I listened to as much of this as I could which was about half of the book. He deals with the subject very technically which I did not find to be helpful. I don't think I know any more now than I did before I read the book ( )

I listened to as much of this as I could which was about half of the book. He deals with the subject very technically which I did not find to be helpful. I don't think I know any more now than I did before I read the book ( )

A must read for any Christian who values the mind

A must read for any Christian who values the mind

This author is phenomenal! The book is well structured, practical, personal, and unapologetic-ally direct in the stating of the author's position of exactly what an intellectual Christian mind should encompass. With such a scholarly talent, the author presents a view of what the Christian mind used to be, what it has become, and how it can be fixed on a corporate level for the body of Christ as well as for the individual. He gives just enough information to unlock a dry-heaved relishing for more that jolts one forward into a new world of possibilities, while standing beneath, above, and behind each sentence as a silent coach with pom-poms aggressively cheering and steering in the way to go. I don't agree with every spec of his writings, but am absolutely floored with a jaw-dropping fervent appreciation, sitting on the edge of my seat reading as he states his case, presents corresponding arguments and without reproach clearly places his stance on the subject. Mooreland challenges the Evangelical to exercise the mind "like a muscle" and doesn't fail to include learning incorporated from all aspects of life.

The book is separated into four parts that divide into ten chapters along with two appendices. Part One: Why the mind matters in Christianity sketches the importance of the mind in Christian thinking, how the mind essential to true worship, and many biblical references are offered to support. A secular view of the mind is corresponded with the now distorted historical view. Part Two: How to develop a Mature Christian Mind, weaves into play the philosophical notions of the structure of the soul, the poisons of the "empty mind", how the mind is fed, and the importance of grammar used in communicating what the mind fathoms. Part Three: What a mature Christian mind looks like, covers such instances of evangelism to apologetics, worshipping and fellowshipping to choosing a vocation and using correct Christian views in your actual vocation in order to be an effective Christian. Part Four: Guaranteeing a future for the Christian mind, in a style like Paul's brings practical application to all that was previously presented.

One impressive tool given in the book is the author's varied listed of suggestive readings that is sub-categorized. It's twenty-five pages long!!! I'm motivated, challenged, and personally convicted to expand my reading as never before. This book is definitely a must read, even if you are not an evangelical. ( )