Download or read book Saved by Works Christ s Works written by James Prest and published by TEACH Services, Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the cover of night, Nicodemus came to Jesus to learn more about His teachings. It was during this meeting that Jesus told him how to enter the kingdom of God-"except a man be born again" (John 3:3). Nicodemus was not the first or last man to ask this question. In Acts 16, the jailer asked Paul and Silas, "What must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved" (verses 30, 31). Saved by Works . . . Christ's Works! focuses on what it means to depend entirely upon God for absolutely everything, from our salvation to our every-day needs. The author, James Prest, presents thought-provoking quotes from the Bible and a variety of religious books in an effort to point readers to the only One who can save us-Jesus Christ. He asserts that faith and salvation are simple subjects which we often complicate with our own ideas, doctrines, and life experiences. Deepen your relationship with Jesus, strengthen your faith, and learn how to let Christ work through you and in you for His glory by digging deeper into the Word of God and reading Saved by Works . . . Christ's Works!

Download or read book What s Best Next written by Matt Perman and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By anchoring your understanding of productivity in God's plan, What's Best Next gives you a practical approach for increasing your effectiveness in everything you do. There are a lot of myths about productivity--what it means to get things done and how to accomplish work that really matters. In our current era of innovation and information overload, it may feel harder than ever to understand the meaning of work or to have a sense of vocation or calling. So how do you get more of the right things done without confusing mere activity for actual productivity? Matt Perman has spent his career helping people learn how to do work in a gospel-centered and effective way. What's Best Next explains his approach to unlocking productivity and fulfillment in work by showing how faith relates to work, even in our everyday grind. What's Best Next is packed with biblical and theological insight and practical counsel that you can put into practice today, such as: How to create a mission statement for your life that's actually practicable. How to delegate to people in a way that really empowers them. How to overcome time killers like procrastination, interruptions, and multitasking by turning them around and making them work for you. How to process workflow efficiently and get your email inbox to zero every day. How to have peace of mind without needing to have everything under control. How generosity is actually the key to unlocking productivity. This expanded edition includes: a new chapter on productivity in a fallen world a new appendix on being more productive with work that requires creative thinking. Productivity isn't just about getting more things done. It's about getting the right things done--the things that count, make a difference, and move the world forward. You can learn how to do work that matters and how to do it well.

Download or read book The Faith of Jesus Christ written by Richard B. Hays and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this important study Hays argues against the mainstream that any attempt to account for the nature and method of Paul's theological language must first reckon with the centrality of narrative elements in his thought. Through an in-depth investigation of Galatians 3:1-4:11, Hays shows that the framework of Paul's thought is neither a system of doctrines nor his personal religious experience but the "sacred story" of Jesus Christ.

Download or read book Faith Alone The Doctrine of Justification written by Thomas R. Schreiner and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned biblical scholar Thomas Schreiner looks at the historical and biblical roots of the doctrine of justification and offers an updated defense of this pillar of Reformed theology. Reinvigorating one of the five great declarations of the Reformation—sola fide—Schreiner: Summarizes the history of the doctrine, looking at the early church and the writings of several of the Reformers. Walks readers through an examination of the key biblical texts in the Old and New Testament that support the Reformed understanding of justification. Discusses whether justification is transformative or forensic and introduces readers to some of the contemporary challenges to the Reformation teaching of sola fide, with particular attention to the new perspective on Paul. Five hundred years after the Reformation, the doctrine of justification by faith alone still needs to be understood and proclaimed. In Faith Alone you will learn how the rallying cry of “sola fide” is rooted in the Scriptures and how to understand this doctrine in a fresh way. —THE FIVE SOLAS— Historians and theologians have long recognized that at the heart of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation were five declarations, often referred to as the "solas." These five statements summarize much of what the Reformation was about, and they distinguish Protestantism from other expressions of the Christian faith: that they place ultimate and final authority in the Scriptures, acknowledge the work of Christ alone as sufficient for redemption, recognize that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone, and seek to do all things for God’s glory. The Five Solas Series is more than a simple rehashing of these statements, but instead expounds upon the biblical reasoning behind them, leading to a more profound theological vision of our lives and callings as Christians and churches.

Download or read book Saved by Grace Lost by Works written by William T. Chance and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can one be assured of his or her salvation? This question has worried many Christians for centuries. Yet, the answer provided by the teachings of the New Testament is that every Christian can be certain that eternity will be spent with Christ and the Heavenly Hosts. Modern evangelical doctrine typically states that once a person recites the sinners prayer and accepts Jesus, there is nothing he or she can do to be eternally lost. Unfortunately, that idea is not supported by what one reads in the New Testament. Although Jesus said concerning His disciples I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of my hand, he also warned If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. Thus, the idea presented is that as long as one chooses to remain in Christ no force will be able to separate him or her from Gods grace. However, one does retain the freedom to walk away from Jesus and walk into being separated from His grace. Jesus effectively summarized His expectations in His message to the church at Smyrna: Be faithful until death. A second question concerning salvation is What does it mean to be faithful? In the New Testament, John answers this question saying that a Christian needs to walk in the light, meaning that we live our lives within the light of Christ by following Him, maturing in Him and keeping His commandments. As we walk in the light several things happen to us to pull us away from being carnal beings. We are transformed by the renewing or our minds. We develop a Christian personality, which is not centered on self. We learn to worship and serve our Creator. We find peace and contentment that surpasses human understanding. In totality, we discover the best way to live the few years we have been given upon the earth.

