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God's Power, Jesus' Faith, and World Mission: A Study in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mosher, Steve, PUBLISHER: Herald Press (VA), Steve Mosher's study maintains that Paul's message still challenges an evil world and an unfaithful church. Western Christians must return to the lowly, persecuted mission of Jesus -- an outreach carried on by humble believers in many parts of the globe. For in God's new order, the first will be last and the last will be first.

Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beck, William P., PUBLISHER: Xulon Press, Discovering Jesus In The Old Testament is a unique Bible study plan that will enhance your knowledge of Jesus and expand your faith in the Bible as God's Word.

Jesus Christ: Fundamentals of Christology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kereszty, Roch, PUBLISHER: Saint Pauls/Alba House, This revised and expanded second edition of Father Kereszty's widely used Christology text is equipped with recommended readings, study questions and updated bibliography. In dialogue with contemporary concerns and controversies, it presents a penetrating and integral approach to the mystery of Christ, with broad appeal to Roman Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox Christians alike. In it they will find an articulation of their common faith in Jesus, the Christ, true God and true man. Though written as a Christology text on the graduate level, the book should interest any educated reader who seeks to know Jesus. Acquista Ora

No Gods Before Me: The First of the Commandment Mysteries

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Andrews, Gary, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, Three old friends seek to address a crisis of faith by attending an interfaith conference of the world's three great monotheistic religions. Among leading Christians, Muslims and Jews, they find meaning, romance and violence on a biblical scale. An engaging religious polemic wrapped in the familiar mantel of a murder mystery, "No Gods Before Me: The First of the Commandment Mysteries," is imbued with the most relevant Biblical and Quranic verses, revealing the scriptural roots of the current world conflict. Respectfully and intelligently representing the views of humanists and religious believers alike, this book explores answers to questions like: what do the astrological disciplines teach about past and future history; what does God expect; what does the Bible teach on evolution and abortion; who was Jesus and what really happened on Golgotha; what do Jews await in the Messianic age; what does the Quran teach on jihad and on women's rights; what is the emotional root of the dispute between Christianity, Judaism and Islam. A must read for all those secure in their beliefs

The Seven Last Words of Christ: A Bible Study on Jesus'

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cleveland, Rich, PUBLISHER: Word Among Us Press, This Emmaus Journey Bible Study invites readers to study the seven short sentences uttered by Jesus as he endured his crucifixion, bringing the real meaning of Easter alive Appropriate for individual and group use, readers will find seven sessions that explore the Scriptures and allow God's word to more deeply penetrate their hearts. Developed and tested in Catholic parishes, these studies will help people to grow in their walk with Christ. Each Bible study is supplemented with pertinent quotes from Pope John Paul II, saints, spiritual writers, and encyclicals and church documents.

Knowing God's Word: Women of Faith Study Guide Series

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Women of Faith, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Many women find reading the Scriptures to be a daunting prospect, let alone actually studying them. Questions arise. Is studying the Bible different from reading it? Why do we study God's Word? How do you study God's Word? Knowing God's Word will prepare women to approach the Bible with confidence and excitement. Reaching an audience across racial, socio-economic, denominational, and age boundaries, these guides will enhance the lives of women as they empower them in their weekly devotions. The study guides can be used for both individual and group settings. Women are asking good questions about their faith. With our study guides, we want to join them in their quest for knowledge and lead them in finding the answers they are seeking.

The Leadership of Jesus: And Its Legacy Today

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adair, John, PUBLISHER: Canterbury Press, Two thousand years on, Jesus of Nazareth still attracts hundreds of millions of followers world wide. A genius for leadership is self-evident and yet John Adair, the internationally renowned author and consultant on leadership, finds that little has been said or written about this aspect of Jesus, despite the world's hunger for visionary, inspirational leaders. Using the body of knowledge about leadership that we have today, he offers a captivating analysis of Jesus as a leader - then and now. 'Jesus is one of the few individuals who seem somehow to rise above history, nationality, race, gender and creed - he belongs to us all. What is his contribution to that timeless yet timely leadership that the world needs today.' John Adair in his introduction

Paul's Journey Letters: 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Christopher R., PUBLISHER: Biblica Publishing, The Understanding the Books of the Bible series enables groups to take a new approach to studying the Bible together. Instead of following artificial chapter and verse divisions, these study guides lead groups through whole books following their natural outlines, and pose engaging questions for discussion and personal application all along the way. Feel, live, and breathe Pauls missionary letters when you study them in the context of his life and work. These studies will guide you through Pauls first six letters, leading you through the where, when, and why they were written, leaving you a much deeper and personal understanding of what God was doing. Follow the dramatic unfolding story of Pauls life through 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, and Romans. He spread the gospel, guided and directed the work of local churches, and explained to the wider world who knew nothing of Jesus just who Jesus is and what he has done.

