Download or read book Suffering and the Sovereignty of God written by John Piper and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2006-09-13 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last few years, 9/11, a tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and many other tragedies have shown us that the vision of God in today's churches in relation to evil and suffering is often frivolous. Against the overwhelming weight and seriousness of the Bible, many Christians are choosing to become more shallow, more entertainment-oriented, and therefore irrelevant in the face of massive suffering. In Suffering and the Sovereignty of God, contributors John Piper, Joni Eareckson Tada, Steve Saint, Carl Ellis, David Powlison, Dustin Shramek, and Mark Talbot explore the many categories of God's sovereignty as evidenced in his Word. They urge readers to look to Christ, even in suffering, to find the greatest confidence, deepest comfort, and sweetest fellowship they have ever known.

Download or read book Rejoicing in Lament written by J. Todd Billings and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of thirty-nine, Christian theologian Todd Billings was diagnosed with a rare form of incurable cancer. In the wake of that diagnosis, he began grappling with the hard theological questions we face in the midst of crisis: Why me? Why now? Where is God in all of this? This eloquently written book shares Billings's journey, struggle, and reflections on providence, lament, and life in Christ in light of his illness, moving beyond pat answers toward hope in God's promises. Theologically robust yet eminently practical, it engages the open questions, areas of mystery, and times of disorientation in the Christian life. Billings offers concrete examples through autobiography, cultural commentary, and stories from others, showing how our human stories of joy and grief can be incorporated into the larger biblical story of God's saving work in Christ.

Download or read book The Wrong Carlos written by James S. Liebman and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1989, Texas executed Carlos DeLuna, a poor Hispanic man with childlike intelligence, for the murder of Wanda Lopez, a convenience store clerk. His execution passed unnoticed for years until a team of Columbia Law School faculty and students almost accidentally chose to investigate his case and found that DeLuna almost certainly was innocent. They discovered that no one had cared enough about either the defendant or the victim to make sure the real perpetrator was found. Everything that could go wrong in a criminal case did. This book documents DeLunaÕs conviction, which was based on a single, nighttime, cross-ethnic eyewitness identification with no corroborating forensic evidence. At his trial, DeLunaÕs defense, that another man named Carlos had committed the crime, was not taken seriously. The lead prosecutor told the jury that the other Carlos, Carlos Hernandez, was a ÒphantomÓ of DeLunaÕs imagination. In upholding the death penalty on appeal, both the state and federal courts concluded the same thing: Carlos Hernandez did not exist. The evidence the Columbia team uncovered reveals that Hernandez not only existed but was well known to the police and prosecutors. He had a long history of violent crimes similar to the one for which DeLuna was executed. Families of both Carloses mistook photos of each for the other, and HernandezÕs violence continued after DeLuna was put to death. This book and its website (thewrongcarlos.net) reproduce law-enforcement, crime lab, lawyer, court, social service, media, and witness records, as well as court transcripts, photographs, radio traffic, and audio and videotaped interviews, documenting one of the most comprehensive investigations into a criminal case in U.S. history. The result is eye-opening yet may not be unusual. Faulty eyewitness testimony, shoddy legal representation, and prosecutorial misfeasance continue to put innocent people at risk of execution. The principal investigators conclude with novel suggestions for improving accuracy among the police, prosecutors, forensic scientists, and judges.

Download or read book The Death of Death in the Death of Christ written by John Owen and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owen was a renowned theologian in his day and this work is a piece of theological brilliance in the reformed and protestant tradition. The death of Christ had a wide range of implications on the fate of humanity and the cause of redemption that Christ came to give to us all. This work goes over all the arguments that have been set up against the reality of Christ's death and Owen brilliantly rebukes these arguments and settles it all.

