Download or read book Love in Five Acts A Study of the Song of Solomon written by Marvin McKenzie and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-05-27 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For approximate twenty five years now, the focus on most studies of the Song of Solomon has been on the relationship between husband and wife. Some teachers have gone so far as to imply it is heresy and abusive to the Bible to teach any other application for it. Previous to that, however, most Bible preachers and teachers taught that the Song of Solomon represents Christ's love for His church. This book reaches back to those less modern students of the Bible and applies the Song of Solomon to Christ's relationship to believers. The Song of Solomon is seen as a drama having five acts, each one presenting a different phase in the growing relationship between Christ and the believer.
Download or read book I Can Do No Other written by Anna M. Madsen and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Anna M. Madsen's book is a fresh and challenging look at the legacy of Martin Luther and the new reformation that is calling people of faith to action today. This book is born out of the conviction that at least two gods are currently competing for our collective trust: nationalism (and its many sub-manifestations) and quietism. Both make a case for and a claim on our allegiance, each by way of different motivations of self and institutional protection. Madsen looks at today's modern context and asks: Where will the church stand in a day that is marked by globalization, polarization, racism, bigotry, and debates about justice for humanity and for the earth itself. While the Reformation church was built on the foundation of justification by grace, Madsen calls people of faith to a new reformation that will focus on standing for justice in the world. Madsen delves into who Jesus was, and how our claim that he died and was raised establishes our faith and impacts the way we live it out. She pays attention to Luther's theology and juxtaposes it with our present context. She explores recent examples of Nazi resistance, liberation theology, black and womanist theology, and feminist theology, each of which come at social justice in their unique ways, with a common conviction that justice work is central to the Christian life. She speaks of how our faith grounding and our faith history weave together and entwine themselves into our present moment, offering both warnings and encouragement. And last, a case is made that justice, anchored in justification, is our new Reformation moment, one not inconsistent with Luther's theology, but weighted differently to address the different weighty concerns of our day. A study guide is included to encourage group conversation and action.
Download or read book Journey into Intimacy written by Christy Hill and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey into Intimacy: A Study in the Song of Solomon embraces the Bibles most tender depiction of Gods love for His people, revealed in this brief and evocative biblical love poem. In its own way, Christy Hills study responds to the beloveds invitation: Rise up, my love, my fair one, / And come away (Song of Solomon 2:10). The study asks of God, revealed through the biblical text, the same thing the bride asks of her beloved: Let me see your face, / Let me hear your voice; / For your voice is sweet, / And your face is lovely (Song of Solomon 2:14). Making its way through the Song of Solomon, Journey into Intimacy presents the books passages and offers reflections and commentary on them over the course of six parts that correspond with the natural shifts in the biblical book. The authors approach rests upon listening to the Song of Solomon as an allegory that tells the story of the bride of Christ on earth as love lifts her out of fear and oppression and gives her new life with the King. On the other hand, Journey into Intimacy also tells the story of Christ, the bridegroom who seeks and woos His bride, revealing His heart for her. Journey into Intimacy: A Study in the Song of Solomon ventures into the depths of Gods love, where hearts that hunger may find a feast and searching hearts a home.
Download or read book Solomon s Song of Love written by Craig Glickman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most beautiful and mysterious books of the Bible is laid open for all to understand in this unparalleled work by Dr. Craig Glickman. With apparent ease, Glickman unveils the mysteries of the Song of Solomon in a popular-read format. But the surface simplicity is backed up by a lifetime of study and scholarship, three special appendices, and interpretive notes that validate his interpretation. Also included is a fresh translation of the Song published in this book for the first time. Initial readers of this book offer resounding praise. This book is "the most fascinating book I have ever read about the Song," says Dr. Henry Cloud. Old Testament scholars praise it as an academic breakthrough: "clear, cogent, and convincing," says Dr. Eugene Merrill; "a valuable contribution to our translation and understanding of the Song," says Ed Blum, general editor of the HCSB translation. Dr. Paul Meier sums it up in these words, "Craig weaves thousands of years of wisdom together to paint a vivid word picture of emotional and sexual intimacy."
Download or read book Testament written by John Romer and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In telling the story of the Bible's birth and journey from ancient East to modern West, Romer explores legendary characters of the Old and New Testaments and depicts biblical sites whose names have resounded throughout history. (A) panorama worth viewing.--New York Times Book Review. Illustrations.
Download or read book To Find and Enjoy the Love of Your Life written by Mark E. Washburn and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-04 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Song of Solomon is a wonderful book in the Bible dedicated exclusively to the love between a man and a woman. It describes the relationship of King Solomon and the Shulammite woman when they were single, later married and then going through the years that follow. As the couple's relationship has been carefully but practically explored in my book, To Find and Enjoy the Love of Your Life – a Study in The Song of Solomon, this workbook has now been made available that will enable any small Bible study group or Sunday School class to better understand Solomon's first book he wrote.
