GraceUncovered

Authors home articles Gracelife

GRACE BLOGS COLLECTION

E2R turns ten, and a free book for you!

by

Ten years ago today I wrote an article called “Whose medicine are you taking? The dangers of taking scripture out of context.” I used this article to launch a brand new blog called Escape to Reality (E2R). Five hundred articles, 30,000 comments, and nearly 10 million page views later…

I’m kinda blown away by how this thing unfolded. Surely people are hungry for good news.

E2R is ten years old today. To celebrate our anniversary, I want to give you a free book!

• If you are an email subscriber, grab yourself a free copy of Letters from Jesus. (Link visible in email only.)

• If you are not a subscriber, sign up today and you’ll instantly get FOUR free ebooks

• If you are a pastor or church leader, join us in the Pastors’ Lounge and get a free copy of The Hypergrace Gospel

Enjoy your new book(s)!

The last ten years have been an adventure, but we’re only just getting started. We have not begun to scratch the surface of all that God has in store for us.

What’s coming next? God has given me a great big dream – a moonshot, if you will. If you want to know what’s in store, check out my audacious plan for the coming decade.

Let me take this opportunity to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to all of you who have shared the journey, particularly if you have taken the time to comment on or share my articles.

And special thanks to E2R’s awesome patrons and supporters. Your continued generosity makes giveaways like these possible.

Grace and peace,
Paul

Ten birthday candles: E2R’s most inflammatory articles

by

Escape to Reality is turning ten next week! To mark the occasion I could list the ten most popular articles, but that would be boring. I’d rather list the ten most inflammatory articles, the ones that lit a fire and got people talking. Think of these as ten candles atop the cake of nostalgia. 10. The Christchurch Earthquake: Four questions Christians can answer After my hometown was flattened by an earthquake in 2011, some said God was judging the city for its sins. Apparently Jesus’ sacrifice was insufficient. God deals with our sins by dispensing death and destruction. Of course this was nonsense, and I wanted to offer an alternative narrative. Sadly, I don’t think I made much of an impact which is why I found myself apologizing five years later. 9. Why did Jerusalem fall? Back in 2014 I wrote a short article explaining that God did not destroy the city that Jesus loved. I was immediately contacted by a well-known preterist. He wanted to know if I was attacking his ministry. Er, no. I replied. Who are you again? And what’s a preterist? At the time I didn’t even know what the word preterist meant. But that reaction [...]

Merry Christmas from the Shaky Isles

by

As you may have heard, one of New Zealand’s many volcanoes erupted last week killing more than a dozen tourists plus a couple of local tour guides. It was a tragedy and a reminder that our time on earth is short. So make the most of it this Christmas. Treasure your families. Make memories. Live fully. Love deeply. Tell your kids about Jesus, who remains the Reason for the Season. This year has been a challenging and shaky one for us. But we come to the end of it full of gratitude and hope, knowing God is our solid rock in uncertain times. And because of his unchanging faithfulness, we are confident that the coming year will be awesome. What’s in store for 2020? Here are three things to look forward to: 1. March 28, 2020. If you’re in New Zealand, keep this date free for the official book launch of The Chocolate Gospel. And as we never had an official launch for Letters from Jesus, we’ll include that one too. 2. The Women’s Book. (Sorry, I don’t have a better title yet.) I am super-excited about this one. Draft chapters for my next book are already going up on [...]

Urgent: Last chance to get The Chocolate Gospel!

by

Hi friends,

This is just a gentle reminder that you have 24 hours to grab your copy of The Chocolate Gospel.

This book is not available anywhere in the world. You won’t find it on Amazon or Kindle. But limited edition copies will go out in the mail this weekend. Here’s how you can get your copy:

Sign up on Patreon (USD) or Donorbox (other currencies) at one of these recurring monthly levels, and you will get the following rewards:

  • $1 – your name in the acknowledgements (ebook version); this applies to all patrons signed up by Thursday night
  • $10 – an advance review copy of The Chocolate Gospel (ebook) plus instant access to my last two books, Letters from Jesus and AD70 and the End of the World
  • $25 – a bona fide limited edition copy of The Chocolate Gospel, not available anywhere in the world, plus all the above
  • $100 – a personally signed limited edition copy of The Chocolate Gospel, plus all the above
  • $250 – all the above plus a gift box of my favorite Kiwi chocolates. Yum!
  • $1000 – all the above plus a box of 25 Chocolate Gospels; that’s Christmas taken care of!

