Meeting Jesus Christ

Author : Marcus J. Borg
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061747625

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Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time by Marcus J. Borg Pdf

Of the many recent books on the historical Jesus, none has explored what the latest biblical scholarship means for personal faith. Now, in Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Marcus Borg addresses the yearnings of those who want a fully contemporary faith that welcomes rather than oppresses our critical intelligence and openness to the best of historical scholarship. Borg shows how a rigorous examination of historical findings can lead to a new faith in Christ, one that is critical and, at the same time, sustaining. "Believing in Jesus does not mean believing doctrines about him," Borg writes. "Rather, it means to give one's heart, one's self at its deepest level, to . . . the living Lord." Drawing on his own journey from a naive, unquestioning belief in Christ through collegiate skepticism to a mature and contemporary Christian faith, Borg illustrates how an understanding of the historical Jesus can actually lead to a more authentic Christian life—one not rooted in creeds or dogma, but in a life of spiritual challenge, compassion, and community. In straightforward, accessible prose, Borg looks at the major findings of modern Jesus scholarship from the perspective of faith, bringing alive the many levels of Jesus' character: spirit person, teacher of alternative wisdom, social prophet, and movement founder. He also reexamines the major stories of the Old Testament vital to an authentic understanding of Jesus, showing how an enriched understanding of these stories can uncover new truths and new pathways to faith. For questioning believers, doubters, and reluctant unbelievers alike, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time frees our understanding of Jesus' life and message from popular misconceptions and outlines the way to a sound and contemporary faith: "For ultimately, Jesus is not simply a figure of the past, but a figure of the present. Meeting that Jesus—the living one who comes to us even now—will be like meeting Jesus again for the first time."

Author : Frank Viola,Mary DeMuth
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441222398

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The Day I Met Jesus by Frank Viola,Mary DeMuth Pdf

Two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ met face-to-face with people just like you. Broken, imperfect, sometimes fearful and without hope. The Day I Met Jesus is a beautifully crafted narrative that chronicles the remarkable encounters of five women in the Gospels who were desperate to find wholeness, security, and purpose. Like all of us, these women struggled with the regrets of their pasts, the stresses of their presents, and the worries of their tomorrows. Join Frank Viola and Mary DeMuth on a fascinating journey back in time as they retell the dramatic accounts of five women who met Jesus. Each narrative is told from each woman's unique perspective, yet tightly grounded in the Gospel accounts and faithful to first-century history. Elegantly written and profoundly stirring, this book blends creative narrative with uncommon insight, spiritual depth, and practical application. If you are someone who seeks a renewal of hope, faith, and love, The Day I Met Jesus will make your Bible come to life and usher you into a fresh encounter with your Lord.

Author : Leighton Ford
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 083083060X

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Meeting Jesus by Leighton Ford Pdf

Once you've met Jesus, you are never the same again. His teaching challenges your thinking. His compassion softens your heart. His love turns your life around. In this thirteen session LifeGuide® Bible Study, evangelist Leighton Ford leads you through thirteen studies from the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) that will open your eyes anew--or for the first time--to Jesus Christ.

Author : Jenny Rumancik
Publisher : Word Alive Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781486611157

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I Met Jesus at the Gym by Jenny Rumancik Pdf

“A journey of hope and recovery through exploration and understanding of her past.” - Dr. H. Lombard (currently practicing in New Zealand after a long time career in Saskatchewan) In this beautifully transparent and gutsy story, Jenny Rumancik guides us through the process of healing from childhood and adult traumas, opening her heart and her life in a refreshingly vulnerable manner. Born on a Hutterite colony, before leaving with her family at a young age, Jenny goes through a process of self-discovery, learning that the love of God isn’t just a churchy phrase, but the true source of hope. Her faith is tested in ways that would make many consider giving up, but as Jenny seeks God, she discovers the kind of intimate encounter we all hope for. Jenny’s story includes traumatic loss, the divorce of her parents, being an unwed mother, finding the man of her dreams, and working out her faith in difficult circumstances—before meeting Jesus at the gym. Readers will be encouraged by the hope of this love story on both human and divine levels.

Author : Marlena Lummis
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781973672449

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After Meeting Jesus by Marlena Lummis Pdf

This book serves as a guide for new believers in Jesus Christ, and offers direction for those who have been touched by the Holy Spirit.

Author : JOHN PIPER
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789740363

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Seeing and savouring Jesus Christ by JOHN PIPER Pdf

Who is Jesus Christ? You've never met Him in person, and you don't know anyone who has. But there is a way to know who he is. How? Jesus Christ - the divine Person revealed in the Bible - has a unique excellence and a spiritual beauty that speaks directly to our souls and says, "Yes, this is truth." It's like seeing the sun and knowing that it is light, or tasting honey and knowing that it is sweet. The depth and complexity of Jesus shatter our simple mental frameworks. He baffled proud scribes with his wisdom but was understood and loved by children. He calmed a raging storm with a word but would not get himself down from the cross. Look at the Jesus of the Bible. Keep your eyes open, and fill them with the portrait of Jesus in God's Word. Jesus said, "If anyone's will is to do God's will, He will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority." Ask God for the grace to do His will, and you will see the truth of His Son. John Piper has written this book in the hope that all will see Jesus for who he really is and will come to enjoy him above all else.

Author : John R. Sittema
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1935369008

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Meeting Jesus at the Feast by John R. Sittema Pdf

Author : Bruce Marchiano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0736907858

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Meeting Jesus by Bruce Marchiano Pdf

From bestselling author and speaker Bruce Marchiano comes a passionate introduction to the most incredible man who ever walked the earth. Bruce's words resound the tenderness, the compassion, and the message of the Messiah.Meeting Jesus is especially suited for sharing the heart of Jesus with friends and family. Includes the gospel of John (NIV).This book is a trade release of Jesus -- Yesterday, Today, Forever.

