What If It's True?
A Storyteller’s Journey with Jesus
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Publisher Description
See the Bible come to life before your eyes as New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin uses his storyteller imagination to present the Bible as a novel to help you engage with your faith in new ways.
Years ago, Charles Martin cracked open his Bible and began wrestling with a few fundamental questions: What if every single word of Scripture is absolutely true and I can trust it? How do I respond? Something in me should change, but what? How? This book is the result of that exploration.
In What If It’s True? Martin brings key moments from the life and ministry of Jesus to life through his descriptive, novelistic words. This unique book:
Fosters a stronger appreciation, love, and respect for JesusCovers topics including rejection, sexual sin, generational curses, and forgivenessDraws on Old and New Testament references as well as cultural background informationIncludes a prayer at the end of each chapter
Martin shares key moments from his own journey as a disciple—and bondservant—of Christ and a mentor to others. The result is an exploration of truth that will help you not just think differently but live differently—starting today.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Instead of endeavoring to prove the historical accuracy of the Bible or outlining how to defend the Christian faith, novelist Martin (The Mountain Between Us) examines how life would be different if the Bible was taken to be literally true in this meticulous work. He argues that taking the Bible literally is beneficial because it provokes a response in the reader. Martin provides examples of biblical stories that walk readers through the emotions of forgiving an enemy, repenting a sin, and sacrificing an idol such as food, pornography, or money. He begins each chapter with a story from the Bible and adds details to paint a fuller picture. For example, when recounting the story of the woman caught in adultery from John, he describes a scribe "tossing a stone in the air like a baseball," ready to condemn her, to stress the severity of God's judgment. He also ends each chapter with a prayer. Deeply reflective and heartfelt, Martin's book offers readers much to meditate on and provides encouragement for those who desire to follow the biblical mandate to work out their faith "with fear and trembling."