Sign up as a monthly supporter on Patreon today and in addition to the above you will get instant access to a treasure trove of articles, resources, and books! Being a partner is easy, and you can cancel any time, no questions asked.

You probably know how partners are the funding the spread of this grace message all over the world. What you may not know is that The Chocolate Gospel offer is only good until tomorrow. Once the Halloween candy has gone out the door, this deal is over and the books will be gone. Don’t miss out, sign up today.

I hope you enjoy The Chocolate Gospel.

Paul

The Chocolate Gospel – limited edition available now

by

During WWII, Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch Christian, was imprisoned in Ravensbrück concentration camp. After the war, she visited a prison which housed Nazi female guards from Ravensbrück. She went to tell her former captors about the love of God, but these sophisticated ladies refused to listen to an uneducated Dutch woman. Ten Boom prayed for wisdom and the Lord spoke one word: chocolate.

Ten Boom returned to the prison with a rare treat – a box of chocolates – and every face lit up. “All at once we were friends,” said ten Boom. The gift of chocolate paved the way for her to preach the gospel, and many of the women found new life in Christ as a result of the “chocolate” message.

Everybody likes chocolate, and that’s why I wrote a gift book called The Chocolate Gospel. It’s the deliciously good news of Jesus told in the universal language of chocolate. This little book is unique and best of all it’s 100% additive free! There are no fish hooks or price tags – just good news.

You can’t get The Chocolate Gospel in any store. It’s not on Amazon or Kindle or anywhere and won’t be until next year. But we have printed a small number of copies to give away to a few select readers. I’m talking about those who, like Corrie ten Boom, have a heart to reach the lost, and they aren’t afraid to use chocolate to get there.

Are you such a person? If so, I’ve got something that may interest you…

Have you ever noticed how everything on Escape to Reality is free and ad-free? Have you heard how we have given away tens of thousands of books to pastors and people all over the world? This massive sowing of seed is funded by readers like you who have become partners in this message.

I love my partners. They are a huge encouragement and I frequently turn to them for feedback and guidance.

As a token of my gratitude, partners will be getting limited edition copies of The Chocolate Gospel. And if you sign up today, you can get one too.

Here’s the deal: Sign up on Patreon (USD) or Donorbox (other currencies) at one of the following monthly levels, and you will get the following rewards:

  • $1 – your name in the acknowledgements (ebook version); this applies to all patrons signed up by the end of October 2019
  • $10 – an advance review copy of The Chocolate Gospel (ebook); plus you’ll get instant access to my last two books, Letters from Jesus and AD70 and the End of the World
  • $25 – a limited edition copy of The Chocolate Gospel, not available anywhere in the world, plus all the above
  • $100 – a personally signed limited edition copy of The Chocolate Gospel, plus all the above
  • $250 – all the above plus a gift box of my favorite Kiwi chocolates. Yum!
  • $1000 – all the above plus a box of 25 Chocolate Gospels; that’s Christmas taken care of!

For as little as a dollar a month, you can become a partner in this message. And if you are able to contribute a little more, you’ll get a bunch of exclusive rewards in addition to those listed above (e.g., draft chapters, Q&A sessions with me, bonus materials, exclusive articles, sneak peeks, etc.).

Being a partner is easy, and you can cancel any time, no questions asked.

If you like chocolate and you have a heart to reach people with the gospel of grace, this is an unprecedented – and fun! – opportunity. But you’ll want to be quick. Sign up today, before this exclusive offer ends.

Paul

Sneak peek: Paul’s next book (And how to get your name in it!)

by

Confession time: I sometimes struggle to tell people the good news. As a classic introvert, the thought of walking up to a stranger and starting a conversation about anything, let alone anything spiritual, fills me with dread. I know some people have a knack for this, but I don’t. It just doesn’t come naturally to me.

Yet I want people to hear the good news. I want everyone to know how much God loves and cares for them. If only there was a way to share the good news that wasn’t awkward, cringy, or weirdly religious.

