Overall rating and opinion of "Grace Revealed " by Frederick J. Sievert

Neil book reviews · Post by **Neil book reviews** » 06 May 2020, 13:34

Grace Revealed is grace-revealing after all. Every element, every outline, and every Christian view is laid out smoothly and comprehensibly. Unlike most of today's Christian books, the Grace Revealed IS NOT bombarded with too much Bible verses. This book teaches everyone that the grace of heaven is not only found in our triumphant days, but in the midst of life's crisis most of the time. Yah know, pain is part of learning and that in itself is one form of grace.

I like how the Bible verses are carefully handpicked and placed under the right topic. I also like the idea of adding stories from different people's experience because it does not only function as an example or a "see, I told you I'm not kidding" testimony. Rather, it functions as an empathetic way to make people understand the elements or perspectives even better.

There are some parts of the book, however, that I seem to disagree not because I had my own belief to attend to, but because some of these are from other union's content, which Fred didn't even care to modify. One example is the three types of grace, which I had the unsatisfactory feeling. The feeling that something is certainly missing.

I'm giving the book 3 out of 4.

Neil book reviews · Post by **Neil book reviews** » 06 May 2020, 13:49

Twylla wrote: ↑06 May 2020, 12:21 I was very inspired by the stories of faith in this book. Fortunately I dedicated my life to God as a child and I was fortunate to be raised in a Christian home. So I didn't find God in a crisis and my life has never been in shambles. That makes me so thankful.

That's fortunate... but I wonder if it's possible for an individual to not experience crisis in their entire life. Or perhaps, you defined crisis differently? Just wanna clarify because I believe in the anonymous saying that if you don't experience hardships in life, you haven't live life at all.

GiselleBengochea · Post by **GiselleBengochea** » 06 May 2020, 14:25

Grace Revealed by Frederick J. Sievert is a compilation of testimonies and convictions of how one can receive grace from God. Grace is described as unreserved kindness.
Unlike other religions, the Christian God is triune or the trinity( three persons in one), therefore the book does not seek to differentiate between Jehovah, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Indeed Jesus and God are the same person. This book is an encouragement to believers and non-believers alike that God's grace is avaible to everyone and through Jesus we can can have victory or the overcoming grace in any situation.

Mrunalpatki · Post by **Mrunalpatki** » 06 May 2020, 23:52

I love an inspirational book that conveys its message through stories about other people's experience. Just being preachy doesn't get through as well as teaching or inspiring by illustrations and examples. True stories hit home with many audiences and on this aspect its a splendid book.

Aniza Butt · Post by **Aniza Butt** » 08 May 2020, 14:04

Book doesn’t seem suitable for me as am not a Christian. Hope the christian readers like it.

Deborah kalu · Post by **Deborah kalu** » 08 May 2020, 14:54

Everyone can read this book it doesn't matter your religion.because, in this book (grace revealed)you will find so many true life stories that you will learn so many valuable things from.

MeganDJ · Post by **MeganDJ** » 09 May 2020, 00:16

A very interesting read

I was raised in a somewhat Christian home but I was always a bit of a free spirit and loved to learn and take in the aspects of other religions and cultures. Reading through this book allowed me to dig a little deeper into the Christian faith in a more manageable and bite-sized way when compared to reading through the bible. The way in which the author included real-life experiences and the incorporation of God and the Christian faith as an avenue to find strength and overcome times of crisis was truly inspiring. I look forward to reading more into the Christian faith and to gain a deeper understanding and perspective of the role God plays in our lives

Jajachris · Post by **Jajachris** » 09 May 2020, 11:34

Great read, I'd say. I am not particularly keen on religious books or what they preach because I read them with indifference. However, the writer has done a very good job of making his points easy to understand by making illustrations with smaller stories.

From my standpoint as an irreligious person, however, the three phases of the Christian experience as highlighted by the writer is very relative and only give room for further questions on the Christian faith.

For instance, some Idol worshippers also experience these three phases. First, they are faced with a crisis situation that forces them to seek answers.
The answers they seek can come to them through an unlikely source (what the Christians may call Idol), and this invariably solidifies their belief in such source, hence they beging to practise/ preach it.

