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The Spirit Of Man Lives Eternally
Embracing God In The Right Perspective With The Right Foundation of Faith In Him helps readers discover their true identity in the spiritual realm and how their identity relates to God. Why was this an important book for you to write?
I came into this world with empty hands, and I shall return to the original source (God), also with empty hands. There were countless historical men with badges of honor and fame, and bountiful wealth who had come and gone. The world remembers them no more with only a glimpse of records to be discovered in history books, if any. The span of mortal human life now on earth averages around 70-80 years old. What meaning can life on earth give to mankind? A man could not even bring his earthly relationships to the next world, let alone his earthly possessions. Why bother about civilized humanity in terms of social and economic justice and equality? What is the point of talking about climate change? Isn’t this vanity in effort and a waste of time? Should men live with unfettered liberty in a lawless society, in pursuit of coveted possessions and lustful pleasures? How do all these things measure up to give us the meaning in life? Man needs to discover his true identity before he could discover the meaning of life in him. And this meaning of life which holds all things together, could only be discovered in the divine truth, in the Word of God. Since God is the origin of all things whether celestial or earthly, then all things must be held together in perfect harmony, peace, and love in Him. Man came into this world as a creation of God, and therefore Man shall also return to Him, as a creation of God. Man holds the breath of God in him. Man discovers God, in his knowledge, education, relationships, and real life experiences. Man is a child of God in the spiritual realm. His spirit is the seed of righteousness of God in the spiritual realm. His spirit is born of God. Self acknowledgement of this eternal divine truth would elevate Man’s dimension of perspective which would bring forth an abundance of joyful hope, peace, and love. Man came into this world without knowing his true identity. Man shall return to Him with repentance and full acknowledgment of his identity as a righteous child of God. Nothing could separate Man from God, as predestined before the foundation of this world is formed. “A word can change a mind. A sentence can change a life. And a book can change the world”. Love is identity-driven, spiritually enlightened and emotionally felt. God loves Man, unconditionally and eternally, in Christ because Man is a child of God. All men shall be resurrected to live again, in Christ and through Christ. The spirit of Man lives eternally because our heavenly Father God is an eternal living God.
What kind of research did you undertake to write this book?
It is all biblical and academic research of all sorts, primarily driven by Christian biblical scriptures and supported by historical hardcore evidence.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
How could Christ take away the sins of Man if God is not in Man? You have trusted a big LIE if you believe Man is not a child of God. Man has been created through the Word of God and the Word of God is God. Adam is a son of God, and so are you! You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. Amen.
Denying Christ as the son of God is a self-denial of Man’s identity in God. Acts 17:24-28. The crucifixion of Christ on the Cross could take away the sins of Man because the Word of God as per Colossians 3:11, is embedded in the spiritual heart of every Man as each Man is born with a given measure of faith in God as per Romans 12:3. God so loved the world that He gave us, His Word – John 3:16. Christ is in ALL men – Colossians 3:11. How could we say, “God so loved the world” when Man does not even see Him once, from cradle to grave in the physical realm? The truth is, God is in Man. The spirit of Man lives eternally because the spirit of Man is born of God! And the spirit of Man returns to God – Ecclesiastes 12:7. Why Christ was born out of a womb of a virgin? It was the works of the Spirit, not the works of the flesh. So, was Isaac who was born out of a “dead” womb. The spirit of Man is the seed of righteousness of God in the spiritual realm. The was no distinction between Isaac and Ishmael. Both were sons of God! God did not separate them. Only men did this through religious misguided teachings and beliefs. Knowledge when conceptualized from the wrong perspective WITHOUT GOD, it becomes a LIE. Wasn’t this the first sin of Man (Adam) in the Garden of Eden? When Man believes in a LIE, it would lead him to sin. When sin is allowed to perpetuate and perpetrate, it would lead him to self-destruction. Repentance brings Man to his self-realization that he is indeed a righteous child of God, and Man inherits His kingdom and righteousness, in Christ and through Christ. That is the mark of righteousness. The self-denial of this divine truth is the mark of lawlessness, and it is also self-denial that Christ, being the son of God and Word of God, who is God, is in Man! All things were created through the Word of God – John 1:1-5. You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free! AMEN.
