Good News for Ordinary People: What Was the Message of Jesus Christ? (The Gospel and Evangelism, #2)

Almost 2,000 years ago, a Jewish carpenter began to preach. He was popular with some people, but he made others angry. Officials said he was a threat to national security, and they arranged for his death. His only weapon was his message. The crowds seemed to like it, but "good" people didn't. He said it was about love—so why did anyone hate it? What was the message that got Jesus killed? Do we need it now?