Download or read book The Works of Aurelius Augustine written by Saint Augustine (Bishop of Hippo.) and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Death bed Scenes Or Dying with and Without Religion written by Davis Wasgatt Clark and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 1 Peter Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament written by Karen H. Jobes and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this newest addition to the acclaimed BECNT series, respected New Testament scholar Karen H. Jobes provides a fresh commentary on 1 Peter. 1 Peter admirably achieves the dual aims of the BECNT series--it is academically sophisticated as well as pastorally sensitive and accessible. This volume features Jobes's own translation of the Greek text and detailed interaction with the meaning of the text, emphasizing the need to read 1 Peter in light of its cultural background. Jobes's commentary will help pastors, students, and teachers better understand the Christian's role as a "foreigner" in contemporary society.

Download or read book The Summons of Death on the Medieval and Renaissance English Stage written by Phoebe S. Spinrad and published by Ohio State University Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Eternal Nuggets written by Mark Nyarko and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is generally known that the spirit realm is the transcendent or absolute reality that actually gave birth to our temporal reality or what we know to be physical, material, temporary realm. Because our existence owes its source to the spiritual realm, the latter is actually what dictates events in our realm. It takes no effort to realize that not only is the bible an integrated message but also one that has its origins in another dimension of existence, beyond what we are accustomed to. Have you wondered how the Bible accurately describes scientific phenomena millennia before science arrived on the planet? How on earth did Moses know how the world was created when no man was on the scene at the beginning of creation? It does not take a genius to fathom that there has to be a supreme being, a God out there, who is the source and sustainer of all life. Like I said earlier on whether we are aware or not, life in this temporary material realm is influenced, even directed from another realm—the spiritual. That is why it is important that we understand this realm and cooperate with it to get it to work with and for us. Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 4:18, “While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” He is saying that our focus should be on the unseen, eternal realm, which is the real reality because that is permanent as opposed to this realm that is but a passing shadow. The need to focus on the things that don’t change becomes even more crucial because of the sheer amount and complexity of change that we have to contend with in our lives. Changes in technology, science, medicine, career, and the work place are so fast and complex that we need something strong enough to provide the necessary moorings to hold our lives in place and provide the necessary balance to our lives if we are not to be swept away by the change. Even though change is unsettling, disruptive, and can be scary, even good change, it brings opportunities and progress. So how do we maintain our sanity and embrace the necessary change? It is my conviction that we do this by turning to and focusing on the things that do not change. The things that do not change include God and his word; humans in our basic makeup and constitution; and our biological makeup and sexuality, family, society, relationships, parenting, etc. Of course, the way these may be defined may change over time, but the fact is that they are there. This is why it is important to access the right information from the source of this realm, the spirit realm, to influence and direct our lives in this realm because even though the way man has come to view certain things may have changed over time, the spirit realm is not subject to same change as this. This is the reason why it is important to know God’s truth on every issue of life and apply it accordingly. Now the Bible says that Jesus is the only legitimate door to the spirit realm. According to John 10:9–10, Jesus says, “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” He is the only authorized dealer mandated by God to take people into the Father’s presence and, hence, the only mediator between man and God. As you embrace the truths enshrined in this book, understand that you are calling on a power greater than yourself, from a source beyond this temporal realm to intervene in your life and that of your family. Make the truths enshrined in Eternal Nuggets your truths by incorporating them into your life and see the invisible but real hand of God move in your life to bring much needed blessing, peace, and contentment into every area of your life.

Download or read book Living Liturgy written by Joyce Ann Zimmerman and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Homilies for Weekdays: Solemnities, Feasts, and Memorials" is a requested and welcome addition to the first two volumes of weekday homilies by Father Don Talafous, OSB. Here, he offers creative homily suggestions for solemnities, feasts, and obligatory memorials that fall on weekdays. Readers will deeply appreciate the faithful representation of the Scripture readings and their practical applications for Christian living. "Don Talafous, OSB, PhD, serves as alumni chaplain for Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. He is author of "Homilies for Weekdays: Year I "and"Homilies for Weekdays: Year II."

