Finding God in the Story of Amazing Grace

by Kurt Bruner, Jim Ware

As the major motion picture hits theaters this spring, the best-selling coauthors of the Finding God series explore the true story of how God's amazing grace ended the British slave trade. With profound reflections drawn from the lives of two men, William Wilberforce and John Newton, who wrote the beloved hymn, the authors reveal God's grace in our everyday struggles and show how he uses even the smallest of events and weakest of individuals to implement his grander plan in this world.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, History

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 3, 2007

About the author

Kurt Bruner serves as Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Lake Pointe Church and on the adjunct faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary. A graduate of Talbot Seminary and former Vice President with Focus on the Family, Kurt led the teams creating films, magazines, books, and radio drama. As President of HomePointe Inc., he helps local church leaders create an ongoing culture of intentional families. Kurt is the best-selling author of more than a dozen books. Kurt and his wife, Olivia, have four children and live in Rockwall, Texas.

Reviews

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like that at the beginning of the chapter there is scripture and at the end of the chapter, there is one sentence recap. "It is by God's mercy that we are brought low." The book is packed with wisdom for such a small book. Really enjoyed this book.

[Mike E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting book, I loved the layout of the book with scripture in and before each chapter. Def. worth a read.

[TERRI DURAN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do not grow weary in well doing.

Do not grow weary in well doing.

A wonderful story of God's Amazing Grace. We can grow in Grace by being reminded of what others have accomplished through Grace. I am always encouraged by stories of those who have struggled and still managed to follow Christ. Everyone struggles with what is the right path for our lives. Seeking godly counsel is one way to ensure we follow God's will. What would the world be like now if the slave trade was alive and well? Thankful to these men for pursuing an end to it.

[Diane Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the introduction the authors state that this is a story based on the life of two great men - John Newton and William Wilberforce. They gave me fair warning that it was not a strict biography, and that would have been my preference. So the fact that it was not exactly what I was looking for was my own fault. Nevertheless, there were several true historical facts about each life. And it is a very easy read.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Appreciated this book very much! I loved the brief views into Newton's and Wilberforce's lives, as well as the authors comments on them... very informative and inspiring. I loved how each chapter was on a different aspect of God's grace, making it easy to see God's hand working in these two men's lives. I also must say that the size and cover of the book was perfect :).

[Jeanine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this book about John Newton & William Wilberforce. How "Amazing Grace" was written and how each of them came to a saving faith in Jesus Christ and knowing his grace in their lives. Great read!