Our childhood, adolescence, and young adult years are the foundation for how we will view everything in life. Even into middle age, youth perspective still influences. This seems like a no-brainer statement, until we begin to analyze the implications. One area that is impacted by our growing up is how we view the person-hood and identity of God, or how we view him incorrectly. John Bishop addresses this notion in his new book God Distorted. Through solid biblical foundation and illustrations, as well as plenty of support and perspective from other authors makes this an ideal read for anyone struggling to understand how a God referred to as "father," could even possibly be considered good.
This book is okay. I would have been more eager to read it if I had chosen this book because I was looking to address an internal conflict instead of choosing it because it seemed the most interesting out of a list of books to read and review. Nonetheless, the points raised in this book will challenge a reader of any relational level to at least reflect on his or her own thoughts and opinions of God.
God Distorted by John Bishop is a prime read for a small group; the discussion guide in the back of the book provides plenty of opportunity for delving deeper in the material. If you struggle with what you think God's identity is, or need a way to break out of what it isn't, read this book.
I received my copy of the book for free in exchange for writing a review on it. I was not required to write a positive review; the opinions contained within are my own.
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