The more I get away from the "just finished" perspective of reading this book, the more uncomfortable I get. While I still believe it has many good points, I keep thinking of many Biblical principles that I do not see in this book-- and considering which one is inspired... well, I cannot give a full recommendation without mentioning that this book needs to be read through the lens of Scripture, not the other way around.
Some issues I fail to see? A full understanding of the gospel-- if a non-Christian was reading this book, he may be profoundly touched, but what then? I don't see the perfect Holy God-- I see more of a happy, love everybody God, and where this is perfectly true, it is also lacking.
Now, all of this is fallible, being as it is from my own mind. But consider it possible that this is what the Spirit is showing me about this book as well. I would still consider this a very good book-- with much regard to our relationships and how we relate to our Father, it has changed from a book I would recommend to everyone to a book I would recommend to Bible-believing Christians.
Thoughts?
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Well-stated, Denaye, I think you really hit the nail on the head. As important as it is to understand the love of God (which the book conveys as well as anything I've every read), that understanding isn't enough - we also need to understand His righteousness and justice, otherwise we're not going to get the whole picture.
I read a good critique of the book in the alumni magazine of Multnomah Bible College (http://www.multnomah.edu/Common/PDF/Message/CurrentMessage.pdf). , see pages 12-13 - warning, it's a big download!
Still eager to hear what parts you liked best, though - see you this weekend.
Hey Ken, can you email that to me? I can't seem to copy it out of the comment section- something is cut off.
I am eager to discuss it too! See you soon!
denaye
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