Captured by Grace: No One Is Beyond the Reach of a Loving God by David Jeremiah

Captured by Grace: No One Is Beyond the Reach of a Loving God Reviews

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  Effie Barba

  I cannot help remembering the day a group of teenagers were throwing rocks at my house over the back fence and broke a window. For them it was a game; when the police came they thought they would go to jail. Instead, I dropped the charges on the condition that each one read a copy of this book which I gave them (I had copies to give away) Indeed, I do know that shortly after one of the boys upon completing the book asked for a Bible. God can do miraculous things when we understand grace
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  Zack

  I find myself avoiding material from preachers on TV, as their messages tend to be more watered down and geared toward pleasing the crowds. David Jeremiah pleasantly surprised me with his book Captured by Grace, openly discussing topics such as repentance, suffering, and propitiation. Rarely do you hear such theological gems expounded upon by televangelists. Jeremiah has a rather compelling writing style that made this book quite a page-turner at times. I liked his explanation of the difference between mercy and grace in Chapter 1. His exposition on the prodigal son in Chapter 3 actually brought tears to my eyes. His emphasis on the pursuing nature of God was one of his strongest points. To think that God would not only provide a way out for sinners, but declare them honored members of His Kingdom as well! Truly, this is only possible though grace...unmerited favor from a holy God! This grace is only found through faith in Jesus Christ, and that is precisely why He is so precious to me.
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  Michael

  Amazing Grace would always be my song of praise,for it was grace that bought my liberty! This is a outstanding book about the Grace of God and the love that he shows people in their grace walk. This has taught me many things about my own walk with Christ, it has taught me to be patient and wait on the blessings on God, God loves us unconditionally and that all things work together for good to them that love the Lord and is called towards his purpose, the differences between mercy and grace, etc. I have never read a book with so much emotion, I stopped in many passages and just paused at some things that I read, it is a powerful poignant book for every believer in Christ or unbeliever! I love how the author uses personal testimonies about things that have happened to him and other to indenify with the reader.
  
  This has become my favorite christian book, it is amazing, words cannot describe how much this has taught me. I would be reading more books by this astounding author!
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  Allen Steele

  Two main men and a lady. John Newton, Saul of Tarsus, Harriet Stowe.
  
  Talks about how both came to know the grace of our Father through their experiences. And in Harriet's case the death of her own child. How radically they were changed by the constant chasing of the Holy Ghost. David Jeremiah is a gifted story teller. I enjoyed this. The song "Amazing Grace" is the background for this book, and there's only one word for His grace-amazing.
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  Fylvia Kline

  The book Captured by Grace is held together by Apostle Paul and John Newton: Two sinners, centuries apart, whose lives tell the same story of God’s amazing grace. Through their lives and through the insight of many who have examined their lives, Jeremiah invites the reader to join the ranks of the Paul and Newton and partake of God’s amazing grace.
  
  There are few books that I keep after reading; this one will stay on my shelf for sure. The stories, texts and trivia are crucial elements of Jeremiah’s exposition of grace. But what struck me most is his ability to make me, the reader, want to revel in God’s grace–not just because of my sinfulness but because of my gratefulness of the Cross and my renewed commitment to live for my Savior.
  
  For those unfamiliar with the doctrine of grace, this is the perfect book for you; through it’s simple explanations and practical illustrations, you will understand the significance of grace in Christianity. For those who fully comprehend the grace of God, this book is like falling in love all over again; in the stories of changed hearts, you will find your love of Jesus rekindled with passion.
  
  I found every page engaging; well, maybe not every page–I did not care for Jeremiah’s prelude. Perhaps that’s because of my personal dislike for historical fiction. I felt that his imaginative narrative of Paul persecuting Christians took away from the book. But I’m glad I moved on to the rest of the book; I was blessed by every page.
  