Download or read book The Song of Solomon written by G. Lloyd Carr and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 1984 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Song of Solomon, as its Hebrew title indicates, is "the best of songs." In it we hear the passionate melody of romantic love. But whose love is described? Is it a couple's love for each other, God's love for Israel or Christ's love for the church? This Old Testament book has fascinated and perplexed interpreters for centuries. They have felt uncomfortable--even embarrassed--when confronted with its strange and erotic imagery."The Song is a celebration of the nature of humanity---male and female created in God's image for mutal support and enjoyment. There is nothing here of the aggressive male and the reluctant or victimized female. They are one in their desires because their desires are God-given." So writes Lloyd Carr in this introduction and commentary to the Song of Solomon. With his own unique style, Carr skillfully explains the meaning of this ancient love story in a way that can be clearly grasped and applied for Christians living in today's world.
Download or read book The Song of Solomon Study Guide written by Jeffrey Johnson and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know there has to be more to marriage than what you are experiencing right now? Are you tired of trying to make things work? Do you want God to help you choose a mate, but you're not quite sure what to do? Has your romantic bedroom turned into a deep freeze? Do you feel you are always on the giving end of relationships? Because the church is often so quiet on such issues, we mistakenly assume God is quiet, but He's not. The book The Song of Solomon, Love, Sex and Relationships brings that Bible story to life and shows us God's message is still relevant for today. Used alongside the book, the thought-provoking questions in this study guide will help you get to know yourself better, communicate with others, and apply truths to guide you in living life more fully. Great for individuals, couples or group study! Pastor Jeffrey A. Johnson, Sr. is senior pastor of Eastern Star Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pastor Johnson is a graduate of Bishop College in Dallas, Texas; has attended Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis; and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Saint Thomas Christian College, Jacksonville, Florida. Pastor Johnson became pastor of Eastern Star Church in 1988 and the church has grown under his leadership from 500 to over 10,000 members. In addition, three thriving independent church plants have been established through Eastern Star Church in the past five years. A devoted husband, Pastor Johnson and his wife, Sharon Henry Johnson, are the dedicated parents of four sons: Jeffrey Allen, II, Jordan Adam, Jalon Alexander and Josiah Andrew. Pastor Johnson is committed to preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, ministering holistically to the congregation and community, and lifting the cause of social justice in our world.
Download or read book In Celebration of God s Love written by James Bachman and published by . This book was released on 197? with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Joyful Defiance written by Anna M. Madsen and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sitting in the pew at her husband's funeral, author Anna Madsen heard the last verse of the great Reformation hymn: "Were they to take our house, goods, honor, child, or spouse, though life be wrenched away, they cannot win the day. The kingdom's ours forever!" Reflecting on this experience, Madsen realized that death takes victories when its power appears to be greater than life. And she defiantly refused to cede death any more wins: "Not my spirit, not my strength, not my joy, and certainly not those of my children." The challenge is to acknowledge death in its manifold forms and own one's indignation and grief, and yet transcend it so that even if we are angry, we do not become anger. This book names the tension between grief and hope, acknowledges the reality of both, and defines a path forward to a life of joyful defiance. That path runs through Holy Saturday, a day that has one foot in the fear, grief, and death of Good Friday while the other is in Easter, a day of hope, freedom, life, and joy. Christians are not immune from experiencing anxiety, anger, exhaustion, and grief--emotions and effects arising from personal and communal trauma, including the trauma of death. Yet, the accompanying angst and pain, while real, are not the last word for people of faith. This book is written particularly for advocates, caregivers, and those who suffer in any number of ways, among them chronic illness, chronic injustice, and chronic exhaustion. Despite facing grief, anger, fear, and fatigue, readers will be encouraged not just to cope but to embrace hope and joy again, and then to plow them back into the ground of the wider world for the sake of their neighbors.
Download or read book His Banner over Me Is Pursuing Love written by Kim K. Francis and published by Kim K. Francis. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Learning how to receive and experience God's relentless pursuing love is the greatest life-transforming truth we can embrace. His Banner Over Me Is Pursuing Love is the most thorough teaching I have ever read on the Song of Solomon from a new covenant perspective. Kim Francis has written a masterpiece that invites us all to receive, believe, and be transformed by God's pursuing love."--DONALD CAMPBELL, Operation 220 Executive Director Enjoy greater intimacy with Christ through understanding your flawless identity in Him! His Banner Over Me Is Pursuing Love is the first of three intimate, interactive six-week studies of the Song of Solomon, an allegory describing the divine romance between Christ and His bride, the church. Spanning Chapters 1 and 2, this premier installment will help you renew your mind with the following truths: As the bride of Christ, you are completely forgiven for the sins of your lifetime.Christ made you pure, righteous, and holy through His finished work on the cross.The new covenant of grace made in Christ's blood forever sealed you in Him.Christ will never leave you, nor forsake you, no matter what.You can trust Christ to live His life through you as you depend on Him.You are free from law-based living to be completely enamored with Christ alone.The ungodly thoughts you hear in your mind are not coming from you. If you long to know Christ as the love of your life, this study is for you!