Download or read book The Divine Foreknowledge written by and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Drama of Salvation written by Jimmy Akin and published by Catholic Answers Press. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where Will You Spend Eternity? The drama of salvation involves every man, woman, and child on earth. In this life, all of us are suspended between heaven and hell. Few people understand what Jesus did or how it affects us. Worse yet, there are endless squabbles between Christians of different persuasions, leading to confusion on a massive scale. In this book, Jimmy Akin uses his expertise in Scripture and Church teaching to cut through the confusion and provide clear answers on important issues like: What we need to do to be saved Whether salvation is a one-time event or a process Whether penance is part of God's plan What indulgences are How faith and works relate What the Church teaches about justification How far apart Protestants and Catholics are on this question Whether you have to be a Catholic (or a Christian) to be saved No other book takes on these questions with the clarity and precision that Akin brings to them and the answer will affect you and those you love . . . forever.

Download or read book The Work of Christ written by R. C. Sproul and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The work of Jesus reveals to us who He is. The work and the person may be distinguished but never separated.”—Dr. R. C. Sproul Most Christians recognize the importance of Christ’s death and resurrection. But how many of us understand the theological significance of Jesus’ actions before and after the Crucifixion? In The Work of Christ, Dr. R. C. Sproul looks at every aspect of Jesus’ life and work, addressing such life-changing topics as:Why Jesus’ baptism is relevant for our salvationThe similarities and differences between the temptation of the first Adam and the temptation of Jesus, the “second Adam”How God uses song to celebrate his redemptive actsWhy the Last Supper marks the beginning of a greater exodus than that of the Old TestamentHow Jesus’ death and resurrection are grounded in the eternal covenant among the persons of the TrinityWhy Jesus’ ascension makes a difference in our lives todayWhat we know and don’t know about Jesus’ returnMoving from Jesus’ existence from before creation through His incarnation, boyhood, adulthood, death, resurrection, and return, Dr. Sproul guides you to a deeper understanding of God’s beautiful promise and purpose behind the works of Christ’s life.

Download or read book Holy Bible NIV written by Various Authors, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 6637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

Download or read book Salvation written by Lewis Sperry Chafer and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2004-12-22 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A now classic work that clearly and directly defines and explains the scriptural, theological, and practical aspects of each facet of the salvation Jesus secured for us. Originally published in 1917, this book explores atonement, grace, propitiation, forgiveness, justification, imputation, regeneration, adoption, sanctification, redemption, and glorification. In the end, Chafer concludes that salvation is possible because God's love is all that a sinner really needs.

Download or read book Salvation By Grace Or By Works written by Lonet D'Haiti and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2019-02-27 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some questions have been at the heart of an unfinished debate among the Evangelicals. Can the salvation be solely obtained by grace without the deed of man? Once saved, can we lose our salvation? The answers to those questions should be the object of the curiosity of all Christians, for the doctrine of salvation of man is the second most important teaching in the Bible after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Savior. Salvation is the cornerstone of Christianity, the foundation of our hope, and the reason of the coming and the death of Jesus Christ. Such an important teaching should be crystal clear for all. The debate is still going on, however I believe the answers to these questions are nowhere but in the Holy Scripture. The motivation for me to write this book was to dig in the Holy Scripture and bring the answer from what the Bible says about this debate while keeping the Bible a coherent book. In this book, we analyze this subject in three aspects: first, how God conducted his salvation plan after the fall of man; second how the plan of salvation has been accomplished in Jesus; and third, what will happen in the future to the church. This book will not only equip you with knowledge on salvation, but give you an overview and understanding on the entire Bible. May God bless your reading!

Download or read book Ephesians written by Mark D. Roberts and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and laypeople alike. Each volume employs three main, easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God's story: LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand story. EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical setting. LIVE the Story: Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers, and students. —Ephesians— Like all of Paul's letters, Ephesians is centered in the gospel and its implications. It tells the story of what God has done in Christ and spells out the ethical implications of this story. But the letter to the Ephesians is unique among Paul's letters in many ways, including in how it tells of the story of God, beginning "before the creation of the world" and ending in eternity. Edited by Scot McKnight and Tremper Longman III, and written by a number of top-notch theologians, The Story of God Bible Commentary series will bring relevant, balanced, and clear-minded theological insight to any biblical education or ministry.

