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Schizophrenic God?: Finding Reality in Conflict, Confusion, and Contradiction
aWhat just happened to me-and why?
Are you of the opinion that everything that happens to you in life, even the evil, somehow comes from God? aAre you ready to examine this in the light of Jesus' practices and teachings?
"Schizophrenic God?" uncovers the myth of extreme sovereignty and invites you into a deeper biblical understanding of God's nature and His sovereign will.
Have you ever
* a a a aWhy does a good and loving God allow evil?
* a a a a Is God really sovereign if He doesn't control all events?
* a a a a Does God's will for your life automatically come to pass?
* a a a a How does God's sovereignty and human responsibility come together?
* a a a a Are there variables that can hinder God's will for your life?
The answers to these questions and many others are revealed in this book, which compares false traditional beliefs with Jesus' worldview--removing confusion that blocks God's will for your life.
"Schizophrenic God?" is a close look at fate and free will. aHas God predetermined everything that happens in your life, or do your own free-will decisions help determine your destiny? aYou will be challenged to rethink the assumptions you have made about God, which brings comfort and empowerment in the truths of a good God, human choice, and the prayer of faith that changes things.
Rest assured--you do not serve a schizophrenic Father.
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Are you of the opinion that everything that happens to you in life, even the evil, somehow comes from God? aAre you ready to examine this in the light of Jesus' practices and teachings?
"Schizophrenic God?" uncovers the myth of extreme sovereignty and invites you into a deeper biblical understanding of God's nature and His sovereign will.
Have you ever
* a a a aWhy does a good and loving God allow evil?
* a a a a Is God really sovereign if He doesn't control all events?
* a a a a Does God's will for your life automatically come to pass?
* a a a a How does God's sovereignty and human responsibility come together?
* a a a a Are there variables that can hinder God's will for your life?
The answers to these questions and many others are revealed in this book, which compares false traditional beliefs with Jesus' worldview--removing confusion that blocks God's will for your life.
"Schizophrenic God?" is a close look at fate and free will. aHas God predetermined everything that happens in your life, or do your own free-will decisions help determine your destiny? aYou will be challenged to rethink the assumptions you have made about God, which brings comfort and empowerment in the truths of a good God, human choice, and the prayer of faith that changes things.
Rest assured--you do not serve a schizophrenic Father.
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First published January 1, 2012
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December 24, 2020
WAY unbalanced on the Armenian side of the age-old debate about God’s sovereignty vs. man’s free will. Don’t read this if you don’t have a firm handle on the scriptural doctrine of the sovereignty of God, or you will end up thinking that mankind has much more power than we actually have, and also that Satan has more power than HE actually has. Why can’t we accept that there are some things about God and His universe that we can’t fully explain? Operating under the illusion that we CAN fully understand God causes us to err far from the center of the truth spectrum toward one extreme or the other.
July 5, 2017
An Awakening
From a quote in the book from chapter 15, that caught my attention: Don't let the questions you can't answer destroy the foundation of the truth you already know.
From a quote in the book from chapter 15, that caught my attention: Don't let the questions you can't answer destroy the foundation of the truth you already know.
May 14, 2015
I only made through half of this book. That was more than enough. It takes on the concept of pain and evil existing in the world. How could a good god create evil. There's nothing new in his apologetics. God, he argues, created free choice. Evil exists by men and angels making bad choices. That will satisfy the believers who read it and will still leave those who question scratching their heads. Where did these bad choices come from? And if God knew the choices his creation would make before they did, who is really responsible? The author goes on to explain that our problem is that we use our reason and thinking rather than just taking God's Word unquestioningly. Excuse me? First of all, God's Word is contradictory at worst and vague at best. People have been warring about what it really says for years. Our reason is the only way of sorting things out. To blame THINKING for not understanding God is an insult to the God who gave us brains.
April 25, 2015
The only thing I got out of this book is the knowledge that there are people who still like to cherry pick from the pool of Biblical theology. The title was promising but the content was more of the same Arminian works righteousness mantra that has been preached for years. I had to stop about half way through the book and skim the the end. It was too narrow minded for my taste. The god purported in this book seems to be an out of control, hand wringing, weak and helpless god. The devil has his way and the god in this book cannot only look on and hope to see men change their own hearts.
There were some good points to consider, but those points were drowned out by the lack of a good biblical exegesis.
There were some good points to consider, but those points were drowned out by the lack of a good biblical exegesis.
August 31, 2015
Is God Sovereign and what exactly does that mean?
