Unparalleled: How Christianity's Uniqueness Makes It Compelling

How Christianity’s Unmatched Truth Answers the Deepest Longings of Every Human Heart

To the popular objection Aren’t all religions basically the same? pastor and author Jared Wilson answers with an enthusiastic No! Christianity is not merely one among many similar options. It is categorically different--and it’s these differences that make it so compelling.

In Unparalleled, Wilson holds up the teachings of the Bible to the clear light of day, revealing how Christianity rises above every other religion and philosophy of the world, and how its unmatched truth answers the deepest longings of every human heart. He provides an overview of Christianity’s key claims showing how, from top to bottom, it is distinct from all other competing ideologies, religious and secular. Christians will come away with a fresh sense of the truth of their faith and nonbelievers will be compelled to consider the relevant claims of Christianity in a drastically new light.

From the Back Cover

Aren’t all religions basically the same?

That’s a popular notion these days. It’s also a convenient way to avoid the ultimate questions we all must answer. If all religions are the same, then there’s no reason to choose one over another beyond what fits into our already busy lives or what suits our particular tastes. But what if that assumption is fundamentally flawed? What if Christianity is not merely one among many similar options? What if it is categorically different? Wouldn’t that fact alone make it worth another look?

In Unparalleled, Jared C. Wilson reveals how Christianity alone answers the deepest longings of every human heart, compelling us to take a second look and to consider the Christian faith in a drastically new light.

One of these things is not like the others. And the difference matters--for eternity.

"Unparalleled will deepen your understanding and appreciation for the Christian faith--so unique and distinctive."--Kyle Idleman, author of Not a Fan; teaching pastor of Southeast Christian Church

"Jared skillfully reminds us that, through Jesus, the Christian faith is sustained by grace and meets our needs at every level."--Caleb Kaltenbach, author of Messy Grace; lead pastor of Discovery Church

"Like handling a diamond, Jared turns to the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, shining light on the edges that come together to make Christianity unique."--Trevin Wax, managing editor of The Gospel Project; author of Gospel-Centered Teaching, Clear Winter Nights, and Counterfeit Gospels


Jared C. Wilson is the director of content strategy for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and managing editor of For the Church, Midwestern’s new site for gospel-centered resources. He is the author of several books, including Your Jesus Is Too Safe, The Storytelling God, The Prodigal Church, and Gospel Wakefulness. His blog, The Gospel-Driven Church, is hosted by the Gospel Coalition, and he speaks at numerous churches and conferences throughout the year. Wilson lives in Kansas City.