This was one of the first few books that my pastor loaned to me (and I gobbled up) as I nudged toward becoming a Christian. I found the concept of “being a Christian” = “apprenticing to Jesus” novel and encouraging, having always had this idea previously of “Christians” as more of a voting bloc, and generally a close-minded, exclusive on…
This was one of the first few books that my pastor loaned to me (and I gobbled up) as I nudged toward becoming a Christian. I found the concept of “being a Christian” = “apprenticing to Jesus” novel and encouraging, having always had this idea previously of “Christians” as more of a voting bloc, and generally a close-minded, exclusive one at that. The idea that trying to imitate Jesus — his love, his humbling of himself, his generosity, etc. — is what’s actually at the heart of the faith, not a set of political or social beliefs, is part of what helped me get over myself and my preconceptions and get on board. So, there may be issues with this book, but it was an important step for me on my journey as someone desiring to believe but not being quite there yet.
I love hearing how Comer's writing helped you in your growth in Christ, Sarah. I felt like J. A. Medder's comment about how regeneration and atonement may not be emphasized as much by Comer was a good point, too. But for someone who already understands the message of salvation and regeneration, I can see where Comer's writings could be encouraging and helpful, too.
This was one of the first few books that my pastor loaned to me (and I gobbled up) as I nudged toward becoming a Christian. I found the concept of “being a Christian” = “apprenticing to Jesus” novel and encouraging, having always had this idea previously of “Christians” as more of a voting bloc, and generally a close-minded, exclusive one at that. The idea that trying to imitate Jesus — his love, his humbling of himself, his generosity, etc. — is what’s actually at the heart of the faith, not a set of political or social beliefs, is part of what helped me get over myself and my preconceptions and get on board. So, there may be issues with this book, but it was an important step for me on my journey as someone desiring to believe but not being quite there yet.
How wonderful! Thank you for sharing, Sarah. Thrilled to hear how God worked in your life!
I love hearing how Comer's writing helped you in your growth in Christ, Sarah. I felt like J. A. Medder's comment about how regeneration and atonement may not be emphasized as much by Comer was a good point, too. But for someone who already understands the message of salvation and regeneration, I can see where Comer's writings could be encouraging and helpful, too.