Tired of being baffled by the Bible? Discover how the story of Jesus has been thinly yet astonishingly veiled in the Old Testament and just waiting for you to gain a rich appreciation into the very nature of God. In this book of biblical research designed to unlock the deeper truths of Christianity, see how analysis of Scripture can propel your faith and understanding to new heights. This massive Christian study guide is a non-fiction, no-nonsense, non-stop examination of the predictions proving Jesus to be the definitive and only Lord for all people and all nations. The identity of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, is revealed through a deeper understanding of the hundreds of Bible verses which point directly to the coming of our Savior, who is the Son of God and God in the flesh. If the prophecies from Moses to Malachi are often an unsolved mystery for you, this book uses plain language, clear biblical references, and logical commentary to explain God's Word. Build your faith and knowledge as to how God has been calling out to mankind with specific truths regarding Jesus since the Garden of Eden. Starting with the very first prophecy, get your answers in Genesis and all the prophets as they point to Jesus with uncanny consistency. Biblical topics covered include: Lost in the Future or Anchored to the Ancient Book Will the Real Scriptures Please Stand Up? From Defective to Faithful Footing Messianic Questions Definitions of Biblical Terms Short List of Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled Why Is Messianic Prophecy So Valuable? Prophecies about the Resurrection The Very First Prophecy about Jesus Hanging on a Tree Supernatural Lineage God Has a Son, and That's a Big Deal The Son of God Is God the Father Father and Son Questions: Answering the Skeptics The Anointed One Is Set Above Statements, Dreams, Visions, and Events Amos on the Messiah The Radical Relevance of the Old Testament Zechariah Nails It The Messiah is the Branch Rebuilding and Reforming under Zerubbabel and Jesus Men Symbolic of Things to Come What about People Who Never Heard of Jesus? The Fate of Non-Christians The Global Importance of Jesus Are You Still Doubting God? Where Have All the Mighties Gone? God Is Mighty Jesus Is Mighty Men and Women Can Be Mighty Most People Vote Jesus Is God Mighty Messianic Prophecy is loaded with new research and theological analysis of many Bible predictions never before discussed as messianic prophecies. Be inspired by a book designed to leave you rock-solid about who our Rock and Redeemer really is: Jesus the Christ. Award-winning author Joe Chiappetta holds up the scriptures with an evangelistic style that will have you bookmarking, memorizing, and sharing these faithful insights with your family, friends, and anyone else willing to explore the Gospel like never before. Also includes 40 illustrations.
Renaissance man might be a good way to describe Joe Chiappetta. He is an Author, Cartoonist, Painter, Photographer, Pastor, Publisher, Community Organizer, Researcher, Choir Singer, and Trainer.
- As author of 5 full length nonfiction books, 5 full length fiction books, as well as numerous magazines and articles, Joe has won many awards. This includes an Illinois Arts Council Award for Back Pain Avenger/Disability in Comics.
- For his family documentary work on the graphic novel Silly Daddy, Joe was the recipient of the Xeric Award as well as numerous other award nominations over the years. Chiappetta is a husband and father of three who loves God and bicycle riding.
- Since 1999 Joe has been leading Bible discussion groups in the Chicago area.
- He's one of the founding members of the Chicago International Christian Church and leads both members and non-members in areas of applied Christianity, parenting, marriage, service to the poor and those with disabilities.
- Joe is the Director of MERCYWORLDWIDE's Chicago Branch, which is part of a global nonprofit charity. He increased the scope of this organization from annual to monthly service projects helping people with disabilities whose families are no longer involved in their lives. He leads teams of volunteers into group homes of Chicagoans with disabilities for MERCY Family Time: an evening of playing games, singing, and building family with those who are often forgotten by society.
- Joe is founder of Chicago's Workforce Developer Network (WDN). It's the oldest collaborative of organizations working together to place people with disabilities in jobs. In 2014, employers hired 137 people with disabilities through WDN, which generated nearly $2 million in benefits to society.
- Joe received a Bachelor of Arts in Charity Services from the International College of Christian Ministries in Los Angeles.
- Also an alumni of Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, he graduated cum laude and received the Dean's Award.
