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Grace: Uncovered, Unfiltered, Undeserved
From New York Times best selling author of Culturally Incorrect and The Finale: One World, One Ruler, One Reign
SEEK TRUTH IN A GENERATION GIVEN TO EXTREMES
TODAY’S CHURCH IS TORN in their understanding of God’s grace. Some churches measure holiness by the length of hems, cuffs, and other manmade regulations. Other churches use God’s grace as a license to disregard the Bible’s teachings on holy living and, consequently, live a life of rebellion. Neither extreme is biblical.
It’s true that Christians are freed from the rule of law. Yet it is also true that the law is a revelation of God’s will. How can we lead godly lives and also avoid turning moral absolutes into a legalistic system for salvation? In Grace , Rod Parsley uncovers the tension surrounding conversations about grace so that you can:
We aren’t trying to win a debate. We aren’t talking about what we are free to do and what we are free not to do. We are all undeserving. Uncovering the truth about grace means preparing yourself for the presence of God around you. Learn how to govern your ways so the glory of God may reside within you.
SEEK TRUTH IN A GENERATION GIVEN TO EXTREMES
TODAY’S CHURCH IS TORN in their understanding of God’s grace. Some churches measure holiness by the length of hems, cuffs, and other manmade regulations. Other churches use God’s grace as a license to disregard the Bible’s teachings on holy living and, consequently, live a life of rebellion. Neither extreme is biblical.
It’s true that Christians are freed from the rule of law. Yet it is also true that the law is a revelation of God’s will. How can we lead godly lives and also avoid turning moral absolutes into a legalistic system for salvation? In Grace , Rod Parsley uncovers the tension surrounding conversations about grace so that you can:
We aren’t trying to win a debate. We aren’t talking about what we are free to do and what we are free not to do. We are all undeserving. Uncovering the truth about grace means preparing yourself for the presence of God around you. Learn how to govern your ways so the glory of God may reside within you.
208 pages, Paperback
Published November 13, 2018
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November 2, 2018
Parsley is concerned about the extremes we see in Christianity today. On the one hand is legalism while on the other is a cheap version of God's powerful grace. He admits that the Christian life is a difficult balance as we walk in grace yet are guided by the standards God gave.
I am impressed with the teaching in this book. Parsley shares his own background so we know where he is coming from and then he gets into the meat of this subject. I really like that he first emphasizes the cross. When we really understand the price that was paid for our salvation, we certainly would not want to try to get by on offering as little as possible to Christ. (33)
Once we know the impact of the cross, Parsley writes about the principles we find in the New Testament that are to guide our behavior. The first is the law of love. Rather than looking to the rights we might have, we look to what would be most loving to others and would be evidence of our love for God. Parsley identifies other laws in the New Testament too, like the laws of faith, conscience and peace. These are great guiding principles for Christian conduct. He reminds us we follow these guidelines not to earn our salvation but with a view to pleasing God. He also reminds us that we are to allow the Holy Spirit to transform us and work on our desires.
There is more good teaching in the book too. I like, for example, his section on the Word and the Spirit. He encourages us to be grounded in the Word of God before we let loose in the power of the Spirit. The result will be to the glory of God.
I recommend this book to Christians who want to understand the combination of grace and law and how to avoid extremes. You'll be inspired to again realize the work of the cross and encouraged to live a life giving glory to God.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
I am impressed with the teaching in this book. Parsley shares his own background so we know where he is coming from and then he gets into the meat of this subject. I really like that he first emphasizes the cross. When we really understand the price that was paid for our salvation, we certainly would not want to try to get by on offering as little as possible to Christ. (33)
Once we know the impact of the cross, Parsley writes about the principles we find in the New Testament that are to guide our behavior. The first is the law of love. Rather than looking to the rights we might have, we look to what would be most loving to others and would be evidence of our love for God. Parsley identifies other laws in the New Testament too, like the laws of faith, conscience and peace. These are great guiding principles for Christian conduct. He reminds us we follow these guidelines not to earn our salvation but with a view to pleasing God. He also reminds us that we are to allow the Holy Spirit to transform us and work on our desires.
There is more good teaching in the book too. I like, for example, his section on the Word and the Spirit. He encourages us to be grounded in the Word of God before we let loose in the power of the Spirit. The result will be to the glory of God.
I recommend this book to Christians who want to understand the combination of grace and law and how to avoid extremes. You'll be inspired to again realize the work of the cross and encouraged to live a life giving glory to God.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
November 1, 2018
Grace: Uncovered, Unfiltered, Undeserved by Rod Parsley is a powerful yet easily accessible book that examines our relationship with God by studying the precepts of law and grace. There is much sound teaching, delving into the Bible and extrapolating familiar passages. There are also quotes from famous people as well as examining lives such as Martin Luther in detail.
