Love Wins
By Rob Bell
- Release Date: 2011-03-15
- Genre: Christianity
Description
In Love Wins, bestselling author, international teacher, and speaker Rob Bell (Velvet Elvis, Drops Like Stars) addresses one of the most controversial issues of faith—hell and the afterlife—arguing, would a loving God send people to eternal torment forever?
Rob Bell is an electrifying, unconventional pastor whom Time magazine calls “a singular rock star in the church world,” with millions viewing his NOOMA videos.
With searing insight, this inspirational book puts hell on trial with a hopeful message—eternal life doesn’t start when we die; it starts right now. And ultimately, Love Wins.
Deconstruction of Faith: Challenges long-held beliefs about salvation, the afterlife, and the character of God, inviting readers into a more hopeful and inclusive theology.Heaven and Hell: Goes beyond the traditional fire-and-brimstone narrative to explore what Jesus actually taught about eternity and what it means for our lives today.Spiritual Growth: A guide for anyone wrestling with doubt or seeking a more grace-filled understanding of their faith, moving beyond fear to a belief centered in love.Inspirational Philosophy: Discover why eternal life isn’t something that starts when we die, but a quality of life rooted in love that we can experience right now.
Reviews
Love this!
5By Kkirk68Excellent book!!!Shaun’s view
5By totally stoked about JesusI was both scared and excited to read this book. I was first introduced to this book in a podcast debate about this book. The concept of Jesus changed everything and did the work, we do nothing is nothing new but we tend to taint the pot. I believe you teach the Bible by using the Bible; you make a point from the Bible not get a point and use the Bible to support it. Rob does an excellent job using the Bible to teach the Bible; bravo! I finished the book with hunger for more. My only major issue with this book is; it left out a major issue; it didn’t answer a question it was trying to solve. What about those who completely deny Jesus and God; want nothing to do with them; will they be forced into submission which would defy the whole concept of the book, “Love wins”, if live can’t be forced then everyone can’t be “saved”. Maybe we don’t have all the answers and that’s ok, right?Not what Jesus said !!!!!!
1By gray hulkWhat does JESUS!! Say !!!!Perfect
5By wc1230Best book I’ve ever read. Thanks, Rob.Love doesn't win
1By Hopeful contestant.If this were true, why did we need Christ?Thank God for Heresy
5By Unhappy7321Heretic!!! Love wins?! Turn or Burn is so much more effective. (That's sarcasm if you can't tell) This book is amazing. It is truly beautiful. Love is why Jesus came, not to judge the world but to save it! All of it, everyone! Not just Jews, not just Christians, but Buddhists, Muslims, Atheists, and gays, lovers of pleasure, lovers of self, and lovers of money, people who are "good enough" and people who are not, people who have earned the party and people who don't deserve a party, the proud and the shamed. We all have our story, but God has a different story to tell.Great Job.
5By zdubwillyThis book is doing exactly what it was set out to do! For youth and adults to ask or re-ask the big questions in life! There is no denying he has little evidence but this book isn't for defending as much as it is saving people who can't deal with a traditional view of hell. The love is what needs to e focused on. He does a pretty great job at that. Everyone who says he's a heretic just wants to hurt someone and make them feel higher. It's really awful the words people use on this rating and review system. Please use kind words, let's be Christ-like and respond with wise advice and helpful criticism. If you're here to bash, you're wrong- and you won't make an impact to Any of the readers that enjoyed it. Sure Rob is not perfect and some of his teachings may have some holes. But he isn't trying to fill up these holes, he's trying to make these theology holes noticeable to all in a simple read for the world. THANKS ROB! Continue to do what you do. Just because someone calls another heretic doesn't mean they're right, and it doesn't mean they have authority from God to say such things. If you're going to judge someone- judge them by their heart. The heart tells a lot.Loved. It.