Author : Victor Kuligin
Publisher : Christian Art Gifts Incorporated
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1642721417

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Meeting Jesus by Victor Kuligin Pdf

The Meeting Jesus Gift Book explores 18 Gospel encounters that reflect how people approach Jesus. Author Victor Kuligin examines people's responses to Jesus: do they ignore him or welcome him as the Son of God? Each encounter reveals not only how people respond to Jesus, but it also shows a different facet of the character of Jesus to create a holistic picture of his role as prophet, priest, king, Son of Man, and Son of God. The Meeting Jesus Gift Book is covered in navy faux leather with a geometric diamond design accented by gold foiled dots. The tile is captured in a smooth frame bordered with gold foil. The glossy two-color pages are gilt-edged and artwork by well-known artist Gustave Doré, whose work can also be found in the King James Family Bible, add visual interest. An attached satin ribbon marker is included for your convenience. Whether you have been a believer for decades or you have just started looking into who Jesus is, Meeting Jesus is a great place to acquaint yourself with a historical figure that took a personal interest in you! Navy blue cover with heat debossed geometric diamond design, Gold foiled text and accents, Faux leather cover, Flexcover, Two-color insides, Ribbon marker, 248 gilt-edged pages, Size: 7.6 x 5.4 x 1 (198 x 155 x 23mm)

Author : Philip Yancey
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310295815

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The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey Pdf

How does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the Jesus we think we know so well? Join bestselling author Philip Yancey as he conducts an enlightening biblical and historical investigation into the real Jesus. From the manger in Bethlehem to the cross in Jerusalem, Philip Yancey presents a complex character who generates questions as well as answers--a disturbing and exhilarating Jesus who wants to radically transform your life and stretch your faith. In The Jesus I Never Knew, Yancey: Cuts through existing views and preconceptions of Jesus, citing experts from church history, modern history, and popular culture Discusses how different people and cultures view Jesus Dissects popular quotes about Jesus Points us back to the Bible The Jesus I Never Knew will engage your heart, mind, emotions, and senses, preparing you for a new, life-changing encounter with the real Jesus described in the Gospels. Praise for The Jesus I Never Knew: "This is the best book about Jesus I have ever read, probably the best book about Jesus in the whole century. Yancey gently took away my blinders and blazed the trail through my own doubting fears, pious know-it-all, and critical balderdash until I saw the Savior anew and thought I heard him ask me, 'Now whom do you say that I am?' and I understood the question as I never had before." --Lewis B. Smedes, Senior Professor, Fuller Seminary "Philip Yancey takes the reader with him on his very personal journey to Jesus. In The Jesus I Never Knew, I became convinced that the Jesus I met--in some ways for the first time--has known me all along. This book is destined to become a favorite--to recommend to those still seeking Jesus and to pass along to those who've met him, but long to know him more." --Elisa Morgan, President Emerita, MOPS International

Author : Robert Chesnut
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532618147

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Meeting Jesus the Christ Again by Robert Chesnut Pdf

The religion of Jesus or the religion about Jesus? The cross as Christ's atoning sacrifice or as a courageous, prophetic martyrdom? With a pastoral/prophetic voice and insights derived from a lifetime in parish ministry and theological education, Meeting Jesus the Christ Again encourages the reader to rethink these and other hotly disputed issues of Christian faith. Taking a big-picture perspective and seeking common ground, Chesnut points us toward a "neo-classical" faith. This engaging book calls us back to the vital center of historic Christian faith.

Author : Edward S. Little
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819227027

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Joy in Disguise by Edward S. Little Pdf

How can Paul rejoice when he’s got nothing to rejoice about? How can he talk about joy when he’s in prison? This book listens to him as he writes to his friends in Philippi, to attempt to understand the experience of joy that more than mere emotion. Paul highlights four reasons why joy fills his heart: because of the Gospel partnership he shares with his friends in Philippi; because of the unity that they experience in Christ; because of their confidence in Jesus; and because God has given them peace beyond understanding. These themes correspond with the four chapters of the letter, and form the organizing principle of this book.

Author : J. Brian Bransfield
Publisher : Pauline Books and Media
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819850232

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Meeting Jesus Christ by J. Brian Bransfield Pdf

In this spiritual companion, readers are invited to personally encounter Jesus Christ through twenty-one Scriptural meditations which unlock unique perspectives on the mysteries of his life. Highlighting the new in the familiar, each chapter takes up a different Gospel account from pages of the New Testament and draws the reader into meditation. Extending beyond sentimental, self-styled meditations that only focus on the self, this book focuses on Jesus in a way that opens up the mystery and beauty to our everyday lives.

Author : James W. Sire
Publisher : Shaw Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1995-03-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0877885427

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Meeting Jesus by James W. Sire Pdf

If we are honest in our search for truth, we have to take Jesus seriously. Jesus' word is the best case for who he is; it makes sense to look at the original documents of his life. These studies are designed to do just that—to help honest seekers meet Jesus. Meeting Jesus is a Fisherman Bible Studyguide with 13 studies for individuals or groups that offers: · Penetrating questions that generate discussion · A flexible format for group or individual needs · Helpful leader’s notes · An emphasis on daily application of Bible truth

Author : Marcus Borg
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281066025

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Meeting Jesus in Mark by Marcus Borg Pdf

Marcus Borg is an internationally respected expert on the Gospels. Here he offers the fruit of a lifetime's research and reflection on the Gospel of Mark. This book is ideal both for new Christians and for those who would like a fresh perspective on Mark's portrait of Jesus. It includes thoughtful questions for group study or private reflection.