Download or read book Kopykat written by Paquell C. Butterfield and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to become powerful? Of course you do! I mean, who doesnt want power? KopyKat: Take Time to Find Yourself says power is already in you; if you find your identity, you will become powerful. When you become powerful people are more likely to want to be connected to you, and suddenly you are popular! WOW! Power and popularity comes with knowing who you are. So, why not go ahead and find your identity? KopyKat: Take Time to Find Yourself seeks to prepare you for a journey of self-discovery. This journey probably wont be easy, so knowing what you can expect may help make it easier for you. KopyKat teaches you how you might expect the unexpected, because finding your identity may require you to do things you arent accustomed to. Want to test your mental strength? Get a copy of KopyKat, because it is written to be a book for the mentally strong! The truth of the matter is only the strong are likely to make it to the end. Are you strong?

Download or read book Reckless Pilgrims written by Thomas Sabel and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-05-25 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this provocative yet thoughtful collection of poems, Rev. Sabel reinvigorates the neglected art of poetical reflection on the Christian life. Avoiding the dull didacticism and self-interrogation which characterize much contemporary poetry, Sabel's work recalls a more fundamental and generous purpose in poetry: it invites the reader to contemplate matters which can only be intimated. The matters which Rev. Sabel calls us to contemplate are those of the Christian life "in a time when the Christian faith is an option among many, and when the politics of the moment seems to pollute the faith beyond recognition." Sabel's reflections remind us that faith and art need not be separated; that, indeed, the Old and New Testament abound in a poetic rhythm, repetition, and representation which serve the glory of God. The poems in this volume--as indicated in its title--should be understood as a pilgrimage: a pilgrimage which takes the ancient affinity between faith and art as its point of origin, and which traverses out of this origin onto the uncertain paths of twenty-first-century Christian life. As all pilgrimages do, this pilgrimage aims at eternal life with Christ Jesus. On this pilgrimage, Rev. Sabel invites us as fellow travelers.

Download or read book God s Mighty Acts in Creation written by Starr Meade and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2010 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title guides children through Scripture's account of creation, teaching them how God reveals himself through the things he has made. Great for use in family devotions or for children to read on their own.

Download or read book Social Aspects of Health Illness and Healthcare written by Mary Larkin and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2011-01-16 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This core textbook is the ideal companion text for students studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether it is as part of a health studies degree, nursing or other professional qualification related to health, social care, youth and community work and social work. Written at an introductory level this book is suitable for students new to this subject and looking for a broad and accessible text for use throughout their studies. The book provides a comprehensive and contemporary exploration of a wide range of topics within the subject area of the social aspects of health, illness and healthcare. In so doing, it explores and explains the different relationships between social categories and health, different experiences of illness and the role of the healthcare provider in society. It includes self-contained chapters on: Gender Social class Ethnicity Ageing Physical ill health Mental health and illness Disability Death and dying Families, communities and healthcare Healthcare organisations and professions In addition to drawing together many different sources within this subject area, this engaging book is full of case studies, primary sources and activities for study, all of which will help you get to grips with the core concepts and themes in the study of health, illness and healthcare. "This is an easy-to-read introductory text exploring the social aspects of health, illness and healthcare. In short, this is a gentle yet comprehensive introduction which will no doubt become popular with lecturers and students alike." Dr Sarah Earle, Associate Dean Research, The Open University, UK "An excellent and accessible read for students studying health related disciplines... The reader will be left feeling informed around the key issues and theories." Sabina Sattar, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Lancashire, UK "This is a well written comprehensive text and is a 'must' for students in the pursuit of understanding the social aspects of health." Peggy Murphy, Senior Lecturer (Nursing), Glyndwr University, UK "This is an excellent resource, which I would highly recommend." Siobhan McCullough, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, UK "Written in an accessible and lively style, the book covers an impressive range of theoretical approaches and substantive material, complemented by summaries, discussion questions and learning activities, to prompt students to reflect on their reading and to engage with the text." Hannah Bradby, University of Warwick, UK "I find this to be one of the most intuitive texts I have read to date as a student." Roisin Kiernan, Student nurse, Queen's University Belfast, UK "A valuable book owing to its excellent contents, its effective layout and clear method of delivering information. It is well worth the price." British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, May 2011 "I found this book to be very well thought out and well written... It gave me more insight into the academics of nursing. It’s a book that would have been very beneficial to me when I first embarked on my nursing course in understanding key concepts..." Antoinette Honegan, Student Nurse, Kingston University, UK

