Jesus: The Greatest Life of AllIn this ninth and final biographical study in the bestselling Great Lives from God's Word series, beloved pastor and Bible teacher Charles Swindoll introduces you to the carpenter from Nazareth as you have never seen Him before. Jesus is, without question, the most influential person in history. Millions of people claim the truths of the religion that bears His name. But who exactly is Jesus? A popular religious teacher? An ancient martyr? Many today are still unsure. Even scholars debate whether the Jesus of history is the Christ of faith. Now, more than ever, we need a clear understanding of the person and work of the man millions call Savior. This fascinating biography, filled with biblical and historical insights, takes you on an unforgettable journey through the complex and provocative life of Jesus of Nazareth. Along the way, Swindoll's trademark warmth and insight offer up life application for the reader drawn straight from the words and works of Jesus. Swindoll traces Jesus' life through five distinct phases:
Refreshingly honest and deep, this in-depth profile reveals Jesus with a never-before-seen clarity, offering practical applications for your own life. Whether you're just curious about Jesus or a longtime follower of His life and teachings join Swindoll as you experience His life in a brand-new light. |
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... all of us that our plans to expand made good sense. Truth be told, most of us had no idea what we would discover. As the video flickered across a small projection screen in. ix Jesus: The Greatest Life ofAll Introduction.
... truth as it is recorded in the Scriptures. Second, I need to begin writing my next biblical biography in the Great Lives series, and this time I knew I had to write about Jesus Christ. All historians accept the fact that Jesus existed ...
... truth that no one expects to find greatness among the people he or she knows well. Jesus pointed to this fact when He commented, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and among his own relatives and in his own household ...
... truth, yet he had lost touch with the truth about God and what He desires. I admire Nicodemus. While he displayed all the signs of a man who knew what he believed to be true and would not easily change his view, he nevertheless allowed ...
... truth about Jesus. Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16 In the Hebrew vernacular, to be a “son” was to share all of the father's qualities in common and to inherit the father's privileges ...
Contents
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Resting in Christ | 79 |
It Is Best to Rest | 93 |
The Astonishing Power of Jesus | 107 |
Betrayed and Arrested | 171 |
Analysis of a Courtroom Fiasco | 187 |
The Last Trials and Torture of Jesus | 203 |
Delivered Up to Be Crucified | 215 |
Not to Worry He Is Risen | 231 |
Encountering Jesus along Lifes Road | 245 |
Listening to Jesus beside the Sea | 259 |
Challenged by Jesus on the Mountain | 273 |
The Ultimate Healer | 125 |
Abiding in Christ | 141 |
The Gathering Storm | 157 |
Watching for Jesus in the Air | 287 |
Notes | 301 |