Download or read book Radical written by David Platt and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestseller What is Jesus worth to you? It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily... But who do you know who lives like that? Do you? In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus. Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment -- a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.

Download or read book Oh Death Where Is Thy Sting Oh Grave Where Is Thy Victory written by Sylvia Black and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-14 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book talks about having live and having it more abundantly, though the shed blood of Jesus on the cross at Calvary. When Jesus rose from the grave early one Sunday morning we too will rise up out of our dead circumstances. Jesus rose with all power in His hands. We too possess love, power and a sound mind. Get the book and be blessed. Jesus' resurrection is greater than sin and death, it is sin's inevitable result of human failure. So many Christians today are dying because they live in sin and do not understand how Jesus' death gave them life. There is purpose is pain. Hurting people, hurt people and suffering is painful, no one likes to suffer. There's nothing to be ashamed of because you were or are being persecuted by the enemy. Don't take it personal, it's the devil's job. But, it may seem that our outward man is perishing but it's only because God is strengthening us inwardly. The old self dies and a new creature emerges. We no longer think the way we used to think, or act the way we used to act, or talk the way we used to talk. Romans 6:4 NIV says "we were buried with Jesus through baptisms into death in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." And now sin's power is broken, we are no longer bound by the law. We belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed us from the power of sin that leads to death.

Download or read book He Descended to the Dead written by Matthew Y. Emerson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2019-12-24 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christianity Today Book Award The Gospel Coalition Book Award "I believe he descended to the dead." The descent of Jesus Christ to the dead has been a fundamental tenet of the Christian faith, as indicated by its inclusion in both the Apostles' and Athanasian Creeds. Falling between remembrance of Christ's death on Good Friday and of his resurrection on Easter Sunday, this affirmation has been a cause for Christian worship and reflection on Holy Saturday through the centuries. At the same time, the descent has been the subject of suspicion and scrutiny, perhaps especially from evangelicals, some of whom do not find support for it within Scripture and have even called for it to be excised from the creeds. Against this conflicted landscape, Matthew Emerson offers an exploration of the biblical, historical, theological, and practical implications of the descent. Led by the mystery and wonder of Holy Saturday, he encourages those who profess faith in Christ to consider the whole work of our Savior.

Download or read book The Christian s Victory Over Death A Sermon written by James Francis Montgomery and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gospelbound written by Collin Hansen and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A profound exploration of how to hold on to hope when our unchanging faith collides with a changing culture, from two respected Christian storytellers and thought leaders. “Offers neither spin control nor image maintenance for the evangelical tribe, but genuine hope.”—Russell Moore, president of ERLC As the pressures of health warnings, economic turmoil, and partisan politics continue to rise, the influence of gospel-focused Christians seems to be waning. In the public square and popular opinion, we are losing our voice right when it’s needed most for Christ’s glory and the common good. But there’s another story unfolding too—if you know where to look. In Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra counter these growing fears with a robust message of resolute hope for anyone hungry for good news. Join them in exploring profound stories of Christians who are quietly changing the world in the name of Jesus—from the wild world of digital media to the stories of ancient saints and unsung contemporary activists on the frontiers of justice and mercy. Discover how, in these dark times, the light of Jesus shines even brighter. You haven’t heard the whole story. And that’s good news.

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 How Could a Loving God written by Ken Ham and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It really isn't a fair fight, is it? The finite against the infinite. The limited against the unlimited? Is God indifferent to my suffering? How do I resolve this anger at God? Why didn't God prevent this from happening? Will I see loved ones again? Or is heaven just a "feel good" myth? People assume Christians have all the answers; yet, in the face of tragedy, death, or suffering, everyone struggles to find just the right words to bring comfort or closure to those in need. Sometimes just hearing "It is God's will" isn't enough. Sometimes just saying "God will turn this to good" seems so meaningless when despair is so profound. Often the pain goes too deep, the questions won't go away, and even the assurance of faith doesn't help. How could God let this happen? How can God love us, yet allow us to suffer in this way? What is the point of this? What is the purpose? In this provocative new book, Ken Ham makes clear answers found in the pages of Scripture - powerful, definitive, and in a way that helps our hearts to go beyond mere acceptance. When you grasp the reality of original sin (and all that it means), it creates a vital foundation for your heart to finally understand what follows.

Download or read book The Vanishing Power of Death written by Erwin W. Lutzer and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been said that death is one of the last taboos. Even Christians confident of their salvation are often uncomfortable with thoughts of death. With his trademark compassion, pastoral wisdom, and insightful biblical exposition, Dr. Lutzer guides the reader to a deeper understanding of the meaning of the empty tomb.

