Understanding the Will of God The Shack by William P....

The Shack is a riveting book that presents an answer to the question, â€Å"Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?† The reader learns the communications of three theological truths revealed through Young’s words: revelation, salvation, and the Trinity. The amazing story challenges the reader to understand God’s plan in its entirety. As the novel opens, Young introduces Mackenzie Allen Phillips as the main character. The story unfolds as Mack’s daughter is abducted during a family vacation. Her body is never recovered, though the police find evidence in an old shack to prove that she was brutally murdered by an infamous serial killer. Young illustrates how his daughter’s death ultimately causes Mack to live in the shadow of†¦show more content†¦He finds great understanding from these discussions; and throughout the book, Mack’s relationship is irrevocably strengthened. He talks to â€Å"Papa† about the death o f his daughter, and his relationships with family, friends, and the Godhead. â€Å"Papa† relates to Mack: â€Å"You are the ones who embrace fear and pain and power and rights so readily in your relationships. But your choices are not stronger than my purposes, and I will use every choice you make for the ultimate good and the most loving outcome.† (Young 127) In addition, â€Å"Papa† explains to Mack the enormity of His death on the cross. The Bible is clear that the Cross is the apex of the Christian faith. Jesus Christ ultimately paid the penalty on the cross for the sins of this world. The penalty He faced was the wrath of the Father because of man’s negligence towards the Creator. In turn, Mack’s relationship was dismantled, reevaluated and carefully put back together piece by piece. Mack undeniably leaves the shack as a changed man. Young illustrates deep conversations between Mack and â€Å"Papa† throughout the weekend. Young portrays â€Å"Papa’s† words as Truth as written in the Bible from God. â€Å"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work† (II Timothy 3:16,17). The emotional power of The Shack focuses on the encounter between manShow MoreRelatedThe Shack, a Discussion of Symbolism1504 Words   |  7 Pages2/16/09 The Shack: A Discussion of Symbolism The Shack, written by William P. Young, tackles one man’s quest for faith and reassurance in God through several metaphors, parables and symbols. These symbols are used to compare the story religion itself; and from this comparison it is easier to grasp a deeper understanding. However, with this underlying symbolism, it’s possible to over analyze and disregard the fictitious nature of the book. Despite this, there are many symbols within The Shack that areRead MoreThe Shack Essay2386 Words   |  10 PagesThe Shack The image of God can be interpreted many ways. Most envision Him as a Father Time figure that sits on a cloud thumbing his long, silver beard. Some view God as an uncompromising demiurge, while others choose to believe He is a loving deity with bountiful grace. While some consider the Holy Trinity one being, others believe it to be three separate entities. William P. Young, in his fictional novel, The Shack, takes a very different approach on his view of God. The author personifies theRead MoreEssay on A Horse and Two Goats: Detailed Summary7459 Words   |  30 Pageshis greatest works. Author Biography Rasipuram Krishnaswami Ayyar Naranayanaswami was born in Madras, a large industrial coastal city in India, on October 10, 1906. His family was Brahmin, the highest caste of Hindu society. When he was still young, the rest of his family moved to Mysore, a smaller city in the heart of the country. Narayan stayed in Madras with his grandmother, who read him classic Indian tales and myths from an early age and encouraged his imagination. He was not a serious student;Read MoreRomanticism and Modernism as Strange Bedfellows: A Fresh Look at Jack Kerouacs On the Road12240 Words   |  49 Pagesï » ¿ Romanticism and Modernism as Strange Bedfellows: A Fresh Look of Jack Kerouac’s On the Road Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive, But to be young was very Heaven! O time In which the meagre, stale, forbidding ways Of custom, law and statute, took at once The attraction of a Country in Romance! The Prelude—William Wordsworth (Come in under the shadow of this rock), And I will show you something different from either Your shadow at morning striding behind you Or your shadow at eveningRead MoreRastafarian79520 Words   |  319 Pagesthis book in any other binding or cover and you must impose this same condition on any acquirer Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Edmonds, Ennis Barrington. Rastafari : from outcasts to culture bearers / Ennis Barrington Edmonds. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-19-513376-5 1. Rastafari movement. 2. Jamaica—Religious life and customs. I. Title. BL2532.R37 E36 2002 299†².676—dc21 2002074897 v To Donnaree, my wife, and Donnisa, my daughter, Read MoreThe taste of melon by borden deal11847 Words   |  48 Pagesthe narrator’s perspective ââ€"   interpret characters’ motives 130 Look Closely D E A L When I think of the summer I was sixteen, a lot of things some crowding in to be thought about. We had moved just the year before, and sixteen is still young enough that the bunch makes a difference. I had a bunch, all right, but they weren’t sure of me yet. I didn’t know why. Maybe because I’d lived in town, and my father still worked there instead of farming, like the other fathers did. The boys IRead MoreCOMM292 Case Studies23202 Words   |  93 PagesGriffin groaned, â€Å"I am so sick of talking about the 4 Ps and we are only three weeks into class!† Delery and Martin laughed as Griffin threw his hands up in the air in disgust. â€Å"Well, I heard from a second year,† Prasad smiled and said, â€Å"that understanding the components of a marketing plan will be crucial for the final.† â€Å"Well OK. Let’s just do it, then,† Griffin said. â€Å"So OnStar is being positioned as a luxury item for a few select brands of car. Do we think that is the right move for them to makeRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesOrganizational Behavior This page intentionally left blank Organizational Behavior EDITION 15 Stephen P. Robbins —San Diego State University Timothy A. Judge —University of Notre Dame i3iEi35Bj! Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Upper Saddle River Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto Delhi Mexico City Sao Paulo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo Editorial Director: Sally Yagan Director of Editorial Services:Read MoreHemp Cultivation in China42289 Words   |  170 PagesVIR project has been made, but we are still interested to hear of any other such funding sources. Several of our members have made substantial donations, including: Don Wirtschafter of Ohio Hempery (US$ 500), John Roulac of Hemptech (US$ 250), Dr. J. P. Mathieu of FNPC (US$ 100) and Matthijs T. Huijgen (US$ 100). Generosity such as this, keeps the VIR project alive. Help us by renewing your membership for 1996 now and encourage your colleagues and libraries to join. We are planning to have our membershipRead MoreOne Significant Change That Has Occurred in the World Between 1900 and 2005. Explain the Impact This Change Has Made on Our Lives and Why It Is an Important Change.163893 Words   |  656 Pagesedu/tempress Copyright  © 2010 by Temple University All rights reserved Published 2010 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Essays on twentieth century history / edited by Michael Peter Adas for the American Historical Association. p. cm.—(Critical perspectives on the past) Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 978-1-4399-0269-1 (cloth : alk. paper)—ISBN 978-1-4399-0270-7 (paper : alk. paper)—ISBN 978-1-4399-0271-4 (electronic) 1. History, Modern—20th century. 2. Twentieth