By Adrian Warnock Raised with Christ: How the Resurrection Changes Everything [Paperback]

by Adrian Warnock

Excellent Book

Genres: Theology, Christian, Christian Living, Spirituality

Paperback

First published December 19, 2009

About the author

Adrian Warnock is a Christian, medical doctor, and published author. He has blogged at Patheos since 2003 and has lived with chronic illness since 2017.

His books Raised With Christ and Hope Reborn form the series Transformed by Jesus: Spiritual Renewal.

Adrian writes about hope and healing for body, mind, community life, and spirit. He draws together medical and psychological insights, lived experience, and Christian faith. He advocates for the biopsychosocial–spiritual model of wellbeing and is passionate about helping people approach suffering with hope and compassion.

Adrian worked in the UK’s National Health Service as a psychiatrist for eight years, then spent fifteen years in the pharmaceutical industry helping to design and communicate the results of around fifty clinical trials.

After being diagnosed with blood cancer in 2017, he took early medical retirement. He is the founder of Blood Cancer Uncensored, an online patient support group.

Alongside his medical career, Adrian served for more than a decade on the leadership team of Jubilee Church London. He studied theology through Newfrontiers courses.

He qualified with an MB BS medical degree from London University (equivalent to an MD in the USA) and holds postgraduate qualifications in Psychiatry (MRCPsych) and Pharmaceutical Medicine (MFFM, DipPharmMed).

Reviews

[Russ Adcox · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's worth reading for the first eight chapters alone. They detail evidence for the resurrection and the central importance of this doctrine to the Christian faith. Very good. After that, it got bogged down with extended quotes from other pastors/theologians and numerous Scripture citations. Sounds bad for me to say that, but that was my impression and this is my review. He's absolutely right on the central point of the book though--there is NOTHING more important than the resurrection and we should do all we can to make its truth and power more prominent in the church today.

[Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent study of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means practically.

[Jonathan Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was hoping for more of a study of the resurrection passages in the Bible and while this did what I was asking for a little bit there was a whole lot that didn’t really address the resurrection. There were several chapters that kinda went on bunny trails and there were way too many block quotes. They were good quotes but really broke up the flow of the book.

[Andrew Mulnix · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book. I don't see eye to eye with the author on some elements of the present work of the Spirit, but I was encouraged by those sections. The various Mark Driscoll quotes makes the book feel dated.

[Tom Robson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent application of what the resurrection of Christ means, in concrete terms .. not always easy to do

[Pastoralmusings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raised With Christ
Adrian Warnock, author of Raised With Christ, is a popular evangelical blogger, physician, and preacher. He lives in London, and declares that he is a couple of years less than forty :-)
Having enjoyed Warnock's blog, I felt sure that I would enjoy his book. Little did I know that treat that I was in for. Not only does he quote from Piper, MacArthur, and J.I. Packer, but the ghosts of the apostles, Puritans, Jonathan Edwards, and especially that of Lloyd-Jones walk through the pages of Raised With Christ. So, too, does the Spirit of the risen Savior, Jesus Christ.
Warnock has not only been faithful to the Scriptures, but he has passionately presented his case for the need to recover a sound doctrine of the resurrection.
Warnock contends that we have neglected the resurrection in our preaching, teaching, and daily living, and I fear that he is correct.
Adrian takes the first seven chapters to essentially build a case for the need to recover a doctrine of the resurrection by presenting the Biblical data relevant to the issue. Chapter eight seems to mark a turning point by moving on from the doctrinal and historical aspect of the resurrection to deal with the doctrinal and practical side of the matter.
What I truly appreciate is the fact that the book lives up to its subtitle, “How the Resurrection Changes Everything.” Warnock proves his point well. No only does he relate the resurrection to our justification, our sanctification, and our future glorification, but Warnock devotes much time to showing how this is relevant to our prayer life. Not only so, but in the footsteps of his hero Martin Lloyd-Jones, Adrian shows the connection between resurrection and revival.
Honestly, I have only positive things to say about this book. While Adrian and I might quibble about minor points, we are united in the essential message of the book. The resurrection does indeed change everything!
Thanks to Angie Cheatham of Crossway for providing me with a galley copy of Raised With Christ, and thanks to Adrian Warnock for writing an excellent book that is destined to become a classic.

[Hannah Lawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raised With Christ is a refreshing and powerful reminder of the heart of the Christian faith the resurrection. Adrian Warnock beautifully brings new life to a truth that’s often overlooked, showing how the risen Jesus transforms not just theology, but everyday living. The book is both inspiring and deeply practical, helping believers understand the full impact of the empty tomb. It rekindled my appreciation for what it truly means to live in the power of Christ’s resurrection. A must-read for anyone wanting to strengthen their faith and experience real spiritual renewal.