  (Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”)
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  JR, Mom, Nana

  this book goes thru the Song "Amazing Grace" line by line comparing the life of Paul from the bible and the life of John Newton the author of "Amazing Grace" and what the Word of God says about grace. I am learning how great God's grace is and how it works in my life.
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  Laura

  Great book. I took a lot from this, particularly much of the grace vs. mercy topic. I enjoyed learning about the story behind Amazing Grace, the hymn, while digging into scripture and Paul's journey and discussing grace.
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  Hope Blackwell

  Such a wonderful book about the grace and mercy of God. This book will keep you mindful of God's love and sacrifice for His people, and in reading it, you will be more sensitive to God's heart leading to more patience, kindness, and compassion as well as passion for His people!
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  Brendyn

  A great book to improve your spiritual walk with Christ. It's a reminder that God's grace is sufficient, and even the worst of us can be forgiven and fully pardoned of our sins through the grace that is found through the salvation found through Jesus Christ.
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  IrenesBookReviews

  Every Christian should read this book. It will take more then a couple days to read though as Dr. Jeremiah gives you a lot to learn. Worth the time!
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  Dennis Thurman

  Jeremiah is a communicator. The message is on point. Well-illustrated.
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  Jack Hansen

  John Newton's story encapsulates the gift of grace once he sees the world through the eyes of Jesus Christ. He writes the hymn, Amazing Grace. Then the author explains the depravity of mankind making everyone capable of, both, righteousness and evil. David Jeremiah refers to the Apostle Paul to cite that righteousness exists living in Jesus Christ. Paul also points out that man's works mean nothing without faith. Grace accepted by faith in Jesus justifies one for eternal life with God.
  
  Analysis of the Prodigal Son and some personal experiences are the next platforms for Captured by Grace: No One Is Beyond the Reach of a Loving God. It is never too late to turn back to the One who loves us, regardless, and who promises to shed His grace on all; but He offers salvation to those who learn the lessons from His word and follow Jesus Christ.
  
  Taking God for granted perpetuates the drift away from Him. Crisis is often the impetus that reorients lost souls to God's plan. Our faith is tested with temptation, evil's shrewd suggestion for us to disobey God. Grace saves us through our faith and actions demonstrate this by our obedience to God's will.
  
  Grace enlightens the world. The ultimate gift from God is His grace allowing Christ's victory over death in his resurrection. We know there is life after death as Christ fulfills that prophecy. This makes forbearance, the longsuffering the bible mentions, tolerable with an ever present joy, regardless of circumstance. Thankfulness for everything God does is the mark of a Christian captured by grace.
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  Beverly

  I must admit that I was at first a bit disappointed with this book, because my expectations were that it would be focusing on the parallels between the lives of the Apostle Paul and John Newton in relationship to the message of Newton's well known Hymn "Amazing Grace". And although this is the main focal point around which this book was written, Dr. Jeremiah interweaves the scriptural texts on Grace to develop a sermon series in book form that hopes to draw the reader into the arms of Grace. I am glad I didn't put it aside in frustration. This book is full of the powerful layers and forms of Grace that pursue us and transform us as the extended arm of the Almighty God who is LOVE!
  This book leaves the reader encouraged, hopeful, challenged and thankful that "No One Is Beyond the Reach of a Loving God.
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  Pamela

  It is recommended to read one chapter per week and meditate on what it says. I didn't quite read it that slowly but I never read more than one chapter in a day. Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.
  Dr David Jeremiah weaves the lyrics of Amazing Grace and uses Paul's story to unpack grace and living with gratitude!
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  Jack

  You can never go wrong reading Dr. David Jeremiah. He takes the Bible and makes it understandable and memorable. In this book, he parallels the lives of John Newton, author of Amazing Grace, and Saul of Tarsus, who later becomes the Apostle Paul. He clearly shows the grace in their lives by unpacking various scriptures and verses of Amazing Grace. This is an easy read, but will have a lasting impact if you let it.
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  Salatiel Barrera

  Great book.
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  Ethan Nunn

  One of Dr. Jeremiah's best books!
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  Lynette

  A thought provoking book with many lines which made me stop and think . I would highly recommend this book.
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  Becky Hornick

  Great read helped when I was going through a rough time
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  Justin

  If you are looking to understand God's grace, this is a great book to start your journey. It weaves scripture, the life of John Newton, and modern day life together in a way that really makes you think.
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  Steven Gagne

  Two men that lived centuries apart, whose homes were a great distance apart, and whose upbringing bear no resemblance with the other, had three things in common: they lived lives of evil and destruction, were radically transformed by God, and transcribed powerful words telling us about it. These two men are Apostle Paul (author of two-thirds of the New Testament) and John Newton (the individual that penned the words to the classic hymn "Amazing Grace").
  
