For those who truly desire a comprehensive understanding of the exigency of the incarnation, centrality of the cross and the sine qua non of the resurrection...This is a must read! Dr. Williams brilliantly weaves together orthodox theology with practical application resulting in a work meaty enough for the scholar yet digestible and building for the everyday church goer. -- Bishop Donald Clay, Petra International Ministries, Pittsburg, PA
This book is an important contribution to the 21st century Christian community. It presents a strong unapologetic biblical methodical argument of The God Man, Jesus, based on Scripture with strong visual illustrations. As such, ministers and lay persons would greatly appreciate and benefit biblically and theologically in regards to the natures and function of The God Man. Therefore, I strongly encourage and recommend everyone to read this book which presents a clear succinct understanding of The God Man. -De Lafayette Awkward, Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div. & Th.M), Hebrew University of Jerusalem (ABD), Pastor of New Lots Community Church, Reformed Church in America
In 451 the Council of Chalcedon meet and confirmed that Christ had two natures: one divine and the other human. Over the centuries the concept of the "God Man" has confused, intrigued and escaped the logic of theologians, preachers, and students. In his book "The God-Man", Elder J. D. Williams seeks to explain his concept through comprehensive exploration and exposition. Elder Williams has provided an excellent text that includes research, sermons and illustrations that are designed to enlighten the mind, while providing further dialogue among those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the term the "God-Man". --Rev. Dr. Carl L. Washington, Jr. Pastor, New Mount Zion Baptist Church Former Moderator, United Missionary Baptist Association President, Empire Baptist Missionary Convention
Dr. J. D. Williams is a profound pedagogue who's deep and contemplative studies are captured within these pages. His insightful perspective regarding the revelation of the mystery between God and Christ is a must read for all in search of a more weighty theological enlightenment. -- Bishop Eric R. Figueroa, Sr. Presiding Prelate, New Life Covenant Fellowship Senior Pastor, New Life Tabernacle
BORN IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. 08/18/1938, SPENT MY FIRST TWELVE YEARS LIVING INNORTH PHILLY HAD TO FIGHT MY WAY TO SCHOOL AND BACK. WENT TO CATHOLICSCHOOL ALL TWELVE YEARS. MOVED TO A MORE UPSCALE SECTION OF THE CITYGERMANTOWN JOINED "THE DOG TOWN BOYS" A STREET GANG. MY FAMILY MOVED TOUPSTATE PA. WHEN I WAS EIGHTEEN THEY BOUGHT A RESTAURANT AND MOTEL. ATEIGHTEEN I TRAVELED TO NIAGRA FALLS AND WENT TO WORK ON THE AMERICAN /CANADIAN HYDRO-ELECTRIC DAM PROJECT. AT TWENTY TRAVELED TO LA, CA WORKEDIN CONSTRUCTION TOOK A FEW CLASSES IN BASIC ENGINEERING. SPENT TIME INMEXICOON BAJA, FAILED TO TELL THE DRAFT BOARD WHERE I WAS LIVING. WHEN IRETURNED TO PA. MY FRIEND MONK CALLED AND ALERTED ME THAT THE FBI WASLOOKING FOR ME AS A DRAFT DODGER. I IMMEDIATELY RE-REGISTERED WITH THEDRAFT BOARD, DRAFTED IN LESS THAN THIRTY DAYS. AFTER BASIC WAS AWARDED ASECRET CLEARANCE AND SHIPPED TO EUROPE. WAS IN THE MILITARY FROM 1961 T01965. WENT TO PENN STATE WITHTHE GI BILL DEGREE IN ENGINEERING AND DESIGN,BECAME INVOLVED IN THE MARTIAL ARTS AND STUDIED WEAPONS GRADUATED ANDWENT TO WORK FOR A LARGE CONSTRUCTION CO. IN PITTSBURG, PA. TRAVELED MOSTOF THE TIME TO MISSOURI, TEXAS, MA., NY., ALSO SPENT TIME IN CANADA. AFTER FIVEYEARS WAS OFFERED A GENERAL MANAGERS POSITION TO RUN A MECHANICAL CO . INPITTSBURGH, PA., AFTER FIVE YEARS THE STEEL PLANTS CLOSED, AND MOVED TO CT. ANDSTARTED A MECHANICAL CO. LICENSED IN THREE STATES, SOLD THE CO. SEVEN YEARSAGO AND SEMI-RETIRED. STILL DO ESTIMATE, SALES, AND NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS. STARTED WRITING IN 1996, AND NOW I CAN'T QUIT, ALL I WANT TO DO IS WRITE.