What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your book?
Every living soul in the history of mankind is a child of God. AMEN.
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Embracing God In The Right Perspective With The Right Foundation Of Faith In Him
Embracing God In The Right Perspective With The Right Foundation Of Faith In Him, by Chris Tham, is a thought provoking book that takes a deep dive into the Christian faith. The author has created an enlightening guide for people that want to study religion and gain a better insight into it. The author poses questions on multiple aspects of Christianity and answers them, explaining point by point his reasons and his beliefs, guiding the reader through his thoughts.
Tham writes in a descriptive and direct way, ranging from talking about the existence of the devil to the meaning of life, all while analyzing different characters present in the sacred scriptures and taking quotes directly from the Bible. The tone of the book is conversational and I felt like I was having a discussion with a professor.
Inspirational quotes are present throughout this book and I found all of them to be uplifting. The author provides the reader with great insight into the Bible and God. I appreciated both the summaries at the end of each chapter and the questions, which I think will keep readers engaged. This is an insightful book that will help the reader gain more information about their faith and also test their knowledge of what they’ve learned to help them retain the information. The author doesn’t try to convince readers to turn to Christianity, instead he aims to inform the reader about Christianity so that we are able to make our own choice.
Embracing God In The Right Perspective With The Right Foundation Of Faith In Him by Chris Tham carries and helps bring a greater understanding of faith and inspires unity and peace. This is the perfect read for anyone who wants to learn more about Christianity.
Pages: 523 | ASIN: B08M3Q2Y2N
God – Life Is About The Soul
God – Life Is About The Soul by Author Alan Gill is the third book featured in a collection of six books by the author. The book shares the message that life is to be lived with the sole purpose of the redemption of the soul and the only way to achieve this is through an authentic relationship with God. The author states that the Bible is the true message of God. He offers a critique of organized religions who he asserts do not offer people the correct guidance to achieve salvation through God and admittance to Heaven as they misrepresent the word of God in some cases by focusing on material life rather than the soul and people’s ultimate relationship with God and Christ.
The assertion that the world is a temporary stage of our soul’s life where we are given the opportunity to prove our devotion to God and his purpose for humanity is laid out by the author throughout the book and features as a central message.
“Life is serious business and needs to be lived day by day considering its ultimate purpose, namely your soul.“
The writing is clear and the arguments are set out in a logical manner with direct references from the scripture. The author is clearly passionate in his belief and desire to educate readers on the importance of living a spiritual life in order to achieve success in one’s life. Success is defined by the writer as living life in a manner pleasing God and in turn being granted eternal life in the kingdom of God.
“A wise person can see that life is about the soul. Essentially everything that has meaning is about the soul. All the hundreds of things that a person may consider important in their lives are not important. Ultimately, at death (or Christ’s return), there is only one issue of importance, and it is do you have a relationship with God – are you in the body of Christ. That will be the determining criteria for success or failure. Life is about the soul and absolutely about nothing else, but there are some equivalent ways of stating this that can bring added clarity. Life is about the battle between good and evil and very personally about the struggle between you and sin. This correct understanding of life emphasizes life is about the spiritual.“
I enjoyed reading this enlightening book as it lays out an intelligent discussion about the nature of the soul and the personal relationship one must cultivate with God. The author makes good points about the dilution of the word of God through a misunderstanding or bending of the meaning of the Bible to accommodate human desires and material wants. He effectively highlights the way organized religion has, in some cases, appropriated material wealth under the name of religion and are misleading followers to the true nature of living a spiritual life. God – Life Is About The Soul is a thought-provoking and illuminating read that I highly recommend to readers looking to develop a better understanding of the soul.
