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The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith (Paperback)

by Timothy Keller (Author)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (12 Nov 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340980079
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340980071
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.3 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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‘Fifty years from now, if evangelical Christians are widely known for their love of cities, their commitment to mercy and justice, and their love of their neighbours, Tim Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians.’ (Christianity Today magazine )

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In THE PRODIGAL GOD, New York pastor 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.

This short but powerful book is a reminder to the faithful, an explanation to the seeker, and finally an invitation to all – both older and younger brothers – to enter in to the ‘unique, radical nature of the gospel’: the reckless, spendthrift love of God.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Regardless of your experience of Christianity, this book is for you., 28 Oct 2008
This review is from: The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith (Hardcover)
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This book may transform your life because it presents the only message in the world capable of bringing about such change - namely, the Bible's message of God's extravagant love for undeserving bad people.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE...
Why?

In this book, Keller, in his classic simple yet intelligent way, offers a fresh presentation of the message of the Christian faith - not by devising a new message, but by going back to the Bible (mainly focusing on the parable known as "The Prodigal Son" - or as it should be put - "The Parable of the Two Lost Sons") and showing that its message is sadly quite different from the moralism many religious church-goers present. In this sense, the book challenges and shocks Christians as it reminds them of the wonder of the love God freely shows to bad people. In doing this, the book will also provide the sceptic with a clear presentation of the message the Bible presents of God's free offer of his extravagant yet undeserved love.

All readers - both Christians and sceptics alike - will be pointed to the true heart of the Christian faith in a way that does bring challenge, but also a thrilling sense of refreshment and hope. While it will involve everyone admitting to failure, it is then that it can take all readers to experience and enjoy the free love of God and to see what it cost Him in sending Jesus to pay with his life - buying us back - it's a love that is free for us yet was so costly for him. As mentioned above, this is the only message that can bring real change in someone's life - Keller also explains how and why this is the case is a most helpful way.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book, 25 Feb 2009
By R. Mason "Rob" (Nottingham UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith (Hardcover)
Whether you have been a Christian for decades or just interested in the real message of Christianity this book is worth every penny. Keller has the gift of being able to explain the message of the Bible in ways that grip you and challenge the way you think.

Looking at the famous Parable of the Prodigal Son Keller opens up the story to show Jesus' message of the three ways to live, and dismantles misunderstandings that many hold about the message of Christianity.

This book is a very easy read - my two teenage sons couldn't put it down.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Christian manual, 17 May 2009
By Ms. K. Marsh "katie!" (Brighton, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith (Hardcover)

This is the first Tim Keller book I have read, and I found it very useful in my walk with God. Keller looks at an alternative way of looking at the parable of the prodigal son. He looks at the elder brother - the one who didn't take his inheritance, run off and shame the family. In that parable, the father shows amazing grace and love and forgives the younger son completely. The elder brother however, does not. Keller explains how Christianity is not a religion - where you follow rules, like the elder brother to get into heaven. He explores how it is by God's grace and Jesus' death and resurrection that we are saved. The elder brother did not have a relationship with his father, he was bitter - just like the pharasees. He followed rules and was into legalism. Keller explains how that is something we need to break out of - that won't bring us salvation.

This is a short book that clearly explains the Gospel message and how to adapt ourselves to live in relationship with the Father. I did dip in and out of this book, which was not a problem. It is a book that will get re-read. I did find however that when I was reading it, to take it in I had to give the book my full attention.

My fiancee started the book this afternoon and is already half way through - that is a good indication of how readable it can be - especially as he is not a big reader.

8/10
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