I would recommend this book for people wanting to understand God's sovereignty better. I cannot say I agree 100% with everything but then how often does that happen anyway. He deals with questions many of us have and does use some stories to make his point and many scriptures. I really liked the chp on fear. This book is very insightful and I love that he has some teachings from some Church Fathers from many years ago Such wisdom is wonderful. One statement at the end is about getting back to Jesus. How we have left Jesus for our churchianity. So very true. How our world could be transformed by the truths in this book. Enjoy and think about what you read. Let's live in the truth of Jesus and leave the lies behind.
I would recommend this book for people wanting to understand God's sovereignty better. I cannot say I agree 100% with everything but then how often does that happen anyway. He deals with questions many of us have and does use some stories to make his point and many scriptures. I really liked the chp on fear. This book is very insightful and I love that he has some teachings from some Church Fathers from many years ago Such wisdom is wonderful. One statement at the end is about getting back to Jesus. How we have left Jesus for our churchianity. So very true. How our world could be transformed by the truths in this book. Enjoy and think about what you read. Let's live in the truth of Jesus and leave the lies behind.
April 26, 2015
God is good all the time and all the time, God is good.
What a wonderful eye opening experience in this book. I have never thought that God was to blame for the bad things that happen to this world. I always did wonder why He let it happen. I have never really thought that our every experience was predestined by God but I did think that He let things happen to us so we would learn to turn to Him. I have such a much better understanding of Satan's role in my life. I am very happy that I was blessed with the opportunity to read this book.
What a wonderful eye opening experience in this book. I have never thought that God was to blame for the bad things that happen to this world. I always did wonder why He let it happen. I have never really thought that our every experience was predestined by God but I did think that He let things happen to us so we would learn to turn to Him. I have such a much better understanding of Satan's role in my life. I am very happy that I was blessed with the opportunity to read this book.
December 5, 2016
This was a fascinating book for me. I have wrestled with the problem of evil and all the pain in this world and trying to reconcile this with a loving all-powerful God. The author provides compelling arguments contradicting the notion that God causes or allows all the bad stuff that happens to us. This book provided a great deal of food for thought, as well as some ideas for those who have a hard time believing in God because of all the pain and suffering we experience. All Christians should read this.
July 21, 2022
This book may ruffle a few feathers, but it is written in a clear and precise way. We, as Christians, need to allow our feathers to be ruffled. That’s how we grow.
I have been wrestling with this concept of God’s well for a while and Pastor Shank cleared things up for me and I have been able to work through some questions I had.
I was very impressed with this book.
I have been wrestling with this concept of God’s well for a while and Pastor Shank cleared things up for me and I have been able to work through some questions I had.
I was very impressed with this book.
April 22, 2015
Amazingly Delusional
If this were to be taken seriously by anyone, I would suggest they seek professional medical care.
Not even well argued. But then again, it is an argument for the reality of a myth
If this were to be taken seriously by anyone, I would suggest they seek professional medical care.
Not even well argued. But then again, it is an argument for the reality of a myth
April 27, 2015
Excellent Book
This is a must read. Wonderful insight and clarity given to the Truth. After you are done reading you will know, more than ever before, just how much God loves you. He never brings us pain, only love, healing and peace. I'm going to read it again. A wonderful book!
This is a must read. Wonderful insight and clarity given to the Truth. After you are done reading you will know, more than ever before, just how much God loves you. He never brings us pain, only love, healing and peace. I'm going to read it again. A wonderful book!
August 9, 2012
Important book that clears up confusion about God working in our lives.
June 25, 2015
Great read!
Realistic yet spiritual. Interesting read throughout the whole book. It really does get your brain working! Awesome book for new believers.
Realistic yet spiritual. Interesting read throughout the whole book. It really does get your brain working! Awesome book for new believers.
April 19, 2015
Awesome
This book has blessed me. I highly recommend it. Reminded me of the truth I need to focus on in God's word.
This book has blessed me. I highly recommend it. Reminded me of the truth I need to focus on in God's word.
May 16, 2015
Thought provoking
Definitely puts things in perspective! In a very positive and powerful way. So many things we need to hear right now
Definitely puts things in perspective! In a very positive and powerful way. So many things we need to hear right now
March 23, 2016
Fabulous book with the awesome but practical message of who God truly is!
April 18, 2017
Logically addresses several bible questions
The book takes the reader through and makes a case for several commonly debated questions. I expressly liked the chapter summaries or the (what we know) summary. Whereby some may think that God is schizophrenic, God is not that way and the author does not believe that either, my vote would be to change the title.
The book takes the reader through and makes a case for several commonly debated questions. I expressly liked the chapter summaries or the (what we know) summary. Whereby some may think that God is schizophrenic, God is not that way and the author does not believe that either, my vote would be to change the title.
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