Download or read book A Dozen Things God Did with Your Sin And Three Things He ll Never Do written by Sam Storms and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2022-01-13 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand How God Banishes Your Sin, So You Can Let It Go Too Every Christian has experienced days or even seasons of feeling extreme guilt over past or present sins, thinking that God is angry or disgusted with them—sometimes even wondering if they're truly saved. This often happens when believers fixate on their sins while forgetting what Christ has already done on their behalf at the cross. Sam Storms explains it this way: "What consumes us is what we have done by sinning. What ought to consume us is grateful meditation on what God has done with our sinning." In his latest book, Storms addresses this anxiety over sin by reminding believers of the good news of the gospel. Beginning with an explanation of the glory of penal substitution, he walks through 12 things God did with their sin, including forgiving it, passing over it, and casting it into the depths of the sea. He also explains 3 things God will never do with their sin, such as counting it against them. Walking through the Bible's teaching, Storms helps believers find freedom, joy, and peace in knowing what God has done (and will never do) with their sin through the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus. Encourages Christians in Their Personal Life and Ministry: Helps the average believer who may feel unfit to serve God because of their sin Clarifies Crucial Biblical Topics: Explains the important difference between "eternal union" with God and "experiential communion" with him Written by Sam Storms: Author of more than 30 books, including Tough Topics; Kept for Jesus; and A Sincere and Pure Devotion to Christ

Download or read book No More Faking Fine written by Esther Fleece Allen and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scripture reveals a God who meets us where we are, not where we pretend to be. No More Faking Fine is your invitation to get honest with God through the life-giving language of lament. If you've ever been given empty clichés during challenging times, you know how painful it is to be misunderstood by well-meaning people. When life hurts, we often feel pressure--from others and ourselves--to keep it together, suck it up, or pray it away. But Scripture reveals a God who lovingly invites us to give honest voice to our emotions when life hits hard. For most of her life, Esther Fleece Allen believed she could bypass the painful emotions of her broken past by shutting them down altogether. She was known as an achiever and an overcomer on the fast track to success. But in silencing her pain, she robbed herself of the opportunity to be healed. Maybe you've done the same. Esther's journey into healing began when she discovered that God has given us a real-world way to deal with raw emotions and an alternative to the coping mechanisms that end up causing more pain. It's called lament--the gut-level, honest prayer that God never ignores, never silences, and never wastes. No More Faking Fine is your permission to lament, taking you on a journey down the unexpected pathway to true intimacy with God. Drawing from careful biblical study and hard-won insight, Esther reveals how to use God's own language to come closer to him as he leads us through our pain to the light on the other side, teaching you that: We are robbing ourselves of a divine mystery and a divine intimacy when we pretend to have it all together God does not expect us to be perfect; instead, he meets us where we are There is hope beyond your heartache, disappointment, and grief Like Esther, you'll soon find that when one person stops faking fine, it gives everyone else permission to do the same.

Download or read book How Jesus Became God written by Bart D. Ehrman and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author and Bible expert Bart Ehrman reveals how Jesus’s divinity became dogma in the first few centuries of the early church. The claim at the heart of the Christian faith is that Jesus of Nazareth was, and is, God. But this is not what the original disciples believed during Jesus’s lifetime—and it is not what Jesus claimed about himself. How Jesus Became God tells the story of an idea that shaped Christianity, and of the evolution of a belief that looked very different in the fourth century than it did in the first. A master explainer of Christian history, texts, and traditions, Ehrman reveals how an apocalyptic prophet from the backwaters of rural Galilee crucified for crimes against the state came to be thought of as equal with the one God Almighty, Creator of all things. But how did he move from being a Jewish prophet to being God? In a book that took eight years to research and write, Ehrman sketches Jesus’s transformation from a human prophet to the Son of God exalted to divine status at his resurrection. Only when some of Jesus’s followers had visions of him after his death—alive again—did anyone come to think that he, the prophet from Galilee, had become God. And what they meant by that was not at all what people mean today. Written for secular historians of religion and believers alike, How Jesus Became God will engage anyone interested in the historical developments that led to the affirmation at the heart of Christianity: Jesus was, and is, God.

Download or read book God Is Not Great written by Christopher Hitchens and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2008-11-19 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christopher Hitchens, described in the London Observer as “one of the most prolific, as well as brilliant, journalists of our time” takes on his biggest subject yet–the increasingly dangerous role of religion in the world. In the tradition of Bertrand Russell’s Why I Am Not a Christian and Sam Harris’s recent bestseller, The End Of Faith, Christopher Hitchens makes the ultimate case against religion. With a close and erudite reading of the major religious texts, he documents the ways in which religion is a man-made wish, a cause of dangerous sexual repression, and a distortion of our origins in the cosmos. With eloquent clarity, Hitchens frames the argument for a more secular life based on science and reason, in which hell is replaced by the Hubble Telescope’s awesome view of the universe, and Moses and the burning bush give way to the beauty and symmetry of the double helix.