Pages: 252 | ASIN: B0B11SP3PF
God Glasses
God Glasses by medium Ann Monster encourages the reader to seek out a more profound spiritual and equally individualistic relationship with what they interpret as being God the Creator. Through her personal experiences talking with God about topics that weighed on her heart, she found clarity and meaning in her own life. She wants to share this experience with readers and help them gain the same healing she did.
Beginning with Monster’s own spiritual awakening. As a stressed thirty-five-year-old mother of two, she desperately needed a minute of relaxation. However, instead of a quiet moment of peace, she claims to have been greeted with a vision of Christ. This led to a noticeable self-transformation in the days following.
The book is structured meticulously. Based on the author’s conversations with God, she breaks down God’s perspective on highly controversial topics like race, HIV/AIDS, gender, and sexuality. These discussion topics span several chapters. Through the use of opening lines which form diary-like entries and provide everyday, real-world examples, the groundwork is laid for Monster to pose questions to ‘God’ as the basis of her chapter-by-chapter thesis items.
I particularly enjoyed one chapter which posed this question to the reader: “when does the natural and beautiful sexual desire that one human being can have for another become sin?” It considers how ‘sin’ has been redefined. Monster approached this sensitively and tastefully, bringing a welcoming and inclusive tone to God Glasses. This chapter assessed the literary interpretation of sin in accordance with the dictionary, then compared it to scripture teachings and how society has capitalized on sexuality through subliminal messages, which have caused humans to consider sexuality as the only facet of life that has any importance. It removed the stigma attached to pre-marital sex, sexual exploration, and leisure – it was not what I expected to see in a religious piece and was favorable.
God Glasses is a good balance of self-incitement and relatability; it does not aim to evangelize or coerce the reader. It would suit readers wishing to develop an intimate relationship with God but may be unsure that Christianity includes themselves.
Pages: 218 | ISBN: 153201774X
Literary Titan Silver Book Award November 2022
The Literary Titan Book Awards are awarded to books that have astounded and amazed us with unique writing styles, vivid worlds, complex characters, and original ideas. These books deserve extraordinary praise and we are proud to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and writing talent of these brilliant authors.
Silver Award Recipients
ZONT-2 and Beyond by Blair Wylie
The Parables of Chance by John Nicholson
Visit the Literary Titan Book Awards page to see award information.
Grief
Grief: The Beacon of Love is a collection of 12 notes which provide insight into how to cope with the loss of a loved one. The text relies heavily on personal experiences but strives to be universal. The author, Carolyn Begley Daley, mentions medical solutions such as seeking a therapist’s help or taking medication are valid and sometimes needed. That said, this inspirational book focus on the use of faith and religion in order to deal with grief.
The last few notes focus on the grieving process many felt during the COVID-19 pandemic and how much it has changed people’s coping mechanisms. The author believes love is the answer to finding a path through all kinds of grief. As long as one loves God and the little things in life, one can push through anything.
Grief contains some beautiful ideas and will have the reader highlighting or underlining many sentences that will accompany them in their journey. I believe even a reader who is not grieving could learn from this book. The two main takeaways are that community is essential to people’s healing and that ignoring one’s feelings will eventually lead to anxiety and depression.
The 12 notes that his book revolves around are centered around Christian beliefs. Even if it appears as though the book is meant to be universal, all the notes’ conclusions refer back to scriptures and one’s relationship with God and Jesus. Additionally, many of the arguments are repeated throughout the whole book. I felt that it could be more concise and still give out the message it wanted to give.
Grief: The Beacon of Love by Carolyn Begley Daley is an inspirational self-help book that focuses on the reader’s relationship with God and Jesus. This relationship is the foundation for overcoming grief. It is an excellent book for someone who needs to understand that they are not the only ones going through this pain or looking for what steps to take in order to go forward.
