They Turned the World Upside Down: A Storyteller's Journey with Those Who Dared to Follow Jesus

by Charles Martin

Overview

In the aftermath of Jesus' resurrection, the testimonies of those who had followed him were so bold and powerful that they turned the world upside down. What would happen if we lived with that same kind of faith today?

In the first century, believer didn’t just mean someone who heard and agreed with Jesus; it meant someone who acted on that belief. And when the outside world saw the faith of these new believers, they declared “they turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6).

In this follow-up to What If It's True? Charles Martin, a New York Times bestselling novelist, blends storytelling and teaching to explore the lives of the disciples in the aftermath of the Resurrection and as they spread the message of the Gospel and “turn the world upside down”, leading up to Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica. In his beloved lyrical style, Martin illuminates key moments from Scripture and shares stories from his own life as a disciple.

Learn to become a believer who:

• Understands how the truth of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection so powerfully reshaped history
• Uses the lives of the disciples as inspiration to be the light in a dark world
• Lives every moment with the disciples’ same world-changing faith today

Filled with supporting Scripture and beautiful examples of prayers to offer as supplications before the throne of grace, this book will show you what our world could look like if we lived as the disciples did: with an unwavering confidence in the power and presence of God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780785231424
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	01/05/2021
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	432,506
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Charles Martin is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. He and his wife, Christy, live in Jacksonville, Florida. Learn more at charlesmartinbooks.com; Instagram: @storiedcareer; Twitter: @storiedcareer; Facebook: @Author.Charles.Martin.

Table of Contents

Prologue xiii

Chapter 1 The Death of the Only Innocent Man 1

Chapter 2 It Is Perfectly Perfect 10

Chapter 3 A Dead Man Walks 21

Chapter 4 Shame-the enemy's First Weapon 34

Chapter 5 Problem Number One 46

Chapter 6 Their Problem Is Our Problem 57

Chapter 7 Moving from Faith to Faithfulness 79

Chapter 8 The Holy Spirit 101

Chapter 9 Willing to Be Willing 138

Chapter 10 Show Us the Father 156

Chapter 11 The Kingdom of Heaven 183

Chapter 12 I Raise My Hand 220

Chapter 13 You're in a War 252

Chapter 14 What or Who Are You at War Against? 285

Chapter 15 They Turned the World Upside Down 297

Epilogue 319

Appendix A 325

Appendix B 331

Notes 339

About the Author 345