New Book: Reward & Punishment
Reward & Punishment the new book by Malcolm Smith offers a re-examination of the parables in Luke 15, challenging traditional religious interpretations and inviting readers into a deeper understanding of grace and divine love.
This book uncovers the often-misrepresented nature of God’s relationship with humanity, emphasizing not a demand for repentance and servitude but an unconditional embrace of all as beloved children.
Key Insights:
- Misconceptions Addressed: Contrasts common teachings that depict God as a figure demanding repentance, showcasing instead a narrative of unconditional, unfailing love.
- Unconditional Love: Highlights the Father’s love, which knows no bounds and has no requirements, affirming our identity as beloved sons and daughters, regardless of our past.
- Grace vs. Works: Critiques the view of a transactional relationship with God, revealing the truth of grace as an unearned, generous outpouring that welcomes us without conditions
- Divine Relationship: Explores the heart of the Gospel — our relationship with the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that grace ushers us into this divine communion.
- Encouragement to live in the freedom of being God’s beloved, liberated from the cycle of reward and punishment.
Dive into Reward & Punishment and embark on a transformative journey that redefines your understanding of grace, love, and divine relationship. Best-selling author Malcolm Smith guides readers through a liberating exploration of the Gospel, revealing the boundless depth of God’s grace and the true essence of our relationship with the Father.