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The Jesus Who Never Lived: Exposing False Christs and Finding the Real Jesus
Biblical scholar Wayne House uncovers the various depictions of Jesus in the unorthodox communities within early Christianity, in other religions, and within Western civilization today. He shows readers that the Jesus who presented Himself in history can be correctly known only through the documents written by eyewitnesses of the Christ and by those who were disciples of those eyewitnesses, documents that were attested by the early church and became a part of the New Testament canon. Among the false Christs exposed by The Jesus Who Never Lived To believe in these false Christs is to believe a lie. But as readers discover the real Jesus, they will find the One who is the truth and the life and the only way to the Father.
320 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2008
About the author
H. Wayne House
147 books4 followersDr. H. Wayne House is Distinguished Research Professor of Theology, Law, and Culture at Faith International University. He holds six degrees, including a doctorate in Law from Regent University and a doctorate in Exegetical Theology from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Dr. House has authored or edited nearly 40 books and directed study tours to Israel, Greece, Turkey, and other biblical sites. He is the founder of Christian Perspectives International, a non-profit organization committed to helping believers grow in their spiritual walk through biblical education. He is also a founder and the first president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and served as president of the Evangelical Theological Society.
Dr. House has authored or edited nearly 40 books and directed study tours to Israel, Greece, Turkey, and other biblical sites. He is the founder of Christian Perspectives International, a non-profit organization committed to helping believers grow in their spiritual walk through biblical education. He is also a founder and the first president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and served as president of the Evangelical Theological Society.
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May 1, 2021
Jesus of the Bible once asked His disciples, "Who do people say I am?" and "Who do you say I am?" These questions are very relevant and even more so today. He asks these same questions of us too. But how can anyone know for sure who Jesus is when confronted with so many different views of Him today? Everyone wants a piece of Jesus. You don't hear or read any other great people, prophets, or religious founders contented as much and as heated as Jesus (Have you ever wonder why people want to attack the person of Jesus? Why not other religious leaders?). If Jesus (of the Bible) is the truth, then all other Jesuses must be false or not as accurate as the real one.
This book is beneficial in identifying false Christs and fake Jesuses from the Biblical Jesus, who is the truth, the life, and the only way to God. Dr. Wayne discusses how the early witnesses such as his family, disciples, the leaders, the Roman and Jewish historians, and the early Church viewed and believed about Jesus. He also highlighted some false Christianities, false messiahs, or alternative christs before and after the death and resurrection of Jesus of the Bible (this is usually referred to as the early heterodox perspectives). I particularly enjoy reading about The Jesus of World Religions, especially from Hinduism, Buddhist, and Islam perspectives, and The Jesus of Media Scholarship that focuses on the efforts of The Jesus Seminar and Bart Ehrman.
Dr. Wayne wrote, "It is doubtful that Christianity would have survived the persecutions of the early centuries or blossomed to its magnitude today apart from belief in the special nature and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is not merely appreciated for His teachings or respected for His high moral standards. He is worshipped, adored, and obeyed as the sovereign God and creator of the universe, the Saviour of His people." For that, I say, amen! 🙏😊📖
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This book is beneficial in identifying false Christs and fake Jesuses from the Biblical Jesus, who is the truth, the life, and the only way to God. Dr. Wayne discusses how the early witnesses such as his family, disciples, the leaders, the Roman and Jewish historians, and the early Church viewed and believed about Jesus. He also highlighted some false Christianities, false messiahs, or alternative christs before and after the death and resurrection of Jesus of the Bible (this is usually referred to as the early heterodox perspectives). I particularly enjoy reading about The Jesus of World Religions, especially from Hinduism, Buddhist, and Islam perspectives, and The Jesus of Media Scholarship that focuses on the efforts of The Jesus Seminar and Bart Ehrman.
Dr. Wayne wrote, "It is doubtful that Christianity would have survived the persecutions of the early centuries or blossomed to its magnitude today apart from belief in the special nature and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is not merely appreciated for His teachings or respected for His high moral standards. He is worshipped, adored, and obeyed as the sovereign God and creator of the universe, the Saviour of His people." For that, I say, amen! 🙏😊📖
To read my other book reviews, CLICK HERE: https://legasitv.blogspot.com/search/...
