Book Review: Journey With Jesus by Dennis E Johnson

Andy Stanley's comments about unhitching the Old Testament from the Christian faith has really caused a stir in recent months. It has many theologians defending the validity of the Old Testament and why Christians need it. Thankfully, there are few books that have come out at the right time showing the Bible is one story which includes the Old Testament.

Dennis E Johnson's latest book, Journeys with Jesus shows us how the Bible connects to Christ. Johnson, like many others, stated that Jesus is the main hero of the Bible. In today's culture, many keep putting themselves as the center of the Bible when it is all about Christ. Jesus pointed out to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus that all of scripture from Moses to the prophets were about Him.

Johnson shows how God fulfilled His covenant in Christ which was prophesied in the beginning of redemption history. Johnson also shows us how we can take a Biblical passage and apply it to our day showing the Bible is relevant for our day and time. Then he shows the fulfillment of all the signs that God gave to His people through the Scriptures.

Once again, a timely book where many who claim to be believers are questions the sufficiency of scripture and even its relevance.

Thanks P&R Publishing for letting me review this book.