Who Jesus Is and Why It Matters (Ebook Shorts)
Who was Jesus? Why did he come? Some people think it was to save
them from their sins, so their spiritual focus is personal
salvation. Others appreciate Jesus's teachings but see little
connection between the wise teacher of old and how they live life
here and now.
Both groups have lost the true vision of who Jesus is--a vision
that changes everything about us and our world. What we believe
about Jesus has the power to transform how we treat all our
neighbors--including the poor, the marginalized, and our
enemies--and promote the common good.
Jim Wallis steps into our current context with this timely
invitation for fellow sojourners on the road of faith to change the
world in sustainable, life-giving ways. He explores what Jesus
himself said about why he came and why it matters today, showing
that our faith impacts our household values, our community values,
and our institutional behaviors for the sake of the world. He
suggests "Ten Personal Decisions for the Common Good" that will
inspire you on your journey.
This is a selection from The (Un)Common Good: How the Gospel
Brings Hope to a World Divided.
From the Back Cover
What You Believe about Jesus Changes Everything
Who was Jesus? Why did he come? Some people think it was to save
them from their sins, so their spiritual focus is personal
salvation. Others appreciate Jesus's teachings but see little
connection between the wise teacher of old and how they live life
here and now.
Both groups have lost the true vision of who Jesus is--a vision
that changes everything about us and our world. What we believe
about Jesus has the power to transform how we treat all our
neighbors--including the poor, the marginalized, and our
enemies--and promote the common good.
Jim Wallis steps into our current context with this timely
invitation for fellow sojourners on the road of faith to change the
world in sustainable, life-giving ways. He explores what Jesus
himself said about why he came and why it matters today, showing
that our faith impacts our household values, our community values,
and our institutional behaviors for the sake of the world. He
suggests "Ten Personal Decisions for the Common Good" that will
inspire you on your journey.
This is a selection from The (Un)Common Good: How the Gospel
Brings Hope to a World Divided.
Top Highlights
“To be able to feel the pain of the world is to participate in the very heart of God. The compassionate response of God’s people to human suffering is one of their defining characteristics.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Who Jesus Is and Why It Matters (Ebook Shorts)
- Author: Wallis, Jim
- Publisher: Brazos Press
- Publication Date: 2013
- ISBN: 9781441245953
Jim Wallis is president and founder of Sojourners and editor in chief of Sojourners magazine. He is a best-selling author, public theologian, nationally known preacher, social activist, and international commentator on ethics and public life. Wallis has written ten books and is a frequent speaker in the United States and abroad. He has written for major newspapers and appears on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. He is married to Joy Carroll, is the father of Luke and Jack, and is a Little League baseball coach.