[Gwilym Tudur · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘Raised with Christ: How the resurrection changes everything’ by Adrian Warnock highlights the significance of Christ’s resurrection and its implications for the present as well as for eternity. Since there are not many books written exclusively about Christ’s resurrection and its eschatological consequences, I was very excited to discover this book!

The first few chapters are excellent as Warnock emphasises the utter centrality of the resurrection to the Christian faith. Within these chapters, Warnock demonstrates the emptiness of a resurrection-denying liberal Christianity as well as employing a strong apologetic argument for the historical reality of Christ’s resurrection.

Nevertheless, the book does become much harder to read towards the end. His later chapters are only vaguely connected with Christ’s resurrection and are jam-packed with extensive block quotations from Spurgeon, Lloyd-Jones, and Piper. Although all of these quotations are excellent, the book loses its focus towards the end.

Having said this, it is worth reading this book since it does help us to reflect on the glorious implications of Christ’s resurrection.

[Bauer Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mother's Day 2013

I enjoyed finishing Warnock's offering on the doctrine of the resurrection. I originally purchased this two years ago during Holy Week, but put it down shortly thereafter. This year I was determined to finish it and am glad I did. Sections of it can be read devotionally due to is generous use of scripture. Or it can be read by someone simply wanting to explore this topic by tracing out its various implications. He shares many helpful illustrations along with an abundance of scripture references, many of which are written out, as he leads you through various topics. At times, I felt as if I was being overwhelmed with detail, something I have come to expect with writer's who enjoy research and reading what others have written. Notwithstanding, his chapters on Assurance, the Holy Spirit, and Mission were exceptional. I will re-read, and enthusiastically recommend "Raised with Chrst."

[Nathan Good · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book deserves every one of 9 stars. It is a little slow starting up, dealing mostly with apologetic and theological implications of Jesus' resurrection, but around page 100 it becomes much more applicational and you won't want to put it down. There are not many books on the nature of the resurrection of Christ and the effects this has in the daily life of the believer, but Adrian has filled that void with a book that is sure to last centuries to come. He starts every chapter off with a section of Scripture, and the book as a whole is saturated in Scripture. He also quotes many other authors who are in the forefront in their fields. He quotes a wide range of Christian theologians from different backgrounds and different vocations. This is a book I will be encouraging many others to read.

[Justin Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing! I've been waiting for a book like this for a while. I'm very impressed with Warnock! Good man! :) Still some more points he could've made, but most of what he wrote is stupendous.

I honestly thought at the halfway point that there wasn't much further he could go with it, but was very pleased with the direction he chose, as well as encouraged by the content.

I highly recommend this work. It really confirmed a lot of what I felt God has taught me over the past few years; edified my spirit with the truth of the real power of the resurrection in our lives; and challenged me to keep praying, reading, and seeking God on what it means to have true, eternal, resurrection life right now, as we call Heaven and God's will to reign on earth.

You'll definitely be blessed by reading 'Raised With Christ'.

[Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

My full review can be read at Blogging Theologically:

“Christianity hinges not only on the empty cross but also on an empty tomb,” writes Adrian Warnock in Raised with Christ: How the Resurrection Changes Everything (p. 29). Warnock, a medical doctor, preacher and long-time staple of the Christian blogosphere, seeks to remind readers that the gospel isn’t just that Christ died, but He also rose again—and His resurrection changes everything...

[Bfleegs · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a good reminder of the importance of the resurrection to a believer's everyday life; it is not merely Christ's death that empowers and saves us, but His resurrection as well. Warnock, however, tends to blur the distinction between the resurrection itself and its effects, so that his points are confusing at times. He presents many aspects of the believer's life which are affected by the resurrection, but vaguely; his positions of, for example, spirit-filling and the Kingdom are not easily discernible. Overall, though, the book is a good read and a good reminder.

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starts out a little bit slow, but it's well worth sticking it out! He spends several chapters outlining the evidence for the resurrection, which can be a bit dry, especially if you're already somewhat familiar with it. Still, it's necessary to set the stage. After that, the real meat of the book begins. It's a fantastic treatment of the resurrection and it's importance right now in the life of every believer. Highly recommended!

[Mark A Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hoping to correct a noticeable lack of emphasis on the resurrection within evangelical churches, Warnock has penned this book in an effort to examine the resurrection, its place in Christian theology, and its ramifications for Christian living. He largely succeeds, producing a helpful reminder of both the breadth and depth of the resurrection. Warnock’s strength lies in his singular focus; even when he veers off into tangential matters, he rarely strays from the topic at hand.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so encouraged by this book! Warnock's thoughts and admonitions on the resurrection of Christ are stirring to say the least. The church will be greatly strengthened by the truths in this book.

[Al Garlando · Rating 4 out of 5]

bought the Kindle version!

[Kyle Mcdanell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read my review here.