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I'm not even sure how to start critiquing this book: there is so much wrong with it. I'd be happy to talk to anyone about it point by point, though.
That being said, I think I can sum up some of my overall thoughts this way: Bell has some good observations, there's no real arguing that. However, his analysis of those observations and conclusions from the analysis are terrible and outside orthodoxy, even though he claims they aren't.
That being said, I think I can sum up some of my overall thoughts this way: Bell has some good observations, there's no real arguing that. However, his analysis of those observations and conclusions from the analysis are terrible and outside orthodoxy, even though he claims they aren't.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
This book is about God's love overcoming everything else. No matter what it is or who it is or what you did or what you didn't do. God's love and grace find a way.
I have a complicated relationship with Rob Bell's writing. I like his points, but not usually his conclusions. He's considered "controversial" but he rarely commits to said controversial opinions. Love Wins is much of the same. 85% of the book is not controversial. The remaining 15% has been said before (and better) by other authors.
Did Rob Bell say that all people go to heaven? No. (At least, I don't think so. He does love being vague.) He did leave the possibility of finding salvation after death open, and perhaps of all people eventually finding salvation. Other Christian writers and theologians have done the same. It's not exactly a new idea.
If the book has a definite thesis (and I'm not sure that it does), it's that salvation is about more than who gets to heaven and who is thrown into hell. If so, I would have to agree. But again, this is hardly new and has been expounded better elsewhere.
Did Rob Bell say that all people go to heaven? No. (At least, I don't think so. He does love being vague.) He did leave the possibility of finding salvation after death open, and perhaps of all people eventually finding salvation. Other Christian writers and theologians have done the same. It's not exactly a new idea.
If the book has a definite thesis (and I'm not sure that it does), it's that salvation is about more than who gets to heaven and who is thrown into hell. If so, I would have to agree. But again, this is hardly new and has been expounded better elsewhere.
I enjoyed this so much more the 2nd time and with a church discussion group. I understand why some people are afraid of a book that questions their beliefs, but I have a lot of questions and it is reaffirming to know that I'm not the only one with those questions. And that's ok.
A poetic and engaging reflection on the goodness and love of God. It's positive, uplifting, and warm and welcoming to readers who may not be familiar with the church's centuries of theology but who want hope and purpose. I loved it.
Rob Bell is very honest in his book. He says that he is not the first person to read the scriptures and see that Jesus' message of love is for everyone. He is not the only one to say that hell is not God's choice. All that doesn't really matter. Bell is being browbeat because he is not following the "party line".
This really is a very short book that guides the reader through the process that Bell himself went through. Bell was exploring the Biblical message and this book explains how he reads scripture.
I believe that God is love and that hate is not part of the message of Christianity. So I had no trouble with Love Wins - it fits my theology. I think Rob Bell articulates his position very well. But it is always easier to read a book that fits your own beliefs.
I recommend this book to those who want to be open to all aspects of Christian belief; to those who also believe that love wins and to people who want to explore religion ideas.
This really is a very short book that guides the reader through the process that Bell himself went through. Bell was exploring the Biblical message and this book explains how he reads scripture.
I believe that God is love and that hate is not part of the message of Christianity. So I had no trouble with Love Wins - it fits my theology. I think Rob Bell articulates his position very well. But it is always easier to read a book that fits your own beliefs.
I recommend this book to those who want to be open to all aspects of Christian belief; to those who also believe that love wins and to people who want to explore religion ideas.
Historically, Exegetically, and Theologically untenable.
Basically this is a sermon. A good but very long sermon.