Theology 101 in Bite-Size Pieces: A Bird's Eye View of the Riches of Divine Grace

by Judy Azar LeBlanc

Overview

The word theology tends to lead people to think that it is only meant for seminarian scholars; however, the word speaks for itself by the sole definition meaning "the study of God’s Word." This book takes a fresh look at the nature of God's Power, Character and Love, and what the finished work of Christ meant to the world in bite size portions. It offers scripturally based truths of some of the riches of His Divine Grace that include answers to thought provoking questions such as what is predestination; who are the chosen; the called, and the elect. The author uses everyday language to explain what it means to be justified, reconciled, forgiven and offers a clear explanation of why practicing merited grace contradicts Christ's finished work on the cross.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781449707279
Publisher:	WestBow Press
Publication date:	11/01/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	124
File size:	221 KB

Editorial Reviews

LeBlanc's well-meaning but uneven exploration of theology would have benefited from a thorough edit. While the author provides notations and references that steer readers to various scriptural sources, LeBlanc fails to clearly delineate the theme and purpose of her book and frequently contradicts herself. The "Bird's Eye View" of the subtitle, for instance, never materializes, and the book lacks a clear structure. While LeBlanc seeks to explore some basic tenants of fundamental Christianity, her work lacks breadth and depth. Forty of the book's 124 pages are given over to a "New American Standard Greek Lexicon," while other entries on concepts like "Adoption" or "Justification" run less than two pages. That missing editor might have addressed these issues and caught some of the author's tics: her assertions, for instance, that she "must admit that fully comprehend" or "cannot even imagine" or finds it "quite difficult for me to wrap my mind around" various biblical concepts. While there are probably some readers out there who will connect to LeBlanc's thoughts and appreciate her scholarship, this book is not likely to find a wide audience.

Publishers Weekly