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Who Told You That You Were Naked is a non-fictional spiritual book written by William E. Combs, a retired Presbyterian minister. This book provides its readers with a valuable set of perspectives about the first inhabitants of the Earth, Adam and Eve, and how their life on the Garden of Eden paved the way for God to fulfill His plans for us.
In this book, Combs reexamines the very disobedience of Adam and Eve, and the ripple effect that it had on the intricate and fragile views that encapsulate sin’s influence over people. Through his step-by-step analysis of the well-talked about first verses of the Bible, the readers will discover and unravel the real depth of sin, the inevitable ways of how it holds us captives, and the ultimate sacrifices that we have to make get us out of its suffocating influence. With essential cross-references to notable Biblical characters, stories, and parables, he proceeds to talk about our faith and how strong it should be for us to eradicate a sinful life.
One of the most noteworthy attributes of the book is that Combs was able to effectively blend the mere solemnness of the Biblical setting, with a rather mundane language that every type of reader can easily relate to. It connects on almost all facets of life, from individual differences to relationship difficulties. Because of its repercussion on self-consciousness, self-awareness, and self-examination, readers would grasp the truth that a lowly spiritual life would eventually lead to emotional and holistic hardships.The book paces in a slow and analytical transition, employing personal testimonies, and true-to-life inspirational stories. The author’s attention to even the smallest details, like providing Hebrew and Greek translations for important words, or taking notes of the essence of the various contexts that envelope a given verse, gave the book its logical basis and credibility. Furthermore, Combs also inserted study questions for discussion after every chapter so as to give the readers, especially those who engage in bible study groups, and prayer groups, questions and contexts that can kickstart deep internalization of the important points discussed in the chapter.
If there is something missing from the whole book, it would be that Combs could have taken more references or quotations from eminent and established Christian writers in the likes of John MacArthur, John Piper, and Martin Lloyd Jones among many others. This approach could have given the book a more solid ground to lay its foundation upon, and a chance for the readers to perceive the credibility of the book.
Overall, I would give Who Told You That You Were Naked a rating of 3 out of 4, mainly because the book was able to easily deliver its message and advocacy to every type of reader, despite the fact that Biblical sermons are supposed to be heavy to listen to, or to read. Its analytical approach to discussing the negative gravity of sin makes it easier for the readers to examine themselves and be aware of how sin can consume their daily lives.
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