The book opens with a modern retelling of The Prodigal Son. We see that both sons were separated from the father's will. "The older son was also separated from his father by demanding that everyone else meet standards that his father never required." How often do we misinterpret God's standards when projecting them on others?
Poor choices led to a downfall. "This was not life but a slowly progressing death." How often have we travelled down the road of poor choices? It is never too late to repent and do a u-turn.
The good news for us is that God the Father is waiting, watching and longing for each one of us to return to Him.
Rod Parsley discusses legalism in detail. It is rules created by men and has fear at its core. God's rules are designed to keep us safe and bring us freedom. It is not "if it feels good, it's God's will." No. Always check if what we want lines up with God's Word.
The good news of the Gospel is grace gives us what we don't deserve. It's "not that I can do it if I try hard enough, but that Jesus already did it." Rod Parsley looks in depth at the cross in light of grace.
Rod Parsley also discusses the old and new covenant. We see things in the OT that are fulfilled by Jesus in the NT.
Dwight Moody cornered the phrase the 3R's. "Ruin by sin, redemption by Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit." These are looked at within the book.
We see the heart of God. God does not want a moment of our lives, He wants all of our lives. He desires a relationship with us. Will you live a life of love and answer His call?
Finally Rod Parsley looks at Christianity today. There are issues that Christians debate that should be non starters because of what God has already said in His Word.
This powerful book ends with quotes on law and grace.
This is a book that we would all be wise to invest in. It is perfect to read through alone and then to break down into small chunks to be discussed and digested in small groups. It clarifies the law and grace for the lay person in case we were in any doubt.
Invest in Grace: Uncovered, Unfiltered, Undeserved today.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
The book opens with a modern retelling of The Prodigal Son. We see that both sons were separated from the father's will. "The older son was also separated from his father by demanding that everyone else meet standards that his father never required." How often do we misinterpret God's standards when projecting them on others?
Poor choices led to a downfall. "This was not life but a slowly progressing death." How often have we travelled down the road of poor choices? It is never too late to repent and do a u-turn.
The good news for us is that God the Father is waiting, watching and longing for each one of us to return to Him.
Rod Parsley discusses legalism in detail. It is rules created by men and has fear at its core. God's rules are designed to keep us safe and bring us freedom. It is not "if it feels good, it's God's will." No. Always check if what we want lines up with God's Word.
The good news of the Gospel is grace gives us what we don't deserve. It's "not that I can do it if I try hard enough, but that Jesus already did it." Rod Parsley looks in depth at the cross in light of grace.
Rod Parsley also discusses the old and new covenant. We see things in the OT that are fulfilled by Jesus in the NT.
Dwight Moody cornered the phrase the 3R's. "Ruin by sin, redemption by Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit." These are looked at within the book.
We see the heart of God. God does not want a moment of our lives, He wants all of our lives. He desires a relationship with us. Will you live a life of love and answer His call?
Finally Rod Parsley looks at Christianity today. There are issues that Christians debate that should be non starters because of what God has already said in His Word.
This powerful book ends with quotes on law and grace.
This is a book that we would all be wise to invest in. It is perfect to read through alone and then to break down into small chunks to be discussed and digested in small groups. It clarifies the law and grace for the lay person in case we were in any doubt.
Invest in Grace: Uncovered, Unfiltered, Undeserved today.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
August 17, 2018
Every Christian believer needs to read this book to understand the relationship between God's law and His grace.
Pastor Rod Parsley is a master communicator, and in this book he explains the two types of law delineated in the Bible, how Jesus's substitutionary death on the cross eliminated one of those types of law and replaced it with grace, and the laws that we are to live under as sinners saved by grace. He makes this oft-misunderstood subject profoundly clear. He has done a great service to the Church with this book. Highly recommended.
Pastor Rod Parsley is a master communicator, and in this book he explains the two types of law delineated in the Bible, how Jesus's substitutionary death on the cross eliminated one of those types of law and replaced it with grace, and the laws that we are to live under as sinners saved by grace. He makes this oft-misunderstood subject profoundly clear. He has done a great service to the Church with this book. Highly recommended.
December 5, 2018
This was actually a pretty quick read but full of wisdom.
I appreciated that authors balanced look at grace, something we all probably need to get a better grasp on, I know I do.
I like how he shared his personal story of one extreme of legalistic grace and then gave examples of the other spectrum.
I also enjoyed the Biblical examples the he shared through the book.
If you want to dive deeper into the grace of God this is an excellent resource.
A copy of this book was given to me. All opinions are my own.
I appreciated that authors balanced look at grace, something we all probably need to get a better grasp on, I know I do.
I like how he shared his personal story of one extreme of legalistic grace and then gave examples of the other spectrum.
I also enjoyed the Biblical examples the he shared through the book.
If you want to dive deeper into the grace of God this is an excellent resource.
A copy of this book was given to me. All opinions are my own.
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