Reflections - Joe McFadden
In our context it can be increasingly more difficult to come to a full understanding of who Jesus is, why He mattered and what to do in response. Alot of speculation gets mixed in to cultural views of who Jesus is and before long it is easy to see people adopt a version of Jesus that looks little like the man we see in the Bible. Douglas takes on an interesting challenge in stripping back some of these cultural layers to uncover a fresh perspective of Jesus and what it means to follow Him. The book is part theology, part historical and part spiritual formation. Douglas does well to intersperse many creative elements into the book for the reader to engage with such as “wiki” breaks, social media callouts, quizzes, charts, and more. I especially like the “Which Bible Hero Are You?” that is found throughout the whole book, to create a unique spiritual inventory that helps those who take this journey with him to engage in a new way. Throughout the book Douglas is clear and to the point. Some of my favorite parts were the footnotes which are humorous and informative.
I don’t necessarily agree with every theological presupposition Douglas makes in the book but many of his points are spot on. If you are looking for a fresh perspective of who Jesus is, why He matters and what it means to follow Him then this is a book I would suggest that is free from the jargon associated with others books of this nature.
© September 26, 2016, Drew Downs.
I don’t necessarily agree with every theological presupposition Douglas makes in the book but many of his points are spot on. If you are looking for a fresh perspective of who Jesus is, why He matters and what it means to follow Him then this is a book I would suggest that is free from the jargon associated with others books of this nature.
© September 26, 2016, Drew Downs.