![]() More words about Jesus are helpful only if they bring us to an experience of him. All of the remarkable qualities of Jesus burst like fireworks with color and brilliance because of his humanity. ![]() By uncovering the real Jesus, readers are welcomed into the rich emotional life of Christ. In the author’s winsome, narrative approach, he breaks Jesus out of the typical stereotypes, just as he set masculinity free in his book, Wild at Heart. He was definitely not the Jesus of the stained glass. He was so compelling and dangerous they had to kill him. He was accused of breaking the law, keeping bad company, heavy drinking. ![]() In Beautiful Outlaw, John Eldredge removes the religious varnish to help readers discover stunning new insights into the humanity of Jesus. The result is a dry, two dimensional person doing strange, undecipherable things. Reading the Gospels without knowing the personality of Jesus is like watching television with the sound turned off. To be mistaken about him is the saddest mistake of all.Ĭheck out these BookNotes to get an overview of how this book will change the way you think about Jesus which in turn will set you on a reenergized pursuit of Him like never before. A true knowledge of Jesus is our greatest need and our greatest happiness. To have his life, joy, love, and presence cannot be compared. An intimate encounter with Jesus is the most transforming experience of human existence. He is the defining word on God-on what the heart of God is truly like, on what God is up to in the world, and on what God is up to in your life. The best way to introduce-and entice you to read-John Eldredge’s book Beautiful Outlaw is simply to share a statement he makes in the opening pages: Title: Beautiful Outlaw: Experience the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus
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