If there’s any drawback to the book, it’s that sometimes he dives so deeply into a side point that I could lose track of the theme of that particular chapter. The chapter on the Beatitudes was the best explanation I’ve ever read on that passage of scripture. There were many times I thought “This is so good I need to read that again”. There were times that I laughed out loud at some of his descriptions of places and events.However, don’t let the writing style give you the idea that this is a only an entertaining book, as there’s true depth in every chapter. I loved how he shared his life experiences with his readers. This author has a welcoming writing style that immediately draws you into the book. When I finished reading this book, three things were immediately evident:Author Joby Martin loves and serves Jesus with his whole heart he’s a true student of The Word and he’s committed to reaching as many people as possible with the good news of salvation through Jesus. Written with New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin, If the Tomb is Empty is an insightful and spiritually rich examination of what the miracle of Christ’s resurrection means for all of us. Ultimately, he asks readers, Do you live every day of your life as if the tomb is empty–or as though Jesus is still hanging on that cross? He illuminates seven familiar passages, unveiling how God’s plan for Christ’s sacrifice is threaded throughout scripture, and shows why Christ’s resurrection–impossible, unbelievable–means that nothing is too hard for our God. As he describes each encounter with God, Martin shows us how the interaction on each mountain laid the groundwork for the sacrifice of Christ on Calvary, and shows what God revealed about Himself in the process. In his first book, Joby Martin, Lead Pastor of The Church of Eleven22, dives deep into scripture and traces the story of salvation by highlighting the seven mountains throughout scripture where God manifests himself. Why?īecause if the tomb is empty–then anything is possible. In a culture in which history is erased or rewritten at will, the existence of an empty tomb matters. The Son of God was crucified, died and buried, and He lay in the tomb for three days–until He walked out shining like the sun. A beloved pastor and a New York Times bestselling author examine scripture and share inspiring personal stories to help show the important role that Jesus’ resurrection plays in our everyday lives.
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