Download or read book Salvation by Allegiance Alone written by Matthew W. Bates and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are saved by faith when we trust that Jesus died for our sins. This is the gospel, or so we are taught. But what is faith? And does this accurately summarize the gospel? Because faith is frequently misunderstood and the climax of the gospel misidentified, the gospel's full power remains untapped. While offering a fresh proposal for what faith means within a biblical theology of salvation, Matthew Bates presses the church toward a new precision: we are saved solely by allegiance to Jesus the king. Instead of faith alone, Christians must speak about salvation by allegiance alone. The book includes discussion questions for students, pastors, and church groups and a foreword by Scot McKnight.

Download or read book Works Or Ergon in Relation to the Gospel of Salvation in the New Testament Scriptures written by Repsaj Jasper and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-06-17 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book is part of a series of separately titled Books concerning the gospel of salvation and the kingdom of the God based on the CORNERSTONE teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ and the FOUNDATION teachings of the apostles and prophets. In particular, this Book reveals the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ and His apostles and prophets concerning the word "ERGON" which is translated as "WORK(S)" in relation to the gospel of salvation and the kingdom of the God. An essential doctrine of the gospel of salvation believed by most Protestant churches is that "Salvation is not by "WORKS" but by GRACE alone and by FAITH alone." This doctrine is based principally on the interpretation of the teaching of Paul in such scriptures as Romans 3:27-28;4:1-6; 9:11; 11:6; Galatians 3:2,3,5,10; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 2 Timothy 1:9, etc. As revealed in other Books by the Scribe(Book Numbers 2, 7 & 9), the teachings of Paul concerning the gospel of salvation and the kingdom of the God had/have been incorrectly and wrongfully interpreted because thelogians and teachers of the Word had/have not based the interpretation of the teachings of Paul on the clear and unambiguous CORNERSTONE teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. The clear and unambiguous teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ and Paul reveal that the judgement of the God on all mankind will be based on truth and righteousness. The God will judge all mankind through His Son, Jesus Christ the WORKS of everyone whether GOOD or EVIL(John 5:28-29; Romans 2:5-11; 1 Peter 1:17; Revelation 2:23; 20:13). If the judgement of the God on all mankind is based on righteousness and the quality of the WORKS done by each one, whether GOOD or EVIL, HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT SALVATION IS NOT BY WORKS BUT BY GRACE ALONE AND FAITH ALONE? The scribe was led through every scripture in the New Testament that contains the word "ergon" or "work(s)" as translated in all major English bibles and also given understanding of the meaning and its contexts and if when it has a relation to the gospel of salvation and the kingdom of the God. The revelation given in the New Testament scriptures totally disprove the doctrine that "Salvation is not by works, but by grace alone and by faith alone." The scriptural evidence revealed is so overwhelming to prove the wrongfulness of the doctrine that "Salvation is not by works, but by grace alone and by faith alone." In fact only those true believers who have done good works or completed or perfected the works of the Lord Jesus Christ are the ones who will receive everlasting life. All others(believers and unbelievers) who have not done good works or have not perfected the works of the Lord Jesus Christ will be thrown into everlasting fire. This is the first Book to reveal in public the details of the word "Ergon" or "Work(s)" as taught by the Lord Jesus Christ and His apostles and prophets in the New Testament Scriptures in relation to the gospel of salvation and the kingdom of the God. The goal of this Book is to reveal the relation between "ergon" or "work(s)" and the gospel of salvation and the kingdom of the God, in order that believers may know the truth to set them free from slavery to the sin, so that they can complete or perfect the salvation journey to find everlasting life.

Download or read book Will the Real Heretics Please Stand Up written by David W. Bercot and published by Scroll Publishing Co.. This book was released on 1989 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Did Jesus Teach Salvation by Works written by Alan P. Stanley and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2006-09-20 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus teaches that regardless of one's profession, if one does not demonstrate a changed life produced by God, one will not enter into heaven. Such a judgment will be made when Jesus returns and judges every person according to his or her "works." While this may seem contradictory to some more well-known passages ruling out the role of works in salvation (e.g., Rom 3:21-4:25; Gal 2:16-21; Eph 2:8-9), there is every good reason to understand that Jesus' teachings complement such passages. The works that admit one into heaven are not works produced by the flesh before conversion but works produced by God after conversion. They will fundamentally be characterized by a life of discipleship, love for others, and endurance in faith and obedience, and will therefore serve to confirm that one indeed did have a relationship with God during one's life.

Download or read book Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood Revised Edition written by John Piper and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2021-01-11 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide to Navigate Evangelical Feminism In a society where gender roles are a hot-button topic, the church is not immune to the controversy. In fact, the church has wrestled with varying degrees of evangelical feminism for decades. As evangelical feminism has crept into the church, time-trusted resources like Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood help remind Christians of what the Bible has to say. In this edition of the award-winning best seller, more than 20 influential men and women such as John Piper, Wayne Grudem, D. A. Carson, and Elisabeth Elliot offer thought-provoking essays responding to the challenge egalitarianism poses to life in the church and in the home. Covering topics like role distinctions in the church, how biblical manhood and womanhood should work out in practice, and women in the history of the church, this helpful resource will help readers learn to orient their beliefs with God's unchanging word in an ever-changing culture.