Download or read book Grace Is Not God s Backup Plan written by Adam S. Miller and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What follows is not a translation in the ordinary sense of the word. It's more like a paraphrase. Rather than worry over the letter of the text, the goal has been to illuminate the large scale patterns that structure it. The King James Version, for instance, renders Paul's letter with uncanny beauty but is opaque as an argument. Modern translations tend to have the same problem. Their overriding concern is with the letter of the text, not with its logic. As a result, Paul's forest is always getting sacrificed for the sake of his trees. But Paul's work is too important, his good news too urgent, to leave so much of him locked in the first century. We need our renderings to do more than mimic the original, we need them to bleed and breathe. This work argues that the deep logic of Romans comes into sharp focus around a single premise: Paul's claim that grace is not God's backup plan. Paul never quite puts it like this, but he implies it at every turn.
Download or read book Interpreter A Journal of Mormon Scripture Volume 21 2016 written by Daniel C. Peterson and published by The Interpreter Foundation. This book was released on 2016-10-23 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is volume 21 of Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture published by The Interpreter Foundation. It contains articles on a variety of topics including: "Three Degrees of Gospel Understanding", "Joseph Smith and the Doctrine of Sealing", "'There’s the Boy I Can Trust': Dennison Lott Harris’ First-Person Account of the Conspiracy of Nauvoo and Events Surrounding Joseph Smith’s 'Last Charge' to the Twelve Apostles", "A Brighter Future for Mormon Theology: Adam S. Miller’s Future Mormon", "Beyond Agency as Idolatry", "'How Thankful We Should Be to Know the Truth': Zebedee Coltrin’s Witness of the Heavenly Origins of Temple Ordinances", "Perhaps Close can Count in More than Horseshoes", "Mormonism, Materialism, and Politics: Six Things We Must Understand in Order to Survive as Latter-day Saints", "Were We Foreordained to the Priesthood, or Was the Standard of Worthiness Foreordained? Alma 13 Reconsidered", "Remembering and Honoring Maori Latter-day Saints", "Reading A Pentecostal Reads the Book of Mormon", "'With the Tongue of Angels': Angelic Speech as a Form of Deification".
Download or read book Reformed Covenant Theology written by Harrison Perkins and published by Lexham Academic. This book was released on 2024-04-24 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Perkins is an expert in his field and very much a pastor. ... You will not be disappointed." —From the foreword by Ligon Duncan See Christ and his work more clearly. Learn the biblical basis for the Reformed confessions. Understand the role of grace and works in your salvation. Covenant shapes our life with God. In Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction, Harrison Perkins shows how Christ and his work are the heart of that covenant relationship. Since God lives in covenant with his redeemed people, covenant theology provides a framework for Christians to grow in their life with God, to read the Bible, and to love the church.
Download or read book The Wellness Revelation written by Alisa Keeton and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would it take for you to make a change? Weight loss can sometimes be a very self-focused endeavor. Maybe you have struggled with your weight your entire life, riding a constant roller coaster of numbers that go up and down. Or maybe you are finding yourself more stressed out by the world and all its demands. Perhaps you just don’t feel as well in your body as you do in your spirit. In The Wellness Revelation, certified fitness professional Alisa Keeton will challenge you to get fit with God so that He can free you to complete your purpose. She teaches that when we get fit physically as well as spiritually, we will be better equipped to love and serve others. The Wellness Revelation will change the way you perceive yourself and the way that you live your life. Each week in this eight-week journey includes a teaching from Alisa, weekly assignments, Bible study, small-group questions, and more. Alisa will encourage you to love God, get healthy, and serve others; and she will provide you with the tools to spread the gospel with courage, confidence, kindness, and freedom. It’s time to make a change from the inside out.
Download or read book Twelve Ordinary Men written by John F. MacArthur and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2006-05-08 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't have to be perfect to do God's work. Look no further than the twelve disciples, whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the pages of the New Testament. Join bestselling author John MacArthur in Twelve Ordinary Men as he draws principles from Christ's careful, hands-on training of the original disciples for today's modern disciple, you! Jesus chose ordinary men--fishermen, tax collectors, political zealots--and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from people who were otherwise unremarkable. The twelve disciples weren't the stained-glass saints we imagine. On the contrary, they were truly human, all too prone to mistakes, misstatements, wrong attitudes, lapses of faith, and bitter failure. Simply put, they were flawed people, just like us. But under Jesus' teaching and touch, they became a force that forever changed the world. MacArthur takes you into the inner circle of the disciples--their selection, their training, their personalities, and their incredible impact. As MacArthur took a closer look at the lives of the twelve disciples, he found himself asking difficult questions along the way, including: Why did Jesus pick each of the twelve disciples? How did Jesus teach them everything he could in just eighteen short months? Can the lessons that Jesus taught the disciples can still influence our faith today? In Twelve Ordinary Men, you'll learn that disciples are living proof that God's strength is made perfect in weakness. As you get to know the men who walked with Jesus, you'll see that if he can accomplish his purposes through them, he can do the same through you.
