Download or read book Uncommon Bible Studies Topical Bible Studies Not Commonly Found in Church written by Daniel Loeb and published by . This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncommon Bible Studies on a variety of topics not normally taught in churches. Answers fundamental doctrinal questions that separates biblical Christianity from the cultural beliefs taught in many modern churches. Covers important topics in a clear and candid manner. The information may not be politically correct, but it is what is taught in the scriptures. This is an ideal book for both the new Christian seeking answers to tough questions, and for veteran Christians wishing to obtain a deeper understanding of the Bible.TOPICS COVERED;The Door, The Bride, Overcoming Sin, Discipline, Dressing Up For Church, Work Behavior, Listening, Anger, Hearing, Confessing Christ, Soldiers, Magnum Opus, Meditation, Do Animals Have a Soul, Magick and Divination, The Trinity, Self-Defense, Freewill and Predestination, The Holy Spirit, The Temple, Baptism, Christian Titles and Growth, Female Preachers and Womenâs Roles, Masturbation, Lust, Pornography, Modesty, Homosexuality, Marriage and Divorce
Download or read book The Message of Lamentations written by Christopher J.H. Wright and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians in 587 BC is the likely setting for the book of Lamentations. This was the most traumatic event in Old Testament history, as Israel faced extreme human suffering, the destruction of the ancient city, national humiliation, and the undermining of all that was thought to be divinely guaranteed, such as the Davidic monarchy, the city of Zion, and the very temple of their God. It is out of such unspeakable pain that Lamentations speaks, through poetry of astonishing beauty and intricacy, although soaked in tears. If we neglect this book of the Bible, says Chris Wright, we miss the challenge and reward of wrestling with the massive theological issues that permeate it. How can suffering be endured alongside faith in an all-loving, good God? If death and destruction stalk the land, can Israel's faith in the covenant God of faithfulness and mercy be sustained? Through this commentary, Wright shows that we must not isolate Lamentations from the rest of the Bible, nor should we read the rest of the Bible without Lamentations. It is a crucial part of the narrative that still has many messages for us to learn from today. Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of Lamentations offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for those studying or preaching the Bible and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the text. This revised edition of a classic volume features lightly updated language and a new interior design.
Download or read book 2 Peter and Jude written by Dietrich Gruen and published by Navpress Publishing Group. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The early church had learned how to deal with persecution from outside the community, but needed help defending themselves against those who would destroy their community from the inside. This Bible study on the books of Peter and Jude examines their message of encouragement to stand firm in the faith, holding to the promise that Jesus would someday return. • Personal study between meetings • 9 sessions • Includes study aids and discussion questions
Download or read book Topic Bible Studies Addressing Everyday Problems and Questions Series 2 written by Dennis G. Aaberg and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appropriate for teenagers through grandparents, the thought provoking Topic Bible Studies Addressing Everyday Problems and Questions - Series 2 spiritually enlightens, promotes self-examination and discussion, and provides solutions-based direction from God's Word, the Holy Bible. This study will guide you into a life of peace, love, and contentment - growing you to enjoy the abundant life that Christ Jesus offers all who are willing to put their trust in Him. DENNIS AABERG is married to his Gift from God, Debbie, and has three children - Bradley, Angela, and John. Currently, Dennis is devoting time to writing materials to help believers mature their relationship and faith walk with our Lord, Jesus, so they can enjoy the abundant, peace-filled life He offers all who accept Him as their Savior. Dennis previously served as the Youth Department Director at Shiloh Temple Brooklyn Park church - overseeing the Youth Department, leading Bible studies, and playing drums on the Praise and Worship Team. Prior to that, he served his previous church congregation for approximately twenty-five years in a variety of capacities; including teaching, member visitations, church council, interim youth department director, youth chaperone, pastoral call committees, coaching church youth softball; player-manager of men's church softball and volleyball teams, and other areas as needs arose.
Download or read book Women of the Word written by Jen Wilkin and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know it’s important to study God’s Word. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. What’s more, a lack of time, emotionally driven approaches, and past frustrations can erode our resolve to keep growing in our knowledge of Scripture. How can we, as Christian women, keep our focus and sustain our passion when reading the Bible? Offering a clear and concise plan to help women go deeper in their study of Scripture, this book will equip you to engage God’s Word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart.
Download or read book Whose Bible is it Anyway written by Philip R. Davies and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Can religious writings make sense to any reader who does not accept the reality of the deities to which they refer? Do Christians understand the Old Testament better than the Jews understand their Bible?" "The Bible, argues this book, may belong to the Church or synagogue as an instrument of religious practice, but as an object of academic study it belongs to the world as a whole, and so can function in theory and practice as a secular discourse." "Whose Bible is it Anyway? shows how a genuinely academic discourse - one that distances itself from received canons of interpretation - about biblical writings can: expose a subtext of deceit within the Creation narratives; re-conceptualize the relationship between Abraham and his deity; reveal lament psalms as texts of oppression; and identify the death of Daniel's God."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book None Like Him written by Jen Wilkin and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2016-04-14 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human beings were created to reflect the image of God—but only to a limited extent. Although we share important attributes with God (love, mercy, compassion, etc.), there are other qualities that only God possesses, such as unlimited power, knowledge, and authority. At the root of all sin is our rebellious desire to be like God in such ways—a desire that first manifested itself in the garden of Eden. In None Like Him, Jen Wilkin leads us on a journey to discover ten ways God is different from us—and why that’s a good thing. In the process, she highlights the joy of seeing our limited selves in relation to a limitless God, and how such a realization frees us from striving to be more than we were created to be.
