Review by readandsmile -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?

readandsmile · Post by **readandsmile** » 14 Aug 2017, 09:55

[Following is a volunteer review of "Who Told You That You Were Naked?" by William Combs.]

4 out of 4 stars

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God knows everything because He is powerful. He is all-knowing and He is everywhere. A little lie is sin. But, why we make sins? When did it happen? A refreshing reexamination in the Garden of Eden will help understand. Who Told You that You were Naked? This book tackles about sin and God's love. Why did God ask Adam and Eve when He knows everything?

William Combs will help us comprehend God's question on our first parent. He is the author of this book and published under Carpenter's Son Publishing. He is a retired presbyterian minister and this book basically the outcome of his sermon. He has Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary. A nonfiction book is suited for all Christian.

As Christian, we all know that sin started from Adam and Eve. How do they commit sin? A crafty serpent deceived Eve by the serpent's convincing word. Do you ever wonder, why the serpent made Eve the first victim and not Adam?

After the fall, Adam and Eve were punished by God. God vanish them away from the Garden of Eden. And, in order to have food, they will toil for it. What will be the solution to save us from sin? Sin multiplied from Adam and Eve to their children. Then, all human beings are subject to sin.

"God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them." (Genesis 1:27 ESV) Why was the perfect creation of God marred by sin when He created us in His own image? God's gift for all of us is our own free will. He doesn't make us like a robot. He gives us free will to exercise wisdom. In every decision without consulting God results to failure. Why? It is because our mind is limited yet our God is infinite.

Combs elaborated God's redemptive action which made me like this book. No one can save mankind except by God alone. God's love never ends and His grace prevails. Jesus Christ is God in the flesh to shed blood for all mankind. He is the promise seed by God to crush the serpent's head. Jesus Christ is the solution to save humans from sin. How? Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Believe that Jesus is God. Confess that you have sinned and cannot save yourself. Bear in mind! "Indeed under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." (Hebrews 9:22 ESV)

Testimonies are included to prove that God is working behind. The topics made me excited to keep on reading it. There are some spelling error but it does not distract me. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The reader will learn a lot on this book. Some point of his example I don't agree but I understand when I finished reading the book. The reader might confuse about killing an animal before the fall but as you keep on reading, you will understand the author's point. This book is easy to understand even if it is an elementary student.

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Czarmaine AM · Post by **Czarmaine AM** » 18 Aug 2017, 03:21

I'm glad that you enjoyed this book. This might be perfect for practicing Christians and wants to reinforce their faith. Thanks for sharing this.

readandsmile · Post by **readandsmile** » 18 Aug 2017, 09:22

Czarmaine AM wrote:I'm glad that you enjoyed this book. This might be perfect for practicing Christians and wants to reinforce their faith. Thanks for sharing this.

Your welcome, thanks also for viewing. This book really increase someone's faith. A very helpful book to all.

Jeremie Mondejar · Post by **Jeremie Mondejar** » 18 Aug 2017, 21:35

Wow, thanks for your review, it is a sort of encouragement. It seems that you enjoyed reading the book. Good to hear that. A well written review. Cheers!

readandsmile · Post by **readandsmile** » 18 Aug 2017, 21:42

Jem Tomarong wrote:Wow, thanks for your review, it is a sort of encouragement. It seems that you enjoyed reading the book. Good to hear that. A well written review. Cheers!

Thank you also for viewing. You're right! I really enjoyed reading the book. I am also encourage about my calling to God.

juliusotinyo · Post by **juliusotinyo** » 21 Aug 2017, 07:55

Thanks for an enthusiastic review.

readandsmile · Post by **readandsmile** » 21 Aug 2017, 08:08

juliusotinyo wrote:Thanks for an enthusiastic review.

You are welcome. Thank you also for viewing. Im looking forward to read more of your review.

juliusotinyo · Post by **juliusotinyo** » 21 Aug 2017, 08:27

readandsmile wrote:
juliusotinyo wrote:Thanks for an enthusiastic review.
You are welcome. Thank you also for viewing. Im looking forward to read more of your review.

Thanks, me too.

Manang Muyang · Post by **Manang Muyang** » 21 Aug 2017, 13:52

Hi, readandsmile! Welcome to OBC! I like your avatar (are you from Koala country?) and name (proves that you enjoy reading).

I assume you are a faithful Christian. Your review shows it. I am Catholic and can only hope I am faithful too. I laud authors who find creative means of sharing the faith.

I hope to read more from you and smile too.

readandsmile · Post by **readandsmile** » 21 Aug 2017, 18:13

Miriam Molina wrote:Hi, readandsmile! Welcome to OBC! I like your avatar (are you from Koala country?) and name (proves that you enjoy reading).

I assume you are a faithful Christian. Your review shows it. I am Catholic and can only hope I am faithful too. I laud authors who find creative means of sharing the faith.

I hope to read more from you and smile too.

Thank you for your beautiful compliment.

I really enjoyed reading the book. I love animals and I haven't seen a Kuala yet. I'm hoping that someday I can see a real Kuala.

Donatelloo · Post by **Donatelloo** » 21 Aug 2017, 21:09

I have been planning to read this novel but haven't read it yet.
Admirable review ??

readandsmile · Post by **readandsmile** » 21 Aug 2017, 21:45

Darakhshan Nazir wrote:I have been planning to read this novel but haven't read it yet.
Admirable review ??

Thank you for viewing my review. I'm glad to read more of your review. This will teach you a lot but be sure to read the reference in the Holy Bible for you to understand well.

Penny Lee · Post by **Penny Lee** » 21 Aug 2017, 22:52

I also read this book and found it encouraging. Your quote:

God's gift for all of us is our own free will. He doesn't make us like a robot.

is very true, and explains so much about why the world is the way it is. But there is hope!

readandsmile · Post by **readandsmile** » 21 Aug 2017, 22:58

Penny Lee wrote:I also read this book and found it encouraging. Your quote:
God's gift for all of us is our own free will. He doesn't make us like a robot.
is very true, and explains so much about why the world is the way it is. But there is hope!

i'm glad that you visited my review. Hope is our only key in our chaos world. I wanted to read more on your future review. Thank you very much.