by John Piper
Finally Alive reads like a compact sermon series: plainspoken, scriptural, and aimed at rescuing 'born again' language from cultural dismissiveness. What works best is clear, direct theological argument and exhortation that helps committed Christians name and feel the significance of conversion. The main limitation is its one-sided tone and repetition—readers outside the author's theological lane may feel preached at rather than engaged, and the book offers argument and encouragement rather than practical, step-by-step guidance.
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When Jesus said to Nicodemus, 'You must be born again', the devout and learned religious leader was unsure what Jesus meant. It would seem nothing has changed. Today 'born again Christians' fill churches that are seen as ineffectual at best, and even characterised by the 'mosaic' generation as 'unchristian'.The term 'born again' has been devalued b...
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Consider Chosen by God by R. C. Sproul.
“Reads like a brisk, sermon-esque argument that insists predestination follows from human sinfulness and frequent scripture quotation. Chapters are short and direct, so the useful part is a compact, scripture-centered statement you can reference or teach from without wading through lengthy debate. The annoying part is repetition: the same passages and tight doctrinal framing are reiterated until the argument feels circular. Lacks pastoral case studies or practical steps, so readers seeking nuance or application will want something broader.”
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