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

othusitse · Post by **othusitse** » 30 Jan 2018, 06:13

[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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Gracefully written are the words brought forth by William B. Combs author of Who Told You That You Were Naked. A book in close association with Larry Carpenter the president of Carpenter’s Son Publishing, a non-fiction that takes us through the world of sin through one man and salvation through another. From his experience of modern conveniences of coleman lanterns, an indoor pitcher pump and a three-holer to go with for envy in Alaska, Mr. Combs shares on a refreshing re-examination of the garden of Eden.

This ten chapter book sets to reveal the truth inscribed within the gospels and build the connection between the old and new testaments, a time from which sin began in Adam’s era to forgiveness in Christ Jesus. Chapter one “Innocent in the Garden”, explains the moment Adam was created by God to making a friend with a ewe “Lively”, a time he was given charge of the Oasis and warned against eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. It cruises through to the second chapter “Naked in the Garden”, where the woman Eve first appears and through the craftiness of the serpent an instrument of Satan she and her husband are deceived to disobeying God. A death of separation instead of life, a death the writer describes as replacing trust, unconditional love with suspicion and a shattered self-worth. From nakedness to chapter three sin crouching at the door of those whose inner being delights in the law of God but a different law of sin for the outer members and descending to chapter four in the re-examination of Eden. A re-examination to tackle some of the commentaries brought forth by the world.

Chapter five relays the relationship of faith that cloths all believers with righteousness and moves on to the sixth chapter to stretch a lot about freedom in Jesus Christ, being justified by grace through faith. Three avenues, the bible, God’s voice and His peace are illustrated in chapter seven to help guide those who believe on how to walk in God’s way with an enlightenment brought forth in chapter eight to explain that the armor of God as described in Ephesians 6:10-13 helps believers wrestle beyond this mortal world. At the end of it all chapter nine and ten talking about the rest of God and following Him through denying ourselves and the ways of this world.

In reading this book I find myself re-examining Eden and the deep reality of salvation through Jesus Christ. The author shares of Miriam her wife’s encounter with Satan as a handsome young man dressed in black in chapter eight and how she overcome him, a testimony that I find turning me to the reality of powerful forces that are beyond human comprehension. I thereby find this book quite interesting and instructive at the same time. Interesting because it shares more on the events of the Garden of Eden not written in the bible, like the friendship of Adam and lively, and the life of Mr. Combs at the Alaska Methodist University in Anchorage. Instructive because it includes study questions for discussion after every single chapter and encourages the world to turn to Jesus for a new life.

Having found myself enticed into the words written in this book I find myself in agreement with the author, because for the sole fact that people live in anguish and desolation because of what they may have done in the past and seeing no redemption. I rate this book 4 out of 4 because I find it properly outlined in terms of events, grammar and the truth it speaks. I find it a book for the lost and confused.

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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 06 Feb 2018, 13:47

Thanks for your review. It's interesting how you point that the author talks about sin coming through one man and redemption through another man. You also say that even after a person becomes a believer, his walk through this mortal world will still be a struggle. Great points. Thanks.

AbbyGNelson · Post by **AbbyGNelson** » 06 Feb 2018, 14:47

I never would have read a book like this, but that sounds really interesting. I'm curious about the details added to the story of Eden.

Connie Otwani · Post by **Connie Otwani** » 06 Feb 2018, 16:41

I like that you point out that many people live in anguish and desolation because of what they may have done in the past and seeing no redemption. Thanks for the review.

Jordan David · Post by **Chelsy Scherba** » 10 Feb 2018, 01:08

I enjoyed reading your review of this book! You make a lot of great points, and I agree, I love how the author talked about his and his wife’s supernatural experiences! I also reviewed it and found it very creative and interesting. Check it out if you like! viewtopic.php?f=24&t=45981