Download or read book The Unadulterated Word of God written by Shaolin M. B. Abrams, Sr. and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When working with biblical symbolism, one must follow two cardinal rules: first; understand that several different symbols may represent the same reality in the Bible. For instance, the church is symbolized as a woman, a building in which Christians are living stones, a human body of which Christ is the Head, and a family of which Christians are brothers. Be sure to check the context in which a symbol appears and do not try to force a symbol where it does not fit.Secondly, allow the Bible to interpret its own symbols. In Revelation 1:20, within the context of John's vision, Christ explains the meaning of the seven stars and the seven lampstands; "The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches." The meanings of other symbols may be harder to locate, but usually the Bible explains itself to those who study it diligently. Even so, sometimes a symbol is shrouded in mystery and difficult to understand. Perhaps we fail to understand the symbol because we are unfamiliar with the reality. Imagine the Apostle John's struggle with symbols that represent twentieth-century warfare! Likewise, we struggle with the symbolism of sheep with whose characteristics we in turn are unfamiliar; but in the end we must learn to see symbols as pictures drawn by the hand of God through which He teaches us things that might otherwise be all but incomprehensible. It behooves us not to take them lightly. In studying symbols, take the time to research the characteristics of the symbol to deepen and clarify your understanding of God, Christ, and Their purpose.Food is a type of God's Word in the Scriptures; likewise, if our spirit is denied this manna from heaven, we become spiritually weak and would eventually die spiritually. If in our pride we reject God's food, even though we may have a form of godliness as shown by performing the formalities of worship, our weakness will become apparent through sin; the strength of God's Word is missing. His Word is spirit, and it is life (John 6:63). What did God lead us to that sparked this saving faith in us (Ephesians 2:8)? He led us to His Word. We can glean a measure of faith from observing God's creation, but this faith cannot save because it does not reveal His purpose. It gives us no direction or outlet for the soaring thoughts and creative energies of the God-given gift of a mind trained in His image. But we do find God's purpose and His revelation of Himself in His Word. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17).Of course, this does not mean that all who hear the message will understand and accept it. Without the message, however, there would be nothing to believe in, nothing that one could trust to lead him to salvation. In practical application, this means that one should always most carefully evaluate the message being preached rather than the man or the corporate body he represents. It is essential that we put our trust in the right teachings. Most of the people who claim to be "Christian" are living by false gospels. The Bible shows this principle from beginning to end. Adam and Eve put their trust in Satan's message rather than God's (Genesis 3:1-6). The children of Israel listened to Korah, Dathan, and the two-hundred fifty leaders (Numbers 16:1-3), and later they succumbed to the Moabites' appeal to sexual license (Numbers 25:1-3). In each case, many died as a witness to us; and after Solomon's reign, Israel followed Jeroboam's false message. Christ prophesied that many would proclaim that He (Jesus) is the Christ yet deceive many; but when we compare God's works with man's, what a difference we see! The closer we look at man's, the more flaws we see. Yet, when we scrutinize God's works, we just see more perfection. Man is finite; God is infinite. Man is mutable;God is immutable.

Download or read book The Language of Heaven written by Sam Storms and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few other issues have separated the church more than the issue of tongues. Sam Storms focuses on this controversial subject with his signature insights to theology and the gifts of the spirit. What does the gift giver say about the gift He gave? Storms seeks to bring balance to this subject in The Language of Heaven as he wrestles with this s...

Download or read book Is the Bible God s Word written by Ahmad Deedat and published by Islamic Propagation Centre International. This book was released on 1981-06-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief rebuttal to several points of Biblical theology by this well known debater is the subject of this booklet which is one of the authors most popular books.

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 The Word of God written by Job Ovenda and published by Job Ovenda. This book was released on 2008-11 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is essentially an attempt to explain as objectively as possible the works of John, the disciple of Jesus Christ, this book tries to unravel the gospel behind a strange method that used a complicated set of terms and references as suggested by the Old Testament and the gospel itself. The book is basically a verse-by-verse interpretation of the works and records of Jesus. It is very different from the usual interpretations because it strongly considers the figurative aspects of the gospel. Thus, it can create some surprising conclusions that the readers can derive firsthand. The insights are intended to be thought-provoking, stimulating the readers to reflect profoundly regarding their beliefs. Essentially presented as a deciphering process, the format tries to make the readers realize the full meaning of the gospel, with all events considered.

Download or read book The Nonfiction Bible written by Jesus Christ and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-06 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years man has dwelt in ignorance of the true story of God. Spending his time fighting others with different beliefs, man has held himself back through oppression, enslaving himself as well to ancient dogma without knowing its true source. The Nonfiction Bible is the one absolute, unadulterated, true word of this same God. Witness the epic struggle of Jesus and Satan as they fight over whether disco or rock and roll will become the dominant musical force for mankind. See God destroy the world because of apple pie. Hear the tale of Jesus slaying a dragon and starting a small business. From the old testament to the new testament up to the modern day, this one work, apart from all others, is the sole and only spiritual truth in an otherwise blind world. And you can be sure this book came from divine inspiration, after all, the book says that it does!

