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Captured by Grace: No One Is Beyond the Reach of a Loving God
Grace--it's a stained-glass, impersonal word until it happens to you . . .
Until you have been broken beyond belief and need a miracle for your soul. Until you have betrayed a loved one and cannot bring him back. Until you have befriended every darkness and are desperate for the light.That's when God's relentless, amazing, very personalized grace finds you.
It reached a sla...more
Until you have been broken beyond belief and need a miracle for your soul. Until you have betrayed a loved one and cannot bring him back. Until you have befriended every darkness and are desperate for the light.That's when God's relentless, amazing, very personalized grace finds you.
It reached a sla...more
Hardcover, 216 pages
Published
March 7th 2006
by Integrity Publishers
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Amazing Grace would always be my song of praise,for it was grace that bought my liberty! This is a outstanding book about the Grace of God and the love that he shows people in their grace walk. This has taught me many things about my own walk with Christ, it has taught me to be patient and wait on the blessings on God, God loves us unconditionally and that all things work together for good to them that love the Lord and is called towards his purpose, the differences between mercy and grace, etc....more
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Jul 28, 2011
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I find myself avoiding material from preachers on TV, as their messages tend to be more watered down and geared toward pleasing the crowds. David Jeremiah pleasantly surprised me with his book Captured by Grace, openly discussing topics such as repentance, suffering, and propitiation. Rarely do you hear such theological gems expounded upon by televangelists. Jeremiah has a rather compelling writing style that made this book quite a page-turner at times. I liked his explanation of the difference...more
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The book Captured by Grace is held together by Apostle Paul and John Newton: Two sinners, centuries apart, whose lives tell the same story of God’s amazing grace. Through their lives and through the insight of many who have examined their lives, Jeremiah invites the reader to join the ranks of the Paul and Newton and partake of God’s amazing grace.
There are few books that I keep after reading; this one will stay on my shelf for sure. The stories, texts and trivia are crucial elements of Jeremiah...more
There are few books that I keep after reading; this one will stay on my shelf for sure. The stories, texts and trivia are crucial elements of Jeremiah...more
Not a short read....a pick it up and can't put it down, read it in a day read. This will take a bit of time.
That being said, it is not dense or difficult. It is just a book that seemed like it needed time to get through it. Going through the verses of the song, Amazing Grace, Dr. Jeremiah parallels the lives of Saul and John Newton...at least multiple times drawing comparisons. However, the real story to me was ultimately how, through God's grace, we can all be used in incredible ways in His kin...more
That being said, it is not dense or difficult. It is just a book that seemed like it needed time to get through it. Going through the verses of the song, Amazing Grace, Dr. Jeremiah parallels the lives of Saul and John Newton...at least multiple times drawing comparisons. However, the real story to me was ultimately how, through God's grace, we can all be used in incredible ways in His kin...more
Captured by Grace: No One Is Beyond the Reach of a Loving God, is a book about God's Amazing Grace. Using the lives of the Apostle Paul and John Newton, the writer of the Amazing Grace, Dr. Jeremiah teaches about God's grace. Each chapter takes a line from the hymn as its frame.
I especially enjoyed the parts about John Newton. Those were very interesting and held my attention very well. The part about the Apostle Paul, not as much so.
My best gleanings from the book were the difference between m...more
I especially enjoyed the parts about John Newton. Those were very interesting and held my attention very well. The part about the Apostle Paul, not as much so.
My best gleanings from the book were the difference between m...more
Title: CAPTURED BY GRACE
Author: Dr. David Jeremiah
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
2010
ISBN 978-0-8499-4616-5
Genre: Religion/Christian Life/Inspirational
Whether you are a new believer, a growing Christian, or a seasoned saint, CAPTURED BY GRACE is a volume that needs to be in your library, in your hand, and in your heart. It is, quite simply, the clearest presentation of grace in all of its aspects and attributes that I have ever come across. Teaching from personal experience, allegory, analo...more
Author: Dr. David Jeremiah
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
2010
ISBN 978-0-8499-4616-5
Genre: Religion/Christian Life/Inspirational
Whether you are a new believer, a growing Christian, or a seasoned saint, CAPTURED BY GRACE is a volume that needs to be in your library, in your hand, and in your heart. It is, quite simply, the clearest presentation of grace in all of its aspects and attributes that I have ever come across. Teaching from personal experience, allegory, analo...more
Captured by Grace is a nonfiction book about...well you could probably guess...grace! lol. Dr. Jeremiah follows the life of John Newton (famous for penning the hymn "Amazing Grace") and Saul/Paul of the Bible to show the effect God's grace had on them. He really takes a good look at grace; the purpose, where it appears in the Bible, and what it means for us.
This book had a lot of good content, but it was hard for me to get through. I wish he would have gone further into the story of John Newton....more
This book had a lot of good content, but it was hard for me to get through. I wish he would have gone further into the story of John Newton....more
Two men that lived centuries apart, whose homes were a great distance apart, and whose upbringing bear no resemblance with the other, had three things in common: they lived lives of evil and destruction, were radically transformed by God, and transcribed powerful words telling us about it. These two men are Apostle Paul (author of two-thirds of the New Testament) and John Newton (the individual that penned the words to the classic hymn "Amazing Grace").
