'The Living Word: Inner Land - A Guide into the Heart of theh Gospel, Vol. 5' by Eberhard Arnold is based on writings that were packed in metal boxes and buried to keep them from the Nazis.

First publishd in 1936, this 5 part series has a different focus in every book. This book talks about how the Bible is the living word of God, but not of itself. Anyone can read the Bible, but without the Holy Spirit, it lacks the ability to produce righteousness and other Godly qualities.

I liked what this book had to say. The uninspired reading of the Bible and misquoting it have led to reliogisty and worse. I enjoyed this journey to the Inner Land.

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I gave this one a go and I thank NetGalley and the publisher for pre- approving me on this title, but I am not a religious person and I had no interest in the topic.

There are, however, some philosophical thoughts, so if you are into that, by all means...

In this small, but amazing book, Eberhart Arnold speaks to us of a Bible that isn't just dead words on a page, but a living, breathing gift from God. It is a call to action on living a Christian life that is as timely today as it was when it was published in 1936. Thank you Plough Publishing for bringing this series of books out for a new generation.

A free copy of this e-book was given to me by Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The Living Word Inner Land – A Guide into the Heart of the Gospel, Volume 5 – by Eberhard Arnold, pastor, theologian and founder of the Bruderhof, is a book worthy of being studied by Christian readers.

The Living Word, Eberhard Arnold writes, is the inspired Word of God. When the Holy Spirit speaks this Living Word into the hearts of disciples of Christ, the deepest meaning of the sacred Scriptures opens up to them. They are transformed inwardly and receive the strength to carry out God’s appointed tasks assigned to them – to make God’s kingdom a living reality on earth.

The final volume of five in Inner Land, Eberhard Arnold’s son, J. Heinrich Arnold, writes: “My father believed that Inner Land was his most important book. He included in it everything he ever experienced of Christ, of the suffering of humankind, of human life and divine life altogether.” “The only justification for withdrawing into the inner self would be to enrich fruitfulness, to gain within, through unity with eternal powers, a strength of character ready to be tested in the stream of the world.” Such beautiful, time-tested words to inspire Christian believers.

The undeniable power of Arnold’s writing is because he believed what he preached and lived it out in daily life. It gives his words a deep resonance and unbelievable depth, earning him the undisputed right to be heard.

Innerland inspires us to trust in God so that our attitudes are transformed. Arnold’s writing, with its luminous, direct vision, has the authentic ring of a truly evangelical Christianity, that stirs hearts to repentance and renewal.

Arnold’s writings are a light of hope in a dark age. They must not be hidden under a bushel, but shine out like a beacon of light to illuminate the world with Christ’s love. The witness of Eberhard Arnold is much needed for the Christian church to biblically connect belief and obedience.

Innerland is a challenging invitation to the path of uncompromised discipleship. Eberhard Arnold knew the extraordinary secrets of radical Christianity. He imbibed a radical vision for a society transformed by the illuminating teachings and indomitable Spirit of Jesus.

In his writings, Eberhard Arnold lives out the gospel in daily life. He approaches discipleship as a revolution – an inner transformation that spreads outwards to encompass every aspect of life.

Arnold writes in the tradition of radical obedience to the gospel, with a haunting, prophetic quality, giving us a great sense of God’s amazing goodness and the value of relying on God alone. This book is a befitting conclusion to the inspiring Inner Land collection. I highly recommend it.

A very good argument for not just reading the Bible the Pharisees did that and were condemned because they didn't do what they were told in scripture just read and quoted

Arnold's emphasis on pacifism and putting no trust in human authorities may strike many American evangelicals as odd, but he makes good cases for his points. Given his WWII German context, some of those points have a rather haunting, prophetic quality to them. Throughout, Arnold gives readers a great sense of God's goodness and the value of living a life that relies on god and God alone. A fitting conclusion to the Inner Land collection.

This, sadly, wasn't my thing at all. I'm not all that strong on religious topics, but I can see that this book can be appreciated by the people who are, so here is the most neutral star rating available.