In the Footsteps of Faith [Paperback]

John MacArthur (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998

By highlighting the defining moments of their lives and discussing the impact of their responses to tough times and to God, John MacArthur unveils lessons of faith and servanthood from beloved men and women of the Bible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581340192
• ISBN-13: 978-1581340198
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #488,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker and has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four grown children and fourteen grandchildren.
John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, audiotapes, and CDs by John MacArthur.
John is president of The Master's College and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Best-selling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Truth War, The Murder of Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring for all ages, May 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: In the Footsteps of Faith (Paperback)

Though I am very familiar with the Bible, this was an enjoyable overview of the faith of several Biblical people. Not only did I enjoy it, but I based a Devotional I gave at a baby shower on one of the stories. I have also given it as an earned study book to some of the children in my 5th/6th grade Sunday School. It is also an encouraging gift to someone who is ill and wants only shorter, but meaty reading material while they recuperate. You'll find it's one of those "little gems" you'll want to pass on.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book of faithful biblical characters, November 13, 2009

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W. Matthews (Strongstown, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Footsteps of Faith (Paperback)

In the Footsteps of Faith exams the lives of several men and women of the bible. In particular MacArthur looks at:

* Noah
* Abraham
* Moses
* Rahab
* Hannah
* Jonah
* Mary
* John the Baptist
* Peter
* Paul
* Lydia
* Timothy
* Epaphroditus
* Jesus

These men and women provide us with great examples of faithful Christian living. We can learn from their successes and failures. We can see their faith in action and pattern our lives after them.

If anyone is looking for ways to increase their faith and find ways to live faithful, then this is a good book to read.

There is a study guide for each chapter at the end of the book.

The study guide briefly summarizes the main point of the chapter then provides a few questions to think about or discuss. Finally, there are a couple of thoughts to pray about and some ways to apply the truths of the chapter.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a simple tour through the life of fourteen biblical characters who exhibited lives of faith., July 4, 2008

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Gary E. Gilley "Pastor-Teacher at Southern Vi... (Springfield, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Footsteps of Faith (Paperback)

This is a simple tour through the life of fourteen biblical characters who exhibited lives of faith. Some of the all-stars on display include Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist, Peter and Paul. But some lesser lights are also highlighted such as Rahab, Lydia and Epaphroditus.

This is a straightforward, relatively uncomplicated book suitable for a Sunday school class or Bible study. It even includes a study guide for that purpose. I personally found the last chapter on Jesus Christ to be the most helpful.