3:16 The Numbers of Hope

Title: 3:16 The Numbers of Hope
Author: Max Lucado
Genre: Inspirational Non-fiction
Age Level: Teenagers to Adults
Description: This wonderful book is constructive to Christians. Max Lucado spends a whole book analyzing John 3:16 and its impact on Christianity today. Each chapter is divided into a different part of the verse. The book begins by discussing Nicodemus and the situation in which Jesus told him of salvation. The author of this book is able to talk about a serious subject without making it boring. The book is written with a good sense of humor and jokes are made throughout the entirety of the book. Words from John 3:16 are explained, using Greek to understand the context in which Jesus said them. For instance, in Greek there are different ways of saying love, whereas in English there is only one way. By breaking down the Greek word we can tell what kind of love Jesus was talking about. Featured in this book are many personal stories that will bless you. These stories go along with the particular chapter and reinforce a certain concept. Included in this book are chapters on heaven, hell, love, Jesus, etc. This Christian resource is instructive for analyzing the true meaning of John 3:16.
Precautions: There is not anything to warn you about. This book was written by a godly man whose desire is to see people come to God.
Ratings: I cannot reiterate how much this book will bless your life. The author wrote it in such a way that you will be crying one moment and laughing the next. John 3:16 is one of, if not the most, powerful Scripture in the Bible. It is widely quoted among people, but many do not understand its full meaning. Everyone who reads this book will have a much wider understanding of John 3:16 than ever before.