Download or read book Whisper written by Yu-Ko Chang and published by Honford Star. This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victims all describe hearing a voice before they die gruesomely. Sometimes it's singing an old Taiwanese song, sometimes it's in Japanese, and sometimes it's an anguished call for help from a loved one. Can Wu Shih-Sheng, a degenerate taxi driver in Taipei, hunt down the source of the voice that killed his wife before he becomes the next victim? Whisper is a plot-driven, Taiwanese horror story. As well as being a chilling read, Chang Yu-Ko cleverly combines Taiwanese folklore, the Japanese occupation of Taiwan, and the long-term mistreatment of the country's aboriginal people into a story of how the past can still kill.

Download or read book Virtuous Emotions written by Kristján Kristjánsson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: developing an Aristotelian account of virtuous emotions -- Emotions and moral value -- Gratitude -- Pity -- Shame -- Jealousy -- Grief -- Awe -- Educating emotions -- Conclusions and afterthoughts

Download or read book Life After Death Part III Mystery of Death written by Nikolaos Vasiliadis and published by Vladimir Djambov. This book was released on with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Wealth without work Pleasure without conscience Science without humanity Knowledge without character Politics without principle Commerce without morality Worship without sacrifice. https://vidjambov.blogspot.com/2023/01/book-inventory-vladimir-djambov-talmach.html Table of Contents "The hard-hitting Extortionist of the Human Race" 6 / Question that Amaze Man 6 / Inborn Fear of Death 8 / The Greatest Mystery of the Wisdom of God 10 / Secular Philosophy about Death 15 / The unholy Humiliation of Man 15 / Mythological and Naive Representations 17 / Tombstones of the Ancient Greeks 19 / "Soul-rending Sadness" and "Concern for Death" 21 / Ambiguities and Contradictions 24 / Sorrow and Despondency 26 / Doubt and Limitation 30 / Death Invades the World 37 / Blissful Life of the Primordial 37 / Death is Connected to the Problem of our Freedom 40 / First Rebellion on Earth 42 / Death Sentence 'Confirmed on the same Day' 46 / Spiritual Death 49 / The Natural Consequence of our Crime is Bodily Death. 51 / Universal Phenomenon 55 / Just Us and No one else! 58 / “What a Feat Lies Ahead for the Soul!” 62 / Separation of Soul and Body 64 / Punishment Becomes a Boon 74 / So that We May Not Sin Forever 74 / Death Subdues our Vanity 76 / The Destruction of the Body is a Blessing 78 / Incitement to Sound Wisdom 80 / The Field of Martyrdom Opens up to us 82 / God Gives Hope 84 / God's Love for Mankind Transforms us "For the Better" 87 / The Incarnation of God the Word is the Beginning of the Abolition of Death 92 / “since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead” 92 / The Perfect Sinlessness of the Lord 96 / The Lord Opened up the Way to Heaven for us 98 / The Lord Destroys Death 100 / Omens of the Resurrection 103 / Crucifixion is the Abolition of Death 109 / Christ Died for All 109 / He Gives Life to People and Creation 113 / He is Crucified where Death Reigned 116 / "From Death we have Become Immortal" 118 / The Lord's Descent into Hell 124 / Victory Extends to Hell 124 / The Descent of Christ into Hell 126 “Give the Body, and Reproach God” 131 / Went down to Hell like a Winner 134 / "Bridge to New Life" 137 / [He] Made Hell into Heaven! 139 / Sunday - Ascension – Pentecost 146 / The Victory has been Approved 146 / Perfect and Shining in Eternity 148 / Direct and Visible Results 151 / "God and People United in one Race" 155 / [He] Gave us the Grace of the Holy Spirit 158 / Death Before and After Christ 163 / Death was Terrible before Christ 163 / Death Was "Intolerable and Worthy of Much Lamentation" 165 / Now it "only Bears the Name of Death" 166 / Only the Devil has "Remained Truly Dead"! 