Download or read book Imperfect Believers written by Susan E. Hylen and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2009-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a solid study of characters in the Gospel of John--Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, the disciples, the Jews, Martha and Mary, Peter and the Beloved Disciple, and Jesus. Susan Hylen argues that John's characters are not simply one-dimensional depictions of belief and unbelief, but are in fact far more complex and ambiguous. This ambiguity has an important literary function: it invites the reader to understand biblical characters within the context of the inherent logic of the Gospel. The Gospel establishes ideals like believing and abiding in Jesus. The reader is left to decide to what extent a character's actions and speech reflect these aims. Individual character portraits explore what readers may learn from studying John's complex characters. This is an excellent secondary source for seminary classes on the fourth Gospel.

Download or read book The Imperfect Disciple written by Jared C. Wilson and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Too many discipleship books are written for clean, perfect people who know all the right Sunday school answers. The Imperfect Disciple is for the rest of us--people who screw up, people who are weary, people who are wondering if it's safe to say what they're really thinking. For the believer who is tired of quasi-spiritual lifehacks being passed off as true, down-and-dirty discipleship, here is a discipleship book that isn't afraid to be honest about the mess we call real life. With incisive wit, warm humor, and moving stories, Jared Wilson shows readers how the gospel works in them and in their lives when - they can't get their act together - they think God is giving them the silent treatment - they think church would be better without all the people - they're not happy with the person in the mirror - and much more Wilson frees readers from the self-doubt and even the misplaced self-confidence they may feel as they walk with Jesus down the often difficult road of life. The result is a faith that weathers storms, lifts burdens, and goes forth to make more imperfect disciples.

Download or read book The Perfectly Imperfect Christian written by Lorene Chesley and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-08 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Perfectly Imperfect Christian examines the journey of actin' a fool, and going on some wild adventures, all while having the unfailing love of God, and the grace to get back up again. Author Lorene Chesley chronicles some of the most trying years of her life. But with every test comes a testimony! She was inspired to share her story with fellow everyday Christians, and offer guidance and prayers to help them weather their storms too. This healing book provides the comfort and support that we as Christians need amidst the harsh realities and obstacles of life. It will uplift your soul, make you laugh, and inspire you to keep pursuing your dreams and destiny. It urges believers to have faith that God has the ultimate master plan, and to keep walking in your purpose!

Download or read book The Blessed Christian Life eBook written by Christian Art Publishers and published by Christian Art Publishers. This book was released on 2014-03-12 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BLESSED CHRISTIAN LIFE is a compilation of three celebrated Christian classics and their timeless messages surrounding Christian living. HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (first published in 1906) by R. A. Torrey outlines the basic principles of the Christian faith so that believers can enjoy a rewarding and successful Christian life. The practical guidelines also encourage readers who feel like they have not fully attained the Christian life they desire. ACCORDING TO THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD, (first published in 1692) aspiring to union with God is the ultimate goal of every soul. It renders the simple wisdom of Brother Lawrence accessible to every Christian who yearns for the fullness of life. A CHRISTIAN’S SECRET OF A HAPPY LIFE (first published in 1875) by Hannah Whitall Smith is a spiritual classic that prompts readers to always follow God’s will and divine guidance, and to weigh up everything in life against Scripture. THE BLESSED CHRISTIAN LIFE is perfect for both new believers and those mature in their faith who long to be reminded of the victory they have gained in Christ.

Download or read book How to Succeed in the Christian Life written by R. A. Torrey and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a practical guide for Christians looking to deepen their faith and live a fulfilling life in Christ. The book covers essential topics such as confession, assurance of salvation, receiving the Holy Spirit, Bible study, prayer, working for Christ, and guidance. In this book, Torrey offers practical advice that will help Christians navigate common challenges such as difficulties in the Bible, choosing companions and amusements, and facing persecution. With its biblical foundation and clear, accessible writing style, this book is an invaluable resource for any Christian seeking to grow in their faith and live a life that honors God.

