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allisonloree's review against another edition
5.0
SO GOOD. for anyone at any stage in life. Goes through the purpose of marriage, how believers should approach relationships, where the stumbling starts, and the purpose/benefits of sex. refreshing and biblically sound, he wasn't adding information between lines. 10/10!
morgansf's review against another edition
3.0
This book truly is so eye opening and totally changed my view on relationships. It creates a shift exposing the lies of culture and helping us to see the teachings of Jesus. A must read!!
grcleven's review
5.0
CAN EVERY CHRISTIAN PLEASE GO READ THIS RIGHT NOW AND CRY AND PRAISE WITH ME THE BEAUTY OF GOD’S DESIGN FOR LOVE AND MARRIAGE
jacquelynpedigo's review against another edition
4.0
To preface, I am an avid fan of John Mark Comer. His theology, erudite way of reading scripture, and even speaking manner is the closest I have gotten to finding a spiritual authority I trust in the present day.
Nevertheless, I am exceedingly grateful for this boo because I brought out a few points on the subject of loveology that I hold in contention with Comer’s view. This is actually a very refreshing thing to me because I trust him more seeing his limitations and differences from me. Consider it an “in the morning, there was Leah” moment (this will be very clever if you’ve read the book).
To go beyond my personal tastes, this book is scintillating. I admire the breakdown of such a complex and ambiguous topic into bite sized chunks. I thoroughly prefer the colloquial and easy language especially in light of such abstract concepts. The whole book follows in Comer’s typical fashion of contextual interpretation of the Bible, in depth involvement of original language, and a huge helping of outside resources including facts, cultural trends, statistics, opposing perspectives.
The subject matter itself challenged me. He advocates for a more traditional view of manner of the topics, but in a far less legalistic and far more overall viewpoint. Little specifics, but definite absolutes. Since I am more of a relativist, this is a tough pill to swallow. Yet he challenges the reader to see the wisdom in acknowledging our own bias, our own imperfection, and perhaps that our understanding in the subjects addressed needs a tweak if we felt the need to read a book about love in the first place.
So, yes, for my fellow progressives, intellectuals, spiritualists, I don’t think this is an easy read in the internal way. It angered me many times. And I think I still disagree on a few points with Comer, which he acknowledges in a plea for the unswayed to do research, press into the objections, because who would be so bold to say they have definite truth held exclusively by God?
Despite the cognitive dissonance, it was worth the read. And I hope I continue into this space of figuring out my views and God’s truth on such matters.
Thank you, John Mark, for bringing a fresh take on stale views that I typically write off. Thank you for evoking in me resistance, something that wakes up faith. Thank you for perspectives that counter a culture I’m a slave to more often than I am a servant of Jesus, an ambassador of reconciliation.
I did not receive what I thought I would get from the book, aka a complete backing of my own opinions. Instead, I got more voices in my head, more data to make the best conclusion.
That’s what this book can guarantee.
Nevertheless, I am exceedingly grateful for this boo because I brought out a few points on the subject of loveology that I hold in contention with Comer’s view. This is actually a very refreshing thing to me because I trust him more seeing his limitations and differences from me. Consider it an “in the morning, there was Leah” moment (this will be very clever if you’ve read the book).
To go beyond my personal tastes, this book is scintillating. I admire the breakdown of such a complex and ambiguous topic into bite sized chunks. I thoroughly prefer the colloquial and easy language especially in light of such abstract concepts. The whole book follows in Comer’s typical fashion of contextual interpretation of the Bible, in depth involvement of original language, and a huge helping of outside resources including facts, cultural trends, statistics, opposing perspectives.
The subject matter itself challenged me. He advocates for a more traditional view of manner of the topics, but in a far less legalistic and far more overall viewpoint. Little specifics, but definite absolutes. Since I am more of a relativist, this is a tough pill to swallow. Yet he challenges the reader to see the wisdom in acknowledging our own bias, our own imperfection, and perhaps that our understanding in the subjects addressed needs a tweak if we felt the need to read a book about love in the first place.
So, yes, for my fellow progressives, intellectuals, spiritualists, I don’t think this is an easy read in the internal way. It angered me many times. And I think I still disagree on a few points with Comer, which he acknowledges in a plea for the unswayed to do research, press into the objections, because who would be so bold to say they have definite truth held exclusively by God?
Despite the cognitive dissonance, it was worth the read. And I hope I continue into this space of figuring out my views and God’s truth on such matters.
Thank you, John Mark, for bringing a fresh take on stale views that I typically write off. Thank you for evoking in me resistance, something that wakes up faith. Thank you for perspectives that counter a culture I’m a slave to more often than I am a servant of Jesus, an ambassador of reconciliation.
I did not receive what I thought I would get from the book, aka a complete backing of my own opinions. Instead, I got more voices in my head, more data to make the best conclusion.
That’s what this book can guarantee.
boba_nbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This book is well-written in an easily readable format. I’m so glad Comer wrote about such touchy subjects in our world today. He gives a good perspective with some leeway for your own Biblical interpretation. He is graceful yet also full of truth.
jhbaker's review against another edition
5.0
Easily accessible theology on love and relationships. Some will find it too "conservative" and complementarian. Some will find it too "liberal" and egalitarian. And both groups won't read it. But if you are only reading books that you agree with 100%, you are doing yourself and the world a disservice.
alexandraaforte's review against another edition
4.0
While I may not agree with everything written in this book, it was written and presented very well. John Mark Comer explores the topics of god, love, marriage, and sex but with a lighter tone than the Theology of the Body. It was an easy read to help build perspective.
cherreadssharereads's review against another edition
3.0
A little bit sad that I had to rate it so low -- I think I was majorly disappointed because I had high hopes for the book. I had attended the Q&A night they held for the Reality SF church -- similar to the Q&A John Mark Comer had in Portland that launched the idea of compiling the book. I loved how the Q&A was raw, relevant, and real, and expected the book to be the same format. I didn't particularly like how Comer's thoughts seemed disjointed and not cohesive in the book -- I think there were too many sentences with incomplete thoughts. Made it easy to read but content was a bit lacking, in my opinion. Maybe because I've read too many of these Christian self-help love/relationship books. I loved that Comer talked a lot about his own relationship with his wife and his own struggles -- really appreciated that. My favorite part was the transcribed Q&A at the back of the book.
Just bumped up my rating to 3 stars bc I feel bad. One takeaway I do appreciate from Comer is his definition of marriage -- I think this generation has gotten it all mixed up and we've let our cultural influences seep into how we think of marriage.
Comer writes, "The point of marriage isn't to find out missing half. It's to help each other become all that God intended. Our future, real selves. In marriage, two people partner to that end. They see the best in each other -- the person God created them to be -- and they push and pull each other toward that goal."
Just bumped up my rating to 3 stars bc I feel bad. One takeaway I do appreciate from Comer is his definition of marriage -- I think this generation has gotten it all mixed up and we've let our cultural influences seep into how we think of marriage.
Comer writes, "The point of marriage isn't to find out missing half. It's to help each other become all that God intended. Our future, real selves. In marriage, two people partner to that end. They see the best in each other -- the person God created them to be -- and they push and pull each other toward that goal."
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