An interview with Tullian Tchividjian on his book Surprised by Grace.
N.T. Wright, C.S. Lewis, Tullian Tchividjian
Admittedly I have yet to read any of N.T. Wright’s books. However I do find the dialogue between Wright, John Piper and Tim Keller to be very though-provoking. I need to read something by Wright, so I can better understand the points of agreement as well as the points that are questioned between these three theologians.
Wright has a new book out, After You Believe, is reviewed by Michael Horton on the Christianity Today website here.
Another one of his books that has garnered much attention, is Surprised by Hope. While nothing can compare to C.S. Lewis’ autobiography, Surprised by Joy, (which is still one of the most important books I have ever read in my life), I do wonder if I will find it worthy of Top Shelf placement on my bookshelf, alongside my “Uncle” Lewis and the book I recently finished by Tullian Tchividjian titled Surprised by Grace: God’s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels.
A Brief Review of Surprised by Grace by Tullian Tchividijian
Tchividjian examines the story of Jonah with a microscope, with words that in turn causes the reader to examine their own heart, their own soul with an equally strong microscope. Grace, which the author proclaims is the bottom line for the story of Jonah, is a difficult concept to understand. Yet in this relatively short book, grace is not only defined in words that provide a framework for a deeper awareness of that grace, it also encourages an acceptance of the truth that there really is not human explanation for grace. Without grace, our existence would merely be mechanical and worthless. With grace, genuine worship of our God and our Jesus, becomes not just an act that we perform out of duty, but it becomes our lifeline and the central purpose for our lives.
I would consider this book to be a “must-read” for those who habitually run from God.