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The modern world portrays Jesus in many ways for many reasons. Some are well-intentioned but misguided, others are aberrations, still others have some but not all the essential keys. In order to see and understand the real Jesus and what the Gospels say about him, we have to see him in his first-century contextand work out from there.
Here is a portrait of Jesus that in some ways will affirm what traditional Christianity has always understood about him...and, in other ways, upend it altogether.
Award-winning author Mark Clark delves into the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth: his parables and miracles, his controversial challenge of discipleship and obedience, his seemingly insane claim to be God, and what his death and resurrection (if they did happen) actually mean.
Mark is unafraid to tackle questions such as:
The Problem of Jesus engages with ideas from all realms of study: from Malcolm Gladwell and Jordan Peterson to historians, scientists, and philosophers; from N.T. Wright to C.S. Lewis; from Star Wars to Pretty Womanall unite to form a breathtaking and accurate portrait of Jesus, the man, the message, and the mission, who forever altered the course of human history.
As a former atheist, I would call this book philosophical dynamite...The Problem of Jesus will take your thinking about Jesusand your relationship with himto whole new levels. Pastor and author, Ray Johnston.
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No one has been more misrepresented or misunderstood than Jesus Christ. Mark introduces us to the Jesus we find on the pages of Scripture, a Jesus who is irresistible.
Christine Caine, bestselling author, founder of A21 and Propel Women
This book isnt a roadmap for playing it safe, its an invitation to join Jesus for the risky adventure of your life!
Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestsellers Love Does, Everybody Always, and Dream Big
I love the way Mark Clark turns the kaleidoscope, revealing new dimensions of who Jesus is. This book will help you encounter Jesus all over again!
Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker; lead pastor of National Community Church
There is nobody like Mark Clark. Hes brilliant, funny, and compelling all at the same time. In the Problem of Jesus, he points to the challenges and reasons for faith in a way that feels both honest and fresh. This is a captivating look at Jesus and what he means for us today.
Jud Wilhite, author of Pursued; senior pastor of Central Church
This truly is a great book. If you dont pick it up now, it will only be a matter of time until someone hands you a copy because they enjoyed it so much.
Carey Nieuwhof, author and founding pastor, Connexus Church
If youre interested in apologetics or just find yourself pondering the deeper aspects of your faith, this is the book for you!
Joshua Gagnon, lead pastor of Next Level Church and author of Its Not Over: Leaving Behind Disappointment and Learning to Dream Again
Mark Clark has a rare gift for coupling deep theological insights with clear, concise writing. No matter where you personally land when it comes to Jesus of Nazareth, this book will deepen your faith or shake your skepticism.
Larry Osborne, pastor and author, North Coast Church
Mark provides proper context and evidence for all of us to see and understand the real Jesus in his day and ours. Im more inspired than ever to follow the Jesus of the Scriptures!
Brad Lomenick, founder, BLINC; author; H3 Leadership & The Catalyst leader
This book is, I sense, going to be a very significant voice to this generation and others to come. It is culturally informed and sensitive without being enculturated. Like the Jesus Mark describes, you cant ignore his message in this book, and you cant be neutral to it.
Ross Hastings, professor of theology, Regent College
With a poets pen, a scholars precision, and a pastors heart, Mark brings Jesus out of cultures usual trappings and places him front and square where he belongsin our hearts and minds.
Ricky Jenkins, senior pastor of Southwest Church; author of What They Taught Me: Enduring Wisdom for Changing Times
With astute insights, biblical wisdom, and cultural savvy, Mark is the perfect person to write The Problem of Jesus. It is a tremendous resource for the skeptic, for the new believer, and for the seasoned saint.
Daniel Fusco, lead pastor @ Crossroads Community Church, TV & radio host, author of Crazy Happy and Upward, Inward; Outward
Mark does a great job helping people get a good look at our beautiful Lord Jesus and how he represents a new way of being human.
Alan Hirsch, author of numerous books on missional leadership, organization, and spirituality; founder of the Movement Leaders Collective
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The Problem of Jesus
Copyright 2021 by Mark Clark
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To my Bobbie, The first one to tell me about, and more importantly, show me Jesus. Without you I would not have written this book, nor would I know the subject of it personally. It took years for me to care about Jesus, but you never gave up on me and, even now, as you come close to meeting him face to face, you never stop pursuing him. Whenever that day comes, know that I am right behind you and will see you soon. Thank you for everything.
By Ray Johnston
I n every generation, in every country, and tragically, in many churches there is always one problem with Jesus. Here it is.
The Jesus of the Bible is ignored.
Years ago, I saw this firsthand. As I landed in South Africa for a two-week speaking tour, the country was in complete turmoil. The air was filled with anticipation. Everything was new! Nelson Mandela was free. The constitution was being rewritten. Decades of suffocating apartheid were ending. Nobody knew what the future would hold, and at that moment Carol and I were getting off a plane in Cape Town to spend two tension filled weeks training pastors and leaders in South Africas Dutch Reformed Churches.
Change was everywhereexcept in the church. Carol and I found ourselves growing more and more depressed as we visited one lifeless, segregated, change-resistant church after another. Tradition reigned. Pastors were frustrated. Change looked impossible. And even the leaders were telling us, Its a nightmare. Our church is stuck. Its hopeless! And it wasa total disaster.
Then everything changed.
On our last weekend there, I was invited to preach at the largest Dutch Reformed Church in the country. We pulled into the parking lot expecting another dead, uptight, condemning, segregated, old-fashioned, tradition-driven church.
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