Download or read book Scandalous Grace written by Jonie Scruggs and published by Worldwide Publishing Group. This book was released on 2022-08-11 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace Isn't Finished When We Are Forgiven, Grace Carries Us to Completion! In our current culture, people are riddled with pressures to perform and ashamed when they do not measure up. We often view our relationship with God through the same lens of performance pressure, trying to merit God's favor. This is a dangerous way to walk with God and a miserable way to live life's journey! "Scandalous Grace" gives a fresh and insightful perspective from Paul's letter to the Ephesian Church. As you journey, through these pages, you will discover God isn't finished with you once He has forgiven you. He cleanses you, and then He carries you to completion. Grace grants the true disciple of Christ endless freedom! Freedom is not the lack of challenge or even chains in your life. You may still be in some chains yet experiencing the liberating power of God's grace. Journey slowly through this book and bask in the scandalous grace of God. Your enemy can't steal your freedom because your freedom doesn't come from your enemy, your freedom comes froth Christ! This is "Scandalous Grace." Through these pages you will discover: - God's plan is more powerful than your prison. - Nothing goes to waste in God's plan. - True unity doesn't require uniformity; it unleashes diversity. - Grace assures that no matter what comes against us when the-battle ends and the dust settles, we will still be standing.
Download or read book Walking Free written by Micah Tyler and published by K-LOVE Books. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned Christian music artist and former youth pastor Micah Tyler helps readers set out on the path to a free and meaningful life in his first book, Walking Free. Inspired by his brother’s three-time battle with cancer, Micah Tyler’s Walking Free: Small Steps to a Big God encourages believers to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus, regardless of external circumstances. The journey from where we are to where God wants us to be is filled with challenges and obstacles. Walking Free uplifts readers with the truth that God will never leave us behind. Micah applies Scripture and Biblical wisdom in his teaching alongside personal stories which illuminate the path before us. With 42 steps, Walking Free includes questions and personal reflections that will encourage readers to grow in their relationship with God. Walking Free also includes: - A six-week plan for pursuing God like never before - 42 steps covering the many of life’s challenges - Over 120 questions for self-reflection or discussion - Practical guidance for transforming your spiritual life - A glimpse into Micah Tyler’s life and insights. Walking Free will help you overcome life’s challenges by taking small steps to experience the mercy and mission of a closer connection with God.
Download or read book The Heist written by Chris Durso and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2017 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some say there were two thieves crucified on Golgotha, but I believe there were Three . "Gutsy. Unexpected. Refreshing. Chris Durso explains the story of saving Grace in a language that both the world and the Church, sinners and so-called saints, can understand. The Heist walks us down the road with the prodigal son, inviting us to come home to the One who has a grace-party waiting. Fresh and accessible, I believe this book will help many live fully and freely in Jesus." --Louie Giglio, pastor of Passion City Church, founder of Passion Conferences, author of Goliath Must Fall In the ultimate act of sacrifice, Jesus robbed the Enemy of every claim he ever had on our lives. He stole all our shame and guilt, and gave us back our lives so that we could live in true freedom. The real scandal of Jesus' work on the cross is found not only in what it gives but also in what it steals. The Grace of God robs the enemy of his ability to shame us. It robs death of its sting. And it robs sin of its power to destroy. We've all felt the weight of shame and brokenness. Like the prodigal son, we've pursued our own path only to find ourselves far from home and out of options. We long for a fresh start, but what we need most is the ability to see ourselves through God's eyes of grace. New York City pastor Chris Durso believes grace is the central message of all Scripture. While there have been some daring heists and cunning capers throughout history, this book is about the greatest heist the world has ever seen...a daring raid where God's son took back what the enemy had stolen, freeing us from the power of shame, sin, and Satan. Through a fresh take on the parable of the prodigal son, and the fascinating account of a true modern day diamond heist, The Heist offers a bold invitation into God's boundless grace.
Download or read book Fully Engaged written by James R. Krabill and published by MennoMedia, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does your church look and sound and feel like mission? Mission happens when congregations fully align themselves with God’s purposes. As the missional church movement matures, Anabaptists bring a time-honored theological tradition, a contemporary spiritual vitality, and practical stories of witness to the conversation. How are churches and individuals living out Christ’s call to engage locally and globally? And how is it changing them in the process? Featuring the voices of missional Mennonite leaders, Fully Engaged offers stories and analysis about how mission is taking shape in local congregations and contexts. A diverse chorus of Anabaptist pastors and laypeople explores the roots, tools, and applications of the missional movement. From nurturing church planting to creating a missional culture to preaching for missional engagement, Fully Engaged offers insights and ideas for churches looking for direction.
Download or read book Kings Queens in Slavery written by Polina Mladenova and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-11-03 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polina K Mladenova is a British/Bulgarian visionary entrepreneur leader, mother, author, whose mission is to empower kingdom leaders and believers through teaching key revelations of the Word of God, so that they can manifest the Kingdom of God in their lives by helping them to develop their full potential that God has already put in them, and to fulfil their highest calling, to become agents of impact and change through Christ. She was born-again over two decades ago, but reborn again in Hillsong church with the committed decision to not to settle for less, but receive God's full promises, blessings, and living the abundant prosperous life He had promised her to have. Founder of KHLOÉNOVA Beauty & Couture House, The Abundant Life Foundation Ministry, “Kings & Queens Living the Abundant Life TV Show" blessing millions of homes and has been in business for over two decades. Now teaching Entrepreneurs Business strategies, modules, Kingdom Mindset, biblical revelations on how to start, build and develop, and expand their idea vision into a 7-10 figures business. Manifesting the Kingdom of God through the Marketplace, because all belong to the children of God. Polina K, has three children and lives in London, United Kingdom. To contact or book the author, you can send a message to https://www.theabundantlife.ac/
Download or read book Fierce Marriage written by Ryan Frederick and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ryan and Selena Frederick were newlyweds when they landed in Switzerland to pursue Selena's dream of training horses. Neither of them knew at the time that Ryan was living out a death sentence brought on by a worsening genetic heart defect. Soon it became clear he needed major surgery that could either save his life--or result in his death on the operating table. The young couple prepared for the worst. When Ryan survived, they both realized that they still had a future together. But the near loss changed the way they saw all that would lie ahead. They would live and love fiercely, fighting for each other and for a Christ-centered marriage, every step of the way. Fierce Marriage is their story, but more than that, it is a call for married couples to put God first in their relationship, to measure everything they do and say to each other against what Christ did for them, and to see marriage not just as a relationship they should try to keep healthy but also as one worth fighting for in every situation. With the gospel as their foundation, Ryan and Selena offer hope and practical help for common struggles in marriage, including communication problems, sexual frustration, financial stress, family tension, screen-time disconnection, and unrealistic expectations.
Download or read book 40 Days written by Eddie Newton and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-02 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once, when the world was new, God looked down on His creation and was disappointed. The skies rained down on His world for forty days and forty nights. He made Noah the inheritor of His creation. What would He think if He looked down upon us now? What would we do if it started to rain and it did not stop? Where would we run when the water is everywhere? And who would be our Noah? Nine people have been chosen to build a new ark, to survive the Second Flood, to make good God's vision of humanity. Who are these Nine? And what about everyone else? It is time. . . Sink? Or swim?
Download or read book Crossroads The Winds Of Grace written by Jim Shroyer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Talk with God written by Joyce Meyer and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy prayer in a new way as New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer explains the keys to unanswered prayers, the hindrances to prayer's effectiveness, and the Bible's role in prayer. Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an amazing privilege, but for many, it’s challenging. There are so many different ideas about what prayer is and how to pray that it can be confusing or even intimidating. In How to Talk With God, Joyce gives simple, practical advice based on scriptures from the Bible that will help you discover the truth about prayer. She addresses common issues, such as how to communicate with God, how to know with confidence that He hears you, and how you can learn to hear His voice. But most importantly, you will learn that prayer is exciting because it’s the key to nurturing your personal relationship with God. Refresh your daily rhythms and deepen your faith through an effective, powerful life of prayer! Derived from material previously published in The Power of Simple Prayer.
Download or read book Paul s Love Letter to The Ephesians written by Ronald E. Bock Sr. and published by Ronald E Bock. This book was released on 2024-04-12 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul claims to be a follower of Jesus and appoints apostles to represent him worldwide. He emphasizes that Christians live in the world and Christ, having two addresses: one where they live physically and one where they dwell in their heart with Jesus. He defines Christian living as this. Paul fervently prays for the church, asking God to give them the Spirit of wisdom and revelation and to explore the eternal truths. He also prays that the church would grasp God's grace and Christianity's hope. Paul emphasizes Jesus' resurrection as proof of God's power to remind people that God is still in control. He concludes that God exalted Jesus beyond all power and authority and asks people to accept the amazing Lord and Savior they have been given.
Download or read book Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth written by Jeffrey Skaff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues for substantial and pervasive convergence between Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth with regards to God’s relation to history and to the Christocentric orientation of that history. In short, it contends that Thomas can affirm what Barth calls "the humanity of God." The argument has great ecumenical potential, finding fundamental agreement between two of the most important figures in the Reformed and Roman Catholic traditions. It also contributes to contemporary theology by demonstrating the fruitfulness of exchanging metaphysical vocabularies for normative. Specifically, it shows how an account of God’s mercy and justice can resolve theological debates most assume require metaphysical speculation.
Download or read book God s Plan Our Journey His Grace written by Maryjo Soska and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written from my heart to yours. I pray that it will touch your life and change your heart. Although I don't understand why my daughter Becky was taken from this life so soon, I do serve a mighty God and believe His Word and Promises are true, one of which is that I will indeed see her again in glory. Until then, please allow me to share her life with you.
