The purpose of this posting is to critically examine Rob Bell’s new book Love Wins. As with most of my other posts, I need to put down a few disclaimers…
1. Although he might be mistaken, Rob Bell is none the less a great influence in the world today and is a great pastor. Although I disagree with his views, I will not claim him to be a liar, a wolf in sheep’s clothing, or the like.
2. In this post I will NOT prove Rob Bell wrong, instead I will state why he could be wrong and whatever evidence against his views. I am not God, only God knows the truth I can only get so close with human reasoning.
3. I will be using the NIV version of the bible unless otherwise noted.
4. In order to get the most out of this attempt, I will be writing a post on each chapter of his book. I cannot promise when or how often these will be written due to my busy college schedule but I will try my best.
5. Before writing each post, I will read the chapter in its entirety.
6. All of these points go for the upcoming writings as well.
Chapter 1: What About the Flat Tire?
In this chapter, Rob Bell introduces many questions to how one is saved. He gets these questions through many scripture verses. Here is a quote of after he introduces all of the questions…
“Is it what you say,
or who you are,
or what you do,
or what you say you’re going to do,
or who your friends are,
or who you’re married to,
Or is it what questions you’re asked?
Or is it what questions you ask in return?
Or is it when you do what you’re told and go into the city?”
This chapter is unfortunately a mere introduction and is not open to too much discussion. I will note one thing though. In each of the examples Rob bell uses, Jesus is the main foundation. All of these questions point to the simplicity of recognizing who Jesus is.
Until next time!
