None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)
God is self-existent, self-sufficient, eternal, immutable, omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent, sovereign, infinite, and incomprehensible.
We're not.
And that's a good thing.
Our limitations are by design. We were never meant to be God. But at the root of every sin is our rebellious desire to possess attributes that belong to God alone. Calling us to embrace our limits as a means of glorifying God's limitless power, Jen Wilkin invites us to celebrate the freedom that comes when we rest in letting God be God.
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Jen Wilkin's materials need to be added to every Christian's library
In my opinion, Jen Wilkin is one of the most important teachers of our time. In a time where Christian resources and a plethora of ideas abound, we need solid exposition and teaching, and Jen Wilkin is that. If she is anything, she is faithful to the Word of God. Her materials do not reek of fluff and silly alliteration or other literary devices. In contrast, her illustrations are meaningful and relatable, bringing depth and context to the point at hand. Wilkin is at once profound yet accessible. After working through Tozer, Grudem, and Pink in studying God's character and attributes, her book is a welcome change, well organized and easily grasped. Readers should know that this book is a study of the 10 Incommunicable Attributes of God (attributes true only of Him) whereas her new release, "In His Image" is a study of his communicable attributes (attributes true of God and of the believer). Early on in this book she provides a list of both of these. His incommunicable attributes that are discussed in this book are: 1. Infinite 2. Incomprehensible 3. Self-Existent 4. Self-Sufficient 5. Eternal 6. Immutable 7. Omnipresent 8. Omniscient 9. Omnipotent 10. Sovereign Each chapter is followed with verses for meditation and questions to journal through. Could easily be used for a book club and/or women's study. I'm using it as a resource to develop materials for our upcoming women's retreat at church. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
This Book Is Important
This book is important. Not because Jen Wilkin wrote it, not because the front cover is appropriately attractive, and not because it carries endorsements from all the right modern Christian leaders. Nope, this book is important because reading it will totally make you FALL IN LOVE WITH GOD. If you love Him already, read this book and LOVE Him more. None Like Him doesn't contain any magic formula; the book simply organizes and illustrates, in lovely-to-discover language, 10 of the Lord's majestic characteristics. I recently led a group of 35+ women in weekly meetings as we prepared for an intense weekend of disciplining other women. At each weekly meeting, I prepared a devotional highlighting one of the characteristics, using Jen's book as a guide. By focusing on and dwelling in God's incredible awesomeness, our team was much better prepared to love, serve and disciple wounded women. I will go back to this book again and again to remind myself why I need my Father God, and why He deserves my love, awe and reverence.
READ THIS BOOK!! TELL EVERYONE ABOUT IT!
Love Love Love!!! It's about time a woman Christian author cut out the crap and give us the true God of the Bible. This book is easy to read but hard to digest...it is convicting as we look at God for who He is, not who we want Him to be. Jen Wilkin is a true student of God's word and her heart is for women to take God at His word and to be transformed by it.
I love that this book with its insightful questions and prayer ...
If you are ever in a slump in your relationship with God, read this book. It really is all about Him. I love that this book with its insightful questions and prayer suggestions helped me to see Him in the proper perspective. It's interesting and informative without being dull and dry. However, like any Christian book you read, IMO, if the author's understanding of scripture has "evolved" to a more liberal worldview their writings start to reflect that. Always interpret scripture with scripture, my Pastor says.
Heart and Soul Changing
Short review - great book! Read it! Longer version - Wilkin does an excellent job of showing the greatness of God and comparatively, our own insignificance. Though my pride took a few shots, my self-esteem did not as I was comforted by the greatness and graciousness of God and His love for me. I read this book with a friend who has limited Bible knowledge and we both learned amazing things. The depth is not so deep as to be over the head of new believers or seekers. The cover may have pink flowers on a teal background, written from a woman's POV, but men will benefit from reading it, as well. Wilkin's writing style is easy to read, with pertinent and practical examples to which readers can relate. The chapter questions were deep but not overwhelming. In addition, each chapter asked the reader to write a prayer regarding that chapter's subject. Don't skip this! It was when writing these prayers that my own misconceptions or sin was revealed, leading to a deeper knowledge of and relationship with God. I can't recommend this book enough!
Changes ahead if you read this book
This book has changed my view of God, but mostly it's changed my view of myself. My God is LIMITLESS but I'm limited. He is ALL in ALL and I'm nothing apart from Him. I plan to use this book as the basis for a Women's Bible Study in the near future. That's how good it is. I want all my friends to read it and experience the change.
Thoughtful and Challenging Study!
This was my first time reading anything by this author so I was curious. The theme of the study book and the chapter headings had me eager and ready for some thought-provoking reading and a chance to further study a subject that will always pull me in- The character of God. Wilkin's writing style and careful inclusion of theology and Scripture were well-done. It was easy reading on one level, but challenged the reader to meditate and consider, pray and study more on another level. I chose to spend a great deal of time on and between each chapter including doing the study questions, further meditation reading, and prayer journaling along with the chapters. I enjoyed pursuing further study on each chapter. The introduction and wrap-up chapters were great, giving me a direction at the beginning and an overview to remind me where I'd been while pulling it all together for me. I highly recommend this book and study to deepen Spiritual walk and knowledge. It's for everyone and makes a good group read-study manual.
WOW!!!!!
This book is AMAZING!! It put my heart back together again. It took the blinders off of my ears and made my heart flesh again. The repenting that I did!! It changed my life and my walk with God. It is changing my relationship with myself which is changing my relationship with others. I'm telling everyone I know about it!!! A HEARTFELT THANK YOU FOR WRITING THIS BOOK. I'M reading it again with my husband. It's already shifting him too!!!!
Great Insights of God's character and their relevance today.
Used for a group discussion, our small group was completely engaged in the 10 attributes Jen Wilkins used to describe God's character from a biblical perspective, and how they can change our mindset as to how we view God, others and ourselves. Her perspective has inspired me to trust God more and look around at the opportunity to see others (and me) as God sees them--created, fallen, and highly valued. Don't let the introduction lead you into thinking that this is a "Christian Women's book". I think that any Jesus follower or a non-Christian interested in understanding the biblical description of God's nature and character would benefit from this readable, sometimes funny, inspiring book. Jen Wilkin writes with clarity and a good grasp of the scriptures while still living life in our modern world.
This book is amazing!! I recommend it for every women
This book is amazing!! I recommend it for every women, young, old, new believer and seasoned. Each chapter ends with questions to promote prayer, and they aren't the shallow "tell me your feelings" questions. They are really good for helping you reflect on the chapter and looking deeper into how you view and relate with God. I have read this book twice, and it is humbling. I am trying to learn how I should approach God, and this book helps.
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