'Jesus Himself'

"'Jesus Himself' by Andrew Murray is a religious treatise written in the late 19th century. The book explores the theme of the personal experience of Christ in a believer's life, inviting readers to go beyond mere knowledge of Jesus to a deeper relationship and understanding of His presence. It emphasizes the transformative power of acknowledging a living and active Christ in one's daily life. The content of the book unfolds through a progression of stages in the Christian life, as illustrated by the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Murray identifies four key stages: sadness due to unrecognized hope in a dead Christ, a slow heart of unbelief, a burning heart filled with joy from Jesus' words, and finally a satisfied heart that knows Christ personally. Throughout the text, Murray encourages readers to seek a profound, personal connection with Jesus, emphasizing the importance of faith, obedience, and a continual desire for deeper communion. This approach ultimately claims that knowing Christ personally leads to greater peace, holiness, and strength in the Christian walk." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Andrew Murray was a South African writer, teacher and Christian pastor. Murray considered missions to be "the chief end of the church".