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Review by Spontaneo -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?
[Following is a volunteer review of "Who Told You That You Were Naked?" by William Combs.]
3 out of 4 stars
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?: A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden, written by William E. Combs, copyright 2016, published by Carpenter's Son Publishing, begins and ends with the subject of innocence and how Jesus preaches we all need "this" certain something in God.
Different models are used to explain to the reader the point this book makes in the grand scheme. Each chapter closes with study questions for discussion, showing where in the Bible to find the answers.
Although two (2) little kids may go laughing and playing in a sprinkler of water, bare naked and having fun, with nothing bothering them, we may not feel so secure. Because of Adam and Eve, once naked unashamedly, but sinning with the forbidden fruit, then having to clothe. Thus, good and evil, securing sin and death for us all.
Explained is that whether a person is good or bad, they seem to think everything is taken care of. Well, the author states someone made sure we could choose good or evil. Someone made sure to take care of our bad choices. Looking up to someone and wanting to be like them is further discussed. To what length would the reader go? The book raises a good point. Eve wanted to, flat out, be more like God.
The author points out Eve's impatience. She and Adam could have waited on God to have a talk. The apostle Paul is quoted for talking about his flesh and the meaning. We know from the book that, we all, live according to our flesh due to what we all have inherited...being naked. As you continue reading, you will find the reason as to why Jesus does not feel naked.
We are warned that being accountable to a "certain" person is good, but there may also be pain. Sometimes, there is pain caused by a great enemy in our lives. We often have to know how to do battle against an enemy. The author shows us how and even shares a major testimony. The book shows God being faithful during different types of trials, from when the times were getting terrible the building of Noah's Ark to re-populate the earth to Moses creating laws.
Then, there are a few tidbits, not quite fitting in with the book's theme. The book argues there is something we all cannot escape in one way, but may in another. Next, taking a brief rest, or one may even say a siesta, is encouraged, not just by a select few, but by those who seriously deserve it. Ways are shown that God grants us rebirth...When a person is often at a point in their life, they repent. Thus, the popular term "born again". A further chapter is rather technical, describing different ways of understanding the Bible, using translations, Christian scholars, etc., on the discourse of sin.
As-long-as you live by the "flesh" and of the "things" of the world, you will be "naked". Follow the Lord and he will lead you.
I give this book a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. Although very educational, it took the entire book for the author to tell us to have faith and trust in God no matter what. Sure, I can now see Eve's temptation by the serpent and forbidden fruit more in-depth. However, even if she had not eaten it, I still cannot see us walking around in our birthday suits. I am quite sure a fashion clothing designer would have been born. Furthermore, until I read this book, I always placed the blame on Adam. Sorry ladies, but it is a woman's fault. Finally, the tidbits that really did not fit it with the theme of the book , such as rest, becoming born again and Biblical translations should have been left out.
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3 out of 4 stars
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?: A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden, written by William E. Combs, copyright 2016, published by Carpenter's Son Publishing, begins and ends with the subject of innocence and how Jesus preaches we all need "this" certain something in God.
Different models are used to explain to the reader the point this book makes in the grand scheme. Each chapter closes with study questions for discussion, showing where in the Bible to find the answers.
Although two (2) little kids may go laughing and playing in a sprinkler of water, bare naked and having fun, with nothing bothering them, we may not feel so secure. Because of Adam and Eve, once naked unashamedly, but sinning with the forbidden fruit, then having to clothe. Thus, good and evil, securing sin and death for us all.
Explained is that whether a person is good or bad, they seem to think everything is taken care of. Well, the author states someone made sure we could choose good or evil. Someone made sure to take care of our bad choices. Looking up to someone and wanting to be like them is further discussed. To what length would the reader go? The book raises a good point. Eve wanted to, flat out, be more like God.
The author points out Eve's impatience. She and Adam could have waited on God to have a talk. The apostle Paul is quoted for talking about his flesh and the meaning. We know from the book that, we all, live according to our flesh due to what we all have inherited...being naked. As you continue reading, you will find the reason as to why Jesus does not feel naked.
We are warned that being accountable to a "certain" person is good, but there may also be pain. Sometimes, there is pain caused by a great enemy in our lives. We often have to know how to do battle against an enemy. The author shows us how and even shares a major testimony. The book shows God being faithful during different types of trials, from when the times were getting terrible the building of Noah's Ark to re-populate the earth to Moses creating laws.
Then, there are a few tidbits, not quite fitting in with the book's theme. The book argues there is something we all cannot escape in one way, but may in another. Next, taking a brief rest, or one may even say a siesta, is encouraged, not just by a select few, but by those who seriously deserve it. Ways are shown that God grants us rebirth...When a person is often at a point in their life, they repent. Thus, the popular term "born again". A further chapter is rather technical, describing different ways of understanding the Bible, using translations, Christian scholars, etc., on the discourse of sin.
As-long-as you live by the "flesh" and of the "things" of the world, you will be "naked". Follow the Lord and he will lead you.
I give this book a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. Although very educational, it took the entire book for the author to tell us to have faith and trust in God no matter what. Sure, I can now see Eve's temptation by the serpent and forbidden fruit more in-depth. However, even if she had not eaten it, I still cannot see us walking around in our birthday suits. I am quite sure a fashion clothing designer would have been born. Furthermore, until I read this book, I always placed the blame on Adam. Sorry ladies, but it is a woman's fault. Finally, the tidbits that really did not fit it with the theme of the book , such as rest, becoming born again and Biblical translations should have been left out.
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