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How Big Is Your God?
"A bright examination of modern Christianity" - Kirkus Reviews
This eye-opening new book challenges readers to reevaluate their perceptions of God, and it thoughtfully exposes many misconceptions that are commonly found in the church of our day. Readers are led into a deeper understanding of the real God of the Bible and shown the path to a new and immensely satisfying relationship with their loving Father. This compelling work is a thought-provoking and inspirational examination of how today's church views God. As the church struggles to truly experience the unchanging love of our heavenly Father and to rest confidently in God's perfect purpose for each of our lives, the cause of this crucial deficiency is usually overlooked. Who's Your Father? explains how our concept of God has grown increasingly flawed, and it reveals how we have been taught to view our sovereign Father as a benevolent gentleman who won't interfere with human free will. By fostering this view, we've unknowingly created a weak, unreliable, and frustrated God who we falsely believe will only occasionally choose to use his divine power to actively work in our lives in a powerful and effective manner.

Writing from the down to earth perspective of a well-versed layperson, Bernecker skillfully shows how we rob ourselves of incredible blessings when we miss the vital connection between the unlimited sovereignty and the unbounded love of the true God of the Bible.

Kirkus adds that Bernecker's points are "well-researched and well-articulated," giving the reader "a thought-provoking look at the modern definition of God." Amazon reviewer carpenterdaughter writes, "Bernecker faces some tough questions and doesn't attempt to defend God. He declares and reveals God. He points readers to the truth, and he uses God's own word to do it."

An illuminating look at the true nature of God and his dealings with mankind, this extraordinarily insightful book will change readers' lives across the globe *. *

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From Kirkus Reviews

A thought-provoking look at the modern definition of God.

Who is God? What is God? People have asked these questions for millennia, and they may continue to be asked until the end of time. Is the God we know today the wrathful God of the Old Testament or the gentler version seen in the New Testament? In this debut, Bernecker argues that the idea of the Almighty God in nearly every sect of modern Christianity is incorrect. The current definition of God, he writes, is seen in the context of human fallibility; God conducts himself according to human standards of decency, justice and morality. Today’s followers, the author states, mistakenly believe that God and his place in their lives are defined by humanity and by human choices. In fact, he asserts, it’s the other way around; followers should look to God’s “sovereignty, His great love for each of us, and the eminent trustworthiness of his eternal purpose, which includes each of us in infinite detail.” Only by realizing the true reach and power of God’s love, he writes, can followers truly let him into their hearts and realize his true place in their lives. This book isn’t for light readers of theology; the author’s arguments dive quite deep into the Scriptures, which may be intimidating for some. However, his arguments are well-researched and well-articulated; he backs up his ideas not only with examples from the Bible, but also with similar assertions from great writers and thinkers of the past, including quotations from C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther, Saint Augustine, pastor A.W. Tozer and theologian James Boice. By including the world outside of the Bible, Bernecker adds credibility to his ideas. Readers interested in the evolution of theology, and Christianity especially, will thoroughly enjoy the author’s assertions about the modern God—and may be inspired to make some of their own.

A bright examination of modern Christianity.

About the Author

Robert Bernecker is a layperson who has been a longtime student of God’s word. He recently retired after thirty years at the helm of a multi-million dollar company, where he often witnessed the undeniable hand of God in his life and business. Over the years, he has held virtually every position in the church—leading various ministries, teaching countless classes, and chairing numerous boards. As a ministry to the church, Bernecker has also operated a business of designing and installing audio video systems for churches. This business has given him the priceless opportunity to interact and worship with God’s people from many different denominations and backgrounds. As a result of this life spent thoroughly immersed in the church, Bernecker demonstrates a firm grasp of both the church’s teachings and the impact of those teachings on the lives of God’s people. Written from the unique perspective of a layperson, Bernecker’s debut book is meant to enlighten and bless all of God’s people.