New Believer's Bible Pocket New Testament-NLT

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyndale Publishers, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, The $lt;i>New Believer's Bible$lt;/i> is uniquely designed to help the new Christian read, study, and understand the Bible. This pocket-sized New Testament includes features that help Christians develop and deepen their faith, while providing a foundation for their new life in Christ. $lt;br>$lt;B>Features:$lt;/b> $lt;ul>$lt;li>Four devotional study tracks: Cornerstones, First Steps, Off and Running, and Big Questions $lt;li>"How You Can Know God" $lt;li>52 great Bible stories $lt;li>Glossary of Christian terms $lt;li>Prophecies about Jesus $lt;li>How to study the Bible $lt;li>Overview of the Bible $lt;li>Memory verses $lt;li>Special charts $lt;li>New Living Translation text $lt;li>Font size: 7.57$lt;/ul>

Eight Percent

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gonzales, Chad W., PUBLISHER: Auxano Publications, Jesus revealed in His ministry that less than eight percent were willing to obtain all that God had for them. Eight percent obtained a hundred fold return in the parable of the sower; only eight percent of the disciples walked on the water with Jesus; less than eight percent stayed with Jesus throughout His earthly ministry and received what He died for. In 8 Percent, Chad Gonzales takes a bold look at the current state of the Church and addresses the dilemma the Church is facing - no one wants to get out of the boat and work the miraculous For too long, the Church has been wondering where the power of God went. Yet, all along they havent realized the power has been within them and available the entire time, anxiously awaiting to be released by one step of faith.

Ring of Power: Symbols and Themes, Love Vs. Power in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bolen, Jean Shinoda, PUBLISHER: Nicolas-Hays, Brings contemporary relevance to Wagner's Ring of Niebelung, in which the lust for the magic ring of power ultimately destroys the old order of gods. Examines the power of myth and the nature of our own dysfunctions.

What Jesus Demands from the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Piper, John, PUBLISHER: Crossway, Piper's examination of Jesus' demands in theGospels helps us see the loving concern of our Savior in aredemptive-historical context. The four Gospels arefilled with demands from Jesus. These demands are Jesus' wayof showing us who he is and what he expects of us. They are notharsh demands originating from a selfish desire to control, butrather loving directions for our good and ultimate satisfaction. Infact, what Jesus demands from the world can be summed up as: "Trust and treasure me above all." This is goodnews In What Jesus Demands from the World, John Piper looksat the demands of Jesus as found in the four Gospels. He beginswith an introduction that puts the demands in aredemptive-historical context, then engages in a conciseexamination of each. The result is an accessible introduction forthoughtful inquirers and new believers, as well as a refreshingreminder for more mature believers of God's plan for hisSon's glory and our good. Now available in paperback.

Learning Democratically: Using Study Circles

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: Niace, Study circles are groups which manage their own learning, embody democratic practice, and employ procedures that develop participants capacity to become confident as both learners and citizens, better able to act and take charge of their own destinies. This book shows how study circles offer an alternative to a narrow skills-based approach to learning and argues that their potential should be recognised by both practitioners and policy-makers. It contains a wide-ranging set of case studies of how study circles are already developing in adult education, voluntary organisations, self-help groups, faith communities and community development, with examples for comparison from Norway and Slovenia. This practical guide to creating and managing study circles, exploring their contemporary resonance and drawing on both Nordic and English experience, will appeal to those involved in adult learning as advisers, organisers, tutors, study circle leaders and voluntary activists, and also to learners themselves.

Faith Works for Junior High: Scripture- And Tradition-Based

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Calderone-Stewart, Lisa-Marie / Stamschror, Robert P., PUBLISHER: Saint Mary's Press, Making faith work for young people is a constant challenge. Faith Works for Junior High and Faith Works for Senior High offer fresh and lively activities and strategies that make faith come alive for youth. Each book contains twelve one-hour sessions that put young people in touch with important faith topics. In Faith Works for Junior High, younger adolescents explore topics such as God's word from the Old Testament, the person of Jesus, apostles then and now, and the mystery of the Trinity. In Faith Works for Senior High, older youth address topics such as scriptural wisdom, prophecy, and the Second Vatican Council. These sessions contain attention grabbers, learning experiences, service projects, prayer services, and suggested snacks that relate to the topic. Reproducible handouts are designed to enhance understanding of major concepts, and a handy index of the session activities makes each activity easy to use in a variety of youth ministry settings.

