The following is a book review for John MacArthur's book The Jesus You Can't Ignore
. The following is the description on the back of the book: Best-selling author John MacArthur gives readers a fresh look at how Jesus addressed attacks against the truth. Meek and mild. Politically correct. A great teacher. These are the popular depictions of Jesus. But they aren't the complete picture. Maybe because it's uncomfortable, or maybe because it's inconvenient, Christians and non-Christians alike are overlooking the fierceness of the Savior, His passionate mission to make the Gospel clear and bring people into the Kingdom of God. A mission that required he sometimes raise his voice and sometimes raise a whip.
I have great respect for John MacArthur as I'm sure many others do, and that was precisely why I chose to read this book. I have also learned a lot from him in other books that I've read by him. However, this book did not sit well with me and there were many points where I disagreed with him. While I do agree, Jesus has a fierceness and passion for the truth I disagreed with John on the motivation that was driving that firceness. I felt that the book was written with a personal agenda to attack targeted styles of Christianity. I felt that this personal agenda caused him to read "between the lines" of Scripture and add more than what was there in order to prove his points. The only positive from the book for me was that it produced many lengthy and in-depth conversations with my husband about what we believe and why. I personally do not recommend the book.
. The following is the description on the back of the book: Best-selling author John MacArthur gives readers a fresh look at how Jesus addressed attacks against the truth. Meek and mild. Politically correct. A great teacher. These are the popular depictions of Jesus. But they aren't the complete picture. Maybe because it's uncomfortable, or maybe because it's inconvenient, Christians and non-Christians alike are overlooking the fierceness of the Savior, His passionate mission to make the Gospel clear and bring people into the Kingdom of God. A mission that required he sometimes raise his voice and sometimes raise a whip.I have great respect for John MacArthur as I'm sure many others do, and that was precisely why I chose to read this book. I have also learned a lot from him in other books that I've read by him. However, this book did not sit well with me and there were many points where I disagreed with him. While I do agree, Jesus has a fierceness and passion for the truth I disagreed with John on the motivation that was driving that firceness. I felt that the book was written with a personal agenda to attack targeted styles of Christianity. I felt that this personal agenda caused him to read "between the lines" of Scripture and add more than what was there in order to prove his points. The only positive from the book for me was that it produced many lengthy and in-depth conversations with my husband about what we believe and why. I personally do not recommend the book.
In Christ,
No comments:
Post a Comment