Download or read book HEAVEN and LIFE BEYOND the GRAVE written by Joe Farinaccio and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens to Christians when they die? Does heaven really exist? And what is the eternal future of God's people?HEAVEN & LIFE BEYOND THE GRAVE, "A Biblical, Christian View of Victory Over Death," tackles these fascinating (and many other) questions!Most books about heaven are "airy fairy." They are derived more from imagination and speculation than clear Biblical teaching. Nor do most books about heaven offer any explanation about what "heaven" truly is -- or is all about -- within the framework of a coherent worldview.This book seeks to remedy that by setting forth scriptural truths relating to the biggest questions about heaven -- and life throughout eternity, especially for Christian believers. Especially for Christian believers... (This IS IMPORTANT*) Non-Christians are certainly welcome to read this book, but just know that it is written entirely from a biblical, Christian perspective! Is the Bible a reliable source of information about "heaven" (or any other topic)? This question is addressed (along with a great FREE RESOURCE provided for even) more information about why the Bible is true. The focus in this book, however, is really on HEAVEN. What makes this book different from others about "heaven"? It presents a view of heaven that logically fits within the entire biblical story of God's redemptive plan for mankind. It simply (and biblically) lays out the story of the eternal future of God's people as taught in the Bible. Discover... -- Why the Bible is a "sure Word from God" about the existence of heaven -- How heaven fits into the entire scheme of God's "redemptive plan" for mankind -- Why the Book of Genesis gives us a glimpse of the glories awaiting God's people in heaven -- The mistake of thinking heaven is the ultimate eternal destination of Christians -- When sin and death entered the world ... and God's great plan to fix the cosmos -- The "real" underlying sin committed by Adam and Eve (and why it's still the root of all sins) -- A biblical definition for "death" (it's probably different than what most people think it is) -- How death figures into your existence and the various stages of God's plan of redemption -- How God is planning a Paradise ... but not in the heaven that now is -- Why those who die in this life are not "disembodied spirits" for all of eternity -- Are NDE (Near Death Experiences) proofs of a biblical view of the afterlife? -- What the Bible says happens when we die -- The biblical reason why physical death is an unnatural separation of a soul from its body -- How God's people are presently comforted in paradise (heaven) -- The reality that heaven now is simply a foretaste of amazing events yet to come -- The ONE thing that will NOT be included in the "resurrection bodies" of God's people -- When "death" is permanently destroyed for God's people -- Does the Bible teach there will be a brand new "physical" world in the future? Plus... -- Will "time" exist in the future? -- How could anyone be happy if they have loved ones in hell? -- Are "evildoers" really punished for "all of eternity" ... and if so, does that make God "unfair"? -- Do our beloved pets go to heaven? If you really want to understand the BIGGEST TRUTHS regarding what the Bible teaches about "heaven" then this book is for you. With HEAVEN & LIFE BEYOND THE GRAVE, "A Biblical, Christian View of Victory Over Death," you can both understand (or even teach others) essential scriptural truths about heaven. Put your mind forever at rest. Know the essential truths about the eternal destiny of God's people. And understand heavenly truths from a truly biblical perspective using this book!

Download or read book O Death Where Is Thy Sting O Grave Where Is Thy Victory written by Vernon M. Henderson and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-08-02 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a life changing true story about my life, which happen almost two years ago. I came in contact with a demonic force and God himself saved my life. It inspired me to write this book on all the things Christians go through and overcome. The pain, suffering and joy that is experienced when we are serving God. These are life lessons that are learned in hard times. The book will not only inspire a Christian audience but others who like to read inspiring story’s. God’s eternal presence in which he dwells has many dimensions.

Download or read book God the Son Incarnate written by Stephen J. Wellum and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2016-11-16 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing is more important than what a person believes about Jesus Christ. To understand Christ correctly is to understand the very heart of God, Scripture, and the gospel. To get to the core of this belief, this latest volume in the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series lays out a systematic summary of Christology from philosophical, biblical, and historical perspectives—concluding that Jesus Christ is God the Son incarnate, both fully divine and fully human. Readers will learn to better know, love, trust, and obey Christ—unashamed to proclaim him as the only Lord and Savior. Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.

Download or read book Captivated written by Thabiti M. Anyabwile and published by Reformation Heritage Books. This book was released on 2014-01-29 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible implores us to take a long look at Jesus, forcefully beckoning us to “come and see” through profound questions connected with Jesus’ death and resurrection. These questions drive us to consider not just the events themselves but also their meaning as we take a long look beneath the surface and find more of the never-ending treasures of Christ. In Captivated, Thabiti Anyabwile invites you to set aside your early lessons on politeness and stare (yes, do stare) into the mystery of the cross and empty tomb. Table of Contents: 1. Is There No Other Way? (Matthew 26:42) 2. Why Have You Forsaken Me? (Matthew 27:45-46) 3. Where, O Death, Is Your Victory? (1 Corinthians 15:55) 4. Why Do You Look for the Living among the Dead? (Luke 24:5) 5. Do You Know These Things? (Luke 24:17)

Download or read book Hope to Die The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body written by Scott Hahn and published by Emmaus Road Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-22 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Catholics, we believe in the resurrection of the body. We profess it in our creed. We’re taught that to bury and pray for the dead are corporal and spiritual works of mercy. We honor the dead in our Liturgy through the Rite of Christian burial. We do all of this, and more, because when Jesus Christ took on flesh for the salvation of our souls he also bestowed great dignity on our bodies. In Hope to Die: The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body, Scott Hahn explores the significance of death and burial from a Catholic perspective. The promise of the bodily resurrection brings into focus the need for the dignified care of our bodies at the hour of death. Unpacking both Scripture and Catholic teaching, Hope to Die reminds us that we are destined for glorification on the last day. Our bodies have been made by a God who loves us. Even in death, those bodies point to the mystery of our salvation.

Download or read book Barnes Notes on the NT Barnes written by Albert Barnes and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on with total page 1788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Verse-by-verse, the author covers the entire New Testament, carefully and understandably, explaining every verse and offering a practical application for Christian living.

Download or read book Christ Triumphant written by Ellen G. White and published by Review and Herald Pub Assoc. This book was released on 1999 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lesson Book written by Lsm and published by Living Stream Ministry. This book was released on 1990-06 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book I Love Jesus But I Want to Die written by Sarah J. Robinson and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.