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Short Studies in Biblical Theology
Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God: "A Biblical Theology of Divine Blessings"
The concept of blessing pervades the everyday life of Christians--from testimonies recounting God's provision, to praise songs, to wishing someone well. In fact, the term has been so integrated into Christian language that it is rarely considered thoughtfully. In the pages of Scripture, blessing seems to be either physical or spiritual, but a fuller biblical-theological approach reveals that God's blessing has always been both spiritual and physical.
In Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God, William Osborne traces the theme of blessing throughout Scripture as he guides readers into a deeper understanding of how God's gracious benevolence impacts the everyday lives of Christians.
In Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God, William Osborne traces the theme of blessing throughout Scripture as he guides readers into a deeper understanding of how God's gracious benevolence impacts the everyday lives of Christians.
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Published September 24, 2020
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September 15, 2021
Do you have a biblical view of God’s blessing? There are those today who get caught up with prosperity Gospel. That’s one error. But another error can arise that is born from over-reaction to the Prosperity Gospel in which God’s blessing is denies, downplayed or the subject is diverted. A biblical theology of blessing is much needed and I believe this book makes a unique contribution since most works against prosperity Gospel engages the topic more in a fashion of “systematic theology” but here with this book the author uses biblical theology in his methodology in tackling the blessing of God. This I think helps readers to see verses about blessing in its context and also in light of how God’s progressive revelation unfolded. The author is William R. Osborne , a Professor of biblical and theological studies at College of the Ozarks and he is more than qualified to write a biblical theology of God’s blessing from Genesis to Revelation.
Besides the acknowledgement and introduction this work consists of five chapters. Chapter one is titled “Blessing and Curse, Life and Death” with the next chapter on Abraham’s family and the blessing going through them to bless the world. Chapter three is titled “Covenant Blessing for God’s people” and chapter four looks at the topic of God’s blessing in the New Testament and is titled “Every Spiritual Blessing” giving reference to Ephesians 1:3 though it more than just a look at Ephesians 1:3. Chapter five is titled “Eternal Blessing” and is the shortest chapter in the book and here the author looks at God’s blessing eschatologically.
Osborne is to be commended for writing in an organized way. I also think since this work is written as a biblical theology there really wasn’t heated rhetoric against prosperity Gospel and might be helpful for those who might be sensitive to criticism of their prosperity Gospel (I do believe there is a place for speaking out strongly on the error of prosperity Gospel). I enjoy the march from Genesis to Revelation in the book and wished the author could have spent more time with Old Testament prophetic writings but I do realize there’s page limitation from the publisher, after all this is part of a series called “Short Studies in Biblical Theology” and one don’t expect it to be too long. Still given the page limitation the author did a good job laying out the trajectory and also explanation of various passages. Osborne spent more time in the book of Genesis more than any other books in the Bible in this work but I think this is warranted to set the “antecedent theology” (to use the term of another scholar on biblical theology!) that shapes the rest of the Bible with the subject of blessing. I appreciated that the book pointed out how often there’s many passages that tie God’s presence with believers’ being blessed.
I believe this is the eighth book I read from the “Short Studies in Biblical Theology” series published by Crossway. I have immensely enjoyed the previous titles in this series and this work is no different. I recommend this book.
NOTE: This book was provided to me free by Crossway and Net Galley without any obligation for a positive review. All opinions offered above are mine unless otherwise stated or implied.
Besides the acknowledgement and introduction this work consists of five chapters. Chapter one is titled “Blessing and Curse, Life and Death” with the next chapter on Abraham’s family and the blessing going through them to bless the world. Chapter three is titled “Covenant Blessing for God’s people” and chapter four looks at the topic of God’s blessing in the New Testament and is titled “Every Spiritual Blessing” giving reference to Ephesians 1:3 though it more than just a look at Ephesians 1:3. Chapter five is titled “Eternal Blessing” and is the shortest chapter in the book and here the author looks at God’s blessing eschatologically.
