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Face to Face with Jesus: Seeing Him As He Really Is
He Changes Everything
Do you remember the day, the moment, you met the Son of God for the first time? You know him as your Savior, but do you know him as your Lord, your role model, and your servant leader?
To truly know Jesus and follow his example, it's essential to study and contemplate his words and the incredible aspects of his character.
Bestselling author Randy Alcorn shares brief meditations, Scripture readings, and inspirational quotes that help reveal the rich identity of God's Son. As you reflect on who Jesus is and what he's done for you, you'll...
be encouraged to know and love him more deeply
experience transformation as you meditate on him
anticipate eternal life with Christ and see how that changes your perspective today
God offers you Jesus, a Savior full of grace and truth, one who is never boring, but always fascinating and life-transforming. Are you ready to see Jesus face-to-face as you never have before?
Do you remember the day, the moment, you met the Son of God for the first time? You know him as your Savior, but do you know him as your Lord, your role model, and your servant leader?
To truly know Jesus and follow his example, it's essential to study and contemplate his words and the incredible aspects of his character.
Bestselling author Randy Alcorn shares brief meditations, Scripture readings, and inspirational quotes that help reveal the rich identity of God's Son. As you reflect on who Jesus is and what he's done for you, you'll...
be encouraged to know and love him more deeply
experience transformation as you meditate on him
anticipate eternal life with Christ and see how that changes your perspective today
God offers you Jesus, a Savior full of grace and truth, one who is never boring, but always fascinating and life-transforming. Are you ready to see Jesus face-to-face as you never have before?
224 pages, Paperback
Published October 4, 2018
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About the author
Randy Alcorn
222 books1,590 followersRandy Alcorn is the founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching biblical truth and drawing attention to the needy and how to help them. EPM exists to meet the needs of the unreached, unfed, unborn, uneducated, unreconciled and unsupported people around the world.
"My ministry focus is communicating the strategic importance of using our earthly time, money, possessions and opportunities to invest in need-meeting ministries that count for eternity," Alcorn says. "I do that by trying to analyze, teach and apply the implications of Christian truth."
Before starting EPM in 1990, Alcorn co-pastored for thirteen years Good Shepherd Community Church outside Gresham, Oregon. He has ministered in many countries, including China, and is a popular teacher and conference speaker. Randy has taught on the part-time faculties of Western Seminary and Multnomah University, both in Portland, Oregon.
Randy is a best-selling author of 50 books including Heaven, The Treasure Principle and the 2002 Gold Medallion winner, Safely Home. He has written numerous articles for magazines such as Discipleship Journal, Moody, Leadership, New Man, and The Christian Reader. He produces the quarterly issues-oriented magazine Eternal Perspectives, and has been a guest on more than 650 radio and television programs including Focus on the Family, Family Life Today, The Bible Answer Man, Revive Our Hearts, Truths that Transform and Faith Under Fire.
Alcorn resides in Gresham, Oregon with his wife, Nanci. The Alcorns have two married daughters, Karina and Angela.
Randy and Nanci are the proud grandparents of five grandsons. Randy enjoys hanging out with his family, biking, tennis, research and reading.
Taken from the Eternal Perspective Ministries website, http://www.epm.org
"My ministry focus is communicating the strategic importance of using our earthly time, money, possessions and opportunities to invest in need-meeting ministries that count for eternity," Alcorn says. "I do that by trying to analyze, teach and apply the implications of Christian truth."
Before starting EPM in 1990, Alcorn co-pastored for thirteen years Good Shepherd Community Church outside Gresham, Oregon. He has ministered in many countries, including China, and is a popular teacher and conference speaker. Randy has taught on the part-time faculties of Western Seminary and Multnomah University, both in Portland, Oregon.
Randy is a best-selling author of 50 books including Heaven, The Treasure Principle and the 2002 Gold Medallion winner, Safely Home. He has written numerous articles for magazines such as Discipleship Journal, Moody, Leadership, New Man, and The Christian Reader. He produces the quarterly issues-oriented magazine Eternal Perspectives, and has been a guest on more than 650 radio and television programs including Focus on the Family, Family Life Today, The Bible Answer Man, Revive Our Hearts, Truths that Transform and Faith Under Fire.
