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 Now Worth the Cost November 11, 2009
Jeremiah
Challies writes a booklet and not a book. Way over-priced. The man is not a theologian but perhaps a lay believer. His understanding of the Bible and thus his interpretation of the novel is far to the right. The Shack is a novel and not a book for theological formation. The author needs to lighten his heavy-handedness and allow the novel to be a novel. Young's book has been helpful to many people who would not agree with most of Challies' critique. Neither it nor The Shack replaces the Bible as our sole authority for faith and practice.
 Pretty much a hatchet job in lip stick. November 4, 2009
D. Warren (Atlanta, GA)
Uh, this is a term paper, not a book. Challies calls Young a few names (you know, like the comedian who murmurs stuff under his breath) and then fills up the rest of the 18 pages with mostly irrelevant drivel. Shallow with a fundamentalist slant. I recommend "Finding God in the Shack" (Olsen) which is a MUCH better analysis.
 The god in the Shack is NOT the God of the Bible!!! October 8, 2009
Roxanne A (Collings Lakes, NJ United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
It unbelievable how undiscerning Christians have become. We ARE in the last days! One of the first warning in Matthew 24 is "TAKE HEED THAT NO MAN DECEIVE YOU" William P. Young is just one of many of those Jesus is trying to warn you about. No wonder the Laodicean church is listed last. Christians everyone have been suckered in by the 'emotional experience" and checked their critical thinking at the door. The SHACK is blastphemey at its highest levels. ---God's Word says it best "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables." 2Tim4:2-4
For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
2Cor 11:4
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Gal 1:6-12
The God in the Shack is NOT the God of the Bible. You've fashioned an idol in your heart of a God that doesnt exist. I say this not to be mean but being a Christian is NOT a game-----peoples very souls are at stake! The last words anyone ones to hear when they stand before God is "Get away from me, I never knew you" You BETTER get the right Jesus and the right Gospel-------just remember Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Missing The Point September 28, 2009
Marshall Vandruff (Laguna Niguel, CA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This critique tries to hold THE SHACK, a work of fiction, accountable to Biblical doctrine. Granted, THE SHACK makes all sorts of assertions about Biblical doctrine, perhaps poorly, or even arrogantly, but this critique seems to miss the point of the story and aim at the discrepancies that are easy for theologians to spot and shoot down. I can only imagine what Tim Challies would write about THE GREAT DIVORCE, or even THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS, which he appears to champion while ignoring what (by his reckoning) would be theological heresy. Eugene Peterson's likening of THE SHACK to THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS may be premature, but there are some significant parallels: both written by laymen, not professionals; both out of deep conviction and imagination that ignites a response in readers; both aim toward eternity.
From a literary point of view, THE SHACK could be shredded by those who would compare it to great modern literature - but why bother? The book is not pretentious, it's competently written and engaging enough to find a huge audience.
From a theological point of view, it could be argued about for hours, and in some circles (not mine) it is - but why bother? The book is a story about a man who finds truths he needed to know - felt truths, surprising truths, truths he didn't get in church, but that you might now that THE SHACK has had an effect on churches.
Read this critique to get an idea of how opposite two writers can be. William Paul Young is a storyteller, weaving a dream, leaving gaps and holes in the cloth. Tim Challies is an inspector, counting threads and pointing out the danger of sloppy fibers, ignoring the fact that the garment fits and warms a multitude.
yea for tim challis! August 15, 2009
Dakota Chase (California)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
someone finally gets it and isn't afraid to say it. the shack is soooo unbiblically sound. people need to stop basing "truth" on their emotions and go back to the Word.
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