This was so good! I only found this when I was half-way through my study of Ecclesiastes, it is so good. Making what is confusing so clear. I highly rThis was so good! I only found this when I was half-way through my study of Ecclesiastes, it is so good. Making what is confusing so clear. I highly recommend this! ...more
As someone who wants to understand an issue before making up his mind I was really excited for this book. I have heard the pejorative “Christian natioAs someone who wants to understand an issue before making up his mind I was really excited for this book. I have heard the pejorative “Christian nationalist!” Used for people when they simply talk about voting using the Bible, so I was not sure if I was one or not. Then I heard about a Christian Prince….huh? Well, this book is one of many I am reading about this CN issue. I think the author does a good job of explaining what it is and why Christians need not fear it, and if the media and liberal politicians (but I repeat myself) were being honest they would not fear CN either. This was the good part. I think he could have made a stronger case for CN but since it was not the focus of the book that’s fine, but it is the reason I dropped a star. ...more
Solid book. A few points were predictable and the conclusion was not as great as the rest of the book. But still had me engrossed most of the way throSolid book. A few points were predictable and the conclusion was not as great as the rest of the book. But still had me engrossed most of the way through. ...more
Disclaimer: I am not sure which eschatological view I agree with, I grew up with Dispensational Premillennialism (which this book espouses) but have bDisclaimer: I am not sure which eschatological view I agree with, I grew up with Dispensational Premillennialism (which this book espouses) but have been turned off of it, I have not found a home elsewhere yet. Disclaimer over.
Good in this book: I really like the author’s attempt to paint a picture of God’s character from the book of Revelation. I think he accomplishes this and it is unique. That part of the book was great. I thought the chapter on Revelation 4 about the throne was very good too.
Not so good: I wished he had kept back his eschatology a little more behind the scenes. There were some places where he could have made his point without out the “the Bible teaches…” when he means “my eschatology teaches…” I don’t know if that makes sense.
The bad: (and this is what has turned me off of this view) the straw manning of Amillenialism and Postmillenialism. These were both the usual tropes that I have heard over and over. I don’t know if he didn’t want the book to go too long or if he thought these were good arguments but they were not. I believe these are fellow believers and they deserve steel man arguments.
Also bad: he says “premillennialism is the most historical view of the end times.” But this is not true. He is teaching dispensational premillenialism not historic premillenialism, they are similar in that they believe Jesus returns before the millennium but they are NOT the same. Historic does not have a tribulation but it has been around since the early church. Dispensational premillenialism is the newest interpretation. So this was just not true and combined with the straw manning of the other views really left a bad taste in my mouth
Can someone help me….Dispensational premillenialism who are those on earth? Resurrected Christians? So do they get resurrected twice? The OT saints? Martyred Christians? So do they get new immortal bodies but those who survive the tribulation get mortal bodies? So two classes of people on the earth during the millennium? I don’t get this….
I have probably heard like fifteen or twenty interviews with the author. The message of these interviews was just reaffirmed and confirmed in this booI have probably heard like fifteen or twenty interviews with the author. The message of these interviews was just reaffirmed and confirmed in this book. In much more detail. It really makes sense of things we have all been seeing, just not sure of how to explain it. Basham does a great job explaining it and she even lays out her own story in here as well. This is a courageous woman who has done the church a great service. Highly recommended ...more
This book was really really good! As a new(ish) pastor I needed this. I don’t want to be a poor leader but I do want to support God’s leaders. This boThis book was really really good! As a new(ish) pastor I needed this. I don’t want to be a poor leader but I do want to support God’s leaders. This book will be one I think and meditate (it is a retelling of God’s Word) on for sometime. Great!!...more
Some of the polling was beneficial, some needed more follow up questions. I have an inherent bias toward asking those who have walked away what they wSome of the polling was beneficial, some needed more follow up questions. I have an inherent bias toward asking those who have walked away what they would need to come back, because the temptation is to do what they say. And many times churches just cater to the unbelieving and this is backwards. We can remove stumbling blocks and needlessly offensive things that are not gospel related but that is not where all of these land. I thought the last chapter was practical and helpful. ...more
Solid book. I really liked the last full chapter. But the book as a whole is a good collection of thoughts about what it means that God owns this worlSolid book. I really liked the last full chapter. But the book as a whole is a good collection of thoughts about what it means that God owns this world. What an idea!...more
Very clear and very concise. I wish I had this a few years ago when I taught theology and sexuality together. I had made my own lists of verses, this Very clear and very concise. I wish I had this a few years ago when I taught theology and sexuality together. I had made my own lists of verses, this would have been a great resource! Very very good ...more
This was good. I think I get what Rushdoony was arguing, but his writing style and lack of clarity at times made this short booklet hard to follow. I This was good. I think I get what Rushdoony was arguing, but his writing style and lack of clarity at times made this short booklet hard to follow. I will keep digging into this though ...more
Wow! Tears, smiles, tears, heart warmed and more tears. Not all the tears were sad tears. What a story and what a God who wrote it. One part Greg’s faWow! Tears, smiles, tears, heart warmed and more tears. Not all the tears were sad tears. What a story and what a God who wrote it. One part Greg’s family’s story and one part theological meditation, this book was spectacular. I was so blessed to read it. Last week my family served at a camp for families with disabled children, and this book on the heals of this time really touched me. Greg and his wife Kim are heroes and like heroes they see things more clear through their journey. Lord thank You for showing this to them and sharing it with me. Please go read this book!...more
What a phenomenal book! The Hughes have taken things that I felt uncomfortable with and have put words to it. Such a blessing of a book. I will returnWhat a phenomenal book! The Hughes have taken things that I felt uncomfortable with and have put words to it. Such a blessing of a book. I will return to this again and again, as I try to lead in the church. Thank you for such a great book...more
A good book. A little dated but still powerful. It’s amazing the inroads that feminism and homosexuality were making into the church several decades aA good book. A little dated but still powerful. It’s amazing the inroads that feminism and homosexuality were making into the church several decades ago (that’s when this book was written) and it has marched on into our time today.
Chapters 3 and 10 were great and worth the cost of this book. Very good for young men and fathers. Highly recommended ...more
Still digesting this. I see a lot of what he had to say as being really good and solid. I think there are some places I would love to ask the author sStill digesting this. I see a lot of what he had to say as being really good and solid. I think there are some places I would love to ask the author some questions. I also think there is a case to be made for a version of nationalism that is not as characterized by our divided culture. There are also a few sections that left me scratching my head, but I think that is what Dr. Schreiner was intending to do. ...more
Alfred the Great. The first king of England. What a king what an incredible story. This book was accessible and very easy to read. We could all learn Alfred the Great. The first king of England. What a king what an incredible story. This book was accessible and very easy to read. We could all learn a lot from King Alfred! ...more
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