Alcorn resides in Gresham, Oregon with his wife, Nanci. The Alcorns have two married daughters, Karina and Angela.
Randy and Nanci are the proud grandparents of five grandsons. Randy enjoys hanging out with his family, biking, tennis, research and reading.
Taken from the Eternal Perspective Ministries website, http://www.epm.org
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April 13, 2019
In this book, you will find short meditations/devotions on the many facettes of Jesus' character. All of these are solidly based on Scripture and allow you to know Jesus more deeply and discover new aspects about his personality. I loved this book! It is really great as a devotional, but you can also almost read it from cover to cover! The writing style was very accessible and engaging. I also liked how the author quoted other authors and pastors. I really can't find anything negative about this book. It fulfilled and surpassed my expectations. It was one of the best devotionals I have read so far.
If you want to study the person and character of Jesus, this book is the perfect companion for a Bible study on that topic. Wholeheartedly recommended!
Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.
If you want to study the person and character of Jesus, this book is the perfect companion for a Bible study on that topic. Wholeheartedly recommended!
Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.
January 6, 2019
Face to Face with Jesus
Seeing Him As He Really Is
by Randy Alcorn
Harvest House Publishers
Christian , Religion & Spirituality
Pub Date 04 Oct 2018
I am reviewing a copy of Face to Face With Jesus through Harvest House Publishers and Netgalley:
Jesus changes everything!
Do you remember the day and the time you met Jesus for the first time? You know him as your Savior. Do you know him as your Lord. Is he your role model? Your leader?
In order to really know Jesus and follow his example we need to study and contemplate his words as well as the credible aspects of his character.
In this book Randy Alcorn shares brief meditation, Scripture readings, and inspirational quotes that help reveal the rich identity of God’s son.
I give Face to Face Wit Jesus five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
October 29, 2018
In the book Face to Face with Jesus, author Randy Alcorn, writes a reflective devotional about connecting with Jesus – seeing Him face to face. Each reading has a Scripture, insight by Randy and an inspirational quote.
This is a very good devotional and invites the reader to go deeper in connecting with Jesus. I would recommend this book. I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a very good devotional and invites the reader to go deeper in connecting with Jesus. I would recommend this book. I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 16, 2020
In this short book the author admirably accomplishes his purpose in 200 brief devotions by pointing readers to Jesus. There is a Scripture passage with each devotion followed by a few comments and a quotation.
January 15, 2021
Wonderful, peaceful!
Wonderful Scripture verses to be read, meditated on and memorized to help and provide hope in our current world situation. Jesus is returning soon!
Wonderful Scripture verses to be read, meditated on and memorized to help and provide hope in our current world situation. Jesus is returning soon!
February 23, 2019
Randy Alcorn, is well known for his love of Jesus and the books he writes that honor our Lord. It’s no surprise to me that he continually comes out with new material that has a message that I find inspiring and helps keep me focused on what’s most important in life.
This devotional-style book has 200 messages that can be read in a minute or two and will give you something to mull over. Each day has a scripture, Randy’s thoughts and an inspirational quote. I highly recommend this devotional, and anything else by Randy Alcorn.
This devotional-style book has 200 messages that can be read in a minute or two and will give you something to mull over. Each day has a scripture, Randy’s thoughts and an inspirational quote. I highly recommend this devotional, and anything else by Randy Alcorn.
December 7, 2018
"Face to face with Jesus " by Randy Alcorn is written to help the reader see Jesus for who He is. We often have a distorted view of who Jesus is. Dietrick Bonhoeffer is quoted in the book. His quote is powerful. saying we grow accustomed to the divine love and are not awakened by the idea of the divine love. I find this powerful. I think we are often forgetful of the sacrifice of what Jesus did on the cross . We forget the suffering and pain for us. The quotes in the book help me rethink how I see Jesus. I realize I need to relook at who He is to me instead of who He really is. We need to ask God for a new view of His suffering and love to we can reflect that view in our daily life. How do you view Jesus in your life? This book was given to me for review purposes only from the publisher through netgalley. I appreciate this opportunity to review this wonderful book. I will share my reviews on my blog, facebook, CBD, Goodreads, with pastors, friends and on Amazon.