For me, this book does not answer any questions that set the Christian God above others. Instead It opens up a lot of other questions on spirituality and divinity which are not answered in the pages of the book.

3 ratings from me for the good writing but it is just another book.

Vivienne2000 · Post by **Vivienne2000** » 10 May 2020, 05:47

I've really enjoyed this book. It is so inspirational and gives me hope of a better tomorrow through Jesus. I would recommend this book to absolutely everyone who has lost hope in their lives. This book was helpful and I hope it helps others as it really has to me.

djr6090 · Post by **djr6090** » 10 May 2020, 09:16

Jajachris wrote: ↑09 May 2020, 11:34 Great read, I'd say. I am not particularly keen on religious books or what they preach because I read them with indifference. However, the writer has done a very good job of making his points easy to understand by making illustrations with smaller stories.

From my standpoint as an irreligious person, however, the three phases of the Christian experience as highlighted by the writer is very relative and only give room for further questions on the Christian faith.

For instance, some Idol worshippers also experience these three phases. First, they are faced with a crisis situation that forces them to seek answers.
The answers they seek can come to them through an unlikely source (what the Christians may call Idol), and this invariably solidifies their belief in such source, hence they beging to practise/ preach it.

For me, this book does not answer any questions that set the Christian God above others. Instead It opens up a lot of other questions on spirituality and divinity which are not answered in the pages of the book.

3 ratings from me for the good writing but it is just another book.

You make a very interesting point. And a case for the power of faith no matter what details you surround it with.

AntonelaMaria · Post by **AntonelaMaria** » 10 May 2020, 12:44

I listen to this book as an audio. I really enjoyed it like that. It truly felt like I was having coffee with these charcters as they are telling their stories.Some stories touched me more then others. To some I could relate. Overall, I think that there is a great diverisity in the stories that every reader could find somehing inspiring or relevante to something happening in their life. I think that this book is very encouraging. It could be a good read always but especially now as we are living in unprecedented times so a bit inspiration, hope and positivity is absolutly welcomed.

AntonelaMaria · Post by **AntonelaMaria** » 10 May 2020, 12:52

Aniza Butt wrote: ↑08 May 2020, 14:04 Book doesn’t seem suitable for me as am not a Christian. Hope the christian readers like it.

I don't know about that. I would describe this book as religious book more than just a Christian book. I think that any religious person could relate to the experiences of the people's stories in this book.

Deborah kalu · Post by **Deborah kalu** » 10 May 2020, 19:03

nageena_rasheed wrote: ↑04 May 2020, 16:22 Being a religious person can help one to get all the given concepts of story. I definitely think it is a good read. When in trials, many people think that they are not worthy of any kindness, but definitely this book paves a way for them to see light that God is not just there for good people, He loves his creations at their worst! Anybody can get relief in this concept and many will relate as they are being presented in short stories.

Yes,I agree with you.God is not there just for good people he stretched his loving hands for everyone. Even going ahead to give sinners opportunities to repent that they shall not perish.indeed, this book is really a MANURE to man spiritual growth.

Nath_chuks · Post by **Nath_chuks** » 11 May 2020, 16:54

I like the fact that the book(Grace revealed) is based on true life experiences. The way the stories are explained makes it easy for anyone to comprehend. This book will fit properly for people struggling with their faith.

bookreviewmi1111 · Post by **bookreviewmi1111** » 12 May 2020, 06:20

The book also makes me realize that in the real world, many many people are abused and do not dare to speak up. What I like the most about the book is the inspirational stories from it. It touched my heart when I heard about their painful stories and life, and that it took then decades to find their God and got out of their suffering.
There are 2 things I like least about the book.
(1) I think it's only suitable for Christian. I have read the books and because I am not Christian or religious, I know even I am in the worst pain then asking help from Jesus will never be my choice. This is not necessarily a bad thing though because this book is for Christian. But I have read other books that 's talk about Jesus or other religions' teaching that can be more suitable for more people.
(2) Even I love stories and feel so much for the people there, but the book did not explain clearly on "how they did it". The author just generally talks about the "belief in God", "asking for God's love" and I feel something is missing.

I rate this book 3 out of 4 (If I can, I would rate it 2,5 out of 4). And the ones who are suitable for this are Christians or "really open-minded" people.