Osborne is to be commended for writing in an organized way. I also think since this work is written as a biblical theology there really wasn’t heated rhetoric against prosperity Gospel and might be helpful for those who might be sensitive to criticism of their prosperity Gospel (I do believe there is a place for speaking out strongly on the error of prosperity Gospel). I enjoy the march from Genesis to Revelation in the book and wished the author could have spent more time with Old Testament prophetic writings but I do realize there’s page limitation from the publisher, after all this is part of a series called “Short Studies in Biblical Theology” and one don’t expect it to be too long. Still given the page limitation the author did a good job laying out the trajectory and also explanation of various passages. Osborne spent more time in the book of Genesis more than any other books in the Bible in this work but I think this is warranted to set the “antecedent theology” (to use the term of another scholar on biblical theology!) that shapes the rest of the Bible with the subject of blessing. I appreciated that the book pointed out how often there’s many passages that tie God’s presence with believers’ being blessed.
I believe this is the eighth book I read from the “Short Studies in Biblical Theology” series published by Crossway. I have immensely enjoyed the previous titles in this series and this work is no different. I recommend this book.
NOTE: This book was provided to me free by Crossway and Net Galley without any obligation for a positive review. All opinions offered above are mine unless otherwise stated or implied.
November 7, 2020
The notion of “blessing” is familiar to most people. It has a broad range of meaning that ranges from the theological to the pragmatic. Yet, if we are honest, most have failed to probe deeply into the real meaning of what biblical blessing entails. William R. Osborne unpacks the true purpose of blessing in his excellent volume, Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God. Osborne’s volume is the most recent offering in Crossway’s Short Studies in Biblical Theology, a series that aims to capture the attention of untrained laymen.
Dr. Osborne explains the goal of his volume at the outset: “The purpose of this book is to establish a biblical-theological foundation of blessing by presenting a concise biblical theology that leans into how we view ourselves as living blessed lives as citizens of God’s kingdom.”
Two aspects of God’s benevolence are explored by way of introduction: “Divine blessing in the Bible is always physical and spiritual because it is fixed upon what the title of the book promises, namely, the reality of the fullness of life in the presence of God.” This critical principle underscores the importance of the blessing and helps readers view the topic through a decisively biblical lens.
The book shows readers how God’s blessing unfolds redemptive history for all the families of the earth - something that is intended to be material, spiritual, and relational. Experiencing such blessings comes as a direct result of living under the terms of the covenant. In the end, as Osbourne adds, “God’s people would come to experience the fullness of life in God’s presence, but not because God’s people would enter a land - their true King would come to theirs.”
Osborne summarizes the blessing: “From Genesis to Revelation, God’s plan has been to create life for his people in his presence … God’s plan to bless reached its fulfillment in the son of Abraham, who was the Son of God. For those of us united to Jesus by faith, we are to live as a blessing to the world in this present age while longing for our eternal blessings in the world to come.”
Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God is a fresh breath of theological “air.” It brings the people of God where they truly need to be: marveling at his grace and his gifts. Indeed, he is our covenant God and King!
Dr. Osborne explains the goal of his volume at the outset: “The purpose of this book is to establish a biblical-theological foundation of blessing by presenting a concise biblical theology that leans into how we view ourselves as living blessed lives as citizens of God’s kingdom.”
Two aspects of God’s benevolence are explored by way of introduction: “Divine blessing in the Bible is always physical and spiritual because it is fixed upon what the title of the book promises, namely, the reality of the fullness of life in the presence of God.” This critical principle underscores the importance of the blessing and helps readers view the topic through a decisively biblical lens.
The book shows readers how God’s blessing unfolds redemptive history for all the families of the earth - something that is intended to be material, spiritual, and relational. Experiencing such blessings comes as a direct result of living under the terms of the covenant. In the end, as Osbourne adds, “God’s people would come to experience the fullness of life in God’s presence, but not because God’s people would enter a land - their true King would come to theirs.”
Osborne summarizes the blessing: “From Genesis to Revelation, God’s plan has been to create life for his people in his presence … God’s plan to bless reached its fulfillment in the son of Abraham, who was the Son of God. For those of us united to Jesus by faith, we are to live as a blessing to the world in this present age while longing for our eternal blessings in the world to come.”
Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God is a fresh breath of theological “air.” It brings the people of God where they truly need to be: marveling at his grace and his gifts. Indeed, he is our covenant God and King!