January 15, 2019
I am a big fan of Randy Alcorn's book Heaven so I was very excited for the opportunity to read and review this book. Face to Face with Jesus is not a book to rush through. It took me almost a month to finish because of the richness of the content. I spent a lot of time meditating on the scriptures and pondering the profound truths of the God-Man. I highlighted 88 quotes and passages that I want to spend more time delving into. One of my favorite quotes is by John Fawcett: "It is impossible to contemplate the character of Jesus, with serious and devout attention, and not be charmed with it. We see in Him all the human passions in the highest perfection." Highly recommended!
I received a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. The quotes above are taken from an unfinished galley.
I received a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. The quotes above are taken from an unfinished galley.
December 11, 2018
Through the use of Scripture passages, brief thoughts for meditation and quotes from various persons, the reader is provided with insights that allow for more than an acquaintance with Jesus. For, as the author states, “The battle for human souls pivots on the issue of Christ’s identity...If we get it right about Jesus, we can afford to get some minor things wrong. But if we get it wrong about Jesus, it won’t matter in the end what else we get right.“
With this in mind, the reader is taken on a challenging journey that will introduce or reacquaint them with one who affects their very destiny so they can ‘get it right’.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided by the publisher and Net Galley. However, the thoughts expressed are my own.
With this in mind, the reader is taken on a challenging journey that will introduce or reacquaint them with one who affects their very destiny so they can ‘get it right’.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided by the publisher and Net Galley. However, the thoughts expressed are my own.
November 27, 2019
This is a great read for every day. Each day begins with a verse or two from the Bible followed by a relevant thought about Jesus and concludes with a quote from a Christian author (sadly there is no index for these). The book ends with suggestions for other books on the subject.
I recommend this book.
I was given this book by netgalley and Harvest House for an impartial review.
I recommend this book.
I was given this book by netgalley and Harvest House for an impartial review.
November 6, 2018
A good devotional focusing on the person and character of Jesus. It is like many available both in book format and via Bible apps but in no less valid and helpful both using scripture and the writers thoughts. Helpful.
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February 7, 2019I love Randy Alcorn’s devotionals. This one is focused on helping us see Jesus and letting that impact our lives. Each devotional starts out with a verse, followed by a short meditation, and then an inspiring quote. Several of the topics are classic Alcorn as they highlighted Heaven, the New Earth, and giving.
I appreciate the brevity and the depth of each devotion. Each passage is thought-provoking and helpful but easily read in a minute or two. I was reading this on my Kindle and it wasn’t clear where one started and one ended so I always had to be thinking of the order….verse first.
There were so many helpful ideas but here’s one that stood out to me. Alcorn talked about Jesus accomplishing the work that God gave him to do. He quotes Kevin DeYoung who said, “Jesus didn’t do it all. Jesus didn’t meet every need. He left people waiting in line to be healed…” (location 851). This is so freeing. Jesus did what God called him to do….not everything that He could have done. If this is how Jesus operated, how much more should we who have limited energy and resources focus on what God has called us to do. Jesus didn’t do it all and we don’t have to either. Sigh.
I would highly recommend this book. Thank you to Harvest House for providing me with an e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
I appreciate the brevity and the depth of each devotion. Each passage is thought-provoking and helpful but easily read in a minute or two. I was reading this on my Kindle and it wasn’t clear where one started and one ended so I always had to be thinking of the order….verse first.
There were so many helpful ideas but here’s one that stood out to me. Alcorn talked about Jesus accomplishing the work that God gave him to do. He quotes Kevin DeYoung who said, “Jesus didn’t do it all. Jesus didn’t meet every need. He left people waiting in line to be healed…” (location 851). This is so freeing. Jesus did what God called him to do….not everything that He could have done. If this is how Jesus operated, how much more should we who have limited energy and resources focus on what God has called us to do. Jesus didn’t do it all and we don’t have to either. Sigh.
I would highly recommend this book. Thank you to Harvest House for providing me with an e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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