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

[Mhamilton]

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

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3 out of 4 stars

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From innocence to impurity, William Combs explains the journey in his book, Who told you that you were naked? This book is more of a study guide rather than a “read” which allows the reader to ponder and make applications in his life. Spiritual growth only comes from understanding where we originated spiritually and thus acquiring the knowledge that we cannot do it alone.

Innocence, “lack of guile or corruption; pure” this is the definition that began in the Garden of Eden, soon to take on “tainted”, the antithesis of innocence. Combs describes in chapter one, the beautifully perfect lifestyle of Adam and Eve, communing with each other and God Himself and then the changes in chapter two which will cause the decent into evil and the circumstances that forces the couple out of the Garden. Upon banishment, chapter three begins the consequences of that decent and the total depravity of mankind.

As Combs describes the plight of mankind, he aides the reader by offering a list of study questions at the end of each chapter. These questions allow the reader to search his heart and mind of spiritual things, to see the natural man in the eyes of God. The questions in this book create an environment where groups of people gathered together, may pour over the information, discuss that information and apply what is learned. This to me, is brilliant, something I gravitate to in my quest to become more Christ like. To others, this may seem ignorant or even cultic however; this is where my personal journey has taken me explaining why I chose this particular book to read. This would be my favorite part of the book as I tend to do well with guidelines and routine.

Combs digs deeper to explain the solution for man in his relationship to God, and that solution is faith. Albeit, little faith, even a wavering faith at times, but continual faith as well as resting in the finished work of Christ. That work of covering all sin past, present and future is the finished work that we who have faith in Christ, believe will save us.

I give this book 3 out of 4 stars as I don’t believe there is perfection in any work however, I truly enjoyed the content. I would have to say that the description of the Garden was a bit “flowery” for my taste, but others may enjoy the image he conveys. This would be my least favorite part of the book. I enjoyed this author and would read more from him.

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