Ten Commandments for today, The Revised Edition by Edwards, Brian H published by DayOne

by Brian H. Edwards

This book is a superbly written modern commentary on God's changeless laws in today's changing and godless society. It unpacks the crammed meaning of these terse commands, and applies them pointedly to life in a deregulated age.

Genres: Theology

Paperback

First published January 28, 1996

About the author

Brian H. Edwards is a retired pastor, writer, lecturer, and editor.

Edwards began his career as an Assistant Pastor in London. He then moved to Hook Evangelical Church in Surbiton, south-west London, where he stayed for almost thirty years. He resigned to become President of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches.

Reviews

[Vicky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although the message in this book was an important one for contemporary Christians to hear, Brian Edwards' style of writing was rather tedious to get through. The writer often jumped between different ideas and illustrations without much connection. All in all though, the exposition of the Ten Commandments was inspiring and motivating.

[Asb · Rating 3 out of 5]

After a number of atrocities (murders of Jamie Bulger, Philip Lawrence) an MP suggested that what we need is 'something like the Ten Commandments'. Can we actually improve on the original? Are they relevant today and if so to whom? Commandments 1 to 3 - get things right with God. Commandment 4 - get the pattern of the week right & make time for the family. Commandment 5 - get relationships right in the family. Commandments 6-10 get things right in the interpersonal side. Unfortunately most people seem to want to sort the latter first and that is where the problem is.

[Shannon Cooper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read in showing how and why we as Christians are to apply the law even though we are no longer under the law. This book provides many practical applications for each of the ten commandments. "All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness."