So what does God want? Best-selling author, Dr. Michael S. Heiser, shows readers that the answer is pretty simple. God wants YOU. That might surprise you. You may doubt it. Get A Copy. Kindle Edition , pages. More Details Other Editions 2. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about What Does God Want? Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ».
Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. Sort order. Start your review of What Does God Want? Jan 12, Chelsea rated it it was amazing. He writes books geared to the newest believer all the way to the most advanced Hebrew scholar.
Jun 30, Kevin O'Brien rated it it was amazing. Contains insights that had not occurred to me before. A very rewarding read. Dec 01, Ryan Riley rated it it was amazing. Heiser presents the overall narrative of the Bible clearly in a few short chapters.
He then digs in on the gospel, what it is and isn't. He does a great job using Scripture to back up his position. Lastly, he tackles discipleship with a clarity I have not found elsewhere.
I very much appreciated this book for both its concise and plain spoken presentation of its subjects. This is a terrific book both for non-believers interested in unde Excellent Summary of the Bible, Gospel, and Discipleship Dr.
This is a terrific book both for non-believers interested in understanding what the Bible and Jesus are all about, new believers wanting to know what is expected of them, and seasoned believers looking for a good refresher or tool to use in introducing Jesus and the Bible to others. Aug 12, Chris Kelly added it. Excellent for new believers and believers who lack solid foundational teaching.
I plan to use and share this for introductory discipleship training. I certainly wish I came across Dr. Heiser long ago. He is certainly a wonderful gift to the body of Christ. Feb 05, Bill Hooten rated it liked it. I like a lot of what Heiser writes, and enjoy his podcast also. One of the things that I liked about this little volume was that he shared a reading order for some of the rest of his books.
I have been inclined to agree with this view of the Divine Council, and the other implications that he shares the unseen realm -- so his presentation in this book of the story of what God has done, in the first half of the book, was or real interest to me. I didn't find the second half of the book quite as co I like a lot of what Heiser writes, and enjoy his podcast also.
I didn't find the second half of the book quite as compelling. But, if someone is looking for an introduction to the writings of Heiser, this is a good starting place.
I would recommend this book, but, maybe, not quite as strongly as some of his other works like "Supernatural". Apr 18, Courtney rated it it was amazing. Straight to the point I wanted something not wrapped in excess but truly tries to answer this question title question. I got that and more. I recommend if you've been a Christian for a long time and feel as though the church has convoluted the story by way of keeping interest or otherwise or if you're new and want to know what it's all about.
I may be biased as I have liked the teachings of Heiser, Agathos, etc. Which firmly teach in terms of "your works don't save you", but in either case b Straight to the point I wanted something not wrapped in excess but truly tries to answer this question title question.
Which firmly teach in terms of "your works don't save you", but in either case biased or unbiased I recommend. Paperback , pages. Published January 9th by Atria Books first published More Details Original Title.
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Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. An incredibly biased book proclaiming that God wants nothing. It babbled far too much, repeated same points time and time again "for effect" and preached the one point of view that it wanted.
It was neither a Christian, nor Jewish, nor a Muslim viewpoint but a writers own and that rather disappointed me. It criticised all religions but preached its own "New Spirituality" movement. It's a miracle I finished reading this book at all. View 1 comment. Dec 04, Noelle rated it it was ok. I think in my case he's kinda preaching to the choir. I get it, I get the value of the question. I'm just not excited by it. Probably cause the question isn't a new one to me, nor is his proposed answer.
I disagree with some of his statements about the state of the world. He does what seems to me a bit of catastrophizing in order to make the point that change is needed. Which I find a bit repellent. Maybe he believes it but I don't find that angle motivating. So I enjoyed his thoughts on the que I think in my case he's kinda preaching to the choir.
So I enjoyed his thoughts on the question and the exploration of what's possible. Was a bit annoyed at the doomy bits. It felt to me a bit like listening to a friend, getting a vision of what's on his mind. I enjoyed that.
Jun 05, Ryan rated it it was amazing. I enjoy all of Walsch's books; I think they really speak the wisdom of today's God -- one that is applicable to today's unique needs, moving beyond our preocupation with mythic formulas and rigid boundaries.
But this small book -- much smaller than Walsch's other works -- is extraordinary. It's concise and cogent, often hitting straight at the heart of things that people have often believed about God Not for the un-ready mind, but in my o I enjoy all of Walsch's books; I think they really speak the wisdom of today's God -- one that is applicable to today's unique needs, moving beyond our preocupation with mythic formulas and rigid boundaries.
Not for the un-ready mind, but in my opinion a very powerful read! I have always been a spiritual junkie. Usually in the morning I love to ponder on spiritual and self help books.
This book answers many questions on God, humanity and religion. At times I did find it very repetitive and biased proclaiming that God wants nothing. Apart from that this book is written well in easy and understandable language.
The main point that the author emphasises here is that our experiences on the earth, in any way we choose to act and experience it, is all that we need to do I have always been a spiritual junkie. The main point that the author emphasises here is that our experiences on the earth, in any way we choose to act and experience it, is all that we need to do and not worry about the rest.
Sep 07, Jeet rated it it was ok. It started off really well for me I found myself skim reading after half way through. Look forward to discussing it at Book club Aug 31, Ify rated it did not like it. What Is That Smell? Part One: God's Idols 2.
Where Is Home? Do I Belong Here? Does My Work Matter? Part Two: God's House 6. Why Do I Have to Wait? Is God Angry with Me? Is God Disappointed with Me? Is God Done with Me? Part Three: God's Body Is God Disgusted with Me? Am I Wanted? Is This the Death of Me? Part Four: God's Movement Will I Ever Learn?
Will I Ever Find Peace? Can I Go Home Now? Acknowledgments Notes. God formed the cosmos and one creature in particular to fulfill His divine desire. But what is that desire?
What does God want?
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