Fearless by Max Lucado

Afraid to lose your job─to lose your home─to die─to…. Fearless, one of many books written by Max Lucado, is a book about the fears we have during our lifetime. In this book, Lucado explains why we have these fears and how to overcome them. He uses analogies, parables, and Holy Bible authority to persuade the reader to believe what he is saying.

While I respect and admire Lucado for being a Christian writer, I’m disappointed with his “Scared to Death” chapter. First, I feel he is erroneous, in part, about the resurrection─he seems to imply that when we are resurrected, we will not have a spiritual body but rather a physical body, like Jesus had when he was resurrected. One Corinthians 15:35-55 plainly disputes this assumption for it says that when we are resurrected, we will have a spiritual body. Secondly, this chapter is weak─he does not satisfactorily relate what is the resurrection. If he had included 1 Corinthians 15:35-55, which efficiently describes the “resurrection,” he would have given the reader greater belief in a future eternal life and lessened the readers fear of death. Also, he should have included Ezekiel 37:1-14, preferably NLT, which tells of dry bones coming to life.

Despite my small disagreements, I enjoyed Fearless, especially the “Caffeinated Life” chapter. I feel Fearless is a superb book and should be read by EVERYONE. It is very informative and very encouraging, and has helped me overcome some fears I had. Good job Max Lucado!!!