The reprints of this book have gone into several languages. The Book has brought out the gist of modern writers\u2019 writings and an attempt to answer the question, \u201cWhat do you think of the Christ?\u201d based from the New Testament, according to the author, Leon Morris.<\/p>\n
Morris pointed out that \u201cThe aim throughout has not been to clear up matters which are in disputes, but to set out what the New Testament has to say on the subject.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anyone who is interested in the subject should be able to benefit greatly from this book.<\/p>\n
The book has the following 8 divisions. In the first chapter, the writer talked about \u201cJesus of Nazareth\u201d—- his teachings, implications of his teachings. He explored further on the \u201cpersonality of Jesus\u201d and the \u2018miracles\u2019 he performed.<\/p>\n
Into the second chapter, he showed us \u201dJesus view of himself\u201d—-as \u201cthe Son of Man,\u201d as \u201cThe Messiah\u201d and as \u201cThe Servant\u201d. We are being BOOKreview Morris, Leon (1995). The Lord from Heaven–Jesus: God and Man. England: Inter-Varsity Press. 111. shown clearly as he is \u201cThe Forgiver of Sins\u201d and on top of all these, as a \u201cGiver of a New Law\u201d and showed us what \u201cmen\u2019s deepest needs\u201d are. In many ways, we are being made to understand that \u201cJesus (is) the man\u201d. As a religious man, the writer expounded furthermore on \u201cthe Limitations of Jesus\u2019 Knowledge.\u201d Jesus was also being tempted as a man. In the 4th chapter, Jesus was also a prince and a savior. Moreover, Morris talked about \u201cthe Divine Act in Jesus.\u201d How he was being called \u201cThe Lord.\u201d This chapter is concluded with his summary on \u201cMen\u2019s Attitude to Jesus\u201d. And he is such a Man, and what attitude(s) do you and I hold towards Him, His teachings?<\/p>\n
He is \u201cthe Lord of Glory\u201d. This is the theme of the next chapter. Paul works here have been largely referred to. Jesus had sacrificed himself and emptied himself to mankind. And so what should be our attitude toward such his sacrifice? \u201cA great High Priest he is, but Jesus lived as He was, but on \u201cthe Divine Appointment\u2019.\u201d What a pleasure it was for men being able to carry on with His teachings of salvation. That is His end purpose!<\/p>\n
As I attempt to take an unusual step, that is to leave you now with the final 2 chapters on \u201cGod the Word\u201d (a large portion of this chapter has made direct reference to the John\u2019s gospel and his epistles) and \u201cConclusion,\u201d I am in no way to say that you should not refer to these 2 chapters. Perhaps, leaving you in this manner may provoke you to ponder further and do more own studies using this book.<\/p>\n
And the final word but which is a helpful pointer I would like to add here is that a great number of footnotes\/references have been provided at almost every bottom page of the book with some reference dating back as far as 1909. This will certainly help you in your own time of study and meditation.<\/p>\n
by Wong Siew Tung,
\nLecturer at Methodist Theological School, Sibu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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