Bible study.

[marcus45]

We are currently using the book "The Shack" as Bible study material for our Bible study. Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts about this book?

 

[Born_Again]

I know the book. How are you applying it?

 

[marcus45]

I don't think I'm applying it the same as the others in my bible study. Some of the folks thought it was non-fiction until I pointed out it was fiction. I thought it is a well written book, but as the bible study as moved along through the book I find myself pointing out parts of the book that don't seem to line up with the bible. I think I may be starting to apply the book as a "wrong book for new Christians" sort of thing. Maybe I'm being to picky.

 

[lforrest]

I have also heard of some issues with that book, though I haven't read it myself despite having a copy. After investigating it briefly just now I'm glad I didn't.

 

[HammerStone]

Tim Challies ended up doing a longer review of it. I know a number of the blog circles were unhappy with it, but these are bloggers. I generally trust Challies, however, to be close enough and trustworthy if something is amiss:

http://www.challies.com/articles/the-bestsellers-the-shack
http://www.challies.com/book-reviews/a-review-of-the-shack-download-it-here

It's been in the back of my mind to read because of the popularity of it, but I haven't yet read it.

 

[Angelina]

It got discussed here in 2008
http://www.christianityboard.com/topic/7088-the-shack/?hl=shack

...again in 2010
http://www.christianityboard.com/topic/12241-the-shack/?hl=shack

 

[Job one]

I find it amazing how easily we may fall prey to the adversaries cunning tactic of distraction. We start out with good aim and intent, but when we allow ourselves to lose focus we either miss the target or shoot beyond the mark.
Christ charged us with the responsibility to "search the scriptures". We should carefully examine this and all that it implies and then diligently "search"!