You Mean That Isn't in the Bible? »

Author and professional speaker David Rich knows how to stimulate readers and get them to ask questions—such as “You mean that isn’t in the Bible?” In this book, David turns his attention to ten popular notions commonly believed by Christians...but found nowhere in Scripture.

Such beliefs, he indicates, are based in human–centered “religion” that waters God’s Word down into pop culture. However, in every case, the Bible’s true originals are vastly more liberating than sentiments like...

• God helps those who help themselves
• Believers are God’s co–pilots
• Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven

David’s enthusiastic, energetic, easy–to–read style—which reflects his many years as a speaker—pulls his audience 100–percent into his arguments. Though readers may not agree with him right away, they will be challenged...and they will be motivated to check their Bibles and see why the unadulterated version of God’s truth is always the best news.

The Truth Is Making a Comeback     9
How Religion Has Gotten Off Track     13
The Popular Beliefs You Won't Find in God's Book
Belief #1: There Are Many Roads to Heaven     27
Belief #2: When We Die, We Become Angels     37
Belief #3: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves     47
Belief #4: God Wants You to Be Rich     57
Belief #5: Christian Aren't Perfect, Just Forgiven     67
Belief #6: We Are God's Co-Pilots     77
Belief #7: Pray Hard and God Will Answer     87
Belief #8: God and Satan Are Battling It Out     97
Belief #9: God Is Not a Micromanager     107
Belief #10: Everyone Has Their Own Free Will     115
Why God's Truth Is Better
Another Reformation     127
Beyond the Beliefs     133
More Beliefs to Explore and Examine     137
Notes     147