This is a powerful book that uses the stori...more
This is a powerful book that uses the stori...more
Captured by Grace by Dr. David Jeremiah parallels the stories of John Newton and the apostle Paul, two men whose lives are centuries apart but whose lives are both transformed through God's grace. John Newton, an African slave trader in the 1700's, also wrote the song Amazing Grace and Jeremiah uses its lyrics to illustrate God's mercy and grace. Paul, formerly Saul and a killer of Christians until he is saved on the road to Damascus, experiences increasing hardships and Jeremiah uses his story...more
David Jeremiah's brings us into the lives of two men John Newton the slave the 17th century slave trader turned anointed hymn writer (Author of Amazing Grace) and the Apostle Paul, who zealously hunted the early church Christians until he was "Captured by grace" and transformed into the greatest Christian missionary the world has ever seen. Throughout the narrative of both these men's lives, Jeremiah shows the reader just how powerful God's grace is and that no matter how bad your sinful past ma...more
I cannot help remembering the day a group of teenagers were throwing rocks at my house over the back fence and broke a window. For them it was a game; when the police came they thought they would go to jail. Instead, I dropped the charges on the condition that each one read a copy of this book which I gave them (I had copies to give away) Indeed, I do know that shortly after one of the boys upon completing the book asked for a Bible. God can do miraculous things when we understand grace
The author expands on the way God captures us with His grace using the lives of Paul from the bible and John Newton who wrote "Amazing Grace". I found the details about Newton's life particularly interesting. The author also includes pratical suggestions for how to meditate on and incorporate the lessons used in the reader's own life at the end of each chapter. Very easy to read, harder to actually live out but it's alway great to be challenged to live a better life.
I had to give this wonderful book 4 stars only because it is right on target with scripture until pages 205 & 206...salvation. There is never any scripture quoted in the Bible where one says this prayer and is saved. The prayer of faith spoken of in James 5:15 says "Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven." Jesus himself said in Mark 16:16 that "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved...more
In this book we read about a person who begins life as a social outcast , abandoned and abused, yet somehow they become loving and caring.
Saul is among many names we will recognize in this book.All are connected by faith.
This book impacts you deeply, makes you want to make a difference in life, even the smallest things can end up being huge for someone else.
People can do extraordinary things for each other and God.It is all extremely inspirational. The overwhelming feelings are tough to describe...more
A great book to improve your spiritual walk with Christ. It's a reminder that God's grace is sufficient, and even the worst of us can be forgiven and fully pardoned of our sins through the grace that is found through the salvation found through Jesus Christ.
The story of John Newton and the apostle Paul and how God's grace worked in both their lives. I thought the book was encouraging, but Dr.Jeremiah seemed very repetitive towards the end of the book.
Wonderfully written. Biblically sound. I highly recommend this book to anyone desiring to learn more about God's grace.
Powerful book! I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to better understand the grace of God.
Jun 10, 2011
Margaret
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Two names that are practically synonomous with "grace" are John Newton (penned the song Amazing Grace) and Paul (formerly known as Saul from the Bible). It is these two personalities that author David Jeremiah takes a closer look at bringing them to life to the reader to learn from their own mistakes and fortunes. This book is about spiritual guidance and while it cannot be absorbed all in one sitting it will definitely get in your heart and help you learn for the good of your soul.
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Awesome book..such insight!
Encountering God's grace changes lives forever!
Encountering God's grace changes lives forever!
Captured by Grace parallels the lives of the Apostle Paul and John Newton, who gave is the hymn Amazing Grace. It is a powerful look at the grace of God and its powerful effects on these two men. An inspiring read!
...no one is beyond the reach of a loving Father. Saved me...
Apr 09, 2011
Kate
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Dr. David Jeremiah is an excellent storyteller and he puts that skill to work in Captured by Grace, telling the tales of Paul the apostle and John Newton–two men whose lives were radically changed when they encountered the living Savior. Where many books on basic Christian theology become stale, this one grows ever more intriguing thanks to a plethora of rich metaphors, invented allegories, and historical retellings.
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absolutely wonderful....a must read
Very enjoyable.
Great read.
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What a wonderful inspirational book! I absolutely love the synopsis of this book. But it only gives you a glimpse into the amazing pages inside!
When I started reading this book I was sort of haphazardly reading. But God stopped me and I had to go back to the beginning and start over.
To read more of my review:
Breath of Life
When I started reading this book I was sort of haphazardly reading. But God stopped me and I had to go back to the beginning and start over.
To read more of my review:
Breath of Life
Such a wonderful book about the grace and mercy of God. This book will keep you mindful of God's love and sacrifice for His people, and in reading it, you will be more sensitive to God's heart leading to more patience, kindness, and compassion as well as passion for His people!
Nov 01, 2007
JR, Mom, Nana
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this book goes thru the Song "Amazing Grace" line by line comparing the life of Paul from the bible and the life of John Newton the author of "Amazing Grace" and what the Word of God says about grace. I am learning how great God's grace is and how it works in my life.
Great book. I took a lot from this, particularly much of the grace vs. mercy topic. I enjoyed learning about the story behind Amazing Grace, the hymn, while digging into scripture and Paul's journey and discussing grace.
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Dr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, felt God’s calling on his life at a very early age. Born February 13, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Jeremiah was raised in a family deeply committed to ministry. At the age of eleven, Dr. Jeremiah and his family moved to Dayton, Ohio where his father, Dr. James T. Jeremia...more
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