  This is a powerful book that uses the stories of these men, along-side scripture, to challenge, inspire, and motivate us to recognize the grace of God in our lives; and to realize that God's love is greater than anyone can fathom, and is hunting us all down. I was finding myself stopping mid-chapter to pray and ask God for forgiveness. Dr. David Jeremiah uses powerful illustrations, detailed accounts of the lives of these men, and in-dept understanding of scripture to bring to life the power of God's grace. By the end of their lives, both men considered themselves the "chief of sinners", and recognized that they had been captured by grace. Although the beginning of the book was a bit slow (due to the detailed introduction of the subjects in the book), I really enjoyed the book once it got going. I would recommend this book to anyone that desires a greater understanding and reality of God's grace in their lives. You are not beyond the reach of God's love!
  
  Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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  Jason

  Not a short read....a pick it up and can't put it down, read it in a day read. This will take a bit of time.
  
  That being said, it is not dense or difficult. It is just a book that seemed like it needed time to get through it. Going through the verses of the song, Amazing Grace, Dr. Jeremiah parallels the lives of Saul and John Newton...at least multiple times drawing comparisons. However, the real story to me was ultimately how, through God's grace, we can all be used in incredible ways in His kingdom.
  
  The very person who sought out all the blossoming Christians of the first century becomes one of the strongest advocates, leading authorities and largest contributor of the Bible.
  
  John Newton, a slave trader, becomes the person who befriends the man in political office that can ban slavery in Britain and pens the lyrics that form the basis of the book that is the rallying cry in America years later to start the civil war and end slavery in America as well.
  
  God's grace is an amazing gift and Dr Jeremiah does an admirable job going through multiple facets of it as he discusses God's grace in the past, present and future and weaves these stories throughout.
  
  "What must God do to captivate your attention and make you realize that He is alive, gloriously alive?"...a great quote as Dr. Jeremiah discusses the fact that being saved is not the end goal of God...
  Feel like you have been in/are in crises? Well, there are good words for you as Dr. Jeremiah talks through how Paul viewed what John Newton later refers to in his lyrics as "dangers, toils and snares".
  
  So, what can you say of your walk with God and His grace...? I will leave you with one other word from the book that tells you why you should also pick it up and read it:
  "If you can place your trust totally in His love and His promise to work all things for your good, then you will have taken a step toward embracing the mysteries of His grace"
  
  Have you taken that step?
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  Laura

  Title: CAPTURED BY GRACE
  Author: Dr. David Jeremiah
  Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
  2010
  ISBN 978-0-8499-4616-5
  Genre: Religion/Christian Life/Inspirational
  
  Whether you are a new believer, a growing Christian, or a seasoned saint, CAPTURED BY GRACE is a volume that needs to be in your library, in your hand, and in your heart. It is, quite simply, the clearest presentation of grace in all of its aspects and attributes that I have ever come across. Teaching from personal experience, allegory, analogy and testimony from Jesus, the Apostle Paul, and many others throughout the ages on into the present day, Dr. David Jeremiah’s book is not only clear, it is comprehensive, compelling, and challenging.
  
  After all, grace changes everything.
  
  As an added bonus, Dr. Jeremiah challenges you to continue the journey by logging on to the ministry website,
  www.CapturedByGrace.com and enriching your life and your library with resources that will bring the book “home” in a way that will change your understanding of grace, and your relationship with Jesus, forever.
  
  This book would make a wonderful gift for your pastor, Sunday School teacher, or anyone that you treasure and want to see grow in the Lord. 216 pages. $14.99.
  
  
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  Christa

  Captured by Grace is a nonfiction book about...well you could probably guess...grace! lol. Dr. Jeremiah follows the life of John Newton (famous for penning the hymn "Amazing Grace") and Saul/Paul of the Bible to show the effect God's grace had on them. He really takes a good look at grace; the purpose, where it appears in the Bible, and what it means for us.
  
  This book had a lot of good content, but it was hard for me to get through. I wish he would have gone further into the story of John Newton. I did enjoy the comparisons of his life and Paul's and how while their situations were different they were alike in many ways.
  
  "Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”"