Jesus Speaks: Understanding--And Misunderstanding--the Words of Christ

Roughly one third of the world's population today professes to be Christian, and while most, if asked, would claim to know exactly what Jesus taught and said, in actuality, few people really do. The unfortunate truth is that, rather than having a thorough knowledge and understanding of Christ's teachings, most people only know bits and pieces of what He actually said and taught. Fortunately, the Lord's ever-living words, although spoken more than two thousand years ago, are speaking...
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Roughly one third of the world's population today professes to be Christian, and while most, if asked, would claim to know exactly what Jesus taught and said, in actuality, few people really do. The unfortunate truth is that, rather than having a thorough knowledge and understanding of Christ's teachings, most people only know bits and pieces of what He actually said and taught. Fortunately, the Lord's ever-living words, although spoken more than two thousand years ago, are speaking still. Through the ages many have tried to discount them, silence them, and change them; however, with this inspirational new guide, readers will be able to hear His words as clearly and urgently as if He were just now speaking. Compiled through diligent research into the New Testament, and unencumbered by much of the running narrative, this inspiring book allows readers to focus on the eternal and enlightening words of Christ in a clear, intimate way.By putting the actual words of Christ before the reader, Jesus Speaks clears up much of the confusion that has arisen through the centuries, and sets aright many of the falsehoods that have run rampant throughout Christianity. Using Christ's own words, this educational and spiritual guide shows readers that what Jesus actually said is far different from what many think He said. Crafted with tremendous diligence and dedication to truth, this insightful book by J. A. Warrick is a road map directing readers, not only to the true words of Jesus Christ, but to the heart of true Christianity. Inspired by the realization that many of the things Jesus taught have been disregarded, overlooked, and ignored, and that even certain areas of Church doctrine goes against Jesus' teachings, Jesus Speaks scours the New Testament and points out the key differences between popular beliefs and what Jesus actually preached. Letting Jesus' own words do the talking, this inspirational book stands out from other books by the authority and specificity of Christ's actual teachings. In separating and categorizing Jesus' words from the narrative of the New Testament, this tremendous guide allows readers to hear His voice as if He were speaking directly to them. By concentrating on what Christ actually said, Jesus Speaks allows readers to unearth the truth of His words for themselves. In focusing on His words, this insightful book offers stunning truth to anyone who is seeking answers. Skewed by centuries of corrupted doctrine and inundated by the accepted writings of false prophets, this amazing spiritual guide shows that it is only in reading the words of Christ for ourselves that we can ever find truth.