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Understanding John 3:16 & John 14:6 (The Layman’s Bible Study Series)
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (NIV) John 14:6 - Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (NIV) What does it mean to believe? What does eternal life mean? What does it mean to love others as God intended? These two passages give us a message of hope, not only for post-mundane eternity but for right here and now — today! Unfortunately, these two passages have been used as justification for hatred and fearmongering by supposed Christian groups. Fortunately, they are getting it wrong. Hatred, distrust, public shaming, and finger pointing is not in God’s plan for us. This book is a careful examination of the passages, their original Koine Greek, and the context in which they are presented. The underlying message of love and acceptance is explored and given life. Learn what God wants us to love through a personal and deep understanding of the words of Jesus.
92 pages, Paperback
Published May 9, 2017
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About the author
Jim Melanson
15 books16 followersPoet, programmer, procrastinator, sci-fi geek, coffee snob, actor, writer, and devoted Christian (but not a MAGA, Christo-Fascist kind).
I'm a quiet and thoughtful man who tends to think deeply, and act slowly. Much of this inner reflection and self-assessment shows up in my writing. “Capturing what truly motivates us,” is how I describe my approach to both fiction and non-fiction. I've been told I have a very direct, and sometimes in-your-face, way of writing. I try to always use conversational language; and as one test reader of my first novel put it, “made the complexities of space flight seem almost understandable.”
I read my first novel by Laura Ingalls Wilder at the age of eight, and this began my love affair with the written word. My first foray into personal writing, as a child, was poetry. These and other poetic scribblings provided the content for my first book, I Apologize for Nothing, published in April 2014.
Life, a child, a career with the Police Service, and a part-time business authoring software; all got in the way of pursuing my desire to write. In my 40’s, I decided to turn my hand back to writing, mainly on topics surrounding self-development, spirituality, and Reiki. However, none of these really satisfied that craving for creativity.
In 2013, I decided to pursue this creative yearning, and I began writing for pleasure. Drawing on a solid work ethic from my experience authoring technical manuals and writing business proposals, I found writing for myself to be liberating and enjoyable. While working on my first fiction novel, I kept getting sidetracked by other ideas. I dusted off an old stage play I had written and published it under the title, Mama’s Slippers, with the hopes of attracting production interest. I currently continue to work on science fiction projects, including short stories and flash stories.
Originally hailing from the East Coast, I now lives just outside Cobourg, ON.
I'm a quiet and thoughtful man who tends to think deeply, and act slowly. Much of this inner reflection and self-assessment shows up in my writing. “Capturing what truly motivates us,” is how I describe my approach to both fiction and non-fiction. I've been told I have a very direct, and sometimes in-your-face, way of writing. I try to always use conversational language; and as one test reader of my first novel put it, “made the complexities of space flight seem almost understandable.”
I read my first novel by Laura Ingalls Wilder at the age of eight, and this began my love affair with the written word. My first foray into personal writing, as a child, was poetry. These and other poetic scribblings provided the content for my first book, I Apologize for Nothing, published in April 2014.
Life, a child, a career with the Police Service, and a part-time business authoring software; all got in the way of pursuing my desire to write. In my 40’s, I decided to turn my hand back to writing, mainly on topics surrounding self-development, spirituality, and Reiki. However, none of these really satisfied that craving for creativity.
In 2013, I decided to pursue this creative yearning, and I began writing for pleasure. Drawing on a solid work ethic from my experience authoring technical manuals and writing business proposals, I found writing for myself to be liberating and enjoyable. While working on my first fiction novel, I kept getting sidetracked by other ideas. I dusted off an old stage play I had written and published it under the title, Mama’s Slippers, with the hopes of attracting production interest. I currently continue to work on science fiction projects, including short stories and flash stories.
Originally hailing from the East Coast, I now lives just outside Cobourg, ON.
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