The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels About You by Dane Ortlund

The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels About You is available on multiple platforms.

Brief Summary

The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels About You, a concise adaptation from the bestselling Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund, is a unique resource. The author's goal is to make scripture more approachable, particularly for young believers, new believers, and those who find reading the scriptures challenging.

My Review

I would like to formally thank NetGalley and Crossway Publishing for allowing me to be part of this book's ARC team.

The author successfully accomplished his goal of creating an easy-to-read, theologically sound book. This book is truly a resource that will benefit the church and Christian community alike. The author used relatable examples to bring a tangible image to the scripture being discussed. As a seasoned believer in Jesus Christ, this book was a much-needed refresher. Those who have been running this race of faith with endurance would also benefit from reading this book, along with young and new believers. Overall, this book is theologically sound and maintains the integrity of God's word. My only personal theological discrepancy is within the last chapter. I am taking my interpretation of the book at face value. Verbatim, the author said, "In Christ's death, God has secured your eternal happiness." The Bible doesn't explicitly say anything about "eternal happiness". There is a scripture about "eternal joy" (Isaiah 35:10). Unless the author correlates the promise of heaven with "eternal happiness." If that is the case, my personal theological discrepancy is nothing more than a misunderstanding of the author's intention.

The author succeeded at explaining complex theological concepts to the average believer. This book will be a practical tool for churches and Christians.

The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels About You by Dane Ortlund receives a 4 out of 5 stars from me. I recommend this book; I enjoyed reading it.

The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels About You is available on various platforms, including Crossway, Amazon, Christianbook, and Audible.