Reader reviews 'A fresh perspective that will transform how you see the gospel!' 'Sometimes God has a way to show us ourselves in the mirror and through this book, that's what He did!.' An inspiring book for faithful believers and curious outsiders to come to a new and totally life-changing understanding of the central message of the Christian faith. In The Prodigal God, Timothy Keller uses the story of the prodigal son to shine a light on the central, beautiful message of Jesus: the gospel of grace, hope and ...
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Reader reviews 'A fresh perspective that will transform how you see the gospel!' 'Sometimes God has a way to show us ourselves in the mirror and through this book, that's what He did!.' An inspiring book for faithful believers and curious outsiders to come to a new and totally life-changing understanding of the central message of the Christian faith. In The Prodigal God, Timothy Keller uses the story of the prodigal son to shine a light on the central, beautiful message of Jesus: the gospel of grace, hope and salvation. Keller argues that the parable of the prodigal son, while Jesus' best-known parable, is also his least understood. He introduces the reader to all the characters in this timeless story, showing that it concerns not just a wayward son, but also a judgemental older brother and, most importantly, a loving father. 'A fine exposition of the heart of the Christian faith... much needed at the present time' - Evangelical Now
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Mr. Keller has sounded a bell in the dormitory of the sleepy church with the title of his latest pros, The Prodigal God. Readers will enjoy reading his insight into the broader significance of this well read parable. Considering the audience of the original telling, Mr. Keller brings to light and elaborates on the normally overlooked sting of this parable; a warning to those who like the older self-righteous brother may feel God?s extravagant grace to be unfair. This part of the book is worth the cost of admission. Unfortunately, Mr Keller only hints at the reason for the name of the book and fails to undergird the outlandish title with truth. Reasoning that God is ?prodigal? because the definition of the word contains the idea of being lavish is like saying God is likewise foolish because the definition of ?foolish? carries with it the idea of being easily taken advantage of. In the English language, being prodigal means being reckless, wasteful, careless, and having disregard for consequences. None of these qualities describe The One Holy God Almighty. While using a shocking title may sell books in the short term, I would not want to be Mr. Keller when he finally comes home and sees our Father holding this book in his hand. I gave this book 4 stars for his insight into the older brother and then took three away for his prodigal use of poetic license in the title.
sejseveer
Aug 6, 2009
excellent
this reconsideration of the timeless parable is uniquely clear and compelling. A must read for Christians and their friends and family who are interested in what interests them.
Rob1Eddy
Jul 9, 2009
Overwhelming!
This short book just pointed out how badly I sometimes read the Bible. I have read the parable of the lost son many times and even heard sermons on the subject and never understood. Read this book and you will have a new understanding of your Christian life.
