Not by Chance: Learning to Trust a Sovereign God
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.14 (976 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1579246397 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 322 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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. About the Author Talbert is a Deacon at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. He earned a PhD in theology from Bob Jones University and teaches there
Overview Have you ever been tempted to think that a loving, all-wise, and all-powerful God is not the one in control of your circumstances? Dr. Survey God's providence in the pages of the Bible, consider examples of His rule over history, and translate the practical reality of His providence into the here and now of your life.. Layton Talbert takes you on a journey through the Scriptures to trace the unmistakable outline of God's shadow on human events
"One of the Best Modern Books on the Providence of God" according to Andy Naselli. Layton Talbert's book is one of the best modern books on the providence of God. He skillfully, reverently, and humbly matches theology with reality. He divides the One of the Best Modern Books on the Providence of God Layton Talbert's book is one of the best modern books on the providence of God. He skillfully, reverently, and humbly matches theology with reality. He divides the 322-page book into thirteen chapters that introduce, define, describe, and illustrate God's providence. Talbert explains, "I am not interested in propagating or defending any particular system of theology. The burden of this study is to investigate the testimony of Scripture, challenging all of us as God's people to conform our thinking and to adjust our attitudes to the plain utterances of God Himself" (pp. x-xi).The back cover r. 22-page book into thirteen chapters that introduce, define, describe, and illustrate God's providence. Talbert explains, "I am not interested in propagating or defending any particular system of theology. The burden of this study is to investigate the testimony of Scripture, challenging all of us as God's people to conform our thinking and to adjust our attitudes to the plain utterances of God Himself" (pp. x-xi).The back cover r. "Excellent Biblical Study on God's Providence" according to Anne Shirley. I've owned this book for sometime and have finally got around to reading it. Sorry I waited so long. It's more than just a read, it's a study where you'll want to have your Bible right along side to read and study the Biblical texts as they are discussed. Would be very usable as a Bible study. I hope Dr. Talbert is led to write additional books. His writing style is very clear and understandable. I also greatly appreciate that he does not add to the Biblical record. Where the Bible is silent, he also is silent.. "Looking for a deeper understanding of God? - give it a try!" according to Karsten Gosse. The subject is not easy to address, nor to explain to someone with little thological background. But Dr. Talbert makes the subject understandable for lay people as well as those who are into theology.I like the humble and balanced approach of this book. As someone who is into counseling, preaching and theology I highly recomend the book. It has been a comfort to me, helped me to see some hard times in a diffrent light and perspective and I am convinced it will do the same to everyone who still believes that God exists and whatever his theological back ground is because Talbert makes the Bibl
He earned a PhD in theology from Bob Jones University and teaches there. Talbert is a Deacon at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Greenville, SC.