Overall rating and opinion of "Grace Revealed " by Frederick J. Sievert
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Overall rating and opinion of "Grace Revealed " by Frederick J. Sievert
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My only problem is with some parts of the material where the author doesn’t provide a clear distinction between God and Jesus. At some point, he speaks of the two as one person and in other points as two different people. This might sound confusing for readers who are new to the divine teaching.
I like the Bible example of transformation incorporated in the material, which helps the reader to understand God’s undeserved kindness and know its purpose. Additionally, there are cited Bible verses addressed to specific readers, who are going through trials and are seeking comfort.
That said, I rate the book at [/b]3 out of 4 stars[/b]. I feel like some teachings in the material need a better explanation. There are some that I don’t agree with, like, how God views us as individuals and the lack of a clear distinction between God and Jesus.
The book will impress Christians or any reader looking for some good spiritual refreshments.
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As someone who is not completely familiar with the Bible, I sometimes found the verses slightly overwhelming, which could just be a matter of preference.
My favorite aspect is that the book is comprised of mini stories.
I am about halfway into the book and I give it 3 out of 4 stars.
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Experiencing crisis,
Receiving grace, and
Returning grace to others.
They really encourage me on my spiritual journey. A journey that I mostly feel like giving up when faced with challenges. Grace revealed is a companion on a Christian journey and I feel that it has a lot to contribute to the Christian family. Reading the sample of the book, I get sense of being a "wounded healer" as a Christian.
I will rate this book 3 out of 4 Stars because I have not read the entire book. I only read the sample on Kindle and did not notice any error or profanity. Looking forward to reading the entire book in the nearest future.
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My only problem is with some parts of the material where the author doesn’t provide a clear distinction between God and Jesus. At some point, he speaks of the two as one person and in other points as two different people. This might sound confusing for readers who are new to the divine teaching
They really encourage me on my spiritual journey. A journey that I mostly feel like giving up when faced with challenges.
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I like these three elements too. I find this book very encouraging.Alphonsius wrote: ↑02 May 2020, 14:08 I'm particularly captivated by the three elements laid out in this book:
Experiencing crisis,
Receiving grace, and
Returning grace to others.
They really encourage me on my spiritual journey. A journey that I mostly feel like giving up when faced with challenges. Grace revealed is a companion on a Christian journey and I feel that it has a lot to contribute to the Christian family. Reading the sample of the book, I get sense of being a "wounded healer" as a Christian.
I will rate this book 3 out of 4 Stars because I have not read the entire book. I only read the sample on Kindle and did not notice any error or profanity. Looking forward to reading the entire book in the nearest future.
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I do think there should be some kind of trigger warning for sensitive topics, such as the childhood abuse in the first story. I didn't expect the book to start out so heavy, particularly after the uplifting tone of the preface. However, this contributes to the very real quality of the stories.
I really appreciate Sievert identifying the three phases of the Christian experience: experiencing a crisis, receiving grace, and returning grace to others. This is a clear way to explain grace to people who have never experienced it before or even to people who have forgotten. While nice as a succinct list, I think this process of grace is more of a cycle. Many people lose faith and discover it again throughout their lives, going back and forth between receiving God's grace and ignoring it. I'd like to see this touched on more, but perhaps that is for a different book!
Overall, this is a refreshing read for believers of God. It can truly be appreciated at any time, whether you are going through a crisis or are simply lacking in something. I also think it would make a great "sympathy" gift to encourage struggling loved ones. Though I haven't finished this book, I would give it a 4 out of 4 stars so far.
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