Download or read book Becoming Barnabas written by Paul Moots and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004-10-30 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western culture has made a cult of success, and the church has accepted the larger culture's definition, focusing on success as growth in membership and budget, rather growth in faithfulness as disciples of Jesus. When we do not measure up, we become discouraged, disillusioned, and perhaps even envious. Moots details numerous examples to show how the ministry of encouragement offers a workable, effective pattern for church leadership. "I am convinced," he writes, "that accepting Barnabas as my model has changed my ministry for the better and that Barnabas's example can benefit any pastor and congregation who take his lessons seriously. Barnabas and his ministry of encouragement offer us a focus for the vital, messy, and exhilarating work required of us as faith communities.

Download or read book The Barnabas Prayer written by Robin Cox and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-02-12 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Barnabas Prayer: Becoming an Encourager in Your Community inspires and guides Christians to follow the sacrificial, selfless example of one of the greatest apostles of the early church, Barnabas. The book shares life lessons from the establishment of the early church during Barnabas’s ministry, and examines some of the key qualities of a servant leader. Dozens of practical tips and strategies are included to encourage Christians to become positive and encouraging influencers in their communities. There are opportunities for reflection and discussion. The life of Barnabas highlights the power and importance of prayer and the Holy Spirit in one’s daily life.

Download or read book Becoming Barnabas written by Robert E. Logan and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Pastor s Kid written by Barnabas Piper and published by The Good Book Company. This book was released on 2020-01-06 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advice on how to care for pastors' kids and allow them to find their own faith and identity. Pastors' kids are often burdened by others' expectations, but there is a wonderful solution, both at home and in the church: grace. In this revised, refreshed version of Barnabas Piper's best-known book, the author candidly shares his own experiences as son of pastor and bestselling author John Piper, offering a challenge to our churches and to the families at their very heart: how to care for pastors' kids and allow them to find their own faith and identity. Foreword by John Piper.

Download or read book The Gospel Of Becoming Barnabas written by Susan Bradford and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore one of the underrated heroes of early Christianity's life and teachings in the engrossing pages of "The Gospel of Becoming Barnabas.". A man whose name may not be as well-known as Peter or Paul's, but whose influence on the development and dissemination of the Gospel was immeasurable, is the subject of this profound work. It tells the previously untold tale of Barnabas.This historical and inspirational account, which is set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire in the first century, highlights the transformative power of friendship, faith, and the unwavering dedication to the task of spreading God's love. Readers are invited to follow along with Barnabas as he navigates the turbulent early Christian movement, to share in his successes and setbacks, and to learn a great deal from his experiences.The ebook delves into the life-changing encounters that molded Barnabas into a trusted confidant, teacher, and ambassador of Christ from his humble beginnings in Cyprus to his meetings with Jesus' disciples. The author creates a picture of the sequence of events that led to Barnabas' crucial contribution to Saul of Tarsus' conversion, which would later result in the well-known apostle Paul.The ebook "The Gospel of Becoming Barnabas" explores the innermost thoughts of a man who personifies the true spirit of support and acceptance. It goes beyond simple historical documentation. The "Son of Encouragement," also known as Barnabas, emerges as a compass in a world of conflict and ambiguity. Lessons for readers today can be learned from his unwavering commitment to the early Christian community and his capacity to build bridges across cultural and religious divides.Readers will see as the story progresses the extraordinary love, grace, and forgiveness that drove Barnabas's mission. Barnabas' legacy stands as a testament to the transformative power of faith and the significance of upliftment through his risk-taking journeys through perilous terrain and his tireless efforts in establishing vibrant Christian communities.Readers from all walks of life will be enthralled by "The Gospel of Becoming Barnabas," which will take them back in time to a period when faith was put to the test, relationships were formed, and lives were irrevocably altered. They will learn the deep lessons of a man whose life embodied selfless love and unwavering devotion to God's work through its pages.Become engrossed in this compelling story and be moved to embrace the timeless values of faith, encouragement, and love as demonstrated by the life of Barnabas, whose name will always be associated with the power of becoming who God created us to be.

Download or read book Becoming an Instrument written by Travis L. Matthews and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2023-04-14 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saint Barnabas did not disappear after the quarrel with Saint Paul. This happy, loveable servant of the Lord knew God’s purpose for life, defiantly obeyed the spirit of the Lord, and overcame opposition, failure, rejection, and hardships to obtain an eternal reward through faith in Jesus. Travis L. Matthews celebrates Saint Barnabas’s accomplishments and argues he should be more highly regarded. He explores his motives, conduct, and accomplishments. The portrait he conveys is a great servant of the Lord. Barnabas was an ambassador for Christ who knew God’s purpose, recognized the time, and made contacts to accomplish God’s will. Barnabas changed the world by helping people make transitions in turbulent times. Two apostles trained by Barnabas were instrumental in developing Christianity into a worldwide faith. Saint Barnabas became an instrument of God to facilitate the transition from Law to Grace. By completing his mission, the message of salvation was brought to the world and Jesus became the Lord of our lives.

Download or read book The Gospel of Barnabas written by Lonsdale Ragg and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-13 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Hoping for Happiness written by Barnabas Piper and published by The Good Book Company. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone wants to be happy, and we all pursue happiness in different ways. Some people are thrill-seekers; others are homebodies. Some people are loners; others love big families or communities. Some people express things creatively; others consume what is created. Some sing; others listen to music. Whatever we find happiness in, we are united by our desire for work that matters and relationships that fulfil. As Christians, we often fall into the trap of basing our hopes on earthly things, even when we know they only make us happy for a short time. But how are we to experience happiness in this life? How do we avoid expecting too much of earthly things and being disappointed, or expecting too little and becoming cynics? In this book, recovering cynic Barnabas Piper helps us to throw off both the unrealistic expectations that end in disappointment and the guilty sense that Christians are not meant to have fun. He shows how having a clear view of the reality of the fall and the promise of redemption frees us to live a life that's grounded, hopeful and genuinely happy.

