12 New Testament Passages That Changed the World

by Joseph Bentz

Overview

The diverse scriptures in the New Testament come together to offer us a fuller picture of the person of Christ, while also showing us how belief in him should influence the way we practice our faith. In 12 New Testament Passages That Changed the World, Joseph Bentz explores some of the most life-changing New Testament scriptures and demonstrates their ability to touch all types of people, even those who don't believe in Jesus. These twelve passages and others have reached all corners of the world influencing art, literature, music, film, law, culture, the church, and individual lives. The Spirit's life-giving breath continues to infuse these 'scriptures with holy power even today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780834138179
Publisher:	Foundry Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2019
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

JOSEPH BENTZ is the best-selling author of When God Takes Too Long, Silent God, Pieces of Heaven, and four novels. He is professor of American literature at Azusa Pacific University. He earned a BA in English from Olivet Nazarene University and an MA and a PhD in American literature from Purdue University. He lives with his wife and two children in Southern California. More information about his books and speaking can be found at www.josephbentz.com.

Table of Contents

1 Does the Bible Still Matter? 4

Jesus's Best Stories

2 The Prodigal Son 18

3 The Good Samaritan 34

Jesus's Big Ideas

4 Judge Not 48

5 The Lord's Prayer 64

6 New Birth 82

7 Love 94

Jesus's Followers in Motion

8 Acts 2 108

9 Romans 8 120

Jesus's Most Important Days

10 A Child Is Born 138

11 The Last Supper and Gethsemane 150

12 The Cross 162

13 The Resurrection 174

14 No Force Can Stop the Bible-Except One 182

Acknowledgments 189

About the Author 191