Luke and I have been listening to David Platt for a few years now. People, he's bold. He examines the Scriptures and cuts out all the fluff of what the American Christian walk is perceived as and tells you what it should be.
I love that he makes no excuses for the Bible and what it says. I love that he rocks my world when I listen to his messages. I love that he takes the words of Scripture and tells you, flat out, what your responsibility is as a believer in Jesus Christ.
And, truthfully, about 18 months ago, Luke and I listened to one of David Platt's podcasts and I walked away seriously questioning my salvation and the authenticity of my faith. Truly, listening to this young pastor, just 31 years old, (who holds degrees far beyond my intellect) I am challenged to the core about what I say I believe about my God and about my Savior.
When Luke and I found out that David Platt was releasing a book, we were super excited. Luke picked up the book last week and we are reading our way through it, together. I'm already through Chapter 1 and I just cannot tell you how much it is already challenging me. Take a look at the promo video below and if you'd like, go pick up the book yourself and feel free to leave your comments. You can purchase the book here or at your local bookstore.
Additionally, you can go to radicalthebook.com, scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your email address for free access to Chapter 1.
I'll plan on posting about my thoughts and Chapter 1 later this week. I would say "Happy Reading!" but I really think Radical Reading is more accurate.
So...Radical Reading, everyone!
Radical by David Platt from Taylor Robinson on Vimeo.
PS: You can find and download David Platt's podcasts on iTunes. But be warned, they will cause you to radically look inside your heart and see if the faith you claim is really the faith you live.
(I was in no way compensated for blogging about this book or encouraging others to read or buy it. I just love Jesus a whole lot and I think this book might be the ticket to getting myself and others to authentically live out what we say we believe.)