Making the Most of Your Resources: How Do I Manage My Time,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Feinberg, Margaret / Swindoll, Luci, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Grow in intimacy with God through in-depth Bible study. Women of Faith, renowned for their unique combination of personality and truth, offer fresh new messages in four new topical study guides in the popular Women of Faith Study Guide Series. Each study guide, teeming with insights and quotes from the conference speakers provides twelve weeks of Bible study and a leader's guide for small groups. "Making the Most of Your Resources: How Do I Manage My Time, Energy, and Money?" uses Scripture to address issues such as: How to weigh your resources How to leverage the finite hours in the day to your advantage Finding energy and rest in the Lord Learning to trust God to provide (financially) Knowing that we can't do it all ourselves, we need to lean on the Lord

Amazing True Mission Stories: The Best from Around the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zachary, J. H., PUBLISHER: Pacific Press Publishing Association, An inspiring collection of thrilling, true mission stories The day of miracles is not past. From Africa to America, from the South Pacific islands to Siberia, miracles are taking place as God works to bring individuals to Himself. In Amazing True Mission Stories you'll read about: the criminals who demanded at gun point that they be allowed to hear the gospel preached; an army of bees who saved a church; a band of robbers whose hands started shaking uncontrollably whenever they tried to open the bag of money they had stolen -- and how this led to their baptism. You'll read about prayers answered, dreams fulfilled, and lives changed. You'll witness faith rewarded, persecution endured, and hatred transformed into love. These stories will build your faith and cause your heart to soar as you realize anew God's personal interest and activity in the here and now of daily life.

The New Black Gods: Arthur Huff Fauset and the Study of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Curtis, Edward E., IV / Sigler, Danielle Brune, PUBLISHER: Indiana University Press, Taking the influential work of Arthur Huff Fauset as a starting point to break down the false dichotomy that exists between mainstream and marginal, a new generation of scholars offers fresh ideas for understanding the religious expressions of African Americans in the United States. Fauset's classic, Black Gods of the Metropolis, launched original methods and theories for thinking about African American religions as modern, cosmopolitan, and democratic. The essays in this collection show the diversity of African American religion in the wake of the Great Migration and consider the full field of African American religion from Pentecostalism to Black Judaism, Black Islam, and Father Divine's Peace Mission Movement. As a whole, they create a dynamic, humanistic, and thoroughly interdisciplinary understanding of African American religious history and life. This book is essential reading for anyone who studies the African American experience. Acquista Ora

A Message to the Overcomer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dozier, Rosita, PUBLISHER: Xulon Press, A Message to the Overcomer is a collection of messages originally written for a weekly e-mail ministry. The intent of each message is to encourage Christians to experience a deeper life in Christ. Each message offers a practical approach to overcoming lifes issues. The book has six categories and they include principles to live by, Christian living, old and new, salvation and exhortation. The first category is the introduction and it gives the reader a scriptural reference for the overcoming message. The purpose of the book is to share with the body of Christ the practical application of Gods word. As they apply the word in their lives they will begin experiencing the overcoming life. My desire is to see Gods people grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray God will open up the eyes of your understanding as you enter into the world of the overcomer. Rosita Doziers life changed August when she gave her life to Christ. That event set her life on a path of studying and learning all that she could about God and his son the Lord Jesus Christ. The first six years were set aside for intensive spiritual training, which included learning how to pray, how to study the scripture, outreach, teaching and full time ministry. The overall focus of the training was to overcome the world, the flesh and the devil. Thus living the overcoming life is more than a concept to Rosita, it is a way of life. Teaching women is her top priority, and she has conducted bible studies for over twenty years. Shes written articles for church newsletters, helped pastors put oral messages into print and edited several books. She writes often and looks forward to writing many more books tothe glory of God.

A Faith Built on Sand

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sanders, Phil, PUBLISHER: Gospel Advocate Company, Is your faith built on the Rock or on Sand? Jesus' parable about two houses, one built on a rock and the other built on sand, has provided encouragement and warning for students of God's Word. In Phil Sanders' newest book, A Faith Built on Sand, he examines the dangers inherent in a faith that has no foundation more substantial than sand. Sanders confronts such current movements and positions as society's influence on Christianity, cultural morality, tolerance, the emerging church and synthetic Christianity. He explores the flaws evident in each of these when compared with God's inspired Word. He insists the only viable solution to this sand-based faith is finding your way back to the cross.

