Revelation: A Fresh Perspective by Larry Adams delves into the Book of Revelation, chapter by chapter, to give contextual overview, then offers readers details to connect the dots so to speak. Many want to understand the Book of Revelation, but are overwhelmed by the nature and content, to include the nature of the many symbolic details that don’t seem to make any sense.
In this exciting book, Larry Adams has made it possible (notice I didn’t say easy) to understand the Book of Revelation. This is not a hard to understand book, but one that will take dedication and time to digest. The author has put forth an incredible study into this book of the Bible and reveals that it is really an exciting book that we all should put aside time to study. Here and now in our day and time, we may very well being seeing the pages of this book unfold before our very eyes – with that thought in mind - hold on tight, get comfortable and delve into a book that is worth the study and exploration.
Additionally, the book offers a fresh perspective that will provide a better understanding of John’s revelation without a lot of theological dogma that most can’t understand. This book is one that doesn’t take a college degree to finish, nor understand, and comes highly recommended as either a personal study or for a small group study. 10.0 stars
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Future Focus by Larry Adams a thought provoking book on how one views God and interprets scripture. Inspiring and encouraging, the author asks if you are seeking God first in your life. The book also speaks of our own assumptions, and assumptions that relate to God as well. By use of specific reading fundamentals that have been in use for centuries and rules of interpretation, the author is careful and diligent to interpret scripture, not adding any of his own assumptions or interpretations. The book challenges readers to examine their walk with God and to come into a place of maturity by going back to the basics. The basics are presented in his book and are taken from scripture.
Presenting an overview of each subject, chapters are short and sweet and include scripture that instruct, inspire and encourage believers and non-believers alike to make God their focus and priority in life. The theme of the book is to put God first in all you do and toss out all assumptions that are just that...assumptions. Assumptions are what we live and accept from those around us and in our world. Assumptions are influenced by many different factors. The author encourages believers to read from the Bible and to take to heart the many warnings and teachings that the Bible has to offer. Although some of his writing may be considered confrontational or controversial, the author notes that Jesus was accused of much of the same from the religious of His day as well.
An overview of many pertinent topics are included that interest many. These chapters include titles such as: After God's Own Heart; Being in God's Presence; Burden Bearing; Curses; Disciple's Oath; Do You Really Mean It; Enforcing the "Santa Claus" principle; Evil and Suffering; Free; Give Thanks; Heavenly Minded to be Earthly Good; Herd Mentality; Knowing Jesus; Mommy's Dying from Cancer; Practicing Lawlessness; Reading Fundamentals- Context; Remain; Repent and Believe; Responsibility to Maturity and Obedience; The Cause of Christ; The Oldest Trick in the Book; Rapture Notes and Revelation.
All these chapters are very informative endeavors to shed light on subjects that are relevant to repentance, faith, obedience that reveal the truth of God's Word and point the reader to keep God as their main focus for the future. A highly recommend and short read that will give insight and assist readers to better understand the basics of scripture and reading fundamentals.10.0 stars
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Did You Ever Realize…by Larry Adams is a collection
of short articles giving insights to many golden nuggets from Scripture. Based on various books of the Bible from
Genesis to Revelation - connecting the dots, so to speak, the author sheds
light to understanding the full meaning of certain teachings in the Bible
regarding many pertinent life issues.
Using an interpretive writing style, different topics that
include instructional teachings from Adam to Saul, to the rebuilding of the
Temple in Ezra, the author writes to give others a better understanding in a
contextual format. Some of the subjects
discussed are sin, forgiveness, just punishment, waiting for the return of the
Lord, coping with the death of a parent, to seeing a deeper love of God for the
Saint and the sinner. Encouraging and
full of wisdom, these articles aid the believer in the building of faith and
wisdom that will enrich their understanding of the Word. Poignant, these writings offer much
refreshment to the soul.
Recommended for use as a personal devotional or traveling,
this book is filled with short articles that are easy to read and
understand. They aid in helping one to
focus on God and encourage a deeper intimacy with the Lord while giving a view
on Scripture that is not taken out of context.
The author writes his book from years as a life long Bible student and
presents much wisdom for today’s modern society, offering biblical principles
and wisdom gathered from Scripture. A
very encouraging and insightful short read. 10.0 stars
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That Your Prayers May Not Be Hindered: A Discussion on
the Husband’s Role in Marriage by Larry Adams brings to the table issues
relating to the husband in marriage and family. While not all the issues are
discussed, the author has written a short booklet (only 24 pages) that relates
and explores Biblical principles, namely the role of a husband in marriage.
With that said, this book is not only recommended for men, but women also as the
author highlights that both men and women should understand their roles in
marriage. Addressing some of the
misconceptions in marriage, this book is written to bring insight into these
familiar issues within a format that is best used within a small group setting
of several couples that have come together for the purpose of strengthening
their marriages.
The author notes that within his county in Georgia where he
lives, there is an 80% divorce rate, which is much higher than the normal
average. Motivated by that fact, the
author (with over 45 years experience of reading and teaching Biblical
principles) has developed this book – so that one – your prayers may not be
hindered! This is a wonderful read that
takes a look into some of the foundational/relational issues of marriage,
offering wisdom, insight and Biblical knowledge that can help a couple get back
on track. Highly recommended!
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Out on a Limb by Larry Adams speaks on the issue of
walking by faith. Noting that the
Scriptures say that the righteous shall walk by faith and not by sight, the
author delves into the character and development of faith. Within this, Adams gives practical Biblical
concepts of faith coupled with God’s purposes for faith in an easy-to-read
booklet. Readers will be inspired by
the sharing of the faith “answers” given in the Bible. With ease and honesty, the author has gone
straight to the issue: why walk by faith?
What does this accomplish in your life?
What does this look like in our everyday lives? What is faith? And is it possible to walk in faith as the Apostles did? These questions and many more are answered
from a Biblical perspective with an easy format that is designed for group
discussion.
With Biblical examples of those who walked in faith
and those who did not, the author presents a book that is useful and relevant
to the times we live in. Readers will
find their faith increased and be given an opportunity to discover their faith
walk with God as they learn to not rely on their own sight, but believe God for
what He wants them to unveil in their own journey. This is an amazing book that helps one walk in faith, at only 24
pages, this is a short read that will inspire and lead one to the transforming
results that can be conquered through faith.
Highly recommended! 10.0 stars
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