Love and Death Audiobook

" Some truly heart wrenching stories, and how love can pull you from the depths. "

" gordon read this book and wanted me to read a chapter. good stuff...probably will read the rest later. "

" You don't have to agree with a certain theology to find meaning and truth in a modern theological text. The book's approach to theology helps readers of younger generations sift through theological methods as they apply to life situations. "

" This book is beneficial because it applies Jesus' work on the cross to specific life circumstances. It is very practical. Driscoll writes letters to a number of people in need of Jesus' redemption. The big idea is that Jesus' death and resurrection isn't just for a group of Jews 2,000 years ago, but also for us today. "

" This is by far Driscoll's best book to date. Although long-winded at times (much like his preaching), the content is rich. I appreciated how he showed that theology and practical pastoral applications can converge. "

" Just as in his sermons Mark tells it straight. "

" This is life changing stuff. It's a great format, too. "

" Great format. Each chapter is written like Driscoll is writing a personal letter to a certain kind of person who is involved in some kind of sin. Though the theology is good, it's gross and vulgar at times (unsurprisingly). I'd be careful about recommending it. "

" "Heavy theology, heavy life situations and hope. The best explanation of the facets of the atonement with practical hard hitting applications." "

" Tough read....some really heart-wrenching letters between a pastor and his congregants. In the letters, Driscoll points the congregant to how the saving work of Christ can be applied to their specific situation. This is what Pastoring is all about...solid stuff. "

" Driscoll's best book. "

" It took me some time to read through it. The stories in it are sometimes shocking but true and I was just astoinded by how great God's love is for this world. The stories are of people who stuffed up in life and who can find and have found the hope in Jesus that they desperately needed. "

" I would consider this a MUST read for anyone who takes Jesus seriously and is living for his glory. Nuff said. "

" I loved this book. Because he teaches deep Gospel doctrine in the context of different sins in the lives of people it seems to stick. For example, I don't think I will get expiation mixed up with propitiation as a result of reading this because I am connecting those doctrines to a story now. "

" Driscoll's most weighty and practical book, Death By Love responds to real life situations and people with orthodox Christian theology in letter form. It's well written, both in it's depth and it's warmth. "

" Awsome Book. "

" So far, it brings to life the significance of Jesus in everyday struggles and problems. "

" Driscoll's Joshua tree "

" Interesting format where the author tells a story profiling a particular person and that person's situation, then writes a letter to that person with some perspectives from his Christian worldview. "

" At first I thought he was really harsh in the way he addressed some of his counselees, but the doctrine is right on... "

" Not as intense as I thought it would be... good real life examples are used... but it's more informative on what the person is doing wrong and how to not make those mistakes by clinging to Christ... it's a good read "

" "I hate my brother" was, to me, the best. "My Daddy is a Paster" was a little harder to follow. I know I'm going to have to buy this book for myself now :) "

" I read this book in less than a week. I don't even read great fiction that fast! "

" Very intense stories, but very helpful in understanding how Jesus' work saves sinners. I am thankful to have read it and recommend it. "

" Very good. Creatively done. "

" I think this is Driscoll's best book. It combines pastoral care and empathy for serious pain with rich theology of the atonement. It is a unique way to write a book that tells of Jesus work by telling of it's intersection with people's sin, whether they are victims or perpetrators. "

" Every where she goes there is a murder...hmmmm I enjoyed this one. "

" I got into this author because, though she is not local, she writes about a fictional island off the coast near Charleston...or Chastain, in her books.....I wish we had a bookstore like Annie's though! "