Download or read book Narrative Mode and Theological Claim in Johannine Literature written by Lynn R. Huber and published by SBL Press. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exegesis that bears fruit both for the academy and the church In this collection of essays and sermons on the Gospel of John and Revelation, friends, colleagues, and former students of Gail R. O’Day explore and extend the possibilities raised by her work in her groundbreaking study Revelation in the Fourth Gospel. The essays engage with both historical contextualization and literary analysis to identify the rhetorical features that ancient readers might have apprehended, while the sermons explore how the literary shape of the text can inform preaching through attention to the narrative modes of the text. Contributions from Yoshimi Azuma, Teresa Fry Brown, Patrick Gray, Lynn R. Huber, Susan E. Hylen, Karoline M. Lewis, Thomas G. Long, Veronice Miles, Vernon K. Robbins, Gilberto A. Ruiz, Ted A. Smith, and William M. Wright IV thematize the importance of narrative approaches and the diverse ways they can be employed.

Download or read book How to Succeed in the Christian Life written by Reuben Archer Torrey and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entering into the Christian life is often a difficult, bewildering experience for the new believer. Many common problems, temptations and questions need the seasoned counsel and guidance of a mature Christian. R.A. Torrey fills this need in How to Succeed in the Christian Life. Practical, simple answers are provided in chapters dealing with assurance, the Holy Spirit, difficulties in the Bible, church membership, persecution, Bible study, prayer and foreign missions. Illustrations from the rich, varied life of the author lend interest to the sound biblical advice in these pages. Essential instruction for vital spiritual growth presented in clear, concise form. - Back cover.

Download or read book Blessed Are the Unsatisfied written by Amy Simpson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians often hear the idea that following Jesus means that we should be living a life of full satisfaction. How many of us actually experience that kind of life? Amy Simpson wants to debunk this satisfaction myth in the church. After forty years of walking with Jesus, she writes, "I am deeply unsatisfied not only with my ability to reflect Jesus, but also with the very quality of my intimacy with him. I strongly suspect that the abyss of my nature has not been entirely satisfied by Jesus." Hers is a freeing confession for us all. Simpson explains that our very unsatisfaction indicates a longing for God, and understanding those longings can bring us closer to relationship with him. And that is where true spiritual health and vitality reside. Read on to discover anew what it truly means to be satisfied in Christ.

Download or read book Reckless Faith written by Jo Kadlecek and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2009-01-16 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bible studies on the life of Peter examine his letters, the book of Acts, and the Gospels. He was impulsive, arrogant, and passionate to a fault. Yet Jesus chose him to lead the early church. Peter, one of the most colorful of Jesus’ disciples, paints the picture of a man who wants desperately to be holy but is hampered by being all too human. Sound familiar? Reckless Faith looks at this caustic, cocky, cowardly, chosen man and what his life has to say to Christians today. Through a study of his letters, the book of Acts, and the Gospels, Peter springs off the page as one who held nothing back, lived large, and was used by God despite his most sinful nature. This Fisherman Resource includes author commentary, interactive questions, and opportunities for reflection as you discover how God allows us to come to him as holy and human. Great for individual study or in a group, Reckless Faith will show you that being a follower of God doesn’t necessarily mean having it all together.

Download or read book Not Yet Married written by Marshall Segal and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life Is Never Mainly About Love and Marriage. So Learn to Live and Date for More. Many of you grew up assuming that marriage would meet all of your needs and unlock God's purposes for you. But God has far more planned for you than your future marriage. Not Yet Married is not about waiting quietly in the corner of the world for God to bring you "the one," but about inspiring you to live and date for more now. If you follow Jesus, the search for a spouse is no longer a pursuit of the perfect person, but a pursuit of more of God. He will likely write a love story for you different than the one you would write for yourself, but that's because he loves you and knows how to write a better story. This book was written to help you find real hope, happiness, and purpose in your not-yet-married life.

