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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Great stories about how God works!
27 Mar 2006
Format:Paperback
It's always hard to decide who is more famous, Steve Smallman, Sr, or Steve Smallman, Jr. . . . having said that, this book is a tremendous set of stories and studies about how God mysteriously moves in human lives to draw people to Himself. It shows, through winsome narratives, how God gently works in the inner places of human hearts, in ways that are visible only to Him. This spiritual process is much like the physical conception of a baby: new life is growing within a person long before the rest of us can see obvious evidence of that fact. SPIRITUAL BIRTHLINE is thus a great encouragement for youth leaders, missionaries, pastors, lay people . . . every believer who desires to see others come into the family of God. Design-wise, the book is tight, a quick read, a great size to stick in a backpack or a briefcase, ready to pull out to use in a small-group setting for discussion and study. It's a useful tool.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Practical Theology at Its Best
2 Aug 2006
Format:Paperback
American evangelicals often throw around the phrase "born again" with little thought as to what it means. Some might mean a person who has prayed the "sinner's prayer." Others may refer to someone who has been baptized. What does it mean to be born again? Pastor Stephen Smallman addresses this question and what it means for faith and evangelism in his new book, Spiritual Birthline.
Pastor Smallman's book is based on a fundamental analogy between physical and spiritual birth rooted in Jesus' teaching on being "born again" found in John 3:1-8. Building on this teaching, the author draws parallels between pregnancy and effectual calling, delivery and conversion, and growth and sanctification. As he explains these concepts, Pastor Smallman relates them to biblical teaching and real life stories of new birth.
The book is divided into two parts. The first begins with a study on Jesus' meeting with Nicodemus, then unfolds the concept of the spiritual birthline through our personal testimonies and then through our communities. The second part is devoted to application, dealing with how we can aid in the new birth of other people. Pastor Smallman calls this role the "spiritual midwife," and after explaining the role he applies it to each step in the birthline. He ends with a chapter on new birth for children born into Christian families and a brief chapter on the importance of living a Christ-like life. At the end of the book is a list of recommended books for further reading and an appendix for adapting the book to a group study.
Though the analogy between physical and spiritual birth is not new (Jesus gave us that one), the material in Spiritual Birthline expands on it in profound and useful ways. Describing the process of conversion and coming to faith is not an easy task, but Pastor Smallman does so with meaningful understanding. The chapter on children who are born into Christian families was my favorite- partly because it describes me, but also because it describes so many people who are not often addressed. Spiritual Birthline is an immensely practical and thoughtful book that I recommend without reservation.
Pastor Smallman's book is based on a fundamental analogy between physical and spiritual birth rooted in Jesus' teaching on being "born again" found in John 3:1-8. Building on this teaching, the author draws parallels between pregnancy and effectual calling, delivery and conversion, and growth and sanctification. As he explains these concepts, Pastor Smallman relates them to biblical teaching and real life stories of new birth.
The book is divided into two parts. The first begins with a study on Jesus' meeting with Nicodemus, then unfolds the concept of the spiritual birthline through our personal testimonies and then through our communities. The second part is devoted to application, dealing with how we can aid in the new birth of other people. Pastor Smallman calls this role the "spiritual midwife," and after explaining the role he applies it to each step in the birthline. He ends with a chapter on new birth for children born into Christian families and a brief chapter on the importance of living a Christ-like life. At the end of the book is a list of recommended books for further reading and an appendix for adapting the book to a group study.
Though the analogy between physical and spiritual birth is not new (Jesus gave us that one), the material in Spiritual Birthline expands on it in profound and useful ways. Describing the process of conversion and coming to faith is not an easy task, but Pastor Smallman does so with meaningful understanding. The chapter on children who are born into Christian families was my favorite- partly because it describes me, but also because it describes so many people who are not often addressed. Spiritual Birthline is an immensely practical and thoughtful book that I recommend without reservation.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Highly Enriching
13 Jun 2006
Format:Paperback
I found this book in a local Christian bookstore and was intrigued by the title, so I picked it up, not sure what to expect. What I found inside was an insightful, highly original thesis regarding the nature of conversion, presented with unique stories that illustrated and illimunated the author's concept of conversion as a process of conception, birth, and growth; a process - note - not a singular event. The author distilled what appeared to be decades of work in the ministry down to several hundred highly readable pages. A resource and a treasure, I highly recommend it to anyone who is concerned about understanding how Christians come to the faith.
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