There is…

What is The Chocolate Gospel? It’s a full-color 118 page gift book that’s perfect for sharing the gospel of God’s love and grace. It’s the deliciously good news of Jesus told in the universal language of chocolate.

Yes, you read that right. Chocolate. Here’s a look inside:

The Chocolate Gospel is a bit of fun. It’s silly, yet serious. Whimsical, yet weighty.

Sounds great, Paul. I’ll take ten copies for my friends. Make that fifty!

Sorry. The Chocolate Gospel is not for sale. Maybe next year.

Next year?! I can’t wait that long. I want my Chocolate Gospel now!

Don’t despair. We have printed several hundred copies of The Chocolate Gospel to give away to readers who support Escape to Reality and share our heart for telling people the good news.

To get your copy of The Chocolate Gospel, sign up today as a supporter on Patreon or Donorbox. There are different rewards for different levels of support, but everyone who is signs up this month will get their name in the book. Full details here.

The Chocolate Gospel is a special book with the potential to reach many for Jesus. You’ll hear more about it next year, but act fast and you can have your very own limited edition copy months before the rest of the world.

I hope you enjoy The Chocolate Gospel!

Paul

Readers’ Survey

by

I have been writing articles for people like you for a decade, yet I hardly know you. Would you take a few minutes to complete E2R’s first ever Readers’ Survey? Your responses will help me plan a future that is relevant to you and your needs.

Many thanks,

Paul

Having trouble seeing the survey in your browser/email program? Here’s the link to the survey.

Deadline: July 3, 2019.

 

Last chance to grab special offer

by

Hi friends,

Just a gentle reminder that you have less than 24 hours to take advantage of our special offer.

“What special offer?”

Sign up as a patron before this weekend and you will receive my latest ebook, “Charles Spurgeon’s ‘All of Grace’.” My book contains the story behind the legendary sermon, and packages the sermon in easy-to-read language for modern readers.

You can get the book, plus gain instant access to a suite of goodies, for as little as $1/month. Not only that, but I will match your gift by giving away a corresponding number of books, to people like this guy:

This is Pastor Andrew, a church planter from Zambia and he’s reading The Gospel in Ten Words. (Thanks to Nate Tanner for the pic.) Because of generous readers like you, the good news of God’s grace is being heard in countries that don’t have easy access to Amazon/Trinity Broadcasting/Charisma magazine etc. The more you can give, the more books I will give away. Sign up to give $100, and I will give away 100 books. Good deal!

Patrons are changing the way the gospel is preached, and patronage is not without benefits. For instance, pledge ten bucks or more and you will get instant access to my last two books, AD70 and the End of the World and Letters From Jesus!

Being a patron is easy and you can cancel at any time. But the Spurgeon offer is only good until the weekend. Don’t miss out.

Grace and peace,

Paul

Special Offer for Escape to Reality Readers

by

I’ve got a special offer for you. A real gem. Why? Because this week marks the third anniversary of me being on Patreon.

For those who’ve wondered why everything on Escape to Reality is free (and ad-free!), Patreon is the answer. Patreon is a crowdfunding platform where a lot of readers contribute a little each month, and the result is I get to write full time about the gospel of grace.

Patrons are partners in this gospel, and their support is not without benefits. Over the past three years patrons have:

  • seen early drafts and received advance copies of my new books
  • received dozens of exclusive patron-only articles and study notes
  • helped me choose cover designs and titles for new books
  • been the first to hear about freebies and promotions
  • participated in online Q&A sessions with me
  • been the first to see things like book trailers, videos, tracts and forewords I’ve written
  • been able to download hi-res artwork and maps from my books
  • enabled me to give away thousands of books and equip leaders in developing nations
  • received practical instruction on how to publish their own titles (great for budding authors!)
  • and more!

Here’s the deal: Sign up as a patron today, and you’ll not only get instant access to most of these benefits, you will also enjoy two special anniversary offers:

1. You will receive my latest ebook, which is a jazzed-up version of Spurgeon’s classic sermon, “All of Grace.” This is one of the best grace sermons ever preached, but as it’s written in Ye Olde English, it’s a hard read. I’ve rewritten for the 21st century so you can appreciate Spurgeon’s masterpiece. This ebook is not available anywhere else in the world. You can’t buy it, borrow it, and it’s not on Amazon. But you can get it on Patreon if you’re signed up by this Friday.