Download or read book Introduction to the study of the Holy Scriptures by H M Harman written by George Richard Crooks and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Set A Seal Upon My Heart written by Sarah Neisen and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set a Seal Upon My Heart helps you discover the truth of God's great love and promises for your life. Embrace your kingdom purpose. Connect with Jesus daily, and experience peace and joy.Sunday morning messages hold so many promises, but we often walk away empty and disappointed. The Apostles and the early church knew Jesus desired above all for a deep personal relationship with individual believers. God has a plan for all believers to solidify our faith and draw us deeper into relationship with Him, and it's all found within The Song of Solomon. Within these pages you'll discover a treasure of intimacy with our bridegroom Jesus.Have you ever asked yourself 'Is there more?' Maybe you've wondered how the Bible really applies to your life. This Devotional Study will answer those questions and more.In this book you will:Discover the truth of God's great love and promises for your life.Connect with Jesus daily and experience peace and joy.Identify yourself as a disciple of Jesus and learn how to share your testimony with others.Learn how to follow God's will and purpose for your life.Fully embrace your role in the kingdom to bring glory to God.Learn how to fully rest under His shadow and free yourself from the mentality of works.
Download or read book The Remarkable Wisdom of Solomon written by Dr. Henry M. Morris and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2001-07-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the birth of the Jewish nation, but before the brutal string of invading Pagan armies, there arose an Israel a king whose splendor was so rich, his very name is still spoken with awe: Solomon. Inheriting and expanding a magnificent kingdom from his father, King David, Solomon, attained both spiritual and material wealth, confounding his enemies and thrilling his own people. The Bible claims there will never be another like him. His legacy includes three canonical works that flowed from God to his pen - Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Strangely, these three books are rarely examined by modern scholars, but longtime author and defender of the faith, the late Henry Morris, provided an invaluable commentary. His examination of Solomon's life, and the insights into the writings themselves, give the Bible student a worthy tour through the life of a most remarkable man. 240 pages • 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 • Trade paper
Download or read book How to Read the Bible written by James L. Kugel and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Kugel’s essential introduction and companion to the Bible combines modern scholarship with the wisdom of ancient interpreters for the entire Hebrew Bible. As soon as it appeared, How to Read the Bible was recognized as a masterwork, “awesome, thrilling” (The New York Times), “wonderfully interesting, extremely well presented” (The Washington Post), and “a tour de force...a stunning narrative” (Publishers Weekly). Now, this classic remains the clearest, most inviting and readable guide to the Hebrew Bible around—and a profound meditation on the effect that modern biblical scholarship has had on traditional belief. Moving chapter by chapter, Harvard professor James Kugel covers the Bible’s most significant stories—the Creation of the world, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the flood, Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and his wives, Moses and the exodus, David’s mighty kingdom, plus the writings of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the other prophets, and on to the Babylonian conquest and the eventual return to Zion. Throughout, Kugel contrasts the way modern scholars understand these events with the way Christians and Jews have traditionally understood them. The latter is not, Kugel shows, a naïve reading; rather, it is the product of a school of sophisticated interpreters who flourished toward the end of the biblical period. These highly ideological readers sought to put their own spin on texts that had been around for centuries, utterly transforming them in the process. Their interpretations became what the Bible meant for centuries and centuries—until modern scholarship came along. The question that this book ultimately asks is: What now? As one reviewer wrote, Kugel’s answer provides “a contemporary model of how to read Sacred Scripture amidst the oppositional pulls of modern scholarship and tradition.”
Download or read book Introduction to the Study of the Holy Scriptures written by Henry Martyn Harman and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Song of Solomon written by Jay Harvey and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God's Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) "Gospel Glimpses" highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) "Whole-Bible Connections" show how any given passage connects to the Bible's overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) "Theological Soundings" identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God's grace on every page of the Bible. The book of Song of Solomon recounts the romantic love between a young man and a young woman, written in the form of poems. The depiction of marriage in this book—characterized by beauty, passion, difficulty, and commitment—offers modern readers a divine perspective on human love. This 12-week study highlights the practical wisdom embedded in this poem and its place in the larger biblical story, reflecting God's love toward his people and offering a much-needed message for our world today. Part of the Knowing the Bible series.
