Real Christianity by Bob Beltz
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Book Reviews of Real Christianity
Book Review: Review: Real Christianity
Summary: 5 Stars
William Wilberforce was one of the leading forces of slavery reform in England. He is also the subject of the recent film Amazing Grace. Wilberforce originally wrote Real Christianity in 1797. Bob Beltz, one of the producers of Amazing Grace, has released a modern paraphrase of Wilberforce's book.
Through Beltz's modern version of Real Christianity, readers are able to understand Wilberforce's challenge to Christians to think through their beliefs. Wilberforce encourages readers to look at how we live our daily lives and filter our actions through Scripture.
Readers will find Real Christianity surprisingly applicable to modern life. Just as biblical truths transcend the eras, so do Wilberforce's thoughts on the Christian life. There are obvious parts that apply directly to British customs of the time period, but overall the lessons to be learned are still relevant today.
I would encourage all Christians to read this book. It will challenge you spiritually and point you toward a more intimate relationship with Christ. Real Christianity will also cause you to think deeply about your walk with the Lord and help you to understand how your actions translate to those who do not know the Lord.
Book Review: Experienced minister Bob Beltz offers a revised and updated version of Real Christianity
Summary: 5 Stars
Revised and updated by Bob Beltz, Real Christianity is a classic text originally written by abolitionist William Wilberforce more than 200 years ago in order to denounce slavery by appealing to human belief and redefining authentic Christian life. Now, experienced minister Bob Beltz offers a revised and updated version of Real Christianity in modern English (with brief notes) for contemporary readers. Wilberforce's core messages about the true standards of Christian behavior, authentic faith, and the nature of man are unchanged and throughly accessible to readers of all backgrounds. "To live our lives and miss that great purpose we were designed to accomplish is truly a sin. It is inconceivable that we could be bored in a world with so much wrong to tackle, so much ignorance to teach and so much misery we could alleviate." Highly recommended.Book Review: A very profound and almost prophetic read.
Summary: 5 Stars
We have all heard that history repeats itself, this statement is validated in the reading of this book. Wilberforce described the difference between "Cultural Christianity" and "Real Christianity" that were present in his day so adequately that it's plain to see we have the same spiritual climate in America today. If you are a Christian, this book should be on your required reading list (were there such a thing). It's a quick read, but you will be deeply impacted by the concepts Wilberforce puts forth.
I have just purchased three more copies to pass out, and I intend to continue purchasing this book on a regular basis in order to share the blessing I have received through it with all whom I care about.
It should be noted, this is a PARAPHRASE of Wilberforce's original book into modern English.
Book Review: Utterly Aplicable
Summary: 5 Stars
Real Christianity is a fantastic read. It expresses the basics of the christian faith and contrasts it with those who live outwardly like Christians but are not serious about their faith and those who say they are Christians but their actions don't line up. Though the language has been updated, which I am not usually a fan of, it has been done very well. And Wilberforce himself was a proponent of updating language. It is highly relavent to our culture today. Many times as I read it I was amazed to think that this book was written over a hundred years ago instead of in the last 3 decades. This definitely a worthwhile read and a good investment.Book Review: Wilberforce for today
Summary: 5 Stars
Best book on the Christian Life I've ever written. If this sounds presumptious, let me clarify. After writing a number of books on the Christian life over the years, I took on the task of updating this classic, written by William Wilberforce over 200 years ago. What he had to say then was so signficant to the modern world that I undertook the task of udating. What he has to say is immensely more helpful than anything I have ever written - thus - my best book as an author does not contain an original thought! Hope you enjoy.
A must read.