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Styled as a rebuttal to an earlier work of the same title, this treatise by religious researcher Flowers explores how Christians should read and understand the Bible, with a particular focus on the Torah and Hebraic law. The earlier work, by Brent Adkisson, opposes what is known as a Hebrew Roots movement, or as Flowers terms it, the Hebrew mindset. Many Christians believe that Jesus came to replace strict teachings found in the Old Testament with the over-arching concept of grace and forgiveness. Flowers asserts that grace will also be a factor for Hebraic thinkers. When they obey a law, such as one of the Ten Commandments, they turn away from sin, and only by God's oversight will they gradually improve themselves. Modern churches have, in some cases, strayed so far from obedience that they tolerate sin, such as "gay pastors, pornography problems" and high divorce rates. Adherence to biblical law is a positive life system, always supported by the saving power that Jesus brought to mankind.
Flowers grew up in a family that gave him insight into both Catholicism and Protestantism. Now a pastor, he has gradually found time to mull and mine the Holy Bible for a greater understanding of the divergent views he discusses in this intelligent offering. He deals deftly with complex issues. While often referring to Adkisson's work, he has constructed his own theological viewpoint, stressing that while it is true that the Torah demands strict obedience to God's laws, to follow those laws, one must rely on God's sustaining grace, a concept introduced more fully by Jesus. Readers familiar with the many themes examined here will appreciate Flowers' diligent scholarship. His book will educate readers less informed on precise issues, offering an attractive and pragmatic guide to leading the spiritual life based on biblical truth.