Call Paperback

We are really enjoying this Bible study on Paul. We are on the third chapter and so far we love it. It is very insightful. The video that goes with the book is especially good. It makes Paul's journeys come to life. It is great to see the old ruins of the cities. This book is easy to read and comprehend. I would recommend this to anyone that has an interest in the life of Paul.

"The Call" was used as a Lenten Bible Study in a group of 12-18 adults. Adam Hamilton explained Saul/Paul in a way that removed much of my skepticism over his use of words that have historically been used as justification for anti-Jewish and anti-women's thoughts, especially in Christian churches. Paul was a product of his times. We have to understand Paul's message through the context of those times; not the context of our own times. I retain doubt over some of Paul's language, but feel better about certain aspects of it. With Paul, we need to be careful not to "throw out the baby with the bath water!"

I'm reading this book in a book club and love delving into the life of Paul. So many great things to learn from his life. It's well written, well researched, and thought provoking. The author gives many opportunities for life application.

This is not one of Adam Hamilton's best. I've taught at least 6 of his others, but this one is very difficult. It has so many factual details in it, that it is almost impossible to get through one chapter in an hour's time. I've mainly stuck to the Leader's Guiide to teach this book, and hope my class will read it for themselves.

We used this book in our adult Sunday School during January 2016. Our study of the book was complemented by a DVD and a leader guide. I thought the book was well written and the DVD was excellent having been filmed on location in the places Paul taught/evangelized. The book is good on its own but it extremely effective when paired with the DVD.

We're studying THE CALL in a small group at our church, and the pastor is preaching sermons based on the lessons. Adam Hamilton is an excellent writer. Writing the book, Hamilton followed the steps Paul took in his missionary journeys. The author gives a new perspective of Paul with an emphasis on the apostle's humanity. Something extra special in this book is the inclusion of black and withe maps and pictures to illustrate the material.Adam Hamilton is a Methodist minister with a varied background. This Bible study is not excessively denominational..

Adam Hamilton hits a grand slam home run with this book. A men's Bible Study Group in my Church Home just finished a 6 week study of Paul and this book served to walk us through Paul's life. An amazing man for an amazing time in our Christian History. All men can relate to Paul because, like us, he was a card carrying sinner until his conversion. Then he became a follower and changed the world with his missionary journeys into Europe. Jim

I used this as a resource to create my own Bible study through the life and ministry of Paul. It pointed me in the right direction. Great for a Bible study on its own or in a small group. Helpfully addressed critical issues with centeredness.