Review: "Soul Print"

Mark Batterson’s latest book, Soul Print: discovering your divine destiny, is a challenging read – not because it is difficult to read, but because of what he says and holding what he says in proper biblical tension. Batterson writes in a conversational a popular style which is very easy to read. Yet, the premises/doctrines/teachings of his book were challenging to me as I seek to understand my place in Christ. See the product information at http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?isbn=9781601420398

Batterson’s book is divided into seven sections, presenting seven theses. Each of these is supported by Scripture and illustrated by the history of David’s life, Jesus’ life, and something out of Batterson’s life. The book ends with a thorough discussion guide, which would prove very useful for group discussion.

The seven theses or doctrines – in my words – are these:

1. God created you to be you.

2. God is working His Will in us, so we ought to trust Him and not our circumstances.

3. God gives us lifesymbols to remember His Faithfulness.

4. God cares more about our integrity regarding Him than anything else.

5. Our identity/security is in Christ Alone, so embarrassment for the sake of Christ should be encouraged.

6. God breaks us in order to heal us; we’re defined by what Christ does in us.

7. To truly know ourselves, we must sit before the Lord.

Read Christocentrically, as it is intended, this book may be a good antidote to our modern narcissism, for our meaning, our purpose, and our joy can only truly be found in understanding our place in Christ. May God use this book to His Glory.

[This review appears on Amazon.com and my blog. I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.]