The book starts off strong but then it seems to lose it's direction. It has many good points but they don't fit the points they are listed under. For example a section in chapter nine goes way of base. It talks more about not walking in the fullness of your salvation than stealing. Some of the prayers are inconsistent with the topics they're listed under as well. Dr. Kennedy has a lot of heart and he does make many good and valid points however it is overall inconsistent and goes off topic at times.

This book would have been a very excellent read if it weren't for the author's claim that Jesus changed the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday. Nothing in the Bible says that.

James Kennedy points out the oft-forgotten importance of following God's law. As Christians, we tend to place all the importance in the Gospel and tend to neglect the fact that "faith without works is dead". To show our gratitude for God's grace, we should desire to follow his commands. Kennedy explains the commandments in modern terms with examples to show how we might not think of all the applications of God's commands.

This guy is harsh. He's irritated with Born to Shop bumper stickers and then goes so far to answer the question of "why did my child die?" with "you took the Lords name in vain". Still am not sure what exactly that commandment means. This book didn't explain it well.

A very good, readable book that is enlightening to Christian and unbeliever alike. The book was written in 2005. It is nothing short of alarming how much things have changed and how far we have drifted from following God's law. Since that time, D. James Kennedy has passed on to be with the Lord. As I was reading the book, the news came out that the Presbyterian church, the denomination of D. James Kennedy,announced its support for gay marriage, allowing gay marriages to be conducted in its churches. I am sure he would be saddened by this as it is God's intent for marriage to be only between one man and one woman. As the expression goes he would be turning over in his grave.

The book goes through each commandment, explaining it in very clear terms. at the end of each chapter, he explains how to turn one's life over to the Lord, accepting His grace that was made possible by Calvary. The last chapter is a well-written epilogue explaining the relationship of the law and grace. You do not obey the law to be saved, you obey the law with the Lord's help and grace, picking you up when you stumble, because you have been saved by His grace. It is a big difference!

2.5 or 3 stars can't decide how harsh to be.

I've definitely read worse, but I can't say this was all that good.

It might be an OK place to start for individuals who are young in their Christian faith. And it gives an alright outline of the 10 commandments. But there is some sketchy theology in here that I think is unscriptural and although it sounds good it isn't in-line with Christian orthodoxy.

It's also very simplistically written and uses some specious logic at times.

If I had read this book 15 years ago, I would've loved it. But my faith and theology has matured a lot since I was a teenager.

Read something better.