Review of Cross Intents
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Review of Cross Intents
[Following is a volunteer review of "Cross Intents" by Scott Wells.]
In this third book of the Cross Intents trilogy, The Battle by S.R. Wells, we see Jesus establish His ministry, build a devoted following, and work the miracles familiar to us from the Bible. One of the first miracles He performs is turning water into wine at a wedding party in Cana. He does it because His mother asks Him to. He’s a devoted son who wants to do what His mother asks of Him, and he’s also a young man who enjoys the social scene and understands the importance of wine at a wedding party. I love the humanization of Jesus we see in this series. Because He is so relatable, it makes you pay even closer attention to His words and actions.
Throughout the series, the battle between the angels and the demons raged furiously and relentlessly. I didn't like all the fighting, and at times, I would find myself questioning the purpose. No matter how many times the angels won, the demons always reconstituted themselves and attacked again. However, you come to realize that conflict is intrinsic to these opposing forces. We may have to slay the same demon over and over again—addiction, despair, jealousy—but it’s worth the fight, and thanks to Jesus’ short sojourn on earth, we can win that fight.
The angels believed that Jesus, their King, would raise an army and march on Rome; however, that was not the strategy Jesus employed. Instead, the angels wept as they witnessed Him being tortured and killed at Golgotha. Still, his death ultimately served as the event that freed humanity from the power Satan had held over them since Adam’s fall in the Garden of Eden. Additionally, the narrative includes the glorious resurrection, the final sermons He imparts to us, His remarkable ascension to heaven in a cloud, and His promise to return in the clouds.
The book instills in us a renewed sense of faith and a deeper understanding of the battle plan at Calvary, a strategy that required far more courage than leading troops into battle. I recommend this book to Christians, but please note that it is a work of fiction, even though it is based on Biblical stories. I also recommend it to those who have wondered if there is another dimension, if a guardian angel is watching over them in times of danger, or if the voice whispering in their ear, urging them to do sinful things, is the devil himself. I rated it four stars out of five. I dropped a star because of the numerous editing errors. It is an incredible story about Christianity, but you don’t have to be a Christian to enjoy it. It tells an ancient story but offers a wealth of new ideas to consider. I would recommend reading the 3-book series.
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Cross Intents
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In this third book of the Cross Intents trilogy, The Battle by S.R. Wells, we see Jesus establish His ministry, build a devoted following, and work the miracles familiar to us from the Bible. One of the first miracles He performs is turning water into wine at a wedding party in Cana. He does it because His mother asks Him to. He’s a devoted son who wants to do what His mother asks of Him, and he’s also a young man who enjoys the social scene and understands the importance of wine at a wedding party. I love the humanization of Jesus we see in this series. Because He is so relatable, it makes you pay even closer attention to His words and actions.
Throughout the series, the battle between the angels and the demons raged furiously and relentlessly. I didn't like all the fighting, and at times, I would find myself questioning the purpose. No matter how many times the angels won, the demons always reconstituted themselves and attacked again. However, you come to realize that conflict is intrinsic to these opposing forces. We may have to slay the same demon over and over again—addiction, despair, jealousy—but it’s worth the fight, and thanks to Jesus’ short sojourn on earth, we can win that fight.
The angels believed that Jesus, their King, would raise an army and march on Rome; however, that was not the strategy Jesus employed. Instead, the angels wept as they witnessed Him being tortured and killed at Golgotha. Still, his death ultimately served as the event that freed humanity from the power Satan had held over them since Adam’s fall in the Garden of Eden. Additionally, the narrative includes the glorious resurrection, the final sermons He imparts to us, His remarkable ascension to heaven in a cloud, and His promise to return in the clouds.
The book instills in us a renewed sense of faith and a deeper understanding of the battle plan at Calvary, a strategy that required far more courage than leading troops into battle. I recommend this book to Christians, but please note that it is a work of fiction, even though it is based on Biblical stories. I also recommend it to those who have wondered if there is another dimension, if a guardian angel is watching over them in times of danger, or if the voice whispering in their ear, urging them to do sinful things, is the devil himself. I rated it four stars out of five. I dropped a star because of the numerous editing errors. It is an incredible story about Christianity, but you don’t have to be a Christian to enjoy it. It tells an ancient story but offers a wealth of new ideas to consider. I would recommend reading the 3-book series.
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Cross Intents
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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