Jonathan Falwell, 1000 Days Book Review

The definition of the word Christian, given in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary is one who professes a belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Many render the meaning of Christian to be Christ-like. Webster's defines Christ-like to mean resembling Christ in character, spirit, or action.

Jonathan Falwell provides a picture of what Christ-likeness is from the words and the actions of Christ in his book 1000 Days, The Ministry of Christ. Hebrews 4:15 says that Christ was tempted in all points, just as we are, and yet he remained sinless. There is much insight we can receive from a close look at the sayings and the actions of Jesus Christ.

1000 Days, The Ministry of Christ presents the final three years of the life of Jesus Christ. The author paints a picture for us detailing how Christ responds to temptation, to victory, to selecting followers, to questions, to suffering, and even to death. Woven within this picture are the words we need to clearly hear and the actions we need to clearly replicate to be Christ-like.

I will admit this book was of interest to me because of the name, Falwell. I was curious to meet Jonathan Falwell, if only through the words written in a book. I will say I am not disappointed. He writes in a style and manner which is easy to read and easy to understand. He presents serious and engaging concepts with each chapter. Each chapter is followed with a number of questions if answered will cause the reader to think deeper upon the material presented.

I must also admit that I was caught off guard when the final chapter of the book ended! I was so entranced in the concept of the Loudest Sermon Ever that I was not expecting the end of the book! There is a Bible Study Guide of about 45 pages included at the end of the book. Though I may disagree with some doctrinal theology with Mr. Falwell, I can recommend 1000 Days, The Ministry of Christ to anyone seeking a deeper insight and relationship with God.

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