I need to confess that Grace is Greater is not the kind of book that I’m normally drawn to. I prefer a more theological or exegetical study. Still, Kyle Idleman is a respected name and so I thought I would give it a read.
I began reading Grace is Greater just so I could write the review but I ended up enjoying the book very much. Idleman is a tremendously gifted writer and he presents a fresh look a grace.
There are a number of things that I enjoyed about his writing. One is that he shares from personal experience, including examples that are not particularly flattering. This vulnerability is very powerful. He has also gathered a number of grace-inspired stories that are very moving. A preacher could mine quite a few illustrations from this book.
But Idleman is also extremely funny. I love his sense of humour. Definitely read his footnotes throughout the book. I kept reading them to my wife because they were so funny.
However, this book is not just fun to read. Idleman presents the grace of God in a way that today’s results-oriented church desperately needs to hear. I highly recommend it.
