My Personal Review ~ 5 stars ~
Truly an exceptional read. I’m not even sure how to put this book into words. The Whole Christ is a nonfiction book that I highly recommend that every Christian read! I didn’t expect to love this book so much, but it was fascinating! Packed with truth and hope, it really dug deep, and took apart and explored the idea of grace. There was some history concerning Thomas Boston, the Marrow Controversy, and other theologians. There were some startling truths revealed about legalism. There were Biblical truths presented that I hadn’t quite grasped before. It is a study on the gospel – and that cannot be studied enough!
For it [the gospel] reveals that behind and manifested in the coming of Christ and His death for us is the love of a Father who gives us everything He has; first His Son to die for us and then His Spirit to live within us. ~ The Whole Christ by Sinclair B. Ferguson
It’s a bit of a deep read … some paragraphs I had to reread a couple times … but still, so good, it kept me reading. Even if you aren’t a big reader, I would give it a try. Maybe listen to it on audiobook. It is such a needful message for the Church. Why? Because I think we all, as Christians, struggle with understanding grace – and accepting that there is nothing we can do to earn it. It’s is all Christ. And the love of God! Understanding the love of God! Ah, The Whole Christ presented such precious truths.
It was interesting, deep, informational, compassionate, heartfelt, and soul-stirring. A great book for all of us Christ-followers to add to our collection … especially pastors! The Whole Christ is geared, somewhat, toward pastors. It speaks very plainly, but also with gentleness and great encouragement.
A truly worthwhile read! I’m so glad I picked it up, even though I was nervous about reading such a intimidating-looking book. (I’ve not read many deep, theological books). The Whole Christ made me marvel about the greatness of my God. It encouraged me. And it helped open my eyes even more to the basic, fundamental truths about the Christian faith – about Jesus Christ, grace, and truth.
There is only one genuine cure for legalism. It is the same medicine the gospel prescribes for antinomianism: understanding and tasting union with Jesus Christ Himself. This leads to a new love for and obedience to the law of God, which He now mediates to us in the gospel. ~ The Whole Christ by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Lady Grace ~ a quiet & gentle spirit 
Actually, this reminded me, my youth pastor recommended a book to me and I can’t actually find a copy, so I was gonna ask about it. I’ll try to see if I can find the title, again
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Hopefully you are able to get a copy and read it! Books are great!
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They definitely are! I can’t find the note, anymore, so I’m going to ask him today when I see him
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“Don’t Waste Your Life” by John Piper 😀 Have you read it? And if so, what are your thoughts about it?
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I’ve heard of it, but haven’t read it. I actually haven’t read anything by John Piper yet, but I listen to his AskPastorJohn podcast! And it’s great!!
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Awesome! 😀 My youth pastor gave me a copy of the book, so I’m reading through it right now. It’s pretty good, overall, although in a couple of areas I think it’s a bit extreme in its beliefs (then again, we’re not supposed to tolerate sin, so is it really too extreme or is it my guilt speaking? I don’t know lol)
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I understand. It’s a good thing to ponder!
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