Altar Call

by Roy Gane

To many people who believe that Christ is coming again, his absence of almost 2,000 years is a mystery. But Altar Call explores ways to become acquainted with what he is doing in the control center of the universe. Through learning about Christ's ministry from the sanctuary services recorded in the Bible, we can enjoy interaction with him, experience his transforming power, and have confidence that we are at peace with God. Questions addressed in the book When you sin, do you have assurance that you are saved? How can you live a holy life? Why are you saved by grace through faith but judged by works? When does God's judgment begin and how does it affect your spiritual experience? What does God expect of you now? Although Altar Call is based on nearly two decades of scholarly work, several features make it easy and enjoyable to (1) Clear language, many illustrations (humorous at times), some diagrams, and a study guide. (2) Direct encounter with the Bible itself. (3) Connects fresh scholarship with practical spirituality. (4) Explains step by step, without assuming that the reader begins with knowledge of the topic. (5) Forthrightly deals with highly controversial issues and challenges common assumptions, but in a positive way.

Genres: Theology

358 pages, Paperback

First published October 26, 1999

Reviews

[Zeke Vas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has the amazing ability of making simple that which is complex. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to understand the sacrificial services.

Roy Gane is a scholar that is virtually unrivaled in scholarship of the Levitical text. In essense you are getting the aspiration of a man who has drunk from the dregs of this complicated book.

[Jeni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really struggled with the sacrificial system outlined in the Bible. While my brain understood (on some level) the symbols and connection to Christ's sacrifice, I just had a hard time swallowing why all those animals had to die.

I was lamenting this fact to a colleague and she suggested this book. It was very worth the read. It really helped me to put the sacrificial system into perspective. If this is something you want to understand, I highly recommend this book.

[Richard Maskelony · Rating 4 out of 5]

See my Review for Cult and Character. This book is AMAZINGLY practical with stories to begin each chapter that "hit you right in the feels" and most importantly hit to the very heart of the issue poignantly covered in each chapter. In this volume, Gane artfully unveils the lessons the Biblical coverage of the typical and anti-typical sanctuaries teach us about a loving God, His plan for us, and how we can live with Him.