(Dis)ordered: Lies about Human Nature and the Truth That Sets Us Free

by Christopher S. Esget

Culture likes to tell us who we are. How are we supposed to navigate our desires, fears, and longing for purpose when culture claims that we're just born a certain way and can't help it?

With (Dis)ordered: Lies about Human Nature and the Truth That Sets Us Free, readers will dive into difficult topics that increasingly press in on churches, workplaces, and daily lives. Readers will affirm their identity in Christ and discover encouragement for struggles with sin as Pastor Christopher Esget masterfully navigates the topic of human nature.

Genres: Theology, Religion, Christianity

203 pages, Paperback

Published May 16, 2023

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent, accessible account of society's current state examining closely the post-modern condition. Pastor Esget compares this current state with what God teaches us of our condition and finishes with how we can escape the chains of our enslavement with the Gospel. An excellent book full of hope in the teaching of Christ who saves us all from our sins, releasing us from our guilt and despair.

[Christopher Esget · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Benjamin Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic little book. It’s very accessible for laypeople, but with enough meat for pastors and theologians. It is clear, faithful, and concise.

I very much recommend getting and reading this one.

[Cori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rev. Esget does a wonderful job of addressing the current culture from a Biblical perspective. Though (Dis)ordered reads a bit academic, I found it easy to understand the concepts presented. I'd recommend this to anyone who is ready to dive deeper into the theology surrounding human nature and original sin from a confessional Lutheran perspective.

[Tomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

(Dis)ordered by Pastor Christopher S. Esget is a thoughtful and accessible exploration of human nature from a biblical perspective. Addressing contemporary cultural claims that suggest human behavior and identity are fixed and unchangeable, Esget offers a refreshing counterpoint grounded in Christian theology. Throughout the book, he invites readers to understand their identity in Christ and provides practical encouragement for grappling with sin and the brokenness of the human condition.

Esget’s clear and faithful writing makes complex theological concepts understandable for both lay readers and those with deeper theological interests. The book is well structured and balances academic insight with pastoral warmth, making it both a challenging and hopeful read for anyone seeking to navigate today’s cultural pressures while affirming their faith.

This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersections of theology, culture, and human nature, especially from a confessional Lutheran viewpoint. It offers both clarity and encouragement in a world that often promotes confusion about who we are.

[Eileen Esget · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quote from (Dis)ordered on praying the Psalms: “Saying back to God the words He has given us has the deeper result of inwardly digesting those words such that they become part of our soul.”

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hardcopy bought on Amazon.
I underlined so much in this book. It gave me many things to think about, and it clarified certain issues for me. But towards the end I experienced that old troubling feeling that there are things I need to be doing in order to keep from losing my salvation. Examples: fasting, reading God’s Word, and almsgiving. I am a legalistic person. I don’t want to be legalistic and I fight it. I wonder if I will ever understand - does God save us in Jesus’ sacrificial life and death and then keep us in His care, or does He save us and we are responsible for guarding our salvation?
My take-away is that I’m glad I read this book.