Thanks to Sheetal Maurya for a 5/5 star review of "Let's Meet God."
Here is the review-
Introduction:
Before moving to the review, I would like to express my gratitude to the author for giving me a chance to read and review this book. Existence and the power of the god are always been subject to debate. Some religion does accept it some do not. Christopher Hearn, The author of this book is the Pastor of the first Baptist church of New Sweden and he has written this book to take a friendly look at the questions related to the god.
Summary:
This book is simple 88 pages read which consist the answers of common questions asked regarding Christianity. In the prologue, the author has mentioned a story which I think every one of us has experienced once in the lifetime (can be in different context). The story is that you are lost in the jungle or any of the unknown place then you felt an invisible energy showing you a path, and by following that you are now at the safer place. The invisible energy is seemingly the god.
In this book, you can get to read the in-depth meaning of graciousness of god. Apart from this, you will also get to know the answers to what is a sin? Am I a sinner? What does it mean to be a sinner? If god is embracing the sinner then why I need to be a good? What is the gospel and what does it mean to believe in the gospel? Why did Jesus have to die? Whose death? Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus have to rise from the dead? Why faith in Jesus is the only way to know god? Can My Being a Good Person Get Me into Heaven? How Do God’s Grace and His Laws and Commandments Fit Together? Why do People Go to Hell? Is Heaven a Party? Will God Really Accept Me? How Can I Know God Personally?
The author has used some very good examples and verses of Bible to explain his theory. In the last few pages, he has also written about the Baptism, existence of purgatory which is very interesting to read.
Writing style:
The author has avoided hard words and written book in very friendly manner. The language is very easy and can be finished reading in one day.
My perception:
Honestly saying, I don’t know much about Christianity (except the basics) so this book was little difficult for me to read as I have to search on the net for different concepts. Even so, I really loved this book. After reading, without any doubt, you can say that this book is written with the heart. The author has not exaggerated the things and kept it very simple which makes a long lasting impact on your consciousness. He has not forced you to believe in the god but created a way where you will know who is the god? In the last pages, the author has also shared his poems which I have read multiple times. This book talks with you, opens your doubts and honestly answers the questions concerning the Christianity.
If you are in a mood to read something spiritual then you should pick this book. Short, Beautiful yet powerful!
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