Review by JFrancis -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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Review by JFrancis -- 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? by William E. Combs is an in-depth exposition on how original sin altered our world. Using rich imagery and arguments well-backed in Scripture, Combs seeks to challenge our current ideas about original sin and its lasting effects on humanity. He delivers the Gospel using illustrations from his own experience coupled with down-to-earth analogies that make for a delightful study.
The book begins with an exploration of life in the Garden of Eden. Combs allows readers to peek into what must have been a pristine home for Adam and Eve. He continues to guide us through the Fall and its adverse consequences, demonstrating how it ushered in a naked vulnerability that humanity did not experience previously. He asserts that, though the original couple’s actions might have seemed to be rebellious, they were not. “Adam and his wife were no different. They too wished to be more like their loving heavenly Father.”
Combs goes on to discuss the nature of sin, the necessity of Christ’s sacrifice, and our great need to follow Him. The book ends with an admonition for followers to deny themselves and seek God’s will at all costs. This book is a moderately intensive study of sin’s impact and how we can avoid being caught in its pitfalls.
I enjoyed the book as a fresh commentary on the events of Genesis 3. It offered new insight and ideas about a familiar passage in the Bible. This book made me reconsider what I have come to believe. It also caused me to think about how my personal life has been affected by the events discussed in the book. I especially enjoyed the descriptions used to convey concepts throughout the book. This book would be a good, solid choice for Sunday School classes and small group discussions. It is deep enough for a seasoned believer, yet simple enough for a new believer to grasp. The study questions at the end of each chapter are good tools for facilitating group discussion.
Despite this, I did find certain chapters to be rather dry and run toward the academic in style. Also, there were chapters where I felt that the author did not go into enough depth concerning the subject at hand. Some terminology used is also not as familiar to those beyond the seminary crowd. This makes certain passages a little more difficult to understand, which takes away from the overall focus of the book.
Because of this, I rate Who Told You That You Were Naked? by William E. Combs 3 out of 4 stars. However, I readily recommend this book. This non-fiction work would make a good book for discussion or a wonderful addition to the library of anyone who is serious about their study of the Bible. I would be interested in reading more from this author.
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3 out of 4 stars
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Who Told You That You Were Naked? by William E. Combs is an in-depth exposition on how original sin altered our world. Using rich imagery and arguments well-backed in Scripture, Combs seeks to challenge our current ideas about original sin and its lasting effects on humanity. He delivers the Gospel using illustrations from his own experience coupled with down-to-earth analogies that make for a delightful study.
The book begins with an exploration of life in the Garden of Eden. Combs allows readers to peek into what must have been a pristine home for Adam and Eve. He continues to guide us through the Fall and its adverse consequences, demonstrating how it ushered in a naked vulnerability that humanity did not experience previously. He asserts that, though the original couple’s actions might have seemed to be rebellious, they were not. “Adam and his wife were no different. They too wished to be more like their loving heavenly Father.”
Combs goes on to discuss the nature of sin, the necessity of Christ’s sacrifice, and our great need to follow Him. The book ends with an admonition for followers to deny themselves and seek God’s will at all costs. This book is a moderately intensive study of sin’s impact and how we can avoid being caught in its pitfalls.
I enjoyed the book as a fresh commentary on the events of Genesis 3. It offered new insight and ideas about a familiar passage in the Bible. This book made me reconsider what I have come to believe. It also caused me to think about how my personal life has been affected by the events discussed in the book. I especially enjoyed the descriptions used to convey concepts throughout the book. This book would be a good, solid choice for Sunday School classes and small group discussions. It is deep enough for a seasoned believer, yet simple enough for a new believer to grasp. The study questions at the end of each chapter are good tools for facilitating group discussion.
Despite this, I did find certain chapters to be rather dry and run toward the academic in style. Also, there were chapters where I felt that the author did not go into enough depth concerning the subject at hand. Some terminology used is also not as familiar to those beyond the seminary crowd. This makes certain passages a little more difficult to understand, which takes away from the overall focus of the book.
Because of this, I rate Who Told You That You Were Naked? by William E. Combs 3 out of 4 stars. However, I readily recommend this book. This non-fiction work would make a good book for discussion or a wonderful addition to the library of anyone who is serious about their study of the Bible. I would be interested in reading more from this author.
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