December 23, 2020
This is a helpful study for the church to rightly understand God’s blessing to his people. Osborne succinctly demonstrates that God’s blessings “are relational, spiritual, material, present, and eschatological. Neither one of these aspects negates the significance or importance of the others.” Come and see this survey of blessing that concludes with a view of the God who will graciously give us all things (Romans 8:32)!
February 21, 2024
Good, but below average for the series and compared to other resources on biblical theology.
August 8, 2021
This one exceeded my expectations. I think the most helpful piece was how well the author distinguished between OT blessing and NT blessing, and yet showed how intimately tied together the two remain. There were a lot of thoughts and teachings referenced here that were so swiftly and simply addressed; this is a book that I would be quick to pass along to Christians who grew up in the prosperity gospel movement and/or to those who struggle to understand the relationship between blessing in the Old and New Testaments.
November 30, 2021
The first chapter on the nature of blessing and the various uses of the term in Scripture was really helpful and interesting. The rest of the book, however, is a pretty basic overview of the biblical story. Still good, but not nearly as enjoyable or thought-provoking as the other books I’ve read in this series.
March 26, 2022
A blessed read. Really helpful.
February 5, 2023
"The 'blessed' life is that fullness of life which corresponds to God's good design."
Osborne's stated goal is "to provide a biblical theology of blessing by examining those references to blessing in the Old and New Testaments, recognizing not only their literary context but also their setting in God's plan of redemption." The first first chapters were the most impactful (examining the meaning of the Hebrew and Greek words for blessing/bless/blessed, the Old Testament theology of blessing, and the connection between blessing and covenant). The latter chapters on the New Testament theology of blessing and on future, eternal blessing didn't seem as complete.
Osborne's stated goal is "to provide a biblical theology of blessing by examining those references to blessing in the Old and New Testaments, recognizing not only their literary context but also their setting in God's plan of redemption." The first first chapters were the most impactful (examining the meaning of the Hebrew and Greek words for blessing/bless/blessed, the Old Testament theology of blessing, and the connection between blessing and covenant). The latter chapters on the New Testament theology of blessing and on future, eternal blessing didn't seem as complete.
February 7, 2021
The notion of “blessing” is familiar to most people. It has a broad range of meaning that ranges from the theological to the pragmatic. Yet, if we are honest, most have failed to probe deeply into the real meaning of what biblical blessing entails. William R. Osborne unpacks the true purpose of blessing in his excellent volume, Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God. Osborne’s volume is the most recent offering in Crossway’s Short Studies in Biblical Theology, a series that aims to capture the attention of untrained laymen.
Dr. Osborne explains the goal of his volume at the outset: “The purpose of this book is to establish a biblical-theological foundation of blessing by presenting a concise biblical theology that leans into how we view ourselves as living blessed lives as citizens of God’s kingdom.”
Two aspects of God’s benevolence are explored by way of introduction: “Divine blessing in the Bible is always physical and spiritual because it is fixed upon what the title of the book promises, namely, the reality of the fullness of life in the presence of God.” This critical principle underscores the importance of the blessing and helps readers view the topic through a decisively biblical lens.
The book shows readers how God’s blessing unfolds redemptive history for all the families of the earth - something that is intended to be material, spiritual, and relational. Experiencing such blessings comes as a direct result of living under the terms of the covenant. In the end, as Osbourne adds, “God’s people would come to experience the fullness of life in God’s presence, but not because God’s people would enter a land - their true King would come to theirs.”
Osborne summarizes the blessing: “From Genesis to Revelation, God’s plan has been to create life for his people in his presence … God’s plan to bless reached its fulfillment in the son of Abraham, who was the Son of God. For those of us united to Jesus by faith, we are to live as a blessing to the world in this present age while longing for our eternal blessings in the world to come.”
Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God is a fresh breath of theological “air.” It brings the people of God where they truly need to be: marveling at his grace and his gifts. Indeed, he is our covenant God and King!
Dr. Osborne explains the goal of his volume at the outset: “The purpose of this book is to establish a biblical-theological foundation of blessing by presenting a concise biblical theology that leans into how we view ourselves as living blessed lives as citizens of God’s kingdom.”
