Download or read book The Misunderstood God written by Darin Hufford and published by Windblown Media. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Misunderstood God tells the truth about who the Creator is. This book analyzes what religion says about God's heart and personality and measures it up to what God calls Himself: Love. It simplifies a generation's tangled perceptions of God by taking a journey through the sixteen aspects of love described in one of the most well-known Bible passages in the world: 1 Corinthians 13, also known as "the love chapter." So many Christians have been bombarded with confusing teachings and doctrines that their understanding of God resembles a tightly tangled ball of Christmas tree lights. This book takes that twisted mess and replaces it with one soft, warm light of truth that anyone can embrace: God is love.

Download or read book Demons written by Michael S. Heiser and published by Lexham Press. This book was released on 2020-04-29 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The truth about demons is far stranger—and even more fascinating—than what's commonly believed. Are demons real? Are they red creatures with goatees holding pitchforks and sitting on people's shoulders while whispering bad things? Did a third of the angels really rebel with Satan? Are demons and "principalities and powers" just terms for the same entities, or are they different members of the kingdom of darkness? Is the world a chaotic mess because of what happened in Eden, or is there more to the story of evil? What people believed about evil spiritual forces in ancient biblical times is often very different than what people have been led to believe about them today. And this ancient worldview is missing from most attempts to treat the topic. In Demons, Michael Heiser debunks popular presuppositions about the very real powers of darkness. Rather than traditions, stories, speculations, or myths, Demons is grounded in what ancient people of both the Old and New Testament eras believed about evil spiritual forces and in what the Bible actually says. You'll come away with a sound, biblical understanding of demons, supernatural rebellion, evil spirits, and spiritual warfare.

Download or read book God Misunderstood written by Billy Case and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-05-08 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does God allow tragedies and bad things to happen to us? Is everything that happens in my life God's will and plan for me? Is God judging and punishing me? Is God angry and displeased with me? How am I supposed to pray? Does God still physically heal our bodies today? Why is it so important to understand the difference in the covenants God makes with us? Does God determine how long we live and when we die? Where do all these temptations and trials in my life come from? These are just a few of the many tough questions we all ask and yearn for answers. In this book, these questions and many other misconceptions are addressed in a plain, precise, and scripture-based explanation to provide insight for the reader. Whether you are an unbeliever, new believer, or a lifelong believer, this book truly has something for every human being on the face of the earth and can be the key to experiencing freedom and peace in your life. Satan has deceived and disconnected us from the life God has planned for us. The revelation knowledge provided in this book will allow you to see God as your loving Father and recognize the many deceptions of Satan. May you walk with love that transcends, peace that empowers, and hope that endures.

Download or read book Jesus the Son of God written by D. A. Carson and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2012 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although it is a foundational confession for all Christians, much of the theological significance of Jesus's identity as "the Son of God" is often overlooked or misunderstood. Moreover, this Christological concept stands at the center of today's Bible translation debates and increased ministry efforts to Muslims. New Testament scholar D. A. Carson sheds light on this important issue with his usual exegetical clarity and theological insight, first by broadly surveying Jesus's biblical name as "the Son of God, and then by focusing on two key texts that speak of Christ's sonship. The book concludes with the implications of Jesus's divine sonship for how modern Christians think and speak about Christ, especially in relation to Bible translation and missionary engagement with Muslims across the globe.

Download or read book The Most Misused Verses in the Bible written by Eric J. Bargerhuff and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High-Interest Guide Sure to Spark Curiosity and Conversation A surprising number of well-known Bible verses are commonly misused and misunderstood. Whether intentionally or not, people take important verses out of context, and pastor and Bible scholar Eric J. Bargerhuff has seen the effects: confusion, faulty decisions, sin being dismissed, and more. With a deft touch, he helps readers understand and apply sound principles of interpretation and application of twenty familiar verses. This concise high-interest approach appeals to the curious as well as readers concerned about incorrect theology.

Download or read book God Misunderstood Or Is Eternal Evil Compatible with the Character of God A Letter written by David Wardlaw Scott and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Commonly Misunderstood Verses of the Bible written by Robert E. Van Voorst and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you believe that God wants you to be financially prosperous (Joshua 1:8)? Do you think that Christians must "forgive and forget" (Jeremiah 31:34)? Do you suppose that everything will work for your good (Romans 8:28), or wonder if God will ever give you more than you can bear (1 Corinthians 10:13)? If you do, best-selling author Robert Van Voorst will help you to reexamine these verses, and many others, to see what they really mean. This book treats twenty-four of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. Each is given concise but careful treatment, including an explanation of how they are misunderstood, what their meaning is, and what this meaning says to us today. Each chapter has questions for reflection and discussion. Written especially for use in church classes and Bible study groups, but also suitable for individual reading, this book will stimulate your growth in the Christian faith and give you more confidence in understanding the Bible and applying it to your life.

