Thank you to NetGalley and Crossway for providing me with an electronic advance reader copy.

This book is incredibly humbling and gracious. The author dives into the profound theology of the book of James in a practical and unavoidable way for every believer. Each chapter leaves no one exempt! I'm grateful for how deeply it touched my heart, revealing areas that were hindering my full obedience. I'll certainly be returning to this book time and again.

The author journeys through the book of James, and his many forays into other parts of scripture, to explain God's expectation of us to give him our whole life. Simply put, God wants all of us, and this is the precisely the message James had for his audience. Written with a pastoral heart for teaching. A good companion for those slowly studying James.

The letter of St. James doesn't get enough attention. It is evidence of a form of Christianity that may have been rooted in how Jesus's family ran the early church in Palestine. This book taps into this.

Radically Whole by David Gibson is a great book that takes you through the book of James. I found this book really helped me to grow in sanctification and my faith and understanding of Gods word. I recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with double mindedness in our current day.

Going into reading this book, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Biblical wholeness has always been intriguing to me so I was taken by the title and back cover copy. I was even more delighted when I started reading the book. David Gibson takes the reader on a journey through the book of James, showing us how this epistle written by the half-brother of Jesus points to the wholeness that he desires the believers to whom he is writing to have.

Every chapter covers a section of text from the epistle, focusing in on James’ message and leaving us, the readers, with practical application and thought-provoking questions that help us to measure whether our way of living matches up with our confession of faith in Christ. He shows that unlike Martin Luther believed, James’ epistle isn’t just a hodgepodge of random thoughts that weren’t connected. This epistle has an aim and a rather pointed one—and it still serves as a heart-check for believers today.

This is a really great read for someone who wants to study a book of the Bible, but doesn’t feel comfortable doing it without a guide. It’s also a great read for anyone who has already read the book of James but would appreciate a pastor coming alongside them to help them apply its lessons practically. It’s a convicting and interesting read. What I love most is that the biblical exposition is deep, but it’s a totally approachable book—I recommend it!

I received a copy of this book for free from NetGalley and Crossway in exchange for this honest review.

This book follows the New Testament book of James in how it applies to becoming "whole". In today's world "finding yourself" is something we hear a lot. Usually, it actually translates to finding fleeting happiness in worldly things. This book covers becoming whole without trying to find yourself in worldly things.

I thoroughly enjoyed the topics covered in this book. I was currently reading through the New Testament on my own when I picked up this book. I found myself reading along in my own Bible. This book gave me a great viewpoint for today's life.

I received a copy of this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for this honest review.

"The fundamental problem of the human condition is not primarily what we say or do; rather, it is who and what we love instead of God."

This practical reflection on the book of James is relevant and insightful, helping you thoughtfully consider areas in your life that are either outright or drifting, outside of faithful Christian living. I believe this topic is relevant and applicable to all believers and useful for discipleship.

The delivery fell a bit flat for me. He cites the same commentary repeatedly and the application seemed distant and less inviting. So, it's not that I have a problem with the principles or truths expressed, just came across lacklustre for me.

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

Radically Whole
Gospel Healing for the Divided Heart
by David Gibson
Pub Date 11 Oct 2022 |
Crossway
Christian | Religion & Spirituality


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We all long for wholeness and honesty in their lives. In reality, people are often double-minded, pulled between good and evil in their speech, actions, and character. These rifts can be spiritually and relationally devastating. So how does God heal a fractured heart?



Radically Whole is an exploration into the New Testament book of James helps readers identify double-mindedness in their own lives and understand God’s grace as he “pulls apart the divided heart to make it whole.



David Gibson helps readers embrace the painful yet profound process of redemption, defeat double-mindedness, and experience wholeness in every area of their lives.


I give Radically Whole five out of five stars!


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