First off, I must say that if you are someone who isn’t open to new ideas or thoughts, then Rob Bell’s Velvet Elvis probably isn’t the book for you. If you want a book that will tell you the answers to all of life’s problems, then this is probably not the book for you..

Instead of giving “this is the way it is” advice, Rob Bell uses both historical evidence and Biblical passages to suggest that a healthy Christian life is one that is full of questions.

Throughout this book, Bell argues that one should never stop seeking the answers to life’s most pressing questions, because these questions will not only strengthen our lives, but also our relationship with Jesus Christ..

Although his thoughts and ideology might scare some away, it is important to realize that Bell is trying to help his readers to open their minds and seek a deeper connection with God..

Rather than using chapers, Bell presents his arguments in a series of movements..

In Movement One, Bell discusses the Christian faith and uses metaphors to make it easier for one to understand.. One of the more moving examples came when Bell compared Christianity to a brick wall.

Bell says that it’s dangerous because much like removing bricks from a wall will weaken the wall, some will consider their faith weakened if an element is removed.

Bell argues that this logic is not healthy, because if removing one part of your life causes your faith to be weakened, then your faith wasn’t very strong to begin with.

Take it from me, Bell’s book will challenge you in ways that you have never been challenged before. This book encouraged me to rethink some of the things in my life as I realized that I needed to shift my attention back to God..

While some may be turned off by Rob Bell’s contemporary style, it is hard to ignore that he is bringing a new perspective to the Christian world..

His writing style takes a litle while to get accustomed to, but the younger crowd will appreciate his more hip tone.

If you want a new look at Christianity, pick up the Velvet Elvis book today and radically change your life!