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Indeed, the devil endeavors to lead humans astray. I do, but partially, agree with both the reviewer and the author that humans face trying situations to acquire wisdom through learning.
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"God is Willing" by Charlene Murray is a compelling exploration of God's pre-ordained plan and the battle between good and evil. Murray skillfully uses biblical passages to reinforce her arguments and emphasizes the importance of discernment in navigating life's challenges. While occasional discrepancies arise, the book's lucid presentation and engaging style make it a valuable resource for Christians seeking deeper spiritual insight. Rating: 5/5 Stars. Highly recommended for those exploring the plans of God and the complexities of faith.
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"God is Willing" is a compelling and insightful exploration of faith that transcends religious boundaries. Emeka Emordi has crafted a work that challenges, inspires, and invites readers to embark on a journey of self-reflection. This book is a valuable addition to the literary landscape, offering a nuanced perspective on the universal quest for meaning and connection with the divine.
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The bit on how the author explains that Bible verses can be interpreted differently based on the person and intention. It is said that it takes only the gift of the Holy Spirit to interpret the Bible accordingly. However, people without this gift twist and bend the truths to suit themselves. I love that the author addresses this in her book.
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A thought provoking book about the plan of God. As easy as it may sound to some people, for most people, they may find this controversial. I would love to read the author's take on this. A deeper read to all Christians out there. Congrats on being the #botd.
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"God is Willing" is a book that speaks majorly about God's plan for humanity. As citations have been made from the Bible, it seems like this book would be a better fit for Christians. Congrats on the BOTD!
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The reviewer has clearly mentioned the different aspects that are dealt in this book, Gods plan, discernment of man , Bible passages or verse from the Bible and the reviewer clearly states the mix-up of the parable the author did. The reviewer has given a clear understanding on the thought process of author in the book that most us would want it, which is quite appreciative. I'm looking forward to reading this book.
Emeka Emordi wrote: 02 Mar 2023, 07:49 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "God is Willing" by Charlene Murray.]
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God is Willing by Charlene Murray is an expose into the pre-ordained plan of God before creation. How Satan and the fallen angels are trying to manipulate people with these plans and how God makes salvation available for people. The author tried to explain how the devil plans to manipulate people by whispering bad thoughts into their minds. So, it is paramount that we be able to discern between a bad thought and a good thought. This book contains wisdom that will make readers understand God even better and therefore help them in their journey through life.

In her explanations and arguments, the author buttresses her points with different Bible passages. There is even a chapter, the last chapter, that she dedicates to explaining these Bible verses. She also agreed that a Bible verse can have different interpretations, which could be influenced by what an individual is experiencing. Some of these interpretations might be right, while others just intentionally interpret the verse to justify their actions and inactions.

She is of the opinion that the judgement, which is the hardships we experience now, is a benefit for us because it serves as a catalyst to ensure we stop our wrongdoings that we are willing to stop. So above all, we are all judged by God on this earth.

She is also of the opinion that God knows that we will experience hardships. Therefore, he made divine release available for all humans willing to tap into his salvation so they could cope with this situation. The divine release will ensure that it is less strenuous for believers. And he made his wisdom available through pain.

She is also of the opinion that discernment is a line between judgements. Discernment will always make people decide on what's beneficial for their lives. However, not everyone is endowed with discernment.

God's pre-ordained plan is for men to be wicked but not extremely wicked. And not being an extremely wicked man open to salvation. So, everything that happened from the beginning of the world is pre-ordained.

I agreed with everything the author exposed, but at some point, I felt lost in her explanations. I like her style of writing. She always uses this phrase intermittently: "You see," mostly to open an argument. This made me feel like I was sitting across the table from the author and we were having a one-on-one discussion. But at some point in time, I would have interrupted her arguments at some instances where I felt she used wrong Bible passages or where I felt there was a mix-up. For example, she mixed up the parable of the prodigal son with the parable of the wedding feast in chapter 5.

Apart from my observation above, I feel the book is well written with original thoughts. I like how she presents her arguments sequentially. She did not use any ambiguous vocabulary. I also did not see any errors while reading, which made the book exceptionally edited. This made me rate the book 5 out of 5 stars.

I recommend this book to Christians who want to get a deeper understanding of their faith. I recommend it for people who want to dig deeper into the plans of God for humanity. We need this type of book for the proper sensitization of believers to be wary of the plans of the enemies to corrupt the minds of young people. When you read this book, you will see the unconditional love of God for humans.

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I would like to understand God and his preordained plan for mankind through reading this book. Thanks for the review.
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The concept of discernment as a crucial tool for navigating life's challenges resonates with me. The review effectively captures the author's perspective on judgment and divine release, offering valuable insights into coping with hardships. I'm eager to explore how these principles can enrich my spiritual journey.
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Your detailed review of "God is Willing" by Charlene Murray showcases a deep engagement with its theological themes and arguments. Your appreciation for the author's use of biblical passages and clear presentation is evident.

Well done, Emeka ! :tiphat:
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A book that will help me discern bad thoughts from good ones sound interesting. Getting to know the actions of Satan and the fallen angels also sounds interesting.
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I recommend this book to Christians who want to get a deeper understanding of their faith. I recommend it for people who want to dig deeper into the plans of God for humanity. We need this type of book for the proper sensitization of believers to be wary of the plans of the enemies to corrupt the minds of young people. When you read this book, you will see the unconditional love of God for humans.
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Beautifully detailed review. I like how you provided your feedback about the book constructively and sequentially explained what its about and its contents. I like how the book contains wisdom that will make readers understand God, Christianity as a religion and help them in their journey through life.
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A nice insight into preordained plan of God can be got from the book "God is Willing" by Charlene Murray. The book highlights how Satan and fallen angels manipulate people.
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Congratulations to BOTD!
"God is Willing" is a Christian book that explores the pre-ordained plan of God to man. It delves into the origin of both bad and good thoughts and provides ways to discern the source of our thoughts. I highly recommend this book to Christians.
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