Download or read book The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible written by Mary E. DeMuth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Isn’t Overrated. Ask any woman—most of us know what it’s like to be misheard, mischaracterized, or misrepresented by family, friends, or strangers. Few of us feel deeply known and understood all the time. Worse, many of us have endured long, painful seasons of misunderstanding in which the people around us have questioned—or worse, judged—our motives and actions. We have asked ourselves, How do I correct these misperceptions? Do I try to defend myself—or does that only make me look guilty? How can I recover my joy even if someone believes something about me that isn’t true? This problem—and your feelings and questions about it—is nothing new. In fact, women have faced it since the dawn of time. In this engaging book, Mary DeMuth tells the tales of ten women in the Bible who were misunderstood in their own time and often still are—bringing to each of them a deep humanity that makes her, and her problems, more relatable to twenty-first-century you. If you are struggling with feeling misunderstood, let these stories inspire you to grow and remind you that you are not alone. And remember: There is always One who understands you perfectly and stands ready to comfort, strengthen, and defend you through every situation you face.

Download or read book The Author of Love written by Joc Anderson and published by WestBowPress. This book was released on 2011-07-08 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, God has been depicted variously as a judgmental tyrant, a grand conciliator, and even as a rather low-key comic, portrayed by the cigar-smoking George Burns in the movie Oh God! The question thats begging to be answered is: Who is God? This devotional evolved out of one persons desire to portray God in a truer light. In the Book of Job, God reprimanded Jobs friends for failing to speak truthfully about Him. They misrepresented His character. Job, on the other hand, understood His Maker and was, therefore, the single voice of truth in an otherwise corrupt world. Can you honestly say that you know your Creator? Can you speak truthfully about Him? This devotional will help you get to know the real God, who is neither the judgmental tyrant nor the light-weight movie character. He is, if nothing else, a God of love and compassion. At the conclusion of your devotionals, I have formulated a Love Quotient (L.Q.) test to measure the depth of your love. The questions are designed to be thought-provoking and insightful. You may also find them a bit daunting and uncomfortable. Answer each question according to your beliefs. There are no wrong or right answers. It is my hope youll find this little exercise revealing and instructive of how you love. The answers and Key is also included. Your heart is what youre all about. May you understand Gods love for you.

Download or read book Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses written by Ron Rhodes and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The instruction and wonder of the Bible can be clouded when readers are uncertain about the meaning of some verses. Bible scholar and popular author Ron Rhodes (more than 1 million copies in combined sales) draws on his many years of studying and teaching Scripture to empower readers with knowledge, background, and truth. With clear and helpful explanations, Rhodes: identifies the most troublesome verses reveals important principles to help interpret them addresses the stumbling blocks from Genesis to Revelation helps readers become familiar with God's message clarifies the different literary genres of the Bible Whether read to satisfy curiosity, pursue deeper Bible study, or prepare for discussions with non-believers, this practical resource will open up the promises and meaning of God's Word and gives readers confidence in all of Scripture.

Download or read book The Book of Job written by Mark Larrimore and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life and times of this iconic and enduring biblical book The book of Job raises stark questions about the meaning of innocent suffering and the relationship of the human to the divine, yet it is also one of the Bible's most obscure and paradoxical books. Mark Larrimore provides a panoramic history of this remarkable book, traversing centuries and traditions to examine how Job's trials and his challenge to God have been used and understood in diverse contexts, from commentary and liturgy to philosophy and art. Larrimore traces Job's reception by figures such as Gregory the Great, William Blake, and Elie Wiesel, and reveals how Job has come to be viewed as the Bible's answer to the problem of evil and the perennial question of why a God who supposedly loves justice permits bad things to happen to good people.

Download or read book The Author of Love written by Joc Anderson, PsyD. and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, God has been depicted variously as a judgmental tyrant, a grand conciliator, and even as a rather low-key comic, portrayed by the cigar-smoking George Burns in the movie ?Oh God!? The question that?s begging to be answered is: Who is God? This devotional evolved out of one person?s desire to portray God in a truer light. In the Book of Job, God reprimanded Job?s friends for failing to speak truthfully about Him. They misrepresented His character. Job, on the other hand, understood His Maker and was, therefore, the single voice of truth in an otherwise corrupt world. Can you honestly say that you know your Creator? Can you speak truthfully about Him? This devotional will help you get to know the real God, who is neither the judgmental tyrant nor the light-weight movie character. He is, if nothing else, a God of love and compassion. At the conclusion of your devotionals, I have formulated a ?Love Quotient? (L.Q.) test to measure the depth of your love. The questions are designed to be thought-provoking and insightful. You may also find them a bit daunting and uncomfortable. Answer each question according to your beliefs. There are no wrong or right answers. It is my hope you?ll find this little exercise revealing and instructive of how you love. The answers and Key is also included. Your heart is what you?re all about. May you understand God?s love for you.