July 9, 2009
Do you remember that movie, Catch Me If You Can? Starring Leonard DeCaprio?
He mainly did cheque forgery and eventually worked for the FBI to catch other criminals? In the movie it shows him studying the real cheques before he figured out how to make the fake ones.
So why do I bring this up?
As a Christian we need to make sure we do that, right? Study the WORD before we can pick out who is teaching false doctrine. Not just bits and pieces, but the WHOLE WORD. If we can’t back it up in God’s Word, and actually know it’s in his Word, how can we tell who is preaching the real gospel?
thejesusThe Jesus Who Never Lived by H. Wayne House encourages this train of thought. He helps by giving you the scriptures and encourages you to understand what the Bible REALLY says about Jesus.
What I like about this book:
House really gives scripture to back up his information. I mean a lot!
I like that he also provides outside sources from older doctrines that help validate his point historically and therefore more accurately. He gives the facts as opposed to his opinion and lays it out before you.
I like the layout of the book. House presents the false idea (ie. that Judas was a good guy) and than gives you the biblical resources. It is easy to read, and easy to follow (which I greatly value in apologetic books!)
House pulled out a few things that I don’t think I had heard, and I appreciated that. For instance, he gives the references to Judas, and shows that Judas never actually acknowledged Jesus as God/Savior.
I think this book is a good study book, but you need to know your Bible yourself. As my pastor said, “Don’t just believe! Check it against God’s Word.” I think it’s so important to understand and know HIS WORD instead of just taking someone else’s word! That being said, sometimes it is difficult to totally “get it” and it’s nice to see what others say, so you can grasp a better understanding. This is one of those books that help you get a that “better understand”
The Jesus Who Never Lived has made me evaluate who has influenced my belief in Jesus, and whether or not my environment has played a big part in that, or whether I am relying on God’s Word and what I learn myself about HIM.
He mainly did cheque forgery and eventually worked for the FBI to catch other criminals? In the movie it shows him studying the real cheques before he figured out how to make the fake ones.
So why do I bring this up?
As a Christian we need to make sure we do that, right? Study the WORD before we can pick out who is teaching false doctrine. Not just bits and pieces, but the WHOLE WORD. If we can’t back it up in God’s Word, and actually know it’s in his Word, how can we tell who is preaching the real gospel?
thejesusThe Jesus Who Never Lived by H. Wayne House encourages this train of thought. He helps by giving you the scriptures and encourages you to understand what the Bible REALLY says about Jesus.
What I like about this book:
House really gives scripture to back up his information. I mean a lot!
I like that he also provides outside sources from older doctrines that help validate his point historically and therefore more accurately. He gives the facts as opposed to his opinion and lays it out before you.
I like the layout of the book. House presents the false idea (ie. that Judas was a good guy) and than gives you the biblical resources. It is easy to read, and easy to follow (which I greatly value in apologetic books!)
House pulled out a few things that I don’t think I had heard, and I appreciated that. For instance, he gives the references to Judas, and shows that Judas never actually acknowledged Jesus as God/Savior.
I think this book is a good study book, but you need to know your Bible yourself. As my pastor said, “Don’t just believe! Check it against God’s Word.” I think it’s so important to understand and know HIS WORD instead of just taking someone else’s word! That being said, sometimes it is difficult to totally “get it” and it’s nice to see what others say, so you can grasp a better understanding. This is one of those books that help you get a that “better understand”
The Jesus Who Never Lived has made me evaluate who has influenced my belief in Jesus, and whether or not my environment has played a big part in that, or whether I am relying on God’s Word and what I learn myself about HIM.
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August 3, 2011Interesting book for apologetics. The outline style of the book is rather easy to follow, but there are many congectures that are made out of personal viewpoints rather than supported by credible evidence. Many of the "arguments" this author makes would never stand up under heavy scrutiny. Also, the word use in this book is not for the beginner apologetist unless they have a dictionary handy. Any person who has studied enough to be able to understand his terminology will be versed enough to see some of the more "personable" points the author makes.
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