Review: A Word To the End Time Church
>> Friday, December 3, 2010
I was {not so recently} sent a copy of A Word to the End Time Church by Georgie Newman.
When I was first offered this book, I admit, I was hesitant to offer a review. The books title left me unsure of what it held. Was it a view on the end of times? Or something else?
Although, Newman does address the end times of 'the church', it is not in a way one would initially expect. Much of her instruction and insight is directly from scripture. Scripture, that Newman portrays with great knowledge.
The book is two part. Part one focuses on the reader, asking them to assess their own relationship with God; While the second half of the book encourages the reader to develop a strong relationship with God.
I feel as though Newmans intentions with this book are heart-felt. Having said that, there are some points that made the book difficult for me to read. Newman continually refers to 'the church'; although it matters very little, she never expands on her definition of 'the church', giving the reader a glimpse at her religious base -so to speak. Newman also takes the stance that Christians can lose their salvation; something I don't completely agree with. Despite Newmans apparent knowledge of scripture, there is never any reference as to why she takes such a stance.
Over-all, I feel that this book is a quick read and well written. Newmans passion for the message she shares, can be felt; while the knowledge she has gained from her own studies is very apparent. Although I would encourage the reader to do their own {spiritual and scripture} studying after reading this book, it does bring together some good points.
When I was first offered this book, I admit, I was hesitant to offer a review. The books title left me unsure of what it held. Was it a view on the end of times? Or something else?
Although, Newman does address the end times of 'the church', it is not in a way one would initially expect. Much of her instruction and insight is directly from scripture. Scripture, that Newman portrays with great knowledge.
The book is two part. Part one focuses on the reader, asking them to assess their own relationship with God; While the second half of the book encourages the reader to develop a strong relationship with God.
I feel as though Newmans intentions with this book are heart-felt. Having said that, there are some points that made the book difficult for me to read. Newman continually refers to 'the church'; although it matters very little, she never expands on her definition of 'the church', giving the reader a glimpse at her religious base -so to speak. Newman also takes the stance that Christians can lose their salvation; something I don't completely agree with. Despite Newmans apparent knowledge of scripture, there is never any reference as to why she takes such a stance.
Over-all, I feel that this book is a quick read and well written. Newmans passion for the message she shares, can be felt; while the knowledge she has gained from her own studies is very apparent. Although I would encourage the reader to do their own {spiritual and scripture} studying after reading this book, it does bring together some good points.
A {HUGE} thanks to Bring it On Communications for this opportunity.
I received the above mentioned book in exchange for review, no other compensation was received.
The above is my opinion only, and should be regarded as such.
1 comments:
Hmmm... this book sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!
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