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John the Baptist: Forerunner of Christ Paperback – January 22, 2014
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- Print length172 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 22, 2014
- Dimensions6 x 0.39 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101495281876
- ISBN-13978-1495281877
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- Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (January 22, 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 172 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1495281876
- ISBN-13 : 978-1495281877
- Item Weight : 8.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.39 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #617,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #270 in New Testament Biographies
- #2,347 in Devotionals
- #3,263 in Religious Leader Biographies
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Customers find the book insightful and helpful for studying John the Baptist's life. They describe it as a wonderful, powerful read that flows smoothly with beautiful writing. Readers appreciate the clear and concise writing style that paints an intimate panorama of John's life.
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Customers find the book provides insights into the life and times of John the Baptist. It draws them closer to God and helps them understand his purpose in life. They appreciate that it brings them closer to Jesus and understands their God-given purpose.
"anything by FB Myer is top notch ..very inspirational and unexpected pleasure. draws you closer to God making you examining your walk with HIM!!!!..." Read more
"Mr. Meyer is very detailed in his description of John. He also relates the situations of John’s life to present day living. Very satisfying read!" Read more
"...was to emphasize John's complete understanding and acceptance of his God-given purpose in life: to prepare the way for Jesus Christ...." Read more
"...it gave me many thoughts to ponder and to apply to my life. Very good book and I would encourage anyone to read it." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They appreciate the clear writing style and opinions expressed in it. Many say the content is excellent and the author's work is inspiring.
"anything by FB Myer is top notch ..very inspirational and unexpected pleasure. draws you closer to God making you examining your walk with HIM!!!!..." Read more
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"This is a very good initial read for insight into John the Baptizer and I strongly recommend it." Read more
"...The lessons presented are going to stay with me. This was a powerful book." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They find it clear and concise, providing a comprehensive overview of John the Baptist.
"...awesome book, F B Meyer goes in between the lines and paints a beautiful intimate panorama of John the Baptist." Read more
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"It gave me a better understanding of who Jesus is. It was clear and to the point." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023anything by FB Myer is top notch ..very inspirational and unexpected pleasure. draws you closer to God making you examining your walk with HIM!!!! cannot explain how wonderful this man's writing is! obviously he was inspired by The Holy Spirit when writing this !!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022Mr. Meyer is very detailed in his description of John. He also relates the situations of John’s life to present day living. Very satisfying read!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016There apparently is very little documentation on the personal life of John the Baptist. What we know about him can be found in the Bible. I think Meyer's forte in this book was to emphasize John's complete understanding and acceptance of his God-given purpose in life: to prepare the way for Jesus Christ. His strict diet and remote living style kept him from getting caught up in the normal worldly things and helped to keep him focused on his mission. John was no ordinary man. Even Christ acknowledged the unique greatness of John the Baptist.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2015This is a very good initial read for insight into John the Baptizer and I strongly recommend it.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2014Hands down, the best book I've ever read about John The Baptist! I didn't expect this much content surrounding the man's life, given the relatively few pages of scripture devoted to him. Meyer, however, draws out every morsel in scripture and brings this man's life and ministry into three dimensions.
The lessons presented are going to stay with me. This was a powerful book.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020Absolutely an awesome book, F B Meyer goes in between the lines and paints a beautiful intimate panorama of John the Baptist.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022Obviously I love John the Baptist, but this book is hard to read. Lots of run-on sentences. A bit disappointed.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019The world since the fall of man beckons us to desire all materialism, comfort, and self aggrandizement. F.B. brings John's life and purpose to a greater understanding that "the Kingdom of Heaven" is at hand. I was moved by the authors sharing that while he no longer was the head of his church, but retired, there was still much he could do. Again I realize that I cannot serve two masters. God help me.
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- Josh HardingReviewed in Canada on October 22, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars It seems like a good read
It seems like a good read. Havnt got into it yet but FB Meyer is amazing so it should be great
- GJCReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars I must decrease
F.B. Meyer and Charles Swindoll would be the authors God has blessed more than some others with the ability of illuminating the truths from the life experience of some of the Bibles principal characters. I have previously read Meyer's books on David, Paul and Elijah so had a good idea of his writing style. And although F.B. Meyer wrote over one hundred years ago, the insight he gives is worth your time. The principles of Gods Word do not change with the passing of time and there is much truth to be gleaned from the pages of yester-year. I found Meyer's work on John the Baptist, slow to get started but then you need to be in a particular place for the truth to resonate to your own circumstances. It was exactly one year ago when my own circumstances were changing and faced with tough decisions about ministry I found wisdom and clarity in Meyer’s exposition.
“He knew that his mission was nearly fulfilled, that his office was ended. He had opened the gate to the true Shepherd, and must now consign to Him all the charge of the flock. Jesus must increase, while he decreased”.
At a time when I needed God’s mind I found Meyer offering direction through uncertainty. He writes with great wisdom, borne out of his own experience and writes with the skill of a Shakespeare or a Jane Austen. His use of the English language is marvellous. However, above all he writes devotionally, so he is easy to read. He also writes as one man to another, with all the weaknesses and anxieties that are typical of our earthly walk. If you are interested in Bible characters and want to know more of how God used them then look no further than FB Meyer’s study on John the Baptist.
- Anna WilkinsReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting book
This book is written in old English which may put people off but the content is amazing The author has icluded so much historical facts as well as spiritual challenges rarely seen in modern writing Recommended to Christians
- Lesley CobillReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational bible biography
In-depth study of the source of John the Baptist life and inspiration as the forerunner announcing the coming of Jesus Christ
- Suffolk GuyReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
great book