Download or read book 13 Very Big Mistakes People Made and What God Did about Them written by Mikal Keefer and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want kids to do God’s Word and not just hear it—you’re in exactly the right place. Each session focuses on one key Bible truth—kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. You’ll drive that point home through Bible exploration, fun discussions, giggle-worthy games, and oh-wow activities that engage kids in multiple ways. Just add an adult or teenage leader to these easy-to-lead sessions to keep kids engaged, entertained, and growing in their faith! Each session is Flexible—sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or more Multi–aged—suitable for all elementary kids Low–prep—using easy-to-find supplies 45 minutes of fun—with time stretchers to fill an hour Relational—children grow close to Jesus and each other Perfect for any children’s ministry program—Sunday school, children’s church, and more! Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into the stories of 13 very big mistakes people made. They will see how Adam and Eve, Jonah, King Saul, and others stepped away from God and straight into big trouble. And along the way, kids will be challenged to never step away from God and will grow in their certainty that God loves them—no matter what!

Download or read book Whoa Man See What God Did with a Rib written by Pat Mallory and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Has Anyone Told You What God Did for You written by Kim Bilyk and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you long for unconditional love and acceptance? Do you feel as if your life is missing something? Do you feel like a ship lost at sea, floating uncontrollably wherever the wind blows? There is an answer for you, and it is closer than you think. You are not alone. You are not worthless and unworthy of love. You are desired and accepted for who you are right now. This book is a short summary of the author's search and discovery of love, meaning, and hope. You can have it too. It's only a prayer away.

Download or read book God Did It written by Durwood B. Hatch and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been looking for a scientific resource that wasn't afraid to admit the truth, whatever that truth might be? Have you been searching for someone knowledgeable about cosmology and biology yet still a believer in the God of the Bible? In God Did It, author Durwood Hatch offers readers a fair-minded approach to the sciences. Why do so many begin scientific inquiry with assumptions that have no grounds? With an emphasis on cosmology and biology, Durwood candidly discusses the errors inherent in current scientific worldviews. With a keen understanding of the sciences, he offers clear and innovative answers to some of science's most difficult problems. By not dismissing the idea of God before he begins, he shows readers many deep questions in science that overwhelmingly point to an intelligent designer. Find out more about red-shifts, distance triangulation techniques, microwave radiation, evolutionary biology, important legal cases regarding science, and more!

Download or read book Dangerous Prayers written by Craig Groeschel and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be inspired to pray boldly, pray powerfully, pray with passion, and trade ineffective prayers and lukewarm faith for raw, daring prayers that will transform your daily life. Do you ever wonder if God answers your prayers? Do you wish you could see the evidence that prayer changes lives? Do you long for more than playing it safe in your faith? Join New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel as he helps you discover the power of authentically communicating with God, breaking out of the restrictive spiritual safety bubble, and expanding your ideas about what's possible with God. The Bible tells us that prayer has the power to move God's heart, but some prayers move him more than others. He wants more for us than a tepid faith and half-hearted routines at the dinner table. God called you to a life of courage, not comfort. In Dangerous Prayers, Groeschel will show you how to pray the prayers that search your soul, break your habits, and send you out to pursue the calling God has for you. But be warned: If you're fine with settling for what's easy, or if you're okay with staying on the sidelines, this book isn't for you. You'll be challenged. You'll be tested. You'll be moved to take a long, hard look at your heart. But you'll be inspired, too. Dangerous Prayers will give you the encouragement and tools you need to: Transform the patterns around your daily prayer life Truly embrace and believe in the power of intentional prayer Start to pray daring, faith-filled, God-honoring, life-changing, world-transforming prayers You'll discover the secret to overcoming fears of loss, rejection, failure, and the unknown, and you'll welcome the blessings God has for you on the other side. But best of all, you'll gain the courage it takes to pray dangerous prayers.

Download or read book Will Grace What God s Gift I Did Not Deserve written by Tammy Garrett-Williams and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever said, "I wish I knew then what I know now?" Many of us have made that statement, and that maybe the path you are on right now, wondering why you exist, or if you are youth, "What is my future going to look like?" And, even if you are seasoned in life you may wonder, "Am I on the right path according to what God wants me to do?" God called the children of Israel hypocrites, filthy mouth and just downright sinners. This is because the Israelites where just doing their own thing, living life on their own terms. Will & Grace captures today's wandering Christians and takes them on an adventure through the lives of other Biblical characters and it will show today's Christians, how not to pitch their tents in the wrong direction. You will become more refreshed and a stunning revelation of how you been living your life on your terms is not only destructive but it is clearly not God's will for you. And it will also question you about the grace you have been given. Do you think you deserved it?

Download or read book God Did Not Do It written by Michael and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Too often people limit God by believing that He has only forgiven their sins and promised eternal life. That is act 1 of the Father’s gifts. God’s people have not been taught how to operate in His power. God planned for man to have dominion over the earth when He created Adam. He then had to send Jesus to restore His kids to Him. The Jew’s yearly atonement covered their sins. They were in right standing by believing. Same as us! God told them repeatedly, if you turn away from what you are doing and come to me you will be forgiven and blessed. They believed in the Messiah who would provide it “all” for them. Since Christ and the Cross, we now have a better agreement, the power of the Holy Spirit in us - a 24 hour a day access - that is ours to boldly use in life. We now have what God originally designed for our use. The truth is that eternal life is right now. The emphasis in the New Testament Gospel is on the word “life” and not on the word “eternal.” Life represents a vitality where all your needs and wants are met. We will always be somewhere: here, in heaven or on the new earth. This is eternity, right now, wherever you are. The life described in scripture is a “too good to be true” life. This book is about leading us to the life God wants us to have. To those who are willing and able to grasp the concepts laid out and will believe, great things will come to pass for you and countless others.