5By 2busy2dealwiththisMy only complaint is that it could have been longer! Absolutely love Rob's perspective on God and on life -- very refreshing. Do not be troubled by the bitterness and hardened hearts of the haters -- they existed in Jesus' day as well, and they were among the only people that Christ ever told specifically that they were going to hell.Moral
5By Sean311If "Love Wins" is NOT the correct interpretation of the New Testament, then the New Testament is immoral. (The Old Testament is so blatantly immoral that interpretations are irrelevant. Sorry if that makes you angry or uncomfortable, but when people ditch intellectual common sense for dogma they often become angry and uncomfortable at even the slightest hint of dissent.Loving but just
1By Micalda1I'm guessing people have never read the bible that agree with rob bell in this book. He takes verses way out of context to prove his point. Read the bible literally people... The only way to heaven is through faith of a loving relationship with christ. "Many people will say on that day Lord, Lord did we not prophecy in your name and cast out demons. He will say depart from me I never KNEW you." Hell is real, people are there right now, and people will go there. The bible tells us to FEAR The Lord all throughout scripture. Why would we need to fear him if hell didn't exist? He is a God of love as well as a righteous judge. He sent his son to pay the price for you. All you gotta do is surrender you're life to him and fall in love with him. That's where you find salvation and that's where you find peace and rest.substitutionary atonement
1By ShaineaThough out this book Rob describes God well but not 100% correct. He slowly evades at the substitution that Christ was for us, suggesting that only Christ coming as the incarnate of God is enough, not His death and resurrection. With that little deceit you negate most of Romans, Hebrews and other New Testament books. You have to be careful, a small lie mixed in makes the truth not complete or no longer truth. Always check with His word first. God is real, He has spoken and continues to speak. Hear Him today!Amazing
5By AudladyI grew a born again Christian in a private school and later reverted to paganism beliefs. I still believed in the words of Jesus but found Christians and their teachings of damnation and judgement very hypocritical. After reading this book I came to see the bible and god in a different light. It all makes a lot mor sense know.Nope!
1By dharris41I did not read this book but my bible teacher showed us a video of Pastor Rob Conway who talked about why Rob Bell is completely wrong and went over the main parts of the book. And then we wrote a research paper defending our faith in Jesus Christ. It's says straight up in the word of God what is the truth. It says to watch out for Teachers like Rob Bell who will twist the word of God. Satan is gonna use this. And it scars me for other people. Don't waste your time. I only say that someone should read this to read why he is wrong. Heaven and Hell are eternal. God is just and judgment will fall on those who oppose Him. That's it. God is love. He has given us a choice to serve him and live with him in eternity or to not serve him and burn in hell. Do not support Rob "robbing" Bell. Haha.The critics of this book may be like the prodical son's older brother.
5By GDoddI know this book is very controversial to many people. Just after I got into the third chapter, I said to myself, "This guy is really stretching any reasonable interpretation of the Bible." Then, after finishing it, one thought and two questions for all of us came to my mind. First, the bible clearly says that we can separate ourselves and be separated by God from Him by our choices. But, it also says God promises to NEVER stop loving us. To fully comprehend this, it is important that we know that love is different than separation. The first question is: "Do we truly understand the depth of God's love?" The second question is: "Are we sure, as limited humans, completely confident without a doubt, that perfect love stops trying, when perfect love has the power to achieve His will in heaven?" Read this book and ask yourself these questions. You may find out like me that I'm not my neighbor's judge. I am however to be a light of faith, hope and love, even as much as that falls short of God's prefect light.Love Wins
5By CytapLove this book.I will definitely read it again. It is a keeper. 5 starsDo not read!
1By CmcrombieThis book is heresy! Rob is lied to by the devil! There is a hell, and people are going there! That should be motivation for us as Christians to preach the Gospel more and more! Don't let yourself be caught up into believing the lies that spew from Rob Bell's mouth!Incomplete and vague
2By DMacT115This book is incomplete in the sense that the Bible gives a much more complex view of God than this book offers. God loves all people, but he also judges nations and shows wrath. This book leaves the impression that God only judges us by letting us run from him. That's not true. The interpretation of Biblical passages in this book is seriously lacking in consideration of the contexts that each passage is pulled from. The book is also vague in that I can't tell what Bell thinks of Hell after people die. I may have just missed his thoughts on this, but this is my understanding: Bell believes people live hell on earth by not choosing Jesus. But no clear picture is given (that i recall) of what happens after death. It seems the implication is that those who reject Jesus will go to some state of living where Jesus will continue to pursue them until they give up fighting his love and accept what he offers. Like heaven is right in front of them but they refuse to go in, until Jesus convinces them. The book has some good points (like how people should live the good life God offers right now) but over all it was disappointing and somewhat disturbing.Love Wins
5By KarileeBairdGreat Book !!So wrong
1By Scared for humanityAs a student at a Christ-centered university and someone who has grown up in church, this book truly gas me scared for the human race. Having had classes that require me to focus on topics such as this it truly frightens me that people actually base their Worldview on outlandish statements such as this. I used to have a lot of respect for Rob Bell with his work on the Nooma videos, but after reading this book, I have lost a lot of respect. Rob Bell asks more questions than he answers and the majority of his references are taken out of context to support what he believed. I truly pray that people will seek answers for themselves and not rely on this book.
