All That Jesus Asks: How His Questions Can Teach and Transform Us »

Stan Guthrie is an editor at large for Christianity Today. An award-winning veteran journalist, author, and commentator on the evangelical scene, he has edited or cowritten a dozen books. Guthrie lives in Illinois.

More books have been written about Jesus than any other historical figure. Many of these books ask and answer questions about Jesus. All That Jesus Asks allows him to do the asking and shows why getting the right answers will change your life. Covering nearly 300 questions recorded in the New Testament under twenty-six separate themes, All That Jesus Asks uncovers who Jesus is by examining what was important to him and what he wants us to believe. This unique and comprehensive look at the greatest figure in history will encourage and challenge readers.

Acknowledgments 11

Introduction 13

Section 1 Who is Jesus?

1 His Forerunner 21

2 His Teaching in Context 32

3 His Authority 44

4 His Humanity 55

5 His Mission 64

6 His Identity 75

Section 2 How Do You Follow Him?

7 Relationship with Him 89

8 Faith in Him 99

9 Discipleship Directed by Him 110

10 Lordship under Him 120

11 Prayer According to Him 129

12 Priorities Given by Him 140

Section 3 Where is Your Thinking?

13 Discernment for Him 153

14 Self-examination for Him 164

15 Overcoming Anxiety for Him 175

Section 4 Why is Character So Vital?

16 Unbelief Rejects Him 187

17 Compassion Models Him 198

18 Gratitude Honors Him 208

19 Love Mirrors Him 218

Section 5 What are Some Critical Doctrines?

20 Understanding His Word 231

21 Following His Design for Marriage 241

22 Fearing His Judgments 251

23 Fighting His Adversary 262

24 Announcing His Kingdom 271

25 Anticipating His Gift of Resurrection 283

26 Rejoicing in His Love 295

Postscript: Answering the Questions 307

Questions Index 309

Notes 325