Two aspects of God’s benevolence are explored by way of introduction: “Divine blessing in the Bible is always physical and spiritual because it is fixed upon what the title of the book promises, namely, the reality of the fullness of life in the presence of God.” This critical principle underscores the importance of the blessing and helps readers view the topic through a decisively biblical lens.
The book shows readers how God’s blessing unfolds redemptive history for all the families of the earth - something that is intended to be material, spiritual, and relational. Experiencing such blessings comes as a direct result of living under the terms of the covenant. In the end, as Osbourne adds, “God’s people would come to experience the fullness of life in God’s presence, but not because God’s people would enter a land - their true King would come to theirs.”
Osborne summarizes the blessing: “From Genesis to Revelation, God’s plan has been to create life for his people in his presence … God’s plan to bless reached its fulfillment in the son of Abraham, who was the Son of God. For those of us united to Jesus by faith, we are to live as a blessing to the world in this present age while longing for our eternal blessings in the world to come.”
Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God is a fresh breath of theological “air.” It brings the people of God where they truly need to be: marveling at his grace and his gifts. Indeed, he is our covenant God and King!
May 14, 2021
One mention of God's blessings on your life and you will get a different opinion from every person that is in the room or on the call. It seems like this ranks up there as one of the most misinterpreted phrases in Christianity. Why is that? Have teachers, pastors, and theologians done a poor job of explaining this through this years? That is quite possibly the main thing driving the wrong interpretation.
Thankfully, like all the other short study books in the series, this book helps to correct some of the incorrect thinking. Rather than beating the reader down, Osborne sees his role as one that confronts with a gentle position and seeks to guide the reader along through Scripture recognizing the various ways God's blessings are experienced. While many would seek to define blessing solely as physical attributes, namely in the form of money, Osborne realizes that God's blessings on a person's life may take that path; however, there are more forms that blessings can come.
I have found the books in this series very helpful in being able to explain various topics in a more precise manner to colleagues and peers. I love the fact that these are not written in an overly academic way, but are easily accessible for the lay person. I would highly recommend this book to those seeking to understand the aspects of divine blessings.
In order to gain this review, the publisher provided a copy of the book to me. My review above has not been influenced in any way outside of the written manuscript of the book.
Thankfully, like all the other short study books in the series, this book helps to correct some of the incorrect thinking. Rather than beating the reader down, Osborne sees his role as one that confronts with a gentle position and seeks to guide the reader along through Scripture recognizing the various ways God's blessings are experienced. While many would seek to define blessing solely as physical attributes, namely in the form of money, Osborne realizes that God's blessings on a person's life may take that path; however, there are more forms that blessings can come.
I have found the books in this series very helpful in being able to explain various topics in a more precise manner to colleagues and peers. I love the fact that these are not written in an overly academic way, but are easily accessible for the lay person. I would highly recommend this book to those seeking to understand the aspects of divine blessings.
In order to gain this review, the publisher provided a copy of the book to me. My review above has not been influenced in any way outside of the written manuscript of the book.
August 23, 2023
A through study on the blessing of God. How many times have you heard or even said God has blessed me with family, home, good health, job, and friends. The list can go on. However, if we compare the blessings or lack of blessings can it change our view of God. This is why this study is so important to Christians to have a biblical understanding of what blessings are and what they are not.
Divine blessings are what draws us near to God and an understanding of who He is. The study incorporates the blessing of the trinity as well. In honesty the blessings I listed above are blessings that we experience but a true blessings in light of the Kingdom of God. As Christians, we need to be reminded to seek the giver thru the gift and not the gift. In other words, what can I get from God if I do this and that. It only leads to bitterness and despair. Having a construed understanding of blessings can lead to destructive emotions and more away from God than what blessings are designed for.
What a blessing this book is! Highly recommend.
A special thank you to Crossway Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
October 16, 2020
"True blessings, no matter the form, always lead us nearer to God, deepening our relationship with the diving Giver."
Tracing through the history of Israel, from Old Testament, too New, the author presents a biblical theology that "leans into how we view ourselves as living blessed lives as citizens of God's kingdom." This book is written for the Christian who wants a deeper understanding of the idea of blessing, as it is presented through the whole scope of God's Word.
It's an important read, especially given the notion among many Christian circles that physical blessing is the only way to understand blessing itself. As we discover more about the nature of God's blessing, we will be better equipped to face a world that thrives on prosperity.
