Some two thousand years after he walked the earth, Jesus Christ is still a hot topic. And for all the ridiculous, twisted, Da Vinci Code-esque conspiracy theories and lies about Jesus that have permeated popular culture and even the academy over the years, the truth about his character, nature, and work has not changed. So what exactlyisthe truth about Jesus Christ?That's the question the authors of Vintage Jesus seek to answer by breaking it down...
The first page of the first chapter sets the edged tone for the book. The author Mark Driscoll does back off a bit for most of the following chapters but his references to urban cultural euphemisms (such as women in clear heels) may require more explanation than you want to go into for pre-teens and below. Parents/Teachers should read in advance to limit uncomfortable surprise explanations. Content-wise, the authors dig...
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Vintage Jesus is a great summary to many questions being asked today. It covers a wide range of topics from the virgin birth to where is Jesus today. It gives answers for those wanting to understand the nature of who Jesus really is, and gives clarification to those who want to understand Him better. The book has a chapter dedicated to each question, with sort of a FAQ section at the end of each chapter. Driscoll describes...
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I love Jesus. Mark Driscoll helps me love Jesus more. Nothin' but love here. That about sums it up for me.
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This book was definitely different than Mark's previous works. This was Mark's chance to just tell it how he sees it through the Word of God. In just 233 pages Mark and Gerry do their best to give the reader a better or a more refreshing look at who Jesus truly was, is, and is to come and how this should affect our lives. The basic set up of the book is one of my favorites that I have ever seen. Mark answers a specific question...
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