Autobiography of God

by Lloyd John Ogilvie

What is God like? In a world confused about God’s essential character, where can seekers turn to discover His identity? The parables of Jesus reveal aspects of God’s nature, according to Lloyd Ogilvie, renowned former chaplain of the U.S. Senate. In taking to heart these “earthly stories with a heavenly meaning,” we get to know God revealed in His Son, Jesus, and discover and do His will. Ogilvie guides readers through 29 of Jesus’ stories, and shows what each one reveals about who God is and who we are meant to be. Throughout, Ogilvie’s warm, accessible voice invites believers and nonbelievers alike to get acquainted with God and begin to experience His extravagant love for each and every person.

Genres: Christian

324 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1981

Reviews

[Scot Bellavia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best read a chapter a day or a chapter per sitting; as a devotional, rather than a novel. Great reinforcement of the thesis throughout but the approach to each parable was varied. If you read it as a novel (which you shouldn’t) you might get tripped up in this. The first half, he goes on tangents from the parable and the second half he puts ourselves in the shoes of a character in the parable or a fly on the wall or in the perspective of Jesus’ audience. This was helpful but a little odd since the approach was different among chapters.

[Nick Lofthouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ogilvie presents the most compelling explication of several parables I've heard, and does so succinctly and powerfully. Having heard him speak in person, this book was enjoyable to read while hearing his voice in my mind.

[Laura]

A friend loaned this to me almost three years ago; I wonder if she remembers that I still have it?!

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best books I have read. This is the most helpful book on the parables of Jesus that I have read.

[Sara Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hard hitting book, very good