Download or read book Did God Do That written by Jeff Wylie and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written as a faith-building tool for Christians who desire to grow in their relationship with the Lord, Did God Do That? takes its readers beyond the miracles of God, directly to personal application. Not only does this devotional allow believers to read about specific miracles in a chronological, expository manner, it also challenges God's people to go further than just reading. This is accomplished through the "Think" and "Do" portions of each devotion. The end goal of this book is for those who read it to complete all twelve weeks desiring to read more of the Bible, and to live the life of Christ; believing fully in what God can accomplish in and through their lives. Hugh Jefferson Wylie III was born on the 17th of March, 1970 to Hugh and Erma Wylie. Hugh III, known to family and friends as Jeff, was born and raised in Seffner, FL., and is the youngest of seven children (3 boys and 4 girls). Jeff joined the army in March of 1990, and after being honorably discharged in 1995, he rejoined the army reserves, as a Chaplain Assistant, in October of 2002; honorably discharged in March of 2007. He married his wife, Esmirna, in June of 1995, and they have four children: Sherida, Brianna, Phillip, and Michael. They live in Brandon, Florida. His degree in Leadership and Ministry came from Trinity College, in New Port Richey, Florida. He is a licensed and ordained pastor of Hope for Life Bible Fellowship Church. Jeff lives for the Lord, and loves his family.

Download or read book The Judgement of Mr P Bayn how Farre God Did Will Or Hath a Hand in Mans Sinne In His Commentary on the First Chapter to the Ephesians the Eleventh Verse the Last Words of the Verse Published by Doctor Sibbes from P 247 to P 276 of the Commentary written by Paul BAYNES and published by . This book was released on 1645 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book God The Failed Hypothesis written by Victor J. Stenger and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-08-05 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, arguments for and against the existence of God have been largely confined to philosophy and theology, while science has sat on the sidelines. Despite the fact that science has revolutionized every aspect of human life and greatly clarified our understanding of the world, somehow the notion has arisen that it has nothing to say about the possibility of a supreme being, which much of humanity worships as the source of all reality. This book contends that, if God exists, some evidence for this existence should be detectable by scientific means, especially considering the central role that God is alleged to play in the operation of the universe and the lives of humans. Treating the traditional God concept, as conventionally presented in the Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions, like any other scientific hypothesis, physicist Stenger examines all of the claims made for God's existence. He considers the latest Intelligent Design arguments as evidence of God's influence in biology. He looks at human behavior for evidence of immaterial souls and the possible effects of prayer. He discusses the findings of physics and astronomy in weighing the suggestions that the universe is the work of a creator and that humans are God's special creation. After evaluating all the scientific evidence, Stenger concludes that beyond a reasonable doubt the universe and life appear exactly as we might expect if there were no God. This paperback edition of the New York Times bestselling hardcover edition contains a new foreword by Christopher Hitchens and a postscript by the author in which he responds to reviewers' criticisms of the original edition.

Download or read book It s Not Supposed to Be This Way written by Lysa TerKeurst and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances and shows readers how to live assured when life doesn't turn out like they expected. What do you do when God’s timing seems questionable, His lack of intervention hurtful, and His promises doubtful? Life often looks so very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. We feel disappointed and disillusioned, and we quietly start to wonder about the reality of God’s goodness. Lysa TerKeurst understands this deeply. But she's also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God. In It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa invites us into her own journey of faith and, with grit, vulnerability, and honest humor, helps us to: Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappointment by discovering how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations. Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes. Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God actually does give us more than we can handle. Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us. Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God's truth.

Download or read book Did God Do This to Me written by Barry Bennett and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does God allow bad things to happen? If God is love, how can He allow tragedies and disasters in the world? Is God judging us? These questions and many more fill the minds of Christians and non-Christians alike who deserve straight answers to tough questions. In Did God Do this to Me? Author Barry Bennett tackles these tough questions and others one by one as he takes you to Gods Word for simple, straightforward truths and establishes your confidence in Gods character and love. Not only is Barry a skillful teacher of Gods Word, but during his tenure at Andrew Wommack Ministries, he became well-seasoned in answering common and not-so-common questions from around the world in response to the ministries television and radio broadcasts. Got a question on your mind? Come find an answer!

Download or read book How Did God Do It written by Walt Huber and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2013-12-13 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered... How Did God Do It? How did God perform the many miracles and supernatural events described in the Holy Bible — without violating the laws of physics and chemistry that He Himself put into place? And without conflicting with the basic tenets of Judaism and Christianity? This book proposes a theory that marries faith and rationality in a symphony of science and scripture.