Download or read book The Comfort of Christ to Weak Believers written by John Durant and published by Puritan Publications. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christ is such an inexhaustible fountain that sinners cannot ever out desire His mercies. He is an overflowing fountain of infinite mercy and comfort. All other temporal mercies find their eternal significance in him. Nothing will delight the sincere believer, or be enjoyed, if such believers do not in some way partake of His comfort, and His tenderness. They must tap into Christ’s virtue. How will they do this? Durant’s discourse explores the sweetness of Christ's relationship with weak believers, addressing various aspects of this theme. He shows the fallacy of Satan to keep souls from Christ; and the sweetness of Christ to those in His service. His work is taken from Isaiah 40:11, “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.” The structure of the discourse includes the dependence of the words, their division, and the doctrines derived from them. His main doctrine, is that central teaching presented, emphasizes Christ's sweetness in His dealings with weak members. Most Christians will not admit they are weak. And the idea of the word “weak” seems to be negative. But Durant’s work reaches to all Christians. He shows that Christ's carriage, and the sweetness of that carriage, is demonstrated in not casting off weak believers, but that He preserves their weak graces, strengthens them, bears with their infirmities, not burdening them with tasks they can't handle, and accepts their efforts despite failings. These reasons are drawn from God the Father's commission to Christ, the truth of the inherent weakness in believers, and Christ's intention to build them up as his lambs. The discourse concludes with applications for information, lamentation, reproof, comfort, encouragement, imitation, and exhortation.

Download or read book The Scripture Doctrine of Christian Perfection Stated and Defended written by George Peck and published by . This book was released on 1849 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Imperfect Marriage written by Darryl Strawberry and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From legendary baseball Hall of Famer and his wife comes a marriage guidebook for the not-so-perfect marriage—filled with extremely candid, practical, and biblically based principles—proven to make any relationship successful. Darryl and Tracy Strawberry admit they have “made every possible mistake you can make in marriage.” Together, this devoted couple has suffered through—and survived—adultery, addiction, financial destruction, and many other all-too-familiar struggles. A no-holds-barred account of their personal journey, The Imperfect Marriage provides a step-by-step program that will help you and your partner understand the key issues that could be causing damage in your relationship and recognize turning points on the journey toward marriage restoration. Darryl and Tracy Strawberry know firsthand what it takes to make it through the battle and how to come out victorious. Beginning with putting God at the center, their words will inspire you to transform your marriage into an enduring and vital relationship. The Strawberrys keep it real and preach it real. They deal with real people, real problems, and offer solutions for the present. Through candid anecdotes, a great deal of self-awareness, and a true sense of honesty, Darryl and Tracy offer the vision, encouragement, and practical advice that every healthy marriage needs in order to thrive. Whether you and your partner are looking to heal a broken relationship, or avoid the mistakes that doomed a past one, The Imperfect Marriage offers the guidance and “brutal honesty…[that] will be inspiring for many” (Publishers Weekly) and will help make your marriage a success.

Download or read book The Christian Work and the Evangelist written by and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 916 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sin the Human Predicament and Salvation in the Gospel of John written by Mathew E. Sousa and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathew E. Sousa demonstrates that in certain respects, John's doctrine of salvation fails to align with its customary depiction in Johannine scholarship. Sousa suggests that, according to John, the human predicament is not merely “unbelief” or a lack of mental perception, and Jesus's mission consists not merely of “revelation” and/or a purely forensic atonement. Rather, Jesus is (for John) the one who makes true and everlasting life an accomplished fact for humanity, and in doing so Jesus reveals the true nature of the predicament from which he saves. Sousa argues that salvation in the Gospel of John concerns “ethics” and the quality or condition of human corporeality. The matters of sin and death in particular also make clear that, according to John, the human predicament is a reality that in various ways persists for believers as they both are and become children of God. Sousa thus concludes that salvation for John consists of far more than the emergence of belief in a moment of decision.

Download or read book Origines Ecclesiasticae Or The Antiquities of the Christian Church and Other Works of the Rev Joseph Bingham written by Joseph Bingham and published by . This book was released on 1834 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Origines Ecclesiastic Or the Antiquities of the Christian Church and Other Works of the Rev Joseph Bingham written by Joseph Bingham and published by . This book was released on 1829 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: