Run Over by the Grace Train - by Joby Martin (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Encountering the incomparable, immeasurable grace of Jesus is like getting run over by a freight train: you're powerless against it, it takes you where it wants to, you can't do anything to stop it, and it dramatically changes everything. The grace train is the most powerful thing in the universe and also the most beautiful. Grace is one of the most important concepts in Christianity, also it's also one of the most misunderstood, misapplied, and most abused. Run Over By the Grace Train explores the topic of grace: what it is, how we receive it, and how it changes absolutely everything about us. In this deep, spiritually rich book, Joby Martin offers nine key lessons central to understanding God's grace as the central theme of the Christian life. Joby helps readers dig deep into scripture and understand that we are saved by grace alone, grace can't be lost, grace does not condemn, and the sinner and the saint both need God's powerful grace in equal measures. Deep, rich, and life-changing, this book written in Joby's characteristic straight-talk, wry style that entertains as it teaches. Run Over by the Grace Train is an ultimately encouraging, inspiring, and fulfilling look at the power of God's grace"--

Book Synopsis

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Encountering the incomparable, immeasurable grace of Jesus is like getting run over by a freight train: you're powerless against it, it takes you where it wants to, you can't do anything to stop it, and it dramatically changes everything.

Grace is one of the most important concepts in Christianity, and it's also one of the most misunderstood, misapplied, and most abused. Run Over By the Grace Train explores the topic of grace: what it is, how we receive it, and how it changes absolutely everything about us. In this deep, spiritually rich book, Joby Martin offers nine key lessons central to understanding God's grace as the central theme of the Christian life. Joby helps readers dig deep into scripture and understand that:

• we are saved by grace alone
• grace can't be lost
• grace does not condemn
• the sinner and the saint both need God's powerful grace in equal measures

Deep, rich, and life-changing, this book written in Joby's characteristic straight-talk, wry style that entertains as it teaches. Run Over by the Grace Train is an ultimately encouraging, inspiring, and fulfilling look at the power of God's grace.

Review Quotes

"As always, Joby hits the bull's eye with a rare mix of humor, theological precision, and practical application. If you want a better understanding of God's grace in our world and your life, this book is for you."--Larry Osborne, North Coast Church

"God's grace is what makes Christianity unique from any religion in the world! I'm so grateful for Pastor Joby and how he brings this message of grace to life! As he says, 'When you truly experience what Jesus did on the cross and how it counted for you...it changes everything about everything!'"--Tim Tebow

"Grace is a word that gets tossed around in Christian circles quite frequently, and as a result can be confusing to those of us who need it most. In this book, Pastor Joby Martin cuts through any confusion with Biblical clarity regarding the power of the grace, captured in the gospel, to liberate us from sin and sanctify us for service to King Jesus. I'm thankful for a book that is so easy to read without dumbing down the rich theology of the free gift offered to us in the grace of God."--Clayton King, Evangelist, Pastor, Author of REBORN and STRONGER

"I could listen to Joby preach for hours. Thank you Lord that my friend has captured his thoughts in this book. May it open eyes to catch a glimpse of the immeasurable riches of the grace of God in Christ Jesus!"--Ben Stuart, Pastor of Passion City Church DC, Author of Single, Dating, Engaged, Married and Rest & War

"I'm a big Joby Martin fan and I listen when he speaks and I read what he writes. I loved his book Anything is Possible and I'm even more grateful after reading Run Over by the Grace Train... you will be too!"--Doug Fields

"In Run Over by the Grace Train, author Joby Martin beautifully explains how grace is at the foundation of a life of faith, and why so many of us fail to understand its rich complexity. Using rich biblical ideas, relatable analogies, and real-world application, this book demonstrates our powerlessness to save ourselves, paving the way for God's immeasurable grace to rescue us and lead us into a deep relationship with himself. Anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of how God's unfathomable grace will transform our lives should read this book."--Dave Ferguson, author of B.L.E.S.S.: 5 Everyday Ways To Love Your Neighbor & Change The World

"In Run Over by the Grace Train, Joby describes why he simply cannot get over the reality and repercussions of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he elucidates ways for all of us to feel the same. We should never move past it. Instead, we should dwell on it. All aboard..."--Kyle Thompson, Undaunted Life Podcast

"Joby wrote this book with the same biblical precision, passion, and conviction with which he preaches, and you will be so blessed to read it. With Joby's signature sense of humor, you will laugh and also be moved to tears when you learn of the grace of God upon your life... This book is essential for those who want to know the truly abundant life in Christ."--Phil Hopper, Lead Pastor, Abundant Life Church, Author

"Joby Martin is a powerful communicator and an inspiring leader. His down-to-earth and brilliant teaching gift connects the truth of scripture in ways that move us all to Jesus-led action. Run Over By the Grace Train captures his passion for the indispensable message about the undeserved, unending and unstoppable gift of God's grace that never stops transforming our lives."--Santiago "Jimmy" Mellado, President and CEO, Compassion International

"Whenever I can spend time with Joby I do. The reason: he is a man of grace. His life and his words reflect the heart of God in a very rare and visceral way. Spending time with him through reading this fresh book is time well spent."--Brian Tome, Senior Pastor Crossroads Church

"With the insight of a theologian, Joby Martin delivers the truth about grace with the impact of a locomotive. Through the pages of Run Over by the Grace Train, the truly life-transforming gift of grace through Jesus is made plain for everyone. Grace isn't captured as one more thing on a busy to-do list, it is the gift of God that helps us live with freedom, purpose, fulfillment and joy!"--Dan Reiland, Executive Pastor of Leadership Expansion at 12Stone Church, Author and Leadership Coach

"With the wit and flare I have come to expect from my friend, Joby Martin weaves a beautiful tapestry of the power and reach of Grace. Grace redeems. Grace restores. Grace transforms. God's grace changes everything! And if you give due attention to this book, grace will change you too."--Léonce B. Crump Jr, Founder, Renovation Church, Authored of Renovate and The Resilience Factor

About the Author

Joby Martin is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. Since launching the church in 2012, he has led a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. In addition to providing The Church of Eleven22 with vision and leadership, Pastor Joby is an author, national and international preacher and teacher. He has been married to his wife, Gretchen, for over 20 years and they have a son, JP and a daughter, Reagan. Charles Martin is a New York Times bestselling author of 17 novels, including his most recent, The Record Keeper. He has also recently authored three nonfiction works, What If It's True?, They Turned the World Upside Down, and Son of Man. His work has been translated into more than 35 languages.