What do you think?
Rate this book
The Gospel of Being Human: How Asking Better Questions of the Bible Reveals Who We Are
Not yet published
Expected 7 Apr 26What If Being Human Isn’t the Problem—but the Point?
Many Christians have been taught to see themselves as fundamentally broken—with a human nature defined by sin, separated from God, and constantly striving to be worthy. They have been taught that being human is something to overcome—that their deepest instincts, emotions, and desires are untrustworthy. But what if that’s not the whole story? What if God is inviting us to see our humanity as, in fact, very good news?
In The Gospel of Being Human, Marty Solomon (host of the BEMA podcast) and Reed Dent invite you on a journey of curiosity, attention, and wonder—asking better questions about who we really are and what Scripture actually says about our identity. As you go to God’s Word to explore ten common perspectives about sin, salvation, and our relationship with God, you’ll discover a more expansive and hopeful vision of what it means to be created in His image.
Explore ten common theological perspectives and examine how they shape our understanding of God, ourselves, and others.Learn how curiosity, attention, and wonder can transform your spiritual life and lead to a more vibrant relationship with God.Challenge the belief that humans are defined by sin—and discover how Scripture reveals our fundamental goodness as image-bearers of God.Reframe the gospel not as an escape from our humanness, but as a reclamation of what God called “very good” and an invitation to partner with God in restoring the world.Engage with timely conversations on faith deconstruction and reconstruction while holding onto a biblical faith that is both authentic and deeply rooted in Scripture.If you’ve ever felt like your faith was missing something—or wondered whether God’s good news is bigger than you’ve been told—The Gospel of Being Human offers an invitation to step into a fuller, richer understanding of who God has always intended you to be.
Many Christians have been taught to see themselves as fundamentally broken—with a human nature defined by sin, separated from God, and constantly striving to be worthy. They have been taught that being human is something to overcome—that their deepest instincts, emotions, and desires are untrustworthy. But what if that’s not the whole story? What if God is inviting us to see our humanity as, in fact, very good news?
In The Gospel of Being Human, Marty Solomon (host of the BEMA podcast) and Reed Dent invite you on a journey of curiosity, attention, and wonder—asking better questions about who we really are and what Scripture actually says about our identity. As you go to God’s Word to explore ten common perspectives about sin, salvation, and our relationship with God, you’ll discover a more expansive and hopeful vision of what it means to be created in His image.
Explore ten common theological perspectives and examine how they shape our understanding of God, ourselves, and others.Learn how curiosity, attention, and wonder can transform your spiritual life and lead to a more vibrant relationship with God.Challenge the belief that humans are defined by sin—and discover how Scripture reveals our fundamental goodness as image-bearers of God.Reframe the gospel not as an escape from our humanness, but as a reclamation of what God called “very good” and an invitation to partner with God in restoring the world.Engage with timely conversations on faith deconstruction and reconstruction while holding onto a biblical faith that is both authentic and deeply rooted in Scripture.If you’ve ever felt like your faith was missing something—or wondered whether God’s good news is bigger than you’ve been told—The Gospel of Being Human offers an invitation to step into a fuller, richer understanding of who God has always intended you to be.
- GenresChristianNonfiction
240 pages, Paperback
Expected publication April 7, 2026
10 people are currently reading
108 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
November 9, 2025
The Gospel presented here is indeed good news for the self-righteous and shame-filled alike. Whether you are new to the Scriptures or a life-long student, this book closely examines some of our most entrenched assumptions about God, illuminating the story of divine love and allowing the Bible to speak on its own terms.
Displaying 1 of 1 review