Michael O. Borthwick
Why God Just Makes Sense
A plain-spoken guide to God's love, mercy, forgiveness and peace, written by a mechanic for anyone who is searching.
In a world where the word love has so many meanings, Michael’s book ‘A Mechanic’s Handbook To The God Of The Bible: Why God Just Makes Sense’ explains what God says true love is. His book is a compelling guide to the complexities of God. Using Biblical truths, personal testimony & analogies Michael is able to give understanding to God’s love, mercy, forgiveness and peace for life.
As the Bible doesn’t edit out the failures of it saints, Michael didn’t edit out his failures, making the book relatable for all those who are searching or want to expand their knowledge of a loving God. His journey is anything but boring, and the subject matter covers not only who God is and His love for us, but covers a wide spectrum of personal experiences, struggles and reflections, which may be a comfort for those navigating life in a harsh world.
Meet the Mechanic
Michael O. Borthwick has been an automotive mechanic since the seventies, and a Christian since the eighties, but what does that have to do with writing a book?
In December 2019, Mike was affected with an illness doctors couldn’t identify at that time, and it affected his health in such a way that Mike was unable to enjoy his passion – biking. Mike was an avid cyclist, averaging over 5,500 miles per year, with a few races in the mix. Unable to cycle anymore Mike didn’t let his new physical limitations take away his drive in life, instead he changed his focus from biking to helping someone else who was going through some serious health issues. He did this by writing out how his walk with God has always brought him comfort and peace in times of difficulty. Over time this lead to writing his book ‘A Mechanic’s Handbook To The God Of The Bible, Why God Just Makes Sense.’
Being a mechanic Mike has been taught to think systematically, since God’s word is laid out systematically in the Bible, he uses those skills and his way with words and stories to layout Biblical truths, making the scripture used in the book easy to understand.
Mike’s life shows he was a man living on the edge, his book tell the story of how God got ahold of him before he could fall off.
What Readers Say
…not a reader other than short stories and articles of interest to me. When I received Mike’s book I couldn’t put it down.
Most of all, it felt like I was sitting in a friend’s house, having a discussion. His book is so warm and straightforward, it’s really easy to read.
It is refreshing to hear of Mike’s story from the perspective of a guy in the trenches. He has truly found peace with God that so many are searching for in our day.
This is not preachy but does explain in easy to understand terms, how we can relate to God.
It is well written and as an engineer myself I was comfortable with the logical way the book is presented.
I got 3 copies of your book and took them to the County Jail and gave them to the Warden, and asked him to place the 3 books in the Library for the inmates.
Inside the Handbook
30 chapters
- 01Hope
- 02My Testimony
- 03My Journey
- 04Freewill and Love
- 05Sin
- 06God’s Grace
- 07Judgement and Hell
- 08The Fall of Mankind
- 09Jesus Christ and Deity
- 10The Trinity
- 11Does Science Eliminate God?
- 12The Bible
- 13The Birth of Deity
- 14The Lamb of God
- 15Prophecies
- 16The Cross
- 17The Holy Spirit and Salvation
- 18Eternal Security
- 19The Unpardonable Sin
- 20Past Sins Forgotten
- 21Living for Christ
- 22Freewill
- 23Overcoming Personal Issues
- 24Letting Go of The Past
- 25Life Crisis
- 26Decision for Christ?
- 27Ambassadors for Christ
- 28God’s Promises
- 29Heaven
- 30Invite Christ into Your Life
In the quiet moments of life, when honest feelings of the heart speak their loudest, do you know without a shadow of a doubt, that you have peace with God?
What We Believe
- 01
The God Of The Bible: Exist in three person as the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit, all are equally God.
- 02
The universe, the world and all life was created by God.
- 03
The Bible is the inspired word of God, and is the final authority in all matter of faith and life practices.
- 04
Jesus Christ is God, made flesh by the virgin birth, He was fully God and yet fully man, died on the cross, after His death He was buried and rose from the dead, and now lives at the right hand of God the Father.
- 05
Jesus’ death on the cross was sufficient to completely pay the sin debt owed by all man, restoring the broken relationship between God and man.
- 06
Since sin has broken our relationship with God, to be saved and granted entrance into heaven after death, one must place one’s faith entirely in the finished work of Christ on the cross. There is nothing that anyone can do to earn salvation, other than believing Christ died in our place and paid the price of our own sins, and rose again. Accepting this gift by faith, and turning from our life style that is not pleasing to God, we will be save from future judgements and have a renewed fellowship with God.
- 07
There is nothing that anyone can do to earn salvation. We cannot be “good enough” to please God on our own, because we are all sinners. There is nothing more to be done, because Christ has done all the work! When He was on the cross, Jesus said, “It is finished” meaning that the work of redemption was completed.
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A Mechanic's Handbook To The God Of The Bible
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