The Big Idea
Similar to the message Paul lays out in Ephesions, The Redeemed Man lays out a vision for Christian manhood that stems first from our identity in Christ. The majority of the book is made up of essays that explore how our identity in Christ shapes every domain of our lives.
Key Takeaways
- As a Christian, every area of your life should be shaped by your identity in Christ.
- No matter your age or stage of life, there is a calling to be a disciple of Christ and to grow in holiness.
- It is all too easy in life to let the cares of this world draw us away from what it should look like to be a Christian and we must be intentional in every area of life to re-align ourselves with our identity in Christ.
Who This Is For
Any Christian new or old can find benefit from reading this book. These types of survey books are great for reminding us of the truths that we hear so frequently in Christian circles but can so easily tune out in every day life. It is a good reminder of the many ways that being a disciple of Christ should impact our lives.
What I Wish Was Different
Each chapter is definitely a fly by of the topic. In some ways that is good, as it can inspire deeper study on your own. But in other ways, it left me wanting more depth on certain topics or just finding some chapters less applicable than others.
Quotes Worth Keeping
What man can consider his duties to God and people and not be humbled by his many failures? (p10)
The natural man begins his thinking from below while the redeemed man begins his thinking from above. (p24)
Recreation, if it is to be enjoyed guilt free and to the glory of God, must be enjoyed in fellowship with Jesus. Recreation that robs us of our devotion to the Lord is, in the long run, self-destructive. (p215)
Nothing nourishes perseverance lik the Bible, and we all have to be continually falling in love with it, searching its pages, ransacking it, memorizing it, hungering and thirsting for the true preaching of the gospel, delighting in discussing it among ourselves, meditating upon it, and coming upon it will not grow in persevering grace without the food of the Word of God, and seeking the face of God, being conformed more and more closely to His image. (p259)