Official Review: From the garden to the cross
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Official Review: From the garden to the cross
From the Garden to the Cross by Charles E. Young, Sr. is "more of a workbook than a reading book," per the author. He begins with three lessons starting with the downfall of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden and how sin spiraled out of control in "Where it all began," followed by "Grace Found in an Unexpected Place," and "Reviewing the Cross and Reevaluating Christianity." These are followed by what the author defines as five deceptions the church has taught Christians. They are "Denominationalism," "The Ornamental Cross," "Tithing," "Speaking in Tongues," and "Manmade Holidays." From "Where it all began" to the "Final Words From the Author," this book is full of information about issues believers and non-believers alike may question. To see what the author and the Bible have to say about these topics, you will need to read the book.
The reader must actively participate in this book to understand the topics better. The author includes questions and Scripture at the end of each chapter. He also left space for the reader to add their notes. At only 29 pages, this sounds like a short read; however, if one reads the Scripture included in the book and takes notes as suggested, it takes a while to finish—but it is time well spent.
My favorite part of the book was the thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter. I had to stop and ponder each one and then look up the Scripture the author provided to get the answer. The questions prompted me to search until I was satisfied I had the correct understanding of what Young and the Bible were telling me. I didn't agree with everything the author stated, but I respect his opinion and appreciate the time he spent researching the Scriptures to make his point.
There wasn't anything I disliked about this book. The language is easy-to-understand, and it appears professionally edited, as I only found three errors. It is a helpful tool to assist the reader in Bible study and help preachers and teachers or anyone who wants an informative guide for their personal use. For the reasons just mentioned, I am rating From the Garden to the Cross 4 out of 4 stars.
Christians of all faiths will enjoy this book. Anyone that reads this book will find it enlightening and educational. It would be an excellent starting guide for anyone with questions about the Bible.
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I love this kind of interactive reading that forces you to reflect. Thanks for the great review!"My favorite part of the book was the thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter. I had to stop and ponder each one and then look up the Scripture the author provided to get the answer."
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Thank you! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!SamSim wrote: ↑23 Mar 2021, 13:19I love this kind of interactive reading that forces you to reflect. Thanks for the great review!"My favorite part of the book was the thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter. I had to stop and ponder each one and then look up the Scripture the author provided to get the answer."
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It is an interesting book in that it makes the reader actually look up the scriptures. It's very interactive! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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