Are you a follower of Jesus? Don't answer too quickly. In fact, you may want to read this book before you answer at all. Consider it a "Define the Relationship" conversation to determine exactly where you stand. You may indeed be a passionate, fully devoted follower of Jesus. Or, you may be just a fan who admires Jesus but isn't ready to let him cramp your style. Then again, maybe you're not into Jesus, period. In any case, don't take the question-Are you a follower of Jesus?-lightly. Some people don't know what they've said yes to and other people don't realize what they've said no to, says Pastor Kyle Idleman. But Jesus is ready to clearly define the relationship he wants with his followers. Not a Fan calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. With frankness sprinkled with humor, Idleman invites you to live the way Jesus lived, love the way he loved, pray the way he prayed, and never give up living for the One who gave his all for you.
I would recommend this book to anyone who has decided to give their life to God but isn't sure what it entails. However, it does require some maturity in the Christian faith because otherwise reading this might lead to doubts about the assurance of salvation. In this aspect, read with care and recognize that it is important to check our own salvation not necessarily because we may not be sincere but rather because we may be holding on to false or misguided beliefs.
I would also recommend this book to those of us who have a tendency to idle or who prefer to be in control of life rather than to surrender. In this aspect, the reader will be challenged to reconsider their commitment to following Jesus not just in speech but also in action.
