They Found the Secret

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Summary: A classic to have on your spiritual biography shelf
Review: Though the language is somewhat archaic and high-flown, V. Raymond Edman's collection of chapters on those who have experienced Union Life is both very encouraging and a library must-have. I've returned to this book over and over in my devotional life-----reminding myself of the secret of the truly happy Christian life----Jesus in me as me.

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Summary: A must-read
Review: To say that a book "changed my life" sounds a bit like a tired cliche, but that is exactly what I would say about THEY FOUND THE SECRET. The "secret" of the Christian life is Christ Himself, indwelling the heart of the believer, and enabling one to live not according to their own sincere efforts on Christ's behave, but living according to the riches and resources one has in Christ by virtue of their union with Him. It is the key message of the gospel, and yet it is often neglected in the contemporary church, either because of ignorance, or because of opposition to the teaching from fear that leading people to "abide in Christ" and to draw their direction and life from Him will mean a loss of "religious control" over church members.

The testimonial biographies within the book confirm the eternal truth of the "exchanged life," and provide encouragement and release to the believer who has found his or her Christian life tiresome and futile, and a realization of what the Christian life is all about.

This book is a "must read" for every believer, but particularly for the one who through sincerity of self-effort has found their religious life to be dry and discouraging. This book will, for many, provide a refreshing introduction into the grace of God that is found in Christ.

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Summary: Get this book!
Review: When a very well-known SB pastor said this book "Absolutely revolutionized" his Christian life, I thought it was at least worth the minimal cost to see what he felt was so important. WOW! How simple! I have been a christian since age 12, raised in Church, PK, Sun morning, Sun night, Wed night, Thurs visitation, church pianist, etc etc etc all my life - how could I have missed this point??? How I wish I'd known it all these years. What a joy! What a relief! What a secret...

Rating:
Summary: Get this book!
Review: When a very well-known SB pastor said this book "Absolutely revolutionized" his Christian life, I thought it was at least worth the minimal cost to see what he felt was so important. WOW! How simple! I have been a christian since age 12, raised in Church, PK, Sun morning, Sun night, Wed night, Thurs visitation, church pianist, etc etc etc all my life - how could I have missed this point??? How I wish I'd known it all these years. What a joy! What a relief! What a secret...

Rating:
Summary: Get this book!
Review: When a very well-known SB pastor said this book "Absolutely revolutionized" his Christian life, I thought it was at least worth the minimal cost to see what he felt was so important. WOW! How simple! I have been a christian since age 12, raised in Church, PK, Sun morning, Sun night, Wed night, Thurs visitation, church pianist, etc etc etc all my life - how could I have missed this point??? How I wish I'd known it all these years. What a joy! What a relief! What a secret...