Paramhansa Yogananda was sent to the West by Jesus Christ himself to restore the original Christian teachings among his followers. clarifies the core of Jesus' basic message, that one's true identity is not that of a sinner but a child of God indwelt by His divine presence. For years, our faith has been severely shaken by a growing series of attacks, including: the breakdown of church authority, the repeated discovery of ancient texts that supposedly contradict long-held beliefs, and the sometimes outlandish historical analyses of Scripture by academics. Together, these forces have helped create a spiritual vacuum filled with substantial confusion and uncertainty about the true teachings and meanings of Christ's life. The rising tide of alternative beliefs proves that now, more than ever, people are yearning for a clear-minded, convincing, yet uplifting understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. , presenting the teachings of Christ from the experience and perspective of Paramhansa Yogananda, one of the greatest spiritual masters of the twentieth century, offers the fresh perspective on Christ's teachings for which the world has been waiting. This book gives us an opportunity to understand and apply the Scriptures in the most reliable way: by studying under those saints who have communed directly, in deep ecstasy, with Christ and God.