~ Review of “Thy Will Be
Done On Earth” by Christian Book Notes
~
Reproduced
immediately below is one of the many positive reviews the book” Thy Will Be
Done On Earth” has received.
Book Review by Terry Delaney of
Christian Book Notes
“Thoughtful Reviews of Christian Books”
Thy Will be Done on Earth
Christian Book Notes
“Thoughtful Reviews of Christian Books”
Thy Will be Done on Earth
by Robert Lloyd Russell
Russell, Robert Lloyd.
Thy Will Be Done on Earth: Understanding God's Will for
You.
Xulon Press, 2008. 178 pp. $14.99.
Purchase at Amazon for $11.69 or less.
Introduction
Robert Lloyd Russell is a Bible teacher and seminar leader
whose purpose in writing is to help Christians develop a living theology and dynamic
discipleship. He has a Master of
Christian Leadership Degree from Western Seminary. You can find out more about Robert at his
website.
Thy Will be Done is the first book in a series
entitled Christian Concepts. There
are at least two more written and I believe three more waiting for time to put
pen to paper.
Summary
This book is divided into four parts (really three) and is a
quick read. Part one lays a foundation
from Scripture for what God's desire is. Part two looks at one of two graphic models
that the author uses to show how we can discern God's will. The third part develops the second
illustration showing how you can be confident that your decision-making will be
in-line with God's will. The final part
is one chapter that is four pages long detailing the benefits of doing your
best to follow God's will for your life. The ultimate conclusion is that
in order to understand God's will for your life, you must be disciplined and
willing to life a life dedicated to His service.
Review
I have to admit that at first, I didn't think this book was
going to be good at all. However, as I
read it, I found myself marking “good” beside many sentences and paragraphs
throughout the book. While Russell's
diagrams are very complicated to look at, he does a fine job of explaining each
component and not overwhelming the reader with information. Each chapter is from two to 5 pages long not
counting the end section.
At the end of every chapter, there are “Think and Grow”
questions. These are written to take you further and deeper in your study of
what was just read. Because of Russell's
writing style, these questions are essential to gain a better understanding of
what he is saying in his chapter.
There were a couple of chapters that I thought could be better
explained or at the very least more written. Nonetheless, each chapter did drive home a
point and each chapter was instrumental in the reader's understanding of how
this all worked.
Recommendation
I must say that while I was at first skeptical of this book
because of 1) it's being published by Xulon and 2) the topic being discussed, I
was fairly impressed with the ease of the read and the soundness in the
doctrine and theology being expressed. Given
the shortness of the chapters and the in-depth study questions following each
chapter, this book makes for an excellent group study in Sunday School or home
groups. While there are many, many books
on discerning God's will, Thy Will be Done is a worthwhile introduction
to the subject.
~ Review by Christian Book Notes
ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS:
There is
more information about Thy Will Be Done
On Earth at the author’s website.
You may
order directly from Amazon
or from Xulon
Press.
~ Robert
Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE
NOW