Overall rating and opinion of "Grace Revealed " by Frederick J. Sievert

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I'll check this one out since it helps with stress and anxiety. I love how it connects to Bible.
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This book is a mind-blowing inspirational read
Grace revealed is a book that encourages one's spiritual life. I love the short stories because it helps explain and makes certain things clear.
The Author did a nice work with the book; I would rate the book with a 3 out of 4 stars.
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Having read the review and still looking forward to the free sample of the book, I'm sure the purpose of grace in human life just doesn't attain to believer alone, but to unbeliever of Christ. The word of the Lord used in this book are powerful and surely very helpful in giving hope to the hopeless. Nothing gives peace to the dying soul that there is some special place of rest up above. That imagination itself is enough in healing and helping each patient to bear better their pain. And the more peace is made with pain, it diminishes. I totally love the idea of the author in this book.
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This looks like an inspirational read, although it would be infinitely better if the proper trigger warnings were included, as I saw that some have mentioned that there weren't any.
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The book really speaks to me, life is a journey full of ups and downs. Getting through life requires spiritual help and constant faith and belief in God. He truly guides us through our temptations and tribulations.

Going through the stories, one can't help and relate. we have all committed our various shares of mistakes, and what matters at the end is the lessons learnt and coming out stronger in faith.

Grace Revealed goes a long way in strengthening one's Christian life.
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This book helps to lighten your heavy heart . This could provide us a hope to fight the
crises, backbreaking, challenging and heavy situations in ones life. The book describes the real life stories were the people were at the edge to loose the confidence in themselves and decided to hold the hand of Jesus and never let it go. This book made me believe that faith in the god will give you the power to fight the odds of our life but remember to never let that hand go though your in tough or an easy life :D .
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Nerea wrote: 01 May 2020, 01:08 This is a good piece that might encourage readers, especially those seeking spiritual comfort and enlightenment. The author defines Grace (also undeserved kindness), stating its importance. With conviction and supportive testimonies, the author explains how you can attain the undeserved kindness from God and how it can affect you as an individual.

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.
As a Christian, I was taught at a young age that God is one in three persons. The spirit of life, the Son of Man and the continuous creation of the Father.
But the path I’ve chosen has always been the right one, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. :)
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Vansheeta wrote: 21 May 2020, 03:06 This book helps to lighten your heavy heart . This could provide us a hope to fight the
crises, backbreaking, challenging and heavy situations in ones life. The book describes the real life stories were the people were at the edge to loose the confidence in themselves and decided to hold the hand of Jesus and never let it go. This book made me believe that faith in the god will give you the power to fight the odds of our life but remember to never let that hand go though your in tough or an easy life :D .
Especially during this tough times of the pandemic. It's great that it encourages firm belief in Christ during difficult situations of life.
But the path I’ve chosen has always been the right one, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. :)
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Dannyphery wrote: 20 May 2020, 15:56 This book is a mind-blowing inspirational read
Grace revealed is a book that encourages one's spiritual life. I love the short stories because it helps explain and makes certain things clear.
The Author did a nice work with the book; I would rate the book with a 3 out of 4 stars.
I haven't read it yet, but I definitely will add it to my bookshelves as I am a fan of spiritual reads.
But the path I’ve chosen has always been the right one, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. :)
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I like that the book is targeted at spiritual growth. The stories added too are interesting. I'd recommend this book to Christians or people who don't mind reading about other faiths.
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I have yet to read this book. I've gone back and forth and haven't really been able to decide. A lot of reviews are positive and it certainly fits with what everyone needs right now. That said, I'm still hesitant.
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kelseydwf wrote: 04 May 2020, 18:07 ...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....
This is definitely a sensitive topic for many people and trigger warnings would be most beneficial. This makes me even more hesitant to read the book.
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Nerea wrote: 01 May 2020, 01:08 This is a good piece that might encourage readers, especially those seeking spiritual comfort and enlightenment. The author defines Grace (also undeserved kindness), stating its importance. With conviction and supportive testimonies, the author explains how you can attain the undeserved kindness from God and how it can affect you as an individual.

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.
I'm half way trough it and honestly that issue with the author not separating Jesus and God is not something I like
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Nerea wrote: 01 May 2020, 01:08 This is a good piece that might encourage readers, especially those seeking spiritual comfort and enlightenment. The author defines Grace (also undeserved kindness), stating its importance. With conviction and supportive testimonies, the author explains how you can attain the undeserved kindness from God and how it can affect you as an individual.

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.
Can I assume that non-Christians can read this book for spiritual enlightenment?
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As a Christian, I think that Grace revealed does a fairly good job of introducing people to the love and mercy of God. This is good.
I'll say that everyone needs to read it because we all need God.
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