Mark Driscoll is probably one of the most polarizing figures within conservative evangelicalism today. There's no doubt that his methods can seem a little outlandish and he's definitely said things that I would never dream of saying (much less from the pulpit); but, I'll be honest. There's something about him that I like. I like the fact that he's willing to boldly speak truth in the opposition's face (even if I don't always agree with him). I also admire the fact that he's doing ministry and preaching from a conservative theological perspective while living in one of the most unchurched, liberal cities in America. I've read a couple of his books and while I do find myself disagreeing on some issues (primarily Calvinist/Arminian ones), I find his writing enjoyable and many of his points valid. This book was no different. It's basically a broad exposition of Ephesians with a special emphasis on the Christian's identity in Christ. It's an encouraging book for a Christian and I'd recommend it with a minor caveat. Like all Calvinists, Driscoll denies our ability in Christ to live holy, free from conscious sin. But the thing that I don't understand is how he makes the statement several times that we are called to be holy. He just follows every mention of that call with a parenthetical statement that reminds us how sinful we still are. So⦠are we holy or sinful? How can we be both? Anyway, he only does it two or three times in the whole book so I'd still consider it worth a read.

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