The Life You Were Reborn to Live

Gary Thomas has a heart for God. He writes as one who longs to share with others what he has learned from his years of faithful Scripture study. This book is a masterful critique of the cliches, commonplaces, and even lies we often hear and too easily accept as true. Gary is unafraid to say what Scripture says, to challenge what everyone knows–and to do so with humility and compassion. This book will help those who long to serve Christ and be faithful members of the church. I highly recommend this thoughtful and biblically grounded study of specific and practical ways for each of us to clear our minds and set our feet firmly on the path toward intimacy with God. * Robert Sloan, president, Houston Christian University *Gary Thomas has written a helpful, wise, and biblically based book on the life we were reborn to live as Christians in intimacy with God. He emphasizes the need for dismantling twelve lies that impede our progress as Christ followers. Highly recommended! * Siang-Yang Tan, PhD, senior professor of clinical psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary; author, Counseling and Psychotherapy *I didn’t know how much I needed this book. Gary’s fresh approach to topics that aren’t often broached, combined with his directness and grace, kept me turning the pages. We are in a cultural moment that needs wisdom–this book is aptly timed. * Sara Hagerty, bestselling author, Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to Be Noticed *I’ve said this about Gary Thomas for years: Long after he’s gone, his books will be considered classics in the Christian literary world. For as long as I’ve known (and had the privilege of interviewing) Gary, his greatest passion has been his oneness with God Almighty. A wellspring of wisdom, he perpetually seeks out the deep things of God. He is not content with platitudes and formulas; he searches for biblical truth and the redemptive life Jesus died to give us. In this book, Gary dismantles lies we’ve walked with, lived with, and seldom considered challenging. But these aren’t your everyday lies. Gary explores wrong beliefs that center our Christian life around ourselves and make an idol out of our preferences. Lies in any form hold us captive and prevent us from living free, healed, and whole. If you’re ready to shed the lies like an outdated winter coat, let the truths on these pages seep into your soul. A new life-giving season awaits. * Susie Larson, bestselling author; talk radio host; national speaker *In The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary Thomas does an exceptional job unpacking common lies that lead us away from freedom into bondage. As we identify these lies and then work to dismantle them, we can walk the path back to freedom. Acknowledging these lies is painful, but the freedom that awaits is worth it. * Kyle Idleman, senior pastor, Southeast Christian Church; bestselling author of Every Thought Captive *Like a map that highlights both well-worn paths and lesser-known trails, The Life You Were Reborn to Live invites readers to reexamine their journey of faith. While some may choose different routes than those suggested in this volume, this book serves as a compass for those seeking to navigate the complex terrain of the spiritual life. * Frank Viola (frankviola.org), author of The Untold Story of the New Testament Church and Insurgence *This insightful, practical, and at times shockingly countercultural book is filled with fresh truth in a time when deceptive spiritual agendas abound and seek to poison our lives. With rich theological depth and accessible language, Gary Thomas leads us on a journey of identifying false narratives and embracing God’s vision for those reborn by the power of Jesus. * Rev. Dr. Kevin G. Harney, founder and president, Organic Outreach International; author, the Organic Outreach trilogy *

Gary Thomas’s writing and speaking draw people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author of twenty books that together have sold more than two million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include Sacred Marriage, Cherish, Sacred Pathways, and the Gold Medallion-award winning Authentic Faith.

Gary holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Western Washington University, a master’s degree in systematic theology from Regent College (Vancouver, BC), and an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Western Seminary (Portland, OR).