Pages: 78 | ASIN : B0B7M47WXZ
What Happened to the Ark
He Chose the Glory details the conditions and storylines surrounding the building of the Ark and how many people were eager to look inside it or treat it as a trophy, only to receive retribution. Why was this an important book for you to write?
This book was important for me to write because most people are ill informed concerning the Ark. In addition, no one knows what happened to the Ark. My book covers that and explains why it disappeared from history without a trace.
Your book is very detailed. What kind of research did you undertake to write this book?
I traveled to Israel and to the place in Judea where the Ark was said to have been in the house of Obed-Edom. I also explored old Jerusalem, within whose walls, in the City of David zone, King David set up the Ark in a new system of worship.
What is a common misconception you feel people have about the Ark of the Covenant?
The misconception people have about the Ark is that it was some kind of talisman as in the fictional movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. King Saul tried to use it that way as a magic charm to defeat his enemies, but that didn’t work and he was killed in battle by suicide and the Ark taken by his Philistine enemies.
What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your book?
That God honors those that honor Him. This was demonstrated by Obed-Edom, his clan, and descendants who honored God and God, in turn honored them. It is an apt pattern for our lives. The more intriguing take away is that Jesus was the better Ark, but the old Ark had to be taken away so that people didn’t continue to look to it. It simply foreshadowed the Messiah, that is Jesus, who was to come.
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What was the purpose of the golden Ark of the Covenant? The Ark was one of the most important religious objects in antiquity. Have you ever wondered what became of the Ark? Was it always honored? How did it become a trophy of war in the hands of the enemies of God?
– Could the decision of one man, Obed-Edom, to forsake all for the glory of God change his destiny and the destiny of his family and kin for generations?
– See what God does for the person who honors Him.
– Observe how blessings flow down to the generations of those that honor the Lord.
– What did King David learn from Obed-Edom that changed how worship was done around the Ark?
– Learn the story behind the transition from honoring an object designed by God, the Ark of the Covenant, to the Son of God who was to come down from heaven to establish the new covenant not in animal sacrifices but in His own blood.
– See how the prophets pointed to the new thing God was going to do that would be even better than the Ark of the Covenant and the Temple, which foreshadowed the new thing.
He Chose the Glory is rich in detail and puts into context a tumultuous period leading to the transition to God’s new and better thing. It is concise enough to be read in one sitting.
He Chose the Glory
He Chose the Glory: The Life and Legacy of Obed-Edom by Louis McCall is a beautifully written book depicting stories told in the Bible. The book details the conditions and storylines surrounding the building of the Ark and how many townspeople were eager to look inside it or treat it as a trophy, only to receive retribution for their actions. As many kings aimed to take the Ark as evidence of their triumph, the book details the many times the Ark was protected against those attempts.
The book closely follows the Ark of the Covenant, as it is well known to many people of different religions and faiths. The golden Ark contained laws on stone tablets given to Moses by God. This story closely follows the family of Obed-Edom, and the lineage connected with the Ark, which is written in a lively and colorful way that can spark a new or renewed interest in these stories and their histories.
The author follows the descendants of Obed-Edom, and how they believed that a newer covenant would take the place of the Ark, teaching future generations about God and his laws. The story also personalizes the experience through its characters. They wonder about their fate and grapple with many realities in their world, including life, death, abundance, wealth, murder, sins, and destruction. It’s a book that discusses the birth of new beginnings, including what led to the New Testament. The author does a great job of articulating many of these stories to a broader audience, creating more intriguing developments and an opportunity to debate or discuss topics associated with faith and religion.
I recommend this book for its clear narration and the author’s ability to reignite interest in a topic that may not come alive in other discussions or books. I recommend He Chose the Glory: The Life and Legacy of Obed-Edom for its excellent ability to portray Biblical stories in a new and exciting way.
Pages: 67 | ASIN: B091G4TTNT
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