Outstanding book - great for all levels!!!

I cannot compliment the author enough on what an excellent book this is!!!

 

The book manages to explain the primary message of the Bible in lucid, well-explained layman's terms,which allows an introductory level Bible reader to easily comprehend the message, yet is also still a great read for one who is quite well versed in Scripture.

 

I've read a number of publications that either assume the reader has a firm grasp on the Bible (causing frustration and gaps in their understanding/grasp of the true message), or others that presume that the reader is void of all understanding and common sense/knowledge (causing the reader to feel offended and affronted.)

 

Kudos to the author for giving us all a great resource for further delving into such a significant subject!!!

by Heather A. Having on August 12, 2013

 

 

Awesome book to facilitate in depth evangelism!!

For years, I had hoped to find a book like this to pass on to friends. It explains the major themes of the Bible in an easy to understand format and shows how the whole Bible points to our need for a savior, the one and only, Jesus Christ. I am currently using this book along with the DVD series (which is almost word for word out of the book) to share the gospel with unsaved friends in my home on a weekly basis. I feel so blessed to have this amazing resource and I highly recommend it. I believe that every Christian who is serious about evangelism should own several copies!!!! I think the best approach is to get people to commit to coming to your home for a weekly study with the DVD. But for people who won't come to a study, the book can provide a simple yet in depth look into Christianity which is hard to provide during casual evangelism. This is also a great book for new Christians or Christians who are not well grounded in the truth of scripture. I also highly recommend The Lamb by the same author. It is basically the children's version of this book.

by JP Pennywise on April 10, 2013

 

 

Allows people with a semi-religious background to genuinely understand how to receive Christ as Savior

WOW! We've had 8 people receive Christ at our church recently; 5 of those salvation decisions have come from an understanding of God's plan of salvation after reading through "The Stranger" book. We buy these books by the case because our church has found them to be the most effective evangelism tool for Bible study for people in our area.

by Jake Heppner on March 1, 2012

 

 

If the Bible were a puzzle, this book clearly puts all the pieces together

I thank God that I came across this book. It has the air of one of those “For Dummies” books, e.g., “The Bible and the Gospel for Dummies,” though that title would do the book injustice. It linked everything in the Bible from the Old Testament and New Testament to why Jesus came to die for our sins. Simply put, it just makes the Bible SO clear. Reading this book made my heart smile at times. I was already in Christ before reading this book, but it did help me to understand things I had not yet fully grasp.

by JC151017 on August 18, 2010

 

 

An excellent course for non / new Christians - and all those who want to know more

My husband and I ran this course after our involvement with running another well known Christian course for our previous church.Our group from the previous course wanted a better knowledge and understanding than they had received about who Jesus is. Six of us took part - (my husband and I (Christians for 7 years), our daughter (Christian for one year), one person who’d been a Christian for many years but wanted to know more, one person who’d become a Christian at the end of the last course, but had little knowledge of the bible, and one person who thought he was a Christian until the last course where he realised he wasn’t! He had a big stumbling block about Jesus and about suffering his wife endured before she died.) We ran each section and then went through the questions together and discussed issues as they arose where relevant and put aside those that we knew would be covered later.

By the end of the course (last week) all participants said how much they enjoyed the course and how much more informative it was than the previous Christian course we’d run. All of them now want to continue with the group and do some specific bible study. The man who’d had the stumbling blocks now finds that he understands the Gospel and we pray that he will give his life to the Lord very soon. I would highly recommend this course. It takes a lot of the pressure off if you feel inadequate as a leader!

by LMC on April 11, 2010

 

 

Great book

This is a great book with solid teaching. Would be a good book for a new Christian to read or in a small group study with those seeking to understand more about the Christian faith. It would also be a good book for someone who has been a Christian for a long time who has not spent much time reading through the bible or maybe just needs a better understanding of how it all fits together.

by Guilford on January 29, 2010

 

 

Clear, Concise, and AMAZING

If you are reading this review I encourage you to purchase this book. I've been a Christian for 11 years and this is by far the best book you will read that clearly illustrates the message of the Bible. You will finish reading and will totally understand God's plan from beginning to end. I absolutely LOVE THIS BOOK and I have purchased MANY COPIES and have given this out during Christmas to believers and non-believers (I'd recommend "By This Name" for non-believers).

It's also a great tool to use in order to help you to explain the gospel to others. I'm still working on doing just that and I am happy to have a resource like "The Stranger" to turn to! PLEASE don't hesitate... It's a page turner for new and seasoned Christians! God Bless You

by Myriame on November 7, 2009

 

 

It all fits together!

I agree with the other comments. This book is very good. I used the book with my 14 year old to help him develop his views on what he believes. It makes so much sense. I am a firm believer that a book should be read from front cover to back cover. The first time I read the Bible through for myself, it made more sense to me. I appreciate this book and also hope to be able to give many out for friends and family to read. Thank you for writing it!

by Nancy on November 28, 2009

 

 

Everyone should read it

This book puts life and the way we live, into perspective in such an uncomplicated and yet deeply profound way, that I believe I was seriously blessed by it. Lots of books of a similar nature tend to be a bit “wiffly waffly” but this book was to the point and didn’t feel at all like it was forcing the Bible down your throat which a lot of other books do come across as doing. Easy reading and a really powerful message for believers and non-believers alike. Highly recommend it but read with an open mind. Don’t expect anything from it when you first start reading.

by seaxm on November 28, 2009

 

 

Good news for a dear friend

I gave a copy to a dear friend who is about 90 and has a hard time reading. He absolutely loves this large print Stranger book and he was amazed that it has pictures!

by Russell on Oct 2, 2009

 

 

Treadmill Reading!

I love this book (Large Print edition). I read this giant print edition while walking on the treadmill and I don't want to stop even when my session is up! I'm so grateful for your resources, the simple truth of God's word so clearly put forth!

by Debbie on Mar 31, 2010

 

 

Great tool for every Christian, young, old and everything in between

I was very pleased reading this great book. Al last, it seems possible to write a book that provides enough basic knowledge without losing yourself in denominational and/or dogmatic issues. The respect and love for God and his Word are coming on to you from every page of this book. Also written with lots of respect for people with different opinions. A great tool for personal study or studies in groups. Honestly, I can’t wait till its translated in Dutch! Are there any plans? I would love to have a share in a Dutch translation project.

by Wouter on Sep 16, 2008