168 / Ignorance of the Hour of Death is a Boon! 173 / The Hour of Death is Unknown 173 / Why is the Hour of Death Hidden from us? 175 / Fear of Death 181 / Who is Afraid of Death?. 181 How to Overcome the Fear of Death? 185 / Death is the Door to Eternity 185 / "Cry but Be Quiet" 186 / Godly Behavior Concerning Death 188 / A Christian Thinks Creatively about Death 195 / "Calm down, Take a Look and See" 195 / "Where is the Self-satisfied Man?" 197 / "Look and Cry" 199 / May we Accept it as a Fruit of "Complacency and Constant Joy" 201 / Memory is Mortal 205 / Let's Remember Death 205 / Sin No More 207 / Strengthening Power 210 / The Memory of Death Combines Many Virtues 212 / What do the Tombs Teach us? 216 / "Let's go to the Coffins" 216 / Tombs of the Martyrs 218 / “Pray Often at the Graves” 219 / Death of Martyrs 222 / And death can be Better than Life 222 / "Root, Source and Mother of all Blessings" 224 / How do the Holy Fathers Comfort us? 227 / Death of our Loved Ones 227 / About Grief for a Spouse 229 / "Shall I Not Mourn my Son?" 234 / "Have you Lost your Son? Give Thanks to God" 238 / Blessed is the Death of Babies 241 / Which Death is Good and Which is Bad 249 / Is a Cruel and Unjust Death Bad? 249 / Death of Sinners 250 / Death of the Righteous 254 / Burial Rites (following) 259 / The Most Sorrowful Following of Our Church 259 / "Immaculate" 261 / Troparion according to the Immaculate 263 Tears, Sobs, Doubts, Hopes 265 / Beatitudes and New Testament Readings 268 / Farewell and Last Kissing 272 / “You Gaping Earth, Receive what has been created of You” 276 / Trial of Souls in Ordeals 280 / The Silent Beginning of the Future Life 280 / The Dying [ones] see the "Angelic Powers" 282 / Both Sinful and Righteous Souls are Tested at Ordeals 284 / Uncertain State of Souls 292 / The Soul Exists and Acts Without a Body 292 / Where do Souls Live after Death? 294 / Temporary Awaiting State 297 / How do Souls Live There? 300 / The Departed Know and Pray for us 302 / God Reveals Our Needs to the Righteous 306 / Sacred Commemoration of the Dead 311 / Prayers for the Dead 311 / Memorial Services 313 / Parental Saturdays and Kutya 315 / Are Commemorations of the Dead Beneficial? 317 / Good Deeds in Memory of the Dead 323 / Resurrection of the Dead 329 / The Idea of "Reincarnation" is Meaningless and Naïve 329 / Does Purgatory Exist? 331 / "I Await the Resurrection of the Dead" 333 / The Resurrection of Bodies Requires God's Justice 338 / We Should Rejoice when the Body is Destroyed 340 / [ι] Resurrection of Dead Bodies 342 / What will the Body be like when it is resurrected? 353 / With New Properties: Imperishable, Radiant, Eternal 353 / General Judgment 364 / There Will be Judgment 364 / Who Shall be the Judge? 369 / All Nations will Gather 371 / How will the Judgment Take Place? 376 / Immortal Death 383 / Does Hell Exist? 383 / What are the Punishments of Hell? 388 / Why is Hell Eternal? 393 / Eternal Paradise 409 / Future Kingdom 409 / Unspeakable and Incomprehensible Beauty 411 / The Deification of Man. 413 Bliss of the Righteous 416 / Endless Joy of Paradise 420 / The Longed Life of the Righteous 422 / Joyful Meeting 425 / The Happiness of the Righteous will be Endless 428 / The End of the World 436 / Behold, I Make All Things New (Rev. 21:5) 436 / About the Author 445 / List of abbreviations 445 Get into the timing. Wait for the One who is above time Timeless (achronos), invisible (aoratos), But for us made visible (oratos); Intangible (apselaphetos), of the impassive (apathes), But for us who have suffered (pathetos)