Review by Kumkanikazi -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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Review by Kumkanikazi -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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3 out of 4 stars
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Who told you that you were naked is a bible based, semi-fictional self-help book written by William E. Combs. The book is aimed at drawing people to God, and teaching them how to rely on Him as guide and Master of their lives. The gist of the book is based on Adam, and his "fall from grace" in the garden of Eden.
Long quotations of scripture are expected in the book, but the initial twist in adding vignettes to the text helps capture the reader's attention and makes one want to continue reading. “[M]y desire … is to help us better identify with the person portrayed in the verses that are, at least for me, so familiar that it becomes difficult to see beyond the words and phrases.” The author says.
If the reader has prior knowledge of the "story of creation" in the bible - the introduction of Adam to the garden of Eden can cause a confusion in the holding of a belief that Adam was created and placed in Eden, not created, placed elsewhere, then sent to Eden. The writer overcompensates by making the story relatable. However, the brief bible study ”lessons” – which become more extensive and scripturally insightful as the book progresses, balance the fictional perspective and remind the reader that ultimately – this story is about the bible.
The author then goes on to identify common complex topics in Christianity, and offer his understanding of the various subjects, linking them to the story of Adam, and his role in the formulation of the various interpretations of those topics.
The book highlights that faith is as much a state of mind as it is believing God and His Word, without the transformation/renewal of the mind – the Christian journey is too difficult. A person will more likely, much like Adam did, find themselves in a position where the question “who told you that you were naked” is asked, if they do not take that step of renewing their mind on their journey with God.
The book is a great foundational read for newly born-again Christians. It will not only ease their self-condemnation, but also point them toward the right tools to apply to their minds to see themselves as their heavenly Father sees them. The author writes “To die to sin means we should not attempt in any way to resist sin any more than we would if we were lying (dead) in a pine box.” His simplifying of the bible verses, that can be rather complex to interpret and apply, enables one to be at ease when reading the bible, and confident that no special skills are necessary to live a life dedicated to God. He elaborates on guidance needed to walk with God, and shares his personal testimony of his journey with God, simply stating “don’t try to drive the darkness out – just turn on the Light.”
I give this book 3 out of 4 stars because of the author's casual perspective with which he wrote it. It is refreshing to read a "light" self-help fictional book, that still carries the weight intended to change a person's life.
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3 out of 4 stars
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Who told you that you were naked is a bible based, semi-fictional self-help book written by William E. Combs. The book is aimed at drawing people to God, and teaching them how to rely on Him as guide and Master of their lives. The gist of the book is based on Adam, and his "fall from grace" in the garden of Eden.
Long quotations of scripture are expected in the book, but the initial twist in adding vignettes to the text helps capture the reader's attention and makes one want to continue reading. “[M]y desire … is to help us better identify with the person portrayed in the verses that are, at least for me, so familiar that it becomes difficult to see beyond the words and phrases.” The author says.
If the reader has prior knowledge of the "story of creation" in the bible - the introduction of Adam to the garden of Eden can cause a confusion in the holding of a belief that Adam was created and placed in Eden, not created, placed elsewhere, then sent to Eden. The writer overcompensates by making the story relatable. However, the brief bible study ”lessons” – which become more extensive and scripturally insightful as the book progresses, balance the fictional perspective and remind the reader that ultimately – this story is about the bible.
The author then goes on to identify common complex topics in Christianity, and offer his understanding of the various subjects, linking them to the story of Adam, and his role in the formulation of the various interpretations of those topics.
The book highlights that faith is as much a state of mind as it is believing God and His Word, without the transformation/renewal of the mind – the Christian journey is too difficult. A person will more likely, much like Adam did, find themselves in a position where the question “who told you that you were naked” is asked, if they do not take that step of renewing their mind on their journey with God.
The book is a great foundational read for newly born-again Christians. It will not only ease their self-condemnation, but also point them toward the right tools to apply to their minds to see themselves as their heavenly Father sees them. The author writes “To die to sin means we should not attempt in any way to resist sin any more than we would if we were lying (dead) in a pine box.” His simplifying of the bible verses, that can be rather complex to interpret and apply, enables one to be at ease when reading the bible, and confident that no special skills are necessary to live a life dedicated to God. He elaborates on guidance needed to walk with God, and shares his personal testimony of his journey with God, simply stating “don’t try to drive the darkness out – just turn on the Light.”
I give this book 3 out of 4 stars because of the author's casual perspective with which he wrote it. It is refreshing to read a "light" self-help fictional book, that still carries the weight intended to change a person's life.
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