Download or read book Converge Bible Studies Kingdom Building written by Grace Biskie and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since New Testament times, the kingdom of God has presented a paradox for believers. Although it’s both here and at hand, it’s also not quite here in all its fullness. That’s where we come in. In Kingdom Building, Grace Biskie offers insight into how Christians can collaborate with the Creator of the universe and bring this Kingdom into the here and now. We do this in community with other believers; and we start with the poor, our enemies, and those we despise. Building the kingdom of God isn’t easy. Sometimes it happens inch by inch. Sometimes it makes us uncomfortable. But few things are more satisfying for a Christian than being involved in God’s plan for changing the world, and it starts in our world. Because whether we know it or not, we’re all longing for God’s kingdom to be here entirely. And when that happens, God will make all things new. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages from the Common English Bible are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
Download or read book Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn t written by Gavin Ortlund and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has never been more important to articulate the wonder and enchantment of the Christian message. Yet the traditional approaches of apologetics are often outmoded in an age of profound disenchantment and distraction, unable to meet this pressing need. This winsome apologetics book for a new generation makes the case that Christianity offers a compelling explanatory framework for making sense of our world. Pastor and writer Gavin Ortlund believes it is essential to appeal not only to the mind but also to the heart and the imagination as we articulate the beauty of the gospel. Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't reimagines four classical theistic arguments--cosmological, teleological, moral, and Christological--making a cumulative case for God as the best framework for understanding the storied nature of reality. The book suggests that Christian theism can explain such things as the elegance of math, the beauty of music, and the value of love. It is suitable for use in classes yet accessibly written, making it a perfect resource for churches and small groups.
Download or read book New Morning Mercies written by Paul David Tripp and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 365 Gospel-Centered Devotions for the Whole Year Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren't enough. Offering more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp wants to energize you with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the gospel. Forget "behavior modification" or feel-good aphorisms. Tripp knows that what we really need is an encounter with the living God. Then we'll be prepared to trust in God's goodness, rely on his grace, and live for his glory each and every day.
Download or read book Converge Bible Studies Who Is Jesus written by Adam Thomas and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever stopped to think just how much better Jesus Christ knows you than you know him? It’s a pretty staggering thought really. Not only that, Jesus knows you better than you know yourself. And although you’ll never know Jesus as well as he knows you, part of following the Son of God is getting to know him better. But you don’t want to fall into the trap of learning stuff “about” Jesus. Rather, you want to know Jesus himself. This study invites you to get to know four elements of what makes Jesus who he is: his name, his voice, his life, and his peace. In Who Is Jesus? you’ll discover that the more you know Jesus, the more Jesus will teach you who you are. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages from the Common English Bible are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
Download or read book Living Like You Belong to God written by Kay Arthur and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2009-12-22 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can Other See That You Belong to God? God calls us to a life of joy, obedience, and trust. He calls us to be different from those around us. He calls us to be holy. In this rich study, you will discover that holiness is not an arbitrary standard within today's church or an unreachable goal of sinless perfection. Holiness is about pleasing God--living in such a way that it's clear you belong to Him. Holiness is what makes you unique as a believer in Jesus Christ. Come explore the beauty of holy living and see why true holiness and true happiness always go together.
Download or read book Bible Studies for Life Like No Other Bible Study Book written by Tony Evans and published by Lifeway Church Resources. This book was released on 2014-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remind your group of the centrality of Christ, His uniqueness, and how His life and character greatly impact our lives.
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Download or read book Wisdom written by Robin Sampson and published by Heart of Wisdom Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2006-10-15 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This homeschool study is one of the most important things you will ever do with your children! Suppose you wanted to go to a city in Texas but you were given a map to Florida mislabeled Texas? Following the directions would not work even if you changed your tried harder, or increased your speed. You would still be lost! The problem is not your attitude or effort. The problem is you have the wrong map. Many homeschoolers are following the wrong map on their homeschool journey. They follow the state standards, curriculum scope and sequence or SAT benchmarks. This unique unit study is a map to TRUE Wisdom.
Download or read book Church Doctrine and the Bible written by David Instone-Brewer and published by Lexham Press. This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know the doctrines, but are they biblical? Too often, Christians are content to state a doctrine, list a few supporting Bible passages, and proceed on to the next. But are these doctrines truly derived from the Bible, or are we slotting verses into our pre-determined theological grids? In Church Doctrine and the Bible, biblical scholar David Instone-Brewer applies his expertise in first-century backgrounds and culture to popular Christian doctrines. Peeling away thousands of years of theological development reveals how the Bible's original hearers would have understood these doctrines and helps us resolve some of our doctrinal disputes and misunderstandings. Through this process, Instone-Brewer answers the question, "is this doctrine biblical?" Church Doctrine and the Bible will help pastors, theologians, and laypersons see familiar doctrines with fresh, first-century, eyes. By restoring the revolutionary simplicity of the Bible's teachings, we gain new insights into these doctrines and what they mean for the church today.
Download or read book The Spirit Moves West written by Rebecca Y. Kim and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the extraordinary growth of Christianity in the global south has come the rise of "reverse missions," in which countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America send missionaries to re-evangelize the West. In The Spirit Moves West, Rebecca Kim uses South Korea as a case study of how non-Western missionaries target Americans, particularly white Americans. She draws on four years of interviews, participant observation, and surveys of South Korea's largest non-denominational missionary-sending agency, University Bible Fellowship, in order to provide an inside look at this growing phenomenon. Known as the "Asian Protestant Superpower," South Korea is second only to the United States in the number of missionaries it sends abroad: approximately 22,000 in over 160 countries. Conducting her research both in the US and in South Korea, Kim studies the motivations and methods of these Korean evangelicals who have, since the 1970s, sought to "bring the gospel back" to America. By offering the first empirically-grounded examination of this much-discussed phenomenon, Kim explores what non-Western missions will mean to the future of Christianity in America and around the world.
