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Portraits of Christ
Keddie and Whitla unfold 40 rich figures of speech that portray Jesus in both the Old and New Testaments. Using Scripture’s own “portraits-in-words,” they illuminate the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ in thoughtful detail and issue a pastoral call for response. As you see and understand Christ through his own word pictures, you will find a summons to love and worship him more.
424 pages, Hardcover
Published September 3, 2020
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Gordon J. Keddie
35 books3 followersGordon J. Keddie is the minister of Grace Presbyterian Church in State College, Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous titles including He spoke in parables and seven other Welwyn Commentaries published by EP Books.
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September 8, 2020
How do we picture Jesus? The Bible does not have photos or paintings of Jesus. Instead, we see him with words. In Portraits of Christ, Gordon J. Keddie and David G. Whitla show us Jesus.
Figures of Speech
In just over 400 pages, this book looks at 40 rich figures of speech that portray Jesus in both the Old and New Testaments. Keddie and Whitla are the perfect writing partners. The chapters are not attributed to a single author, yet they all flow together. And because the chapters were given as a sort of small message during the monthly communion service, there is a special clarity and craft to their writings.
Their writing is fully reformed, and examining the Biblical figures of speech help us press into the reality behind the words. What I most appreciated was how the authors examine some of the lesser-known names of Jesus, such as the “horn” of salvation.
A Closer Look at Christ
Bound as a bright and beautiful, hardcover book - it is perfect for devotional and meditational reading. If you are a pastor or preacher, the book can also act as a reference tool for teaching and preaching preparation.
As the Fall season is in full swing and the Christmas season approaches, I find myself wanting to have a closer look at Christ. This book is the perfect help to see Jesus in the radiance of his beauty and glory.
I received a media copy of Portraits of Christ and this is my honest review.
Figures of Speech
In just over 400 pages, this book looks at 40 rich figures of speech that portray Jesus in both the Old and New Testaments. Keddie and Whitla are the perfect writing partners. The chapters are not attributed to a single author, yet they all flow together. And because the chapters were given as a sort of small message during the monthly communion service, there is a special clarity and craft to their writings.
Their writing is fully reformed, and examining the Biblical figures of speech help us press into the reality behind the words. What I most appreciated was how the authors examine some of the lesser-known names of Jesus, such as the “horn” of salvation.
A Closer Look at Christ
Bound as a bright and beautiful, hardcover book - it is perfect for devotional and meditational reading. If you are a pastor or preacher, the book can also act as a reference tool for teaching and preaching preparation.
As the Fall season is in full swing and the Christmas season approaches, I find myself wanting to have a closer look at Christ. This book is the perfect help to see Jesus in the radiance of his beauty and glory.
I received a media copy of Portraits of Christ and this is my honest review.
November 16, 2022
Comprehensive, accessible and very devotional. Expands our knowledge of Christ's character and work through a diversity of portraits, some more obvious than others.
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