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Our perfect God

A summary of the attributes of God

Short and sweet

OUR PERFECT GOD
A summary of the attributes of God
By Tim Shenton
Day One. 71 pages. £4.00
ISBN 1 903087 77 5

As the title of the book states, this is a summary of the attributes of God, divided into two major sections, the incommunicable and the communicable attributes of God (19 short chapters in total).

It is written to revive an interest in the being of God among ordinary Christians who might otherwise shy away from theological subjects. I found the book profoundly simple apart from a few difficult words that some people might need a dictionary to help with; yet I also found the book simply profound. With the aim of writing such a short book on such a vast subject the author has chosen his words very thoughtfully and always managed to be precise.

The book is obviously evangelical, Protestant and Reformed, but wouldn’t make an Arminian squirm like Gill, Pink or Owen would. It is full of Scripture and there are quotes from Calvin and the Westminster Confession. The author is very good in defining specific differences in closely-related attributes and the book as a whole is an excellent read for any mature teenager or busy Christian. You could also give this book to any Buddhist, Hindu or Muslim who would be willing to read it and they would learn a thing or two.

The five-page glossary is worth the £4 alone, but my only concern is that although the author states the book is to lead to deeper worship, there is not much talk of experience or application and no bursts of rapture, enthusiasm and delight in knowing this utterly awesome God by grace through Christ.

Pastor Stephen Nowak,
Montpelier Place Baptist Church, Brighton;
loving the doctrines of sovereign grace and longing for God-sent revival