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Review of Who Told You That You Were Naked?
[Following is a volunteer review of "Who Told You That You Were Naked?" by William Combs.]
Title: Who told you that you are naked?
Author: William E. Combs
Who told you that you are naked? is a refreshing read for any Christian. William E Combs takes time to explain every point clearly and understandably. Throughout the book he uses his personal experience to explain or illustrate certain points. My firm favourite is the story of him experiencing the Northern lights for the first time. It is an appropriate and refreshing way for a book to begin with.
The book starts with the innocent garden and a description of the garden. Whose who lived there and what God’s plan was with them. It then continues with the devil and the fall. William E Combs then explains what the nakedness actually is and the shame of it after eating from the forbidden fruit. He also shows how the Lord stepped in and gave them better garments
The book then moves on to the issue of sin. What sin is and how sin operates. William further explains how the fall affect us today and why. He then not only explains why the story of Eden needs to be re-examined, but also why it is important. Following this, faith is discussed and explained with examples of the leper and centurion being used. The relationship between faith and healing dealt with in a clear and understanding way.
In chapter 6 we read about our freedom and how it came about though Jesus’ sacrifice. It also explains how it is possible that One can die for all. Next, we read of the renewing of our minds and how we must be born again and how Jesus is our living Lord. Following this, Who told you that you are naked? takes the time to explain the Christian walk with discussions on the Bible, suffering and God’s peace. It also explains who our struggles are against and how we can enter into God’s rest. The topic of God’s rest is explained and expanded in Chapter nine.
Having reached this point in his discussion, William turns to a matter that might need explaining to the general reading public. He explains the translations of the Bible and the original languages. He follows this up with a discussion interpreting the Bible or Exegesis vs. Eisegesis. He also discusses early Christian scholars and John Calvin. This leads naturally to contemporary interpretations and an alternative proposal. William also explains why this alternative is important. He concludes the book with an invitation to the reader commit him- or herself to Christ.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I would recommend this book for all Christians. Non-Christians may also benefit from reading this book. While William E. Combs invite you to become a Christian, is remains just that, an invite.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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Title: Who told you that you are naked?
Author: William E. Combs
Who told you that you are naked? is a refreshing read for any Christian. William E Combs takes time to explain every point clearly and understandably. Throughout the book he uses his personal experience to explain or illustrate certain points. My firm favourite is the story of him experiencing the Northern lights for the first time. It is an appropriate and refreshing way for a book to begin with.
The book starts with the innocent garden and a description of the garden. Whose who lived there and what God’s plan was with them. It then continues with the devil and the fall. William E Combs then explains what the nakedness actually is and the shame of it after eating from the forbidden fruit. He also shows how the Lord stepped in and gave them better garments
The book then moves on to the issue of sin. What sin is and how sin operates. William further explains how the fall affect us today and why. He then not only explains why the story of Eden needs to be re-examined, but also why it is important. Following this, faith is discussed and explained with examples of the leper and centurion being used. The relationship between faith and healing dealt with in a clear and understanding way.
In chapter 6 we read about our freedom and how it came about though Jesus’ sacrifice. It also explains how it is possible that One can die for all. Next, we read of the renewing of our minds and how we must be born again and how Jesus is our living Lord. Following this, Who told you that you are naked? takes the time to explain the Christian walk with discussions on the Bible, suffering and God’s peace. It also explains who our struggles are against and how we can enter into God’s rest. The topic of God’s rest is explained and expanded in Chapter nine.
Having reached this point in his discussion, William turns to a matter that might need explaining to the general reading public. He explains the translations of the Bible and the original languages. He follows this up with a discussion interpreting the Bible or Exegesis vs. Eisegesis. He also discusses early Christian scholars and John Calvin. This leads naturally to contemporary interpretations and an alternative proposal. William also explains why this alternative is important. He concludes the book with an invitation to the reader commit him- or herself to Christ.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I would recommend this book for all Christians. Non-Christians may also benefit from reading this book. While William E. Combs invite you to become a Christian, is remains just that, an invite.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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