The Creator: Living Well in God s World

by James M. Houston

“I believe in the Creator, for by His Word all things were made, all things hold together and all things have meaning and purpose.” Those words of the creed are truer than we may realize. Human existence makes no sense without the Creator God, and all of our perceptions and philosophies hinge on our understanding of and relationship to the Creator. Now, with the guidance of one of the world’s foremost Christian thinkers and writers, you can more fully appreciate your role in the world and your responsibilities to your Creator. The Creator is the fourth in a series of books by Dr. James Houston on developing greater intimacy with God. Through clear and compelling examinations of Scriptures, Dr. Houston reveals that there can only be meaning in life if there is a Creator of life, and the future of the earth depends on how we live and serve our Creator. We were created for the purpose of relating intimately to our Creator. And knowing how is crucial to our spiritual growth.

Genres: Theology

320 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

About the author

James ‘Jim’ M. Houston is Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

[Note: Because there are several authors named 'James Houston', these have been entered using the author's middle initial].

Reviews

[James Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think Huston is one of the best writers on contemporary spirituality. Particularly as it pertains to those of us who live in North America and Europe. This is a very engaging book on what it means to view God as the creator. However, it is a dense read and will not be for someone who does not enjoy philosophy or theology. It is also not an highly analytical academic treatise.

I think it is unfortunate that this was publised by David C. Cook because this publisher is not well know for rigorous, nuanced evangelical writing. Plus i think the cover makes it look like a romanticized affirmation of God as the creator. That is misleading. This book is not simply an affirmation of a theological idea. Instead it is a comparison between the worldviews and ideas of other popular philosophical approaches to life in comparison to the avowedly Christian, Evangelical one.

He argues that the great outcome of following God as creator is hope.