In the Bible, John the Revelator speaks of a massive gathering of “nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues,” all praising God. Author Robertson believes this image implies that God reaches and affects every global population. But since this could not be possible solely through gospel preaching, how will John’s grand vision come to pass? Robertson bases his answer on a simple yet profound verse from the biblical book of Job: “But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.” Through His unconditional love (agape), God calls upon the spirit—heart, mind, and soul—in each of us, giving us a choice to follow a specific process: faith invoking repentance, resulting in submission and works of obedience. Those who so choose can partake of God’s divinity through traits of virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love.

Robertson is both a pastor and an ardent student of the Christian faith, willing to ponder the larger questions that can, at times, lead outside the confines of the gospel to include, as in this treatise, people of all faiths. Though couched in solid Christian terms, using the image of God’s son, who brought to humanity the powerful message of loving one another, even forgiving those who sin against us, his well-organized work paints a broad scope for God’s communication. Co-founder of Foundation Hope for Haiti, Robertson imparts a special message regarding racial and cultural diversity, calling on readers to “transform social structures” and not succumb to partiality, but instead to use God’s gift of brotherliness to lead others by our example. Reading at times like a lively sermon and at others like the researched work of a dedicated scholar, Robertson’s inspirational treatise should be shared among those seeking a wider context for their religious beliefs.

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