Review of The Advent of Time

[Huini Hellen]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Advent of Time" by Indignus Servus.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The question of evil has always piqued the minds of most religions, with theologians, scribes and other religious leaders attempting to explain evil to their congregation. However, most religious leaders grapple with some fundamental questions: if God is love, why do the innocent suffer? Why would an innocent infant suffer from a disease that eventually incapacitates them and even leads them to suicide? If God is omnipotent, why would he allow drought or a hurricane to plague an entire region and kill thousands of people? Who allows man to commit evil acts?

The Advent of Time by Indignus Servus is a Christian book that explores God’s being in-depth, providing details about God’s prioritization of love over all other factors, including justice. The author also explains that love and friendships form the foundation of happiness, holding individuals solely accountable for their evil deeds, which signify their rejection of love. The book also reiterates that God’s sole reason for creating man was to allow a mutual experience of love with each other. It is for this reason that God sent Jesus Christ to die for man’s sins, even though he was undeserving of the punishment. This great sacrifice portrays the magnitude of God’s love for man and the extent to which he would go to save him from eternal condemnation.

Before reading this book, I must admit that I always found religious explanations for suffering to be quite generic, ignoring the logical and physical elements such as pain, emotional turmoil and even trauma. However, Indignus’ discussion on why sacrifice is a necessary foundation for love has dispelled my initial doubts. I found it bold for the author to engage with scientific explanations of concepts like determinism, which vindicates man’s responsibility for moral choices. This book’s engagement with other literature was what I loved the most about it.

The author has provided in-text references for his arguments, drawing from various philosophical, scientific and even religious texts, especially the Bible. This authenticates his arguments and gives other authors a sense of engagement with their works. For instance, I’m curious about Dr. Robert Sapolsky’s response to Indignus’ critique of his work, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will.

There is nothing I liked the least about this book, which merits the maximum rating of five out of five stars. I did not find any grammatical errors, a testament to the exceptional editing process it went through before publication. I recommend it to Christians who would like an extensive exploration of the nature of God and how man is responsible for the evil characterizing his life.

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[Amy Luman]

There is no way to adequately describe why God allowed suffering. Much of the answer just has to be taken by faith. God knows better than us what he is doing. Thanks!

[Seetha E]

Before reading this book, I must admit that I always found religious explanations for suffering to be quite generic, ignoring the logical and physical elements such as pain, emotional turmoil and even trauma. However, Indignus’ discussion on why sacrifice is a necessary foundation for love has dispelled my initial doubts. I found it bold for the author to engage with scientific explanations of concepts like determinism, which vindicates man’s responsibility for moral choices. This book’s engagement with other literature was what I loved the most about it.

The author has provided in-text references for his arguments, drawing from various philosophical, scientific and even religious texts, especially the Bible. This authenticates his arguments and gives other authors a sense of engagement with their works. For instance, I’m curious about Dr. Robert Sapolsky’s response to Indignus’ critique of his work, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will.

This is certainly not an easy subject. I am curious to learn the different methods of concepts or literature used to analyze and interpret. This seems interesting. You provide an encouraging synopsis of this book. Thanks.

[Leen282]

As a non-Christian, I am not the right audience for this book. I appreciate the author taking the time and effort to explain the prioritization of love above all, and give religious explanations for suffering, with in-text references. Kudos on the exceptional editing.

[Nwamaka Chidi]

When people are in difficulties, that thought of how can a loving God allow evil to befall his own comes to mind. It is good to know that 'The advent of time' explained mind bugging questions. A great job and insight from the reviewer. As encouraged by the reviewer, I think the book would be a beautiful one to read.

[Sanju Lali]

Christians who seek to explore more on the nature of God can find some valuable insights from the book "The Advent of Time" by Indignus Servus. The book ponders upon the question of evil.

[Alichi]

The Advent of Time is a book that explores the Christian faith deeply while answering most common unanswered questions. Congratulations on BOTD.

[Judy Burr]

Thank you for your review. I read the sample. The author tackles the question of why there is evil in the world. This is answered in the Bible, and the author brings this truth to those who would like to know. Congrats to the author for the #BOTD.

[Seetha E]

The author delves into several unanswered thoughts in light of faith and God. He contends that God values love more than justice and includes references to many religious, philosophical, and scientific works, including the Bible. Interesting read. Thank you for an informative review.

[Amarachi Stephanie Ejike]

"The Advent of Time" by Indignus Servus explores God’s being in-depth, providing details about God’s prioritization of love over all other factors, including justice. I admire and commend the author's effort to enlighten readers on who God is and the attributes that make him who he is despite humanity's misery. The book will be helpful to those with questions about why evil prevails in our world when there is a God will find this helpful.

However, I'll frankly say that there are some things that the logical mind can't ever understand or explain no matter how much it tries. One of such is God. In the case of God, one sure way to relate with Him ever is by faith.

[Amy Dosso]

As an ex christian, I had always wondered why god allowed such senseless suffering on the innocent if he was so benevolent and powerful, I had many people give me their reasons, that good was necessary for evil to exist, that humans brought it upon themselves and so on but such takes rely almost entirely of faith. Learning from your review that this book tries to answer this question with more grounded arguments makes it interesting to me, I'm not looking to restaure a faith that I hardly had in the first place but I'm indeed curious about new arguments that could make me see the world with new lenses.

[Rupali Mishra]

Congrats on BOTD.
Indignus Servus' work "The Advent of Time" offers some insightful information for Christians who want to learn more about the character of God. The question of evil is discussed throughout the book.

[Devesh Patel]

This review offers an insightful and balanced critique of "The Advent of Time'', highlighting its theological depth and engagement with philosophical and scientific ideas. The reader's appreciation for the book's nuanced approach to suffering and free will, alongside its thorough referencing, reflects the author's skillful argumentation. A compelling recommendation for thoughtful Christians.

[Chi Chiu Michael Mak]

Not sure if this book is for me because I feel like it complicates fundamental concepts and questions, Philosophy-spirituality lovers might enjoy the naval-gazing though. Congrats on winning BotD again!

[Antoaneta A]

The Coming of Time by Indignus Servus offers a profound exploration of the nature of God, emphasizing love as the foundation of human existence and divine justice. The book provides thoughtful arguments on free will, human responsibility, and the role of suffering in fostering love, supported by philosophical and biblical references. It challenges common perceptions of evil and human accountability with logical and theological insights. Well-written and deeply engaging, it is a must-read for Christians seeking a nuanced understanding of faith and morality.