Download or read book God Is Not Mad at You written by Joyce Meyer and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When bestselling author Joyce Meyer posted "God's not mad at you" on Facebook, she didn't anticipate that her words would trigger thousands of responses of gratitude and relief. Apparently many Christians struggle to reconcile their perception of God as both a loving parent and a stern judge. In GOD IS NOT MAD AT YOU, Joyce will help those who haven't truly received God's love because they are afraid of His anger and disapproval. She explores the source of this confusion, so His genuine character can be better understood and His love can be experienced on an entirely new level. Chapter titles include: * Perfectionism and Approval * The Pain of Rejection * Guilt and Shame * Developing Your Potential * Run to God, Not from Him * Getting Comfortable with God "It is important for us to remember that God's anger is directed toward our sinful behavior rather than toward us. If you feel guilty right now and are afraid that God is mad at you, then you are miserable. But your misery can be immediately changed to peace and joy by simply believing God's Word. Believe that God loves you and that He is ready to show you mercy and forgive you completely. Believe that God has a good plan for your life. Believe that God is not mad at you!" --Joyce Meyer

Download or read book Five Books of S Irenaeus written by Saint Irenaeus (Bp. of Lyons) and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Structure of God s Word written by Rev. Jay Werman and published by Academia Ministerial . This book was released on 2023-03-10 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Structure of the Word of God explains the manner in which God composed His divine Word. Here you will find the complete definition and usage of the words "inspiration," "revelation," and "enlightenment," which are very important in understanding the biblical text. We also define the true meaning of the spoken Word of God as it is used in the context of spiritual warfare. We focus entirely on the unfolding of the key words surrounding this subject and also within the context. I firmly believe that this book will give you a solid understanding of how to read the biblical text that you can use to help others along the way. As a student of the biblical text myself, I don't limit myself in understanding the meaning embedded in the written Word of God. Of course, every word is used in its full context and under the assistance of the Holy Spirit and the fear of the Lord, without which this book would be just another piece of intellectual literature. My sole purpose is to share with others the riches found in the written Word of God and available to those who seek His truth.

Download or read book Inerrancy written by Norman L. Geisler and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1980 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inerrancy is a collection of essays by fourteen leading evangelical scholars on a wide range of topics related to the doctrine of the inerrancy of the Bible. Footnotes and index are included.

Download or read book Counterfeit Grace written by Joseph Prince and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Disciples Literal New Testament written by Michael Magill and published by Reyma Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If You Love God's Word You Will Love This New Testament! The Disciples' Literal New Testament sets you free from our artificial 460 year old chapter and verse structure, replacing it with paragraphing that reflects the flow of thought in the original Greek writings. Paragraph headings make that flow of thought explicit to you, speeding your understanding of the NT books. This translation retains the writing style of the apostles themselves, rather than transforming their Greek ways of writing into an elegant or contemporary English writing style, as has been beautifully done so many times. It is the same translation as the author's New Testament TransLine, first published by Zondervan in 2002. Now you can read the New Testament as the original writers intended it, and see it with a clarity formerly available only to those who could carefully study their Greek New Testament. You can even see the difference in writing style between Matthew, Mark and Luke! Used along with your standard Bible version, you will profit from both methods of translation. *Easily grasp the relationship of the whole and the parts of each book with the big-picture overview outlines that use the words of the original author. *Gain quick insight into the flow of thought from descriptive paragraph headings that summarize the main point of each paragraph in its context. *You can visually follow the apostles' thinking because the 'Intelligent Paragraphing' visually displays their main and subordinate thoughts. *The hindrance to your understanding caused by our artificial chapter and verse structure is eliminated by paragraphing based on the Greek writings. *You will more fully appreciate the minds and thinking patterns and intent of the original writers because the translation corresponds more closely to their words and their grammar and their sentence structure. *Deepen and expand your understanding of the New Testament by meditating on the notes containing alternative renderings, explanations of what is being said, and different views of the meaning.

Download or read book The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ written by and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Ministry of God s Word written by Watchman Nee and published by Living Stream Ministry. This book was released on 1994-09-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most important work of God on earth is the speaking out of His word through man. In the Old Testament God's word was released through the ministry of the prophets, and in the New Testament it was released through the ministry of the Lord Jesus and later through the apostles. Even though God is pleased to allow us to speak His word, the greatest measure of our usefulness as a minister of the Word is not the amount of our Bible knowledge or even the ability to eloquently present the truth; rather, it is the degree to which our inward parts have been molded and shaped by the Holy Spirit. The Ministry of God's Word contains a series of messages given by Watchman Nee in 1948 and 1949 after nearly thirty years of ministry. These messages are deep, profound, subjective, and full of light, revealing both the depth of his experience and extent of our need to open to the Holy Spirit's inward operation.

Download or read book The Treasure of the Word written by Isidore Okwudili Igwegbe and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2016-06-22 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers of the Bible know events on the Catholic Churchs liturgy have scriptural passages referring to them. Many, however, are only familiar with a few. One might be surprised at how many more are there for the reading. The Treasure of the Word: Commentary on Biblical Readings for Sundays, Feast Days, and Solemnities, Cycle B is a life-related meditation on the sacred texts within events of the Catholic Churchs liturgical calendar. Author Isidore Okwudili Igwegbes work is intended for everyone, from the layperson to church leader to those in the clergy. Beginning with Advent, each insight is based on his experiences teaching, leading, and breaking the Word of God with mixed Christian congregations in different countries and continents. Each chapter begins with the date and event, followed by a list of scriptural references. Igwegbes text satisfies human yearning for the meaning of the Word. It is an exposition of the good news within the good news, a prayerful sharing of the great secrethuman fate is Gods fate, and God is an imprudent investor who blesses his capital and his love on every person, everywhere, and every time. This book encourages Christians and all believers to realise they are the centre of Gods attention.

Download or read book The Holy Bible in Its Original Order written by Fred R. Coulter and published by . This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 1382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Papa s Last Words written by R. Ben-Shalom and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: