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This morning I read a newsletter from a Christian bookstore that I enjoy.  I found the newsletter troubling, though, in light of the book I just finished reading and will be reviewing in my next post.  The newsletter was a review of a book published in response to Rob Bell's book Love wins.  Much has been made of Rob Bell's new book.  Honestly, I haven't read it.  I read several reviews and interviews that he gave.  One particular thing he said stood out to me from his interview with CNN.  Here is the quote that caught my attention: " What stirred many critics was a promotional video in which Bell asks whether Mohandas Gandhi, India’s non-violent leader, was in heaven. Bell’s answer offers a good insight into his view of salvation.   Bell would not be surprised if he saw Gandhi in heaven. “Jesus was very clear. Heaven is full of surprises. That’s central to Jesus teaching.”   Bell insists there is room for mystery in salvation and that Chr...

Hmmm... Once in a while I come across a book that you know is meant not to be rushed. It isn't meant to be sped read or skipped around in. It is one of those books that I need to read 2 or 3 pages at a time, chewed on, pondered, and then understood.  I just opened up one of those books. I literally think it may take me a year to read it. So, I'm posting a pre-review. The book is Doctrine by Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears. I just read the first 5 pages and appreciate it immensely. It is easy to read and thorough, yet intelligent. All explanations are sited thoroughly with scripture--even in the first 5 pages which begin by explaining the Trinity. This book is intelligent, but not intellectual. At Crossway's website, you can read Chapter 9 and read the Table of Contents. http://www.crossway.org/product/9781433506253 All that being said, I don't know that I am always going to agree with the theology that Driscoll puts forth in this book, but I do know tha...