Experiencing the Resurrection by Henry and Melvin Blackaby

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just a story to be told, but an historical and spiritual event that we can still feel the effects of every day of our lives. This is the idea behind Experiencing the Resurrection. Dr. Henry Blackaby and his son Dr. Melvin Blackaby use personal stories and scripture to lay out the ways we can experience the resurrection in every aspect of our lives.

They first deal with the reality of sin, which is the reason for Christ’s death and resurrection, both of which are discussed in the following chapters. The remainder of the book discusses the effects of Christ’s resurrection for those who follow Him: joy, peace, power, authority, confidence, and hope.

This is the only book I’ve read in the Experiencing series, but I really enjoyed it and plan on reading the others. It brought a different perspective to some things I had heard before, introduced a few new things, and reinforced my beliefs in other areas. It is easy to follow and offers scriptural references. I also enjoyed the short personal stories told throughout the book. I found it enlightening and encouraging. I would definitely recommend this one.

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The Truth Behind Left Behind by Mark Hitchcock and Thomas Ice

 If you have read the Left Behind series, and have a healthy understanding of End Times as the series presents it, then you can probably skip The Truth Behind Left Behind. The novels themselves do a great job of providing the scripture needed as the story unfolds. However, if you are new to the ideas presented in Left Behind, or have not yet read the series due to the “controversial” topic of the Rapture, this book is for you.

The Truth Behind Left Behind shows the scriptural basis for the ideas presented in the Left Behind series and gives direct responses to critics’ questions and arguments on the topics of the Rapture, the Tribulation, Anti-Christ and more. The book also gives side-by-side comparison of Old and New Testament prophecies regarding the End Times.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is starting a study of the End Times, or wants a deeper understanding of the topic. The information is presented in such a way that it is easy to follow yet covers the topic thoroughly. All topics are more than supported by scriptural references, which is the ultimate goal of the book.

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