The Message New Testament Reader's Edition (Softcover) - (Paperback)

Book Synopsis Read the Bible like the bestseller it is. The Bible is the most popular book in the world because its stories are compelling and absolutely life changing. Over the course of history, we have added verse numbers, references, graphs, and more to aid in our understanding of Scripture. But here, in this reading Bible, enjoy the continual flow and beauty of the New Testament free of verse numbers and references. It's the Good News with no clutter. The elegant design is laid out like your favorite novel from the local bookstore, with all the power and impact of the stories and insights of Jesus, Paul, and the apostles. This clean reading experience of the Bible in contemporary language will bring you moments of surprise and wonder. Immerse yourself in the timeless truths of the Gospels, Epistles, and every other passage of the New Testament.

From the Back Cover Born a King. Bearing a Kingdom.

When Jesus is born in a small town outside a minor provincial capital, few suspect the destiny awaiting him. But tremors felt among shepherds, kings, and angels foreshadow a seismic shift that will one day ripple across the globe.

Thirty years later, he emerges a dynamic preacher claiming to be the Son of God. In town after town, many attack his audacious claim and conspire to kill him. And when he falls under the harsh glare of one of history's greatest empires, death will stand between him and his destiny.

In the aftermath, a small group bands together--loyalists following his example and spreading his teaching. As they do, his flesh-and-blood life begins to transform them into a Kingdom that will have no end.