Jesus: A Meditation on His Stories and His Relationships

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greeley, Andrew M., PUBLISHER: Forge, "We must begin our story of Jesus by granting him permission to surprise us endlessly...." ---from the Introduction Jesus of Galilee taught through stories, which even today contain the power to startle us out of our prejudices and preconceptions. Now Father Andrew M. Greeley, one of America's most beloved storytellers, examines the parables told by Jesus in search of a fuller understanding of the man and his message. This engaging and informal collection of homilies reveals a Jesus whose simple parables carry profound lessons about the Kingdom of Heaven. Along the way, Father Greeley touches on such provocative topics as the significance of Jesus's Jewish roots, his deep and revolutionary relationship with women, "The Da Vinci Code, " and "The Passion of the Christ." He also singles out the four greatest parables, which best illustrate the infinite love and mercy of the God whose kingdom began with Jesus and continues even today. As a storyteller, Jesus often surprised his listeners with unexpected twists that challenged them to see the world in a whole new light. Father Greeley's insightful tour of the Gospels provides a fresh look at the parables that strips away centuries of false and mistaken interpretations to get at the essential truth of who Jesus really was and what he believed.

The Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mahaney, C. J., PUBLISHER: Multnomah Publishers, Remember Jesus Christ? Although it seems almost too obvious, the center of our faith is surprisingly easy to forget. Dynamic pastor C.J. Mahaney shows how to overcome our tendency to move on from the gospel of grace. Finding joy in the gospel -- whose promises allow us to escape condemnation whenever it attacks -- helps us avoid the prevalent trap of legalism. With practical suggestions, Mahaney demonstrates the difference between knowing the gospel... and making it the main thing in daily decisions and daily living. What Are You Centered On? Sometimes the most important truths are the easiest to forget. It's time to get back to the starting point of the Christian life--the cross of Christ. Jesus' work on your behalf must be the central motivation for your life and faith--the "main thing. " "Never move on," says C.J. Mahaney, who shows you how to center "every" day around the cross of Calvary and how to escape the pitfalls of legalism, condemnation, and feelings-driven faith. Tap into the gospel's power and see how a cross centered focus can transform your life today

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Jesus and Divorce: A Biblical Guide for Ministry to Divorced

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ewald, George R., PUBLISHER: Herald Press, George R. Ewald brings to the topic a thorough understanding of Jewish law. While he acknowledges with respect Jesus' high standard for marriage, he shows how Jesus' teachings free us to bring a ministry of love, acceptance, and forgiveness to divorced persons. Contains practical guidelines for the church in developing helpful attitudes and ministry to divorced persons. Ewald calls for an active educational approach. Included is a 13-unit leader's guide that makes this book useful for study by Sunday school classes, discussion groups, and church boards.

Never Cross a Vampire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kaminsky, Stuart M., PUBLISHER: Mysterious Press, ""Reading the Gospels without knowing the personality of Jesus is like watching television with the sound turned off. The result is a dry, two dimensional person doing strange, undecipherable things. But when we discover his true character-this man who made the wind, music and flying squirrels-suddenly all of the remarkable qualities of Jesus burst forth with color and brilliance like fireworks. Breaking Jesus out of the typical stereotypes, BEAUTIFUL OUTLAW welcomes readers into the rich emotional life of Christ showing how they can experience the actual personality of Jesus in their daily lives in ways that will deepen their faith.

Many Peoples, Many Faiths: Women and Men in the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ellwood, Robert S. / McGraw, Barbara A., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, This classic work presents the religions of the world in a way that captures the total human experience in both a factual and empathetic manner. Contains chapters on understanding the world's religious heritage; the cosmic religions of prehistoric and tribal peoples; the spiritual paths of India; Buddhism and other religions of East Asia; Monotheistic religions; Judaism; the growth of Christianity; the Islamic faith, and more, and concludes with a chapter that considers religion today and in the future. Describes the experience of each faith's practitioners in the United States and summarizes the affect of that faith on larger American culture. Offers fresh insights and information on today's new religious movements (such as China's Falun Gong)--discussing the social conditions that tend to give rise to such movements, their sociological nature, and what they say about the societies in which they appear--and includes current information on women's role in religion, and the impact of religion on such human crises as ecology and population. Comes with handy outlines for writing a research paper on world religions and visiting religious sites. For general readers interested in an introspective and enlightening overview of world religions today.

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