If you (the possible reader of this book) are content with a completely peaceful, pacifistic, indifferent Christianity, this book is not for you. Erwin McManus’s Unleashed is a warrior-call to all Christians to go out and do something for Christ, and not sit around and simply discuss theology. In this book, McManus challenges the church to wake up from complacency and take the world head on because: “…the call of Jesus is one of action.”
I have always respected McManus as a teacher and author, so I will admit that I came in with a biased opinion that it was going to be good; this book blew away my expectations. His mixture of life experiences with principles based in Biblical truth create a work that is compelling and seems urgent which the call of Christ really is. From the very beginning when McManus shares the anecdote about visiting Scotland on the way to Northern Ireland just so that he can see the boyhood spot of William Wallace and then connects it to the quote, “Forward, for the heart of your king!” I was hooked. McManus makes implicitly clear that anyone who follows Christ is not doing it to the fullest if he or she is not doing it with passion. Anyone who feels like their walk has become too predictable and routine-laden should pick up this book and prepare to do battle the barbarian way.
