Very interesting and thought provoking

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	• Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith (Cover Image May Vary) Rob Bell Zondervan, 2006 - 208 pages average customer review:based on 111 reviews view larger image
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A MUST READ!

What a refreshing and enlighting book - not just on Christianity, but on one's relationship with God. This book is such a easy read, but you'll wnat to read it two or three times because there are things that will jump out at you each time. Mr. Bell writes in such a way that even a young teenager can understand the points he's trying to get across. It challenges your mind--NOT your faith. This book was just the encouragement that I needed.

Very interesting and thought provoking

I really liked the "Velvet Elvis." While many have pointed out the various elements that are problematic, I liked it mostly because it truly sparks discussion and commentary in an honest and respectful way. So dig into this book and discuss it with others. God has spoken and we are all commentators.

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Honest, Humble and Insightful

I must admit that when I first heard of the book I dismissed it as a feel good book before even reading it. Velvet Elvis as a title for a book on God? Come on. That is why when I did read it 6 months after I bought it, I was blown away.

Although his writing style is a bit quirky, the stories he tells brought new meaning to Bible passages in ways I never thought of before. When he describes the passage where Jesus says "his yoke is easy", Bell's explanation of what a yoke was in Jewish rabbinical tradition made this verse explode with life. He does this frequently in the book.

Another thing that was driven home was his humility. When he was discussing about how he battled against wanting to be accepted as "super pastor" and how that almost destroyed his faith. That was real and quite applicable to my own life. John Ortberg has referred to this as one's shadow mission where one's purpose is distorted just enough to change it completely.

One thing you cannot say about Rob Bell is that he conforms to the typical criticism of the Emerging Church movement as being feel-good, wishy washy and watered down. His call is real and his call is strong. The challenge to impact the world is one that should be heard in all churches. His calls to action are found throughout the book. One cannot deny that Rob Bell believes in God and his role in the mission of the church. He not only believes but lives it out to its fullest.

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Velvet Elvis

I bought it as a Christmas gift and it came very quickly and was just as they described it.

Velvet Elvis

Bought this for my father, as I had previously read it and LOVED it. It's a must-read for a growing soul. Rob Bell has not let me down yet.

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