J.M. Smith, author of I AM: Knowing the Reality of Jesus (2025), as well as Faith Walk (2016), sends weekly articles for Blog discussions. Watch for upcoming Blog exchanges and announcements.

I AM discusses the “I am” statements of Jesus and how they relate to one who places his faith in Christ. “I AM” is also Chapter 10 of the book. Another section, Chapter 14, is entitled “Knowing the Reality of Jesus.” Here the believer learns how faith intersects with the reality of Jesus in one’s life, even in difficult or dire circumstances.

Some great verses of assurance from the words of Jesus:

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” -John 11:25

“See! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” -Revelation 3:20