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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.]
The original sin. The fall of man. The first act of human disobedience. You can call it different names, but it still means the same in Christian doctrine. Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit, and the rest, as they say, is history. Or is it? The Christian book, Who Told You That You Were Naked by William E. Combs offers a fresh perspective to the biblical event in the Garden of Eden.
William E. Combs is a retired minister with Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. Suffice it to say that he knows how to interpret the word of God, and this he did wonderfully in this book. Having gotten the initial idea from a sermon, he decided to pen his thoughts into words. The essence is to reevaluate the original sin and how God has offered His children a way out through grace by faith.
I have to give it to the author; he has a way with words. Through his writing style, I could imagine what happened in the biblical Garden of Eden. Each sentence is clear and concise. Each paragraph is descriptive and graphic. And each scene, vivid and bright. All are carefully constructed to convey a deep and powerful message. The author admitted to using reenactments to better identify with the characters in the bible verses. It worked so well with me as a reader to relate with the characters and hence, the message.
I also like that the author did not sugarcoat his experiences after becoming a minister for God. In chapter 8, his personal encounters with the devil were horrifyingly detailed. His message is that God never said we wouldn’t go through trials and tribulations because we are Christians. After all, in the English Standard Version of the Bible, 1 Peter 5: 8 says:
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour”.
In fact, according to the author, we face more persecution when we share our commitment to Christ because the devil doesn’t like it. However, the name of the Lord Jesus Christ is powerful enough to overcome any wiles of the enemy as long as we have faith.
The study questions at the end of each chapter deserve a mention too. They would be especially beneficial during bible classes where interactive sessions can take place. There are also endnotes at the end of the book where more explanations are offered about different citations and strange names/phrases in the book.
There is nothing I dislike about the book so, I would rate it 4 out of 4 stars. It is a deep and thought-provoking book that would be beneficial to Christians who believe in Jesus Christ. It would give them a fresh perspective and greater understanding of the first sin hence, changing the way they look at sin and salvation forever. The book is professionally well-edited because I only spotted one error. It wouldn’t be suitable for people with other religious affiliations, however. Still, anyone willing to keep an open mind can have a go. I’m sure they would greatly appreciate it.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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The original sin. The fall of man. The first act of human disobedience. You can call it different names, but it still means the same in Christian doctrine. Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit, and the rest, as they say, is history. Or is it? The Christian book, Who Told You That You Were Naked by William E. Combs offers a fresh perspective to the biblical event in the Garden of Eden.
William E. Combs is a retired minister with Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. Suffice it to say that he knows how to interpret the word of God, and this he did wonderfully in this book. Having gotten the initial idea from a sermon, he decided to pen his thoughts into words. The essence is to reevaluate the original sin and how God has offered His children a way out through grace by faith.
I have to give it to the author; he has a way with words. Through his writing style, I could imagine what happened in the biblical Garden of Eden. Each sentence is clear and concise. Each paragraph is descriptive and graphic. And each scene, vivid and bright. All are carefully constructed to convey a deep and powerful message. The author admitted to using reenactments to better identify with the characters in the bible verses. It worked so well with me as a reader to relate with the characters and hence, the message.
I also like that the author did not sugarcoat his experiences after becoming a minister for God. In chapter 8, his personal encounters with the devil were horrifyingly detailed. His message is that God never said we wouldn’t go through trials and tribulations because we are Christians. After all, in the English Standard Version of the Bible, 1 Peter 5: 8 says:
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour”.
In fact, according to the author, we face more persecution when we share our commitment to Christ because the devil doesn’t like it. However, the name of the Lord Jesus Christ is powerful enough to overcome any wiles of the enemy as long as we have faith.
The study questions at the end of each chapter deserve a mention too. They would be especially beneficial during bible classes where interactive sessions can take place. There are also endnotes at the end of the book where more explanations are offered about different citations and strange names/phrases in the book.
There is nothing I dislike about the book so, I would rate it 4 out of 4 stars. It is a deep and thought-provoking book that would be beneficial to Christians who believe in Jesus Christ. It would give them a fresh perspective and greater understanding of the first sin hence, changing the way they look at sin and salvation forever. The book is professionally well-edited because I only spotted one error. It wouldn’t be suitable for people with other religious affiliations, however. Still, anyone willing to keep an open mind can have a go. I’m sure they would greatly appreciate it.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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