Synopses & Reviews
2005 Gold Medallion Award finalist
A prophetic voice in a world where sin is explained away and grace is cheapened, Dr. Mark McMinn shows that only by reclaiming the language of sin will we be free to discover the power (and cost) of grace. While some people repeat the mantra I'm OK, you're OK, it is much wiser to conclude, I'm a mess, you're a mess. The good news is that, like the Prodigal Son, we aren't left standing at the pig trough. God sees us from a distance, runs to greet us, embraces us in love, and celebrates our arrival. The ballad of sin is not so much a dirge as it is a prelude to grace. Facing our sin ultimately ushers us into the presence of Grace, where we find forgiveness, mercy, hope, and celebration.
Synopsis
Recent statistics show that people tend to overestimate themselves thinking they're better than they actually are. Dr. Mark McMinn suggests that there is a cost to this kind of pride but true freedom is found in humility. This emotionally stirring book brings us to a point where we can realize our sin and through that, leads us straight into the arms of a grace giving God. Using Rembrandt's ornate painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son, McMinn illustrates how the father's lavish mercy and grace could not be experienced without the son's outlandish rebellion and rejection of the father.