2. For every patron who signs up by Friday, I will give away a corresponding number of books. Sign up at the $1 level, and I will give away 1 book. Sign up at the $25 level, and I will give away 25 books, and so on. Your contribution will help others hear about the good news of grace!

Being a patron is easy and cheap, and you can cancel at any time. But these exclusive offers are only good for the next two days. Don’t delay. Sign up now.

Paul

PS: One more thing: pledge ten bucks or more by Friday and you will get instant access to my last two books, AD70 and the End of the World and my award-winning Letters From Jesus. Awesome!

Last day to get your free book

by

This week I was chatting to one of the builders working on our house about the events of Easter in AD70. Like most people, he had never heard the story of how Titus allowed hundreds of thousands of pilgrims into Jerusalem for Passover before locking them inside and slaughtering them all. It’s a terrible story, but one Jesus saw coming.

If you’ve ever wondered why Jesus said half the things he said about Jerusalem, the answer has to do with that Easter story.

And if you’ve ever wondered why so many people today allow themselves to be suckered into end times’ prophecies which are consistently wrong, it’s because they are unfamiliar with that Easter story.

My purpose is not to teach history, but to proclaim the good news of a Lord who cares. In addition to being Lord, Savior, and Son, Jesus is the greatest prophet of all. The events of the first Easter and the fortieth Easter prove it.

Anyhoo, this is just a friendly reminder that for the next 24 hours, you can get my book AD70 and the End of the World: Finding Good News in Christ’s Prophecies and Parables of Judgment for FREE. I’m giving away a digital copy to everyone who buys my new book, Letters from Jesus.

To claim your bonus book, (1) buy Letters from Jesus from anywhere, (2) email/forward your receipt to the publisher before 5pm Thursday (PST), and (3) you will be sent instructions on how to download your free book.

Don’t delay. This offer ends in 24 hours.

Happy Easter!

Letters from Jesus: now in paperback + Easter Treat!

by

Ten years ago I started writing about the letters from Jesus, and two good things came out of that exercise: (1) a website call Escape to Reality and (2) my new book, Letters from Jesus. The book comes out today in paperback. Paul, what is your book about? Letters from Jesus is my most radical book. Contrary to all tradition, it dares to claim that the seven letters from Jesus are full of undiluted good news for all of us. There’s no bad news in the good news, and there’s no bad news in the letters from Jesus. Wait, Jesus sent letters?! Yes, seven of them, all postmarked from heaven. Oh, you mean those scary letters in Revelation. Tradition has taught us to fear the Jesus in these letters. We’ve been told that this Jesus is angry, capricious and occasionally violent towards us. We’ve been told wrong. If you love Jesus but are afraid of his letters, something doesn’t add up. But didn’t Jesus say he would vomit out under-performing Christians and remove our names from his book? No, that’s not what he said. Not even close. Contrary to what you may have heard, these letters are full of treasures, [...]

Happy Birthday to us, and a free book for you!

by

Today is Escape to Reality’s 9th birthday, and to celebrate I’m giving away free PDF copies of my most misjudged book, AD70 and the End of the World: Finding Good News in Christ’s Prophecies and Parables of Judgment.

I say misjudged, because people who haven’t read it have claimed that I’m a preterist (I’m not) or that I don’t believe in either the rapture (I do) or the final return of the Lord (I am very much looking forward to it!).

Anyway, you can read the book for yourself and make up your own mind. Not interested in the end times? The book also covers the treasures found in Christ’s parables of judgment. Something for everyone!

This giveaway is for all E2R subscribers only and the offer is good until Thursday, Feb 7, 2019. Download instructions are below.

How to get your free book:

  1. Got to the AD70 website
  2. Click the big button that says “I want this”
  3. Enter your email address
  4. Enter the following discount code (without any spaces): 9yearsofgrace
  5. After the price drops to $0, click “Get”

If you can’t find your download link, check your spam folder.

If you feel like thanking me, there’s no better way than by posting a customer review on Amazon.

Enjoy your new book, and thanks for sharing the journey these past nine years. And special thanks to my patrons, whose generosity makes these giveaways possible.

Paul

Categories

Recent Posts