Thanks to Crossway, and Netgalley for the ARC of the book, and the opportunity to post an honest review!
Tracing through the history of Israel, from Old Testament, too New, the author presents a biblical theology that "leans into how we view ourselves as living blessed lives as citizens of God's kingdom." This book is written for the Christian who wants a deeper understanding of the idea of blessing, as it is presented through the whole scope of God's Word.
It's an important read, especially given the notion among many Christian circles that physical blessing is the only way to understand blessing itself. As we discover more about the nature of God's blessing, we will be better equipped to face a world that thrives on prosperity.
Thanks to Crossway, and Netgalley for the ARC of the book, and the opportunity to post an honest review!
January 20, 2021
A perfectly forgettable book. There is almost no "theology" here. He looks at blessing throughout Scripture, and does a fine job, but hardly connects any dots. I'm not really sure of the purpose of the book, therefore. I think he mostly wanted to combat the prosperity gospel, but this was not the best avenue by which to do so. He does spend a bit of time discussing physical vs. spiritual blessings, and how that is not the same thing as OT vs. NT blessings, but he left a lot on the table. Including the entire subtitle--almost nothing about "fullness of life in the presence of God." The eschaton, for instance, receives a scant <10 pages.
A few annoying mistakes as well. The Spirit is not an "it." There's no such thing as "a cherubim" (the term is plural). I continue to be mostly underwhelmed by this series.
A few annoying mistakes as well. The Spirit is not an "it." There's no such thing as "a cherubim" (the term is plural). I continue to be mostly underwhelmed by this series.
January 17, 2021
William Osborne does the church an enormous favor by tackling an often misunderstood area of Scripture: the blessing of God. Being a biblical-theological treatment of the subject, Osborne starts in the garden of Eden and traces the theme to the new creation. Along the way, Osborne corrects misunderstandings about the blessing of God by explaining the concept from key points in Scripture.
The highlight of the work for me is Osborne's argument that it is impossible to understand the divine blessing apart from God's relationship with His people. When one tries to make sense of blessing in life apart from their relationship with God, errors always follow. In a day when the prosperity gospel continues to entrap men and women, Osborne's work is important.
The highlight of the work for me is Osborne's argument that it is impossible to understand the divine blessing apart from God's relationship with His people. When one tries to make sense of blessing in life apart from their relationship with God, errors always follow. In a day when the prosperity gospel continues to entrap men and women, Osborne's work is important.
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November 20, 2020"Will God make you rich? Will he give you long life? Will he make you healthy? If you are rich and healthy, does that mean God favors you? Doesn’t the Old Testament promise prosperity in this world for obedience?
These questions and many others are tackled in William Osborne’s short book Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God."
Read the rest here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/schaeff...
These questions and many others are tackled in William Osborne’s short book Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God."
Read the rest here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/schaeff...
April 16, 2023
Another quality installment to the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series.
Diving into the apparent difference between Old and New Testament blessing and tying them together in the eternal blessing of Jesus Christ, William Osborne skillfully discusses divine blessing and theme throughout the entire Bible.
Recommended for those struggling with the concept of blessing, especially in light of the 'prosperity' gospel.
Diving into the apparent difference between Old and New Testament blessing and tying them together in the eternal blessing of Jesus Christ, William Osborne skillfully discusses divine blessing and theme throughout the entire Bible.
Recommended for those struggling with the concept of blessing, especially in light of the 'prosperity' gospel.
May 19, 2023
Short, easy yet compelling looking at our blessing s in Christ- which are now and not yet. A quite from p 134:”when Christ called us to follow him, there were no sorrow-free or anti suffering clauses. In fact, he said our story would reflect his story- cross them crown. Our story is often filled with heartache and sorrow, but then again so was Jesus’.
January 5, 2026
Short read on a wonderful and neglected topic in Scripture. Careful treatment of the Old Testament and New Testament understanding of blessing, very readable, and one I’ll come back to for teaching and preaching.
January 31, 2021
Another solid contribution to this accessible series. This does great work helping frame blessing for those subtly influenced by the prosperity gospel positively or negatively.
August 31, 2024
Another excellent entry in this series. William Osborne answered my questions about what is the nature of divine blessing in a succint and inspiring fashion.
February 19, 2025
This book has done a lot more than most small-medium sized book.
Give yourself a favor and choose to read this.
Give yourself a favor and choose to read this.
January 9, 2021
The biblical concept of “blessing”—as in being blessed and blessing others—is not a topic any church I've attended focused on it, so when I had the opportunity to read and review Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God by William R. Osborne, I took it. This is the second book I’ve read from Crossway’s Short Studies in Biblical Theology series, where in relatively short, readable books a certain theme is explored throughout the Bible. As a former high school English teacher, I have a bit of a thing for themes, and I found both books helpful, accessible introductions to important subjects of biblical theology. Biblical theology is the practice of tracing a particular theme or idea throughout the entire biblical story and connecting the dots.
Divine blessing isn’t a topic I’ve explored before, but being familiar with the Bible I knew “blessing” is a word that comes up quite a bit. As both an apologist and pastor, this was a topic I needed to grasp because of the prevalence of the “prosperity gospel” and “health and wealth gospel.” Even if a Christian doesn’t subscribe to the false prosperity gospel, understanding biblical blessings is essential to addressing a sort of prosperity gospel thinking that intersects with the problem of evil and suffering. This is the thinking that expects God to always intervene in times of trouble. This is the person who asks when they hit a rough patch in life, “Why is God allowing this to happen to me?” with the underlying idea that God should never let anything bad happen to his people.
Let’s be honest, a lot of evidence exists both in and out of the Bible that doesn’t support the idea that if you’re a “good” Christian you get blessings and if you’re “bad” you're cursed. If the apostle Paul can ask God three times to remove the “thorn” in his flesh and God refuses (2 Cor. 12:1–10), then that destroys the whole health and wealth gospel thesis right there. So, as Osborne asks, “What about when God’s covenant people live faithfully, trusting in his word, and still experience tragedy and sorrow?” Further, there appears to be “a theological rift” between the Old and New Testaments’ portrayals of divine blessing. The Old “seems focused on the material wealth, health, and success of the faithful,” while the New “portrays the most faithful as martyred and imprisoned.”
In addressing all of these issues, Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God is a welcomed (and much-needed) help.
Divine blessing isn’t a topic I’ve explored before, but being familiar with the Bible I knew “blessing” is a word that comes up quite a bit. As both an apologist and pastor, this was a topic I needed to grasp because of the prevalence of the “prosperity gospel” and “health and wealth gospel.” Even if a Christian doesn’t subscribe to the false prosperity gospel, understanding biblical blessings is essential to addressing a sort of prosperity gospel thinking that intersects with the problem of evil and suffering. This is the thinking that expects God to always intervene in times of trouble. This is the person who asks when they hit a rough patch in life, “Why is God allowing this to happen to me?” with the underlying idea that God should never let anything bad happen to his people.
Let’s be honest, a lot of evidence exists both in and out of the Bible that doesn’t support the idea that if you’re a “good” Christian you get blessings and if you’re “bad” you're cursed. If the apostle Paul can ask God three times to remove the “thorn” in his flesh and God refuses (2 Cor. 12:1–10), then that destroys the whole health and wealth gospel thesis right there. So, as Osborne asks, “What about when God’s covenant people live faithfully, trusting in his word, and still experience tragedy and sorrow?” Further, there appears to be “a theological rift” between the Old and New Testaments’ portrayals of divine blessing. The Old “seems focused on the material wealth, health, and success of the faithful,” while the New “portrays the most faithful as martyred and imprisoned.”
In addressing all of these issues, Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God is a welcomed (and much-needed) help.
December 29, 2025
I previously listened to this book. I reread with a keen eye for a current project. Still good even when looking at it closer.
Another update: I currently think of this book as the crème de la crème for grasping "blessings" in Scripture. The book is far more up to date than previous works that held this spot. This work is a treasure and can be read by all.
Another update: I currently think of this book as the crème de la crème for grasping "blessings" in Scripture. The book is far more up to date than previous works that held this spot. This work is a treasure and can be read by all.
December 19, 2020
Helpful, not my favorite in the series... maybe I am wrong but I think this would be better if the focus was on the presence of God with Divine Blessing as the connection theme, rather than the other way around.
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