The Message of John (Softcover)

The Message of John (Softcover)

You’ve heard about Jesus. Now hear from Jesus. Experience Jesus’ incredible life and teaching through this personal account from one of his closest friends. John met Jesus as a young man, and it transformed him forever. So much so that those experiences would still be stirring John’s heart over sixty years later, when he finally wrote this book. The Message of John recounts the unforgettable events that John witnessed, but it was believing them that changed his life. Read on as John shares with us what Jesus said and did, and see how Jesus can still transform our lives today. Includes “God’s Destiny for Your Life,” by Max Lucado. "I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of." (10:6) The book you're holding in your hands can help you experience the power of truth--of life--in an indescribable, unbelievable new way. Read what John witnessed as he walked alongside Jesus, the man who has had the greatest impact of all time upon our world--a man whose message of raw truth, pure love, and clear purpose just might radically change your life. Eugene H. Peterson's modern translation The Message: The Gospel of John brings John's message of transforming hope and life directly to you in American English. After reading the gospel of John, take a moment to read "God's Destiny for Your Life," a special bonus chapter by Max Lucado. THE TRANSLATOR & HIS FRIENDS EUGENE H. PETERSON is a pastor, scholar, writer, and poet. After teaching at a seminary and then giving nearly thirty years to church ministry in the Baltimore area, he created The Message: a vibrant Bible paraphrase that connects with today's readers like no other. It took Peterson a full ten years to complete. He worked from the original Greek and Hebrew texts to guarantee authenticity. At the same time, his ear was always tuned to the cadence and energy of contemporary English. Peterson's work has been thoroughly reviewed by a team of recognized Old and New Testament scholars, who ensured that it is accurate as well as faithful to the original language.