Jesus: Sovereign and Sacrifice

By Richard O. Faulk

Although Richard Faulk is widely published in legal circles, this is his first book regarding Christianity. Jesus Sovereign and Sacrifice addresses the Passion of Jesus Christ and concentrates on his decision to submit to crucifixion and death to secure salvation and eternal life for all those who accept his redeeming sacrifice.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jul 30, 2019
• ISBN: 9781973667896

Richard O. Faulk

Richard Faulk is a native Texan who has practiced law for over forty years in Dallas, Houston and Washington, D.C. He has written and taught numerous Adult Christian Education courses at churches in Texas and Virginia. He and his wife, recently moved to Ohio with their trio of labrador retrievers. He plans to continue his studies, lessons and teachings on Christianity.

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WestBow Press rev. date: 7/30/2019

CONTENTS

Chapter 1

The Mystery of Jesus

Chapter 2

A Child of His Times

Chapter 3

God’s Word: The Source of the Vision

Chapter 4

His Mission

Chapter 5

Jesus Consciously Conforms His Life to Scriptural Prophesies

Chapter 6

A Man of Sorrows

Chapter 7

The Kingdom of God

Chapter 8

Growth of the Kingdom

Chapter 9

The Kingdom’s Consumation

Chapter 10

Conclusion

Bibliography

Discussion Questions

This book is

dedicated to the memory of Brian Kelly Robertson, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, friend, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.

CHAPTER 1

The Mystery of Jesus

Who was Jesus? The Bible says He was the Son of God and Son of Man — but what do those terms mean? The Bible also says He was a person – a real human being, not a myth, legend or fabrication. He was a human child who was born, breathed, and nursed. Like most of us, He matured within His family in a community – where He worshiped, learned a useful trade, and worked to support Himself. In His life, Jesus lived and breathed, ate and drank, and had family, friends, and enemies – just like us – but that tells us very little about what He was like as a person.

As opposed to the mythical Greek and Roman gods, Jesus was a real person – not a myth. He was known by others in His