviction and compassion for the lost that he did, 
  • that His gospel of scandalous grace cannot be overestimated, and
  • How to embrace the truth that we all need Jesus equally. 

The Bible calls Jesus a friend of sinners. What does that mean? In Friend of Sinners, Rich Wilkerson Jr. shows readers the profound implications of the reality that Jesus calls us “friends, not because of who we are or what we have done, but because of who he is. While he was on earth, Jesus knew that people needed to feel like they belong before they would want to behave. He understood that the power within him was greater than the darkness around him, so he loved fearlessly.

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Rich Wilkerson, Jr., and his wife, DawnCheré, are the founders of the VOUS Church in Miami and the annual VOUS Conference on South Beach at the historic Fillmore Theater. Rich is also the host of the weekly talk show Top3 on JUCE TV, which features popular Christian personalities and round table discussion on current news. An internationally recognized speaker, Rich has logged over two million air miles preaching the gospel to hundreds of thousands of people around the globe.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson (March 13, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Rich Wilkerson Jr. and his wife DawnCheré lead VOUS Church, a community of faith in the heart of Miami committed to loving God and serving people. Rich is the author of three books: Sandcastle Kings, Friend of Sinners, and the upcoming Single & Secure. After an eight-year journey of infertility, Rich and DawnCheré have welcomed three children into their family: Wyatt, Wilde, and Waylon.

Connect on social: @richwilkersonjr

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You know you have read a great book when you can’t put your highlighter and pen down.Rich Wilkerson, Jr. breathes new life into some of the classic stories about how Jesus lived for the relationship and loved someone no matter their circumstances. Friend of Sinners pushes us to re-evaluate how we approach people in life. It reminds us that everyone is on their own journey and not to disqualify them based on society or “church” standards.It was entertaining, easy to read, and honestly I was sad to see it come to an end. (I will be rereading it.). I highly recommend it for everyone!I received an Advanced Reader Copy from the publisher.
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TAL59GRACE
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
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Powerful, beautiful book! Would benefit from some correction by an editor, but the few grammatical errors don’t diminish the power & beauty of the message.
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Morgan Moon
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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Even if you dont purchase this book you need to find a way to read / rent it! It was an awesome read!!
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars validation and love. I was not embraced by the church
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018
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I grew up in a Christian home and when I lost my father at 20 years of age, I turned to the wrong crowd for comfort, validation and love. I was not embraced by the church, instead I was rejected for not being Christ-like when all I needed was for someone to tell me, "Jesus still loves you!" "Jesus still wants you!" "You are still a child of God." "He is with you through this nightmare." I was literally banned from my church, told I couldn't attend due to my actions and I my refusal to change. I was wrong but that is not what I needed to hear. For the next several years I avoided God, I avoided Godly conversations, I avoided church. I knew God was real but I just didn't want to deal with "Christians" and let's face it, a Christian without church does not exist. Fast forward to almost 7 years I went to Vous Church (where Pastors Rich and DC minister) and this message.... Jesus, Friend of Sinners changed my life. I was reminded that the God I serve, the God I believe in, the God that chose ME and loved ME before I was even formed in my mother's womb is a good God who came to earth to restore relationships with sinners just like me. Once I was embraced with that love ones a again, there was no going back. I am now serving at Vous Church, living my daily life with Christ Jesus and our relationship has never been more beautiful. I strive every day to live a life of purity but acknowledge that I am not perfect and should I fall, Jesus always welcomes me back with open arms. However, praise be to Jesus that my shortcomings are far less every day as I learn to savor his goodness. READ THIS BOOK! Learn about this Jesus, the true Jesus and watch your life be transformed. We were meant for so much more! The best is yet to come!
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Monica Oganes
5.0 out of 5 stars You will love this book!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018
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What a great book! Pastor Rich is a story teller and he writes about Jesus in a captivating manner. I love the stories that one can relate to, using real-life examples and self-disclosure. As a psychologist, I am always looking for good books for my faith-based therapy cases. This book not only expands my perspective, it also provides me with tools that my patients can use in their growth—even if they are not believers and are willing to explore. I was provided an advanced reader copy by the publisher, but I’ve already pre-ordered about a dozen books for my colleagues and friends. That’s how good the book is and that’s how much closer I am to Jesus! Knowing Jesus at a deeper level is life-changing. Thank you, Pastor Rich!
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H. Chaffee
4.0 out of 5 stars A lot to like but some concerns
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2018
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Rich really shares the heart of the gospel: Jesus loves people. Throughout the book he emphasizes Christ’s love for a broken world and how we ought to love as Christ does. In the Church, there are many sleepy Christians who don’t know much of Christ’s love for themselves, nor are they able to share it. This book is an important message for them to hear

However, I do believe that this book leaves out some important information in regards to friendship with Christ. For example, Jesus told His disciples: “You are my friends if you do whatever I command you.” It seems that a book about Jesus’ friendship would include the only instance when He shares how to be His friend. I don’t disagree that Jesus was a friend of sinners, but He’s not a friend of sinners in the ultimate sense of the word. He’s a friend of sinners in the sense that He is friendly and kind and loving toward sinners. But He’s not friends with sinners in the sense that He walks through life closely with them. He gladly will, don’t get me wrong. He quickly turns sinners into saints. He is friendly towards sinners but the saints are His friends. I think that’s an important difference to understand.

It also needs to be understood that the Bible tells us not to associate with a person that calls themselves a Christian but lives a lifestyle contrary to what Jesus calls us to—not even to eat with such a person. Now that sounds harsh, but it’s absolutely biblical. It’s fine for us to eat with, talk with, and reason with someone who does not claim to be a Christian who lives in sin, but, if someone claims to be a Christian, yet lives in sexual immorality, greed, drunkenness, etc, the Bible teaches us to avoid such a person. Of course, if we see a brother or sister falling into sin, we need to lovingly rebuke them. But if they won’t hear us, we aren’t to be their friend. Jesus certainly isn’t a friend with that person. The Bible specifically states that a friend of the world is an enemy of God.

Like I said, lots of good in this book. But since the book is on friendship, it probably should have included the more challenging passages that deal with friendship. They are beautiful passages that could have fit well into this book and would have challenged the readers pursue holiness on a deeper level.
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Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS IT.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019
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this book is EXACTLY what our world needs to hear. i read it in 2 days, it was THAT good. christian, nonchristian, this book is for us all. it’s so full of truth, backed up by scripture. i love how he unpacks stories from the Bible to explain his point. this book made me laugh, made me cry, made me want to dig into the Bible even more, and has sparked even more of a passion in me to let God love me so that His love can pour out of me & onto others!

also, i am sometimes hesitant to read books from pastors because a lot of times it seems like they are trying to force their beliefs or appear that they are “higher” than you. with rich wilkerson jr., it is so clearly NOT the case. he understands that he is just another human like you & me, and simply talks about the love of Jesus!!

here i go, off to read it again for round 2! this time i’m gonna dissect it with my Bible next to me :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023
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This was SO SO good and applicable! I am not a big reader but couldn’t put this book down!
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Joseph B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2018
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Couldn’t put it down. Pastor Rich does such a great job painting the friendship we have with Christ. Straight forward and true.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ive ever read.
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The best book ever. I love it. I recommend others to read it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I learned a lot
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5.0 out of 5 stars Friend of Sinners
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book!
Reviewed in Spain on March 21, 2019
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A must read! This book brings so much freedom into your heart instead of constant condemnation and pressure of being perfect or else...
I’ll read it over and over...
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