Love Wins: For Teens

I'll admit that I'm always up for a book like this when other Christians wag their tongues and shake their fingers at it. That was my initial reason for buying this one, a well known Christian blogger said "Love Wins for Teens? No thanks". I knew I just HAD to get my hands on it.Rob didn't pull any punches in this book for teens. He brought out all the tough questions many people ask about Christianity and the God that so many Christians describe. He covers the stark reality of free will, heaven, hell and the power God has given us to live in heaven on earth or hell on earth. While there may be some specific beliefs about the heaven or hell in the afterlife, there is a reality right here with us now that we need to stop ignoring. Rob describes the consequences of destructive living and offers the hope of restoration to God through Christ. He presents the hard truth about just how much freedom we have while making us painfully aware of what kinds of fruit our 'free will' can bring into our lives when we misuse it. For those who live in fear of the message Rob conveys to teens in this book: your fear is exactly why your teen needs to read this. Rob gives plenty of reasons to explore faith in God and inspires us to look at the Christian life with renewed vigor. I'm not one to favor youth groups, but if my teens were a part of one it would be one where the youth pastor reads this book and takes a long hard look at what kind of God they're introducing teenagers to.For those who criticize this book without reading it, you just make yourself look ridiculous to those of us who have read it. If I had the funds, I'd buy cases of this book and give it to every teen I know.

(Updated 3-19-13) Just read that Rob Bell endorses same-sex marriages. That changes everything for me. I will not recommend his writing to anyone. Nor will I re-sell his books. This "equality" is a bridge too far for me. Some things are just plain wrong... there is no such thing as "same-sex marriage" ... period. And, no, I'm not a hater and I'm not homophobic...so don't bother name calling. .... following is my original review of this "book" : At 150 pages, this is an extended essay rather than a book. But that being said, it's probably the best resource available to give to interested teens. I agree with the premise of no hellfire for eternity for billions of men, women and children. But this whole subject has to get beyond words and concepts and doctrine and Bible interpretation...to knowing God in a way that is beyond those things. Hope that is the subject of Bell's next essay :-)

Great read! Am giving this to each teen in my youth group. Rob Bell's theology may not match the official theology of your congregation, but this book gets teens thinking and talking about faith. Most churches are losing their youth because the youth feel no connection to the faith taught and lived in the congregation. This book will do more to nurture the faith of your teens than all the sermons we give. It frankly asks questions teens have and Rob gives his answers - Even some "I don't know"s.

I love Rob Bell's perspective and his incredible communication skills. I'm grateful that he wrote a teen version of Love Wins ... my teens are enjoying it and it's making for some great conversations.

When I read Love Wins, it changed my life. Finally someone who understood the God of love as I do! So I was thrilled when I found the teen version. I gave it to my 14 year old daughter after she attended a youth group that preached the "turn or burn" message of salvation and she was confused and searching. She read it in one day and we had an awesome conversation about it. I highly recommend it for any searching teen...or parent!

I have a client that is anxiety stricken because she had doubts about her faith and she's scared of hell if she doubts. This book is a book of hope and promise and faith in a God that has total confidence in his plan to live his people into the kingdom.

I thoroughly enjoyed LOVE WINS: FOR TEENS because it was a quick read and really speaks simply, openly, and honestly to young men and women, still new on their journies into adulthood. A couple of youth at the church I serve are borrowing it now!

Incredible book for any parent if teenagers! It will provide several discussion starters; even if your teen won't talk to you about sex it will open the conversation about self worth, morals, and help your teen see outside their age appropriate self centered viewpoint.

Great book and easy, quick read.

Tan sencillo de leer y con tantas verdades.