Download or read book The Misunderstood written by Ekpo Bassey and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-04-06 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Garden of Eden, where blaming games originated and through that, our God has been misunderstood. This is the main theme of this book, that we see how God is viewed as the originator of our problems. In reality, He is there to protect and save us from all unrighteousness. The problem we have is that we do not exercise the patience to wait on God’s timing on whatever circumstances that we are challenged with. Therefore, we then apply human reasoning to our circumstances instead of viewing things in God’s perspective. To borrow my spiritual father Charles Stanley’s saying, we should obey God and leave all consequences to Him. If we learn to trust God and obey Him, even if it doesn’t seem favorable to our human reasoning, we are positioned to be successful. I have a strong confidence in the Lord that this book will open the eyes of people to see that God is a loving Father to all.

Download or read book The Lost Message of Paul written by Steve Chalke and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2019-06-20 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have misunderstood Paul, badly. We have read his words through our own set of assumptions. We need to begin with Paul's world view, to see things the way he saw them. - What if 'original sin' was never part of Paul's thinking? - What if the idea that we are saved by faith in Christ, as Luther argued, was based on a mistranslation of Paul's words and a misunderstanding of Paul's thinking? 'Over the centuries,' writes Steve Chalke, 'the Church has repeatedly failed to communicate, or even understand, the core of Paul's message. Although Paul has often been presented as the champion of exclusion, he was the very opposite. He was the great includer.' Steve Chalke MBE is a Baptist minister, founder and leader of the Oasis Charitable Trust, and author of more than 50 books.

Download or read book In the Beginning We Misunderstood written by Johnny V. Miller and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years, the evangelical church and its members have debated whether the Bible should be interpreted literally or symbolically in regards to the age of the earth. In their groundbreaking new book, In the Beginning . . . We Misunderstood, authors Johnny V. Miller and John M. Soden say that all these arguments have missed the point. Rather, what Christians really need to know is how to interpret the Bible in its original context. Exposing the fallacies of trying to make the biblical text fit a specific scientific presupposition, Miller and Soden offer a new approach to interpreting Genesis 1 that explores the creation account based on how the original audience would have understood its teaching. First, the authors present a clear explanation of the past and present issues in interpreting the first chapter of the Bible. Second, Miller and Soden break down the creation account according to its historical and cultural context by comparing and distinguishing both the Egyptian and Mesopotamian settings. Finally, they explore common objections to help readers understand the significance that the creation account has for theology today. Christians need not look any further than Genesis 1 to find clues to its meaning. Both irenic and bathed in Scripture, In the Beginning . . . We Misunderstood will equip every believer to navigate the creation wars, armed with biblically sound explanations.

Download or read book Mary Misunderstood A Closer Look at the Marys in the Bible written by Pamela Rose Williams and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is undoubtedly no other woman's name mentioned more in the Bible than the name of Mary. Whether it is Mary Magdalene, Mary the sister of Martha, the Virgin Mother Mary, or any of several other Marys. Yet, so many Marys in Scripture have left even the most famous of Bible scholars confused. Was Mary Magdalene really a prostitute or the secret wife of Jesus? Was she the same Mary that washed the feet of Jesus with her tears and dried them with her hair? How many Marys stood at the foot of the cross when Jesus died? And what do we really know about the Virgin Mary? Was Jesus her only child? There are so many questions, but no misunderstanding about how each Mary did her part in serving the Lord. Learn from these remarkable women how to put your faith into action as you gain a clearer understanding and vision about your role in God's plan for humanity. We pray that you are inspired as you read along with Pamela Rose through Mary Misunderstood.

Download or read book Misunderstood written by Lemuel Baker Phd and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I wanted to write a book that answered some of the confusing questions that nag Christians and which the answers seem difficult to come by. By answering some of these questions I hope to bring edification and spiritual growth, strength and maturity so readers may intern answer these same questions for others. God wants all of us to have peace of spirit as well as peace of mind. The first four chapters cover the subject of covenant especially as the topic relates to the rapture, rest and tithing. Chapters four and five cover Gods covenant as it pertains to scriptural prosperity.In subsequent chapters you will walk away fulfilled with insights about the Lords Prayer Psalm 91 the secret place and much more. The rapture has been a topic that is still not a point of full assurance for many Christians. This 173 page book ties the rapture to Gods covenant that provides logic and in so doing much assurance about the rapture for the born again believer. Tithing is still a point of debate among Christians some adherents believing the tithe is a concept from the Old Testament and this misunderstood topic is discussed from scripture. You wont be disappointed. The topic of rest is another area that Christians may struggle with and this book ties spiritual rest to the covenant of God. Comfort is a topic that needs to be discussed and a subject that needs to move from mental ascent to a reality for many. Gods covenant has provision for rest. This book discusses Gods covenant in such a manner to the degree that we understand a provision of Gods covenant misunderstood which is Gods covenant requires Him to seek out even the backslider when they stray. In our covenant with God, God is married to the backslider during the worst times of rebellion and works to seek reconciliation. Gods covenant is a full proof covenant. This understanding is often misunderstood. Gods covenant is so perfect and airtight it makes the best prenuptial contract seem like a toy. The topic of prosperity is most misunderstood but from scripture is discussed in a refreshing manner. I hope you enjoy this book and I believe it will strengthen you spiritually. Book Video Preview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPkYerYFVtQ