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Book Reviews
SALVATION BELONGS TO OUR GOD
By Chris Wright
Review by Terry Virgo
The sub-title to Chris Wright's fine book is ‘Celebrating the Bible's central story'. Knowing that you are saved is undoubtedly the greatest thing that can ever happen to you. Knowing more about God's salvation can only enrich that experience.
God saves in so many ways. In the Old Testament He saved Israel from their enemies, gave them victory in battle, healed them from their sicknesses, rescued them from their persecutors and vindicated them in court. All these are seen as experiencing God's great salvation.
In the New Testament, Peter is saved from drowning, many are saved from sickness and some even from physical death. God saves us from many crises. As Chris Wright points out, ‘We humans need a lot of saving'!
However, salvation from sin and judgement becomes the central theme of the book and we are plainly shown that this salvation belongs to God. Seeing salvation from this perspective is so releasing and faith-building. In our man-centred society it is so refreshing to be reminded that only God can save, and indeed not any god but only the one revealed in the Bible who has been saving right throughout the Bible story and whose salvation is celebrated by the singing throng in the book of Revelation.
Seeing God's great plan of salvation from Abraham through Moses and on into the life and ministry of our Lord Jesus and his great work of salvation on the cross will strengthen your faith.
Chris Wright's writings are always so accessible and helpful. Once again he has done a superb job. I recommend this book to you enthusiastically. As Chris Wright says, ‘Salvation does not consist in mere words ... words are needed because salvation is a narrative that needs to be told. Salvation is good news that needs to be announced, about events that need to be known, revealing a God who needs to be trusted.'
WORSHIP MATTERS
By Bob Kauflin
I have read several books on worship but Bob's is probably the most thorough. His goals and objectives as a worship leader are excellent and I certainly encourage all elders and worship leaders to read the book.
Indeed anyone who realises that their primary call is to be a worshipper will be enriched in working through Bob's fine book. As Stuart Townend says, ‘Bob's approach is humble, yet authoritative; comprehensive, yet inspirational.' Matt Redman adds, ‘Bob loves God, values theology, and cares about people. This mix is found throughout this wonderful and helpful book.'
JUST LIKE US
By Stef Liston
It's been my privilege to hear Stef preach on several occasions. He has a truly remarkable gift of making the Scriptures live. I am so glad that his distinctive style is not lost when he turns his hand to writing.
You can hear Stef's passion, humour, extraordinary insight and piercing application come through, especially for a younger generation who so love to hear him and are so challenged and changed by his ministry.
Get this book, read it yourself and then pass it on to your teenager.
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