Download or read book The Curious Christian written by Barnabas Piper and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2017-03 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Barnabas Piper explores what curiosity is for Chrisitans, and how it affects relationships, how we view art, entertainment, media, and politics, pointing them to discover a deeper connection with God.

Download or read book Church Behind the Wire written by Barnabas Mam and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the oppression and terror of the killing fields in Cambodia, this is the story of how one man's conversion led to a rebirth of faith that brought hope to a nation. Commissioned by Communists to spy on a Christian evangelistic crusade, Barnabas Mam instead discovered Jesus and came to faith in Him. After spending four years in prison camps at the hands of the Khmer Rouge Barnabas emerged as one of only 200 surviving Christians in all of Cambodia. God raised him up to became the foremost evangelist and church planter in a land broken by genocide. An inspiring story on a personal, church, and national level, this is more than a narrative--it's a blueprint for success for church growth of the most powerful kind.

Download or read book The Acts of the Apostles written by P.D. James and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James

Download or read book A Modern Barnabas written by and published by iUniverse. This book was released on with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Barnabas Factor written by A. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everybody loves to be encouraged - a pat on the back, a helping hand, a kind word. Not everyone can be a great preacher or Bible class teacher. But everyone can be an encourager, and that includes you. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, a woman or a man, rich or poor. God has already given you everything you need to be an encourager - all you have to do is put to use those abilities you already have. You too, can become a Barnabas, a Son of Encouragement. All you have to do is practice being an enourager. You will be absolutely astounded at what it will do for other people and most of all, for you.

Download or read book The Epistle of Barnabas written by Jonathan Lookadoo and published by James Clarke & Company. This book was released on 2024-08-29 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Epistle of Barnabas explores the multifaceted spiritual interpretations and theological beliefs of the Epistle of Barnabas, moving beyond a reductive consideration of its Two Ways Tradition, or focus on its anti-Jewish use of Scripture. Lookadoo considers the epistle's authorship, dating, and opponents, alongside detailed analysis of literary connection and scholarly discourse, which brings clarity and understanding to this fascinating early Christian text. With a fresh English translation of the Greek text, this book is a well-researched and nuanced interpretation of the text, crucial for students of early Christianity and illuminating for anyone seeking to understand the origins of Christianity.

Download or read book Becoming Christian written by David G. Horrell and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becoming Christian examines various facets of the first letter of Peter, in its social and historical setting, in some cases using new social-scientific and postcolonial methods to shed light on the ways in which the letter contributes to the making of Christian identity. At the heart of the book chapters 5-7, examine the contribution of 1 Peter to the construction of Christian identity, the persecution and suffering of Christians in Asia Minor, the significance of the name 'Christian', and the response of the letter to the hostility encountered by Christians in society. There are no recent books which bring together such a wealth of information and analysis of this crucial early Christian text. Becoming Christian has developed out of Horrell's ongoing research for the International Critical Commentary on 1 Peter. Together these chapters offer a series of significant and original engagements with this letter, and a resource for studies of 1 Peter for some time to come.

Download or read book Being Missional Becoming Missional written by Banseok Cho and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-12-10 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the theme of the missional conversion of the church, namely how the church is transformed toward its missionary vocation, from a biblical-theological perspective. The purpose of this book is to find biblically grounded, theologically sound, and practically applicable principles helpful for the church which seeks to be continuously shaped into a missional community which authentically and fully participates in God’s mission today. The biblical-theological findings on how the triune God in the biblical narrative shapes the people of God toward their missionary vocation demonstrates, first, that, in Scripture, the missional conversion of the church is primarily the consequence of its continuous encounter with the triune God, and, second, that this divine-human encounter for the missional conversion of the church is ineluctable in view of the ongoing tension between the missional faithfulness of God in fulfilling the missionary vocation of the church, on the one hand, and the missional failure of the church in its missionary vocation, on the other hand.

Download or read book The Swindoll Study Bible NLT written by Tyndale and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 1984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2018 Christian Book Award for Bible of the Year. The Swindoll Study Bible offers the best of Chuck Swindoll's wit, charm, pastoral insight, and wise biblical study directly to you as you study God's Word. Chuck's warm, personal style comes across on every page, and his informed, practical insights get straight to the heart of the Bible's message for the world today. Reading each part of this study Bible is like hearing Chuck speak God's Word directly to your heart. It will both encourage readers' faith and draw them deeper into the study of God's Word. In Chuck's own words: "This study Bible was designed with you in mind. As you read the Scriptures, imagine my sitting beside you and sharing personal stories, important insights, and hard-earned lessons that will encourage you to walk more closely with Jesus Christ. You'll discover the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the Bible: Who wrote it and when? What does it mean, and where did its events occur? Why should I trust it? And most importantly, how can I apply it today? "It's that last question more than any other that has fed my passion to publish this Bible. My primary focus in ministry has been teaching biblical insight for living . . . for genuine life change. After all, that's why God has communicated His Word to us--so that we may become like His Son, Jesus Christ, the central figure of this Book." Free app with purchase! App includes all content from The Swindoll Study Bible and can be used across multiple devices with your Tecarta app account. Available for iOS and Android. (Free app applies to print editions only.)