Download or read book Christ Bars None written by Mark A. Vernarelli and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the sickening thud of the prison cell door fades, and all that's left is a hopeless inmate and time to think, that's when the grace and mercy of God are often at their greatest. "Christ Bars None" tells the compelling, true stories of prison inmates who have gleaned hope from hopeless situations. It also tells the stories of the blessed chaplains who have helped these inmates attain such positive viewpoints. "Christ Bars None" is a fascinating collection of information only a prison insider could relate, expertly gathered and put together by the media manager and spokesman for the Maryland prison system.

Download or read book The Backwater Sermons written by Jay Hulme and published by Canterbury Press. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jay Hulme is an award-winning transgender poet, performer, educator and speaker. In late 2019, his fascination with old church buildings turned into a life-changing encounter with the God he had never believed in, and he was baptised in the Anglican church. In this new poetry collection, Jay details his journey through faith and baptism during an unprecedented world-wide pandemic. As he finds God in the ruined factories and polluted canals of his home city, Jonah is heckled over etymology, angels appear in tube stations, and Jesus sits atop a multi-story car park. Cathedrals are trans, trans people are cathedrals, and amidst it all God reaches out to meet us exactly where we are. Jay’s poetry explores belief in the modern world and offers a perspective on queer faith that will appeal not only to Christians, but young members of the LGBT+ community who are interested in faith but unsure of where to start.

Download or read book Misquoting Jesus written by Bart D. Ehrman and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they had upon the Bible we use today. He frames his account with personal reflections on how his study of the Greek manuscripts made him abandon his once ultraconservative views of the Bible. Since the advent of the printing press and the accurate reproduction of texts, most people have assumed that when they read the New Testament they are reading an exact copy of Jesus's words or Saint Paul's writings. And yet, for almost fifteen hundred years these manuscripts were hand copied by scribes who were deeply influenced by the cultural, theological, and political disputes of their day. Both mistakes and intentional changes abound in the surviving manuscripts, making the original words difficult to reconstruct. For the first time, Ehrman reveals where and why these changes were made and how scholars go about reconstructing the original words of the New Testament as closely as possible. Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our cherished biblical stories and widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself stem from both intentional and accidental alterations by scribes -- alterations that dramatically affected all subsequent versions of the Bible.

Download or read book 99 Reasons why No One Knows when Christ Will Return written by B. J. Oropeza and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: B. J. Oropeza shows why no one can predict the date of Christ's return from historical events, geological disasters, coded numbers, the identity of the antichrist, sources outside the Bible, and on and on.

Download or read book Getting Into Jesus Life written by John G. Vosnos and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the book: Do you ever look at people who call themselves Christians, and wonder about the lack of Christlikeness in them? Have you ever looked into your own life and questioned where you really stood with God? Do you ever entertain the inner suspicion that your relationship with God is pretense, a charade, the mere repeating of the words and feelings of others without internal conviction and change? Have churches today misunderstood the Gospel, what it really means to be a follower of Christ? In this deeply thought-provoking book, Getting Into Jesus' Life, John Vosnos addresses these questions and more in profound and practical ways, exploring what it means to be a genuine follower of Christ and offers identity with Christ and participation in Jesus' life as the key to living as a Christ-centered follower of Jesus-and the extraordinary difference this makes! About the author: John G. Vosnos has earned both the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Trinity International University. After a short career in corporate business, he entered pastoral ministry where he has served for forty years. He and His wife, Gayle, have three grown children and reside in Barrington, Illinois where John serves as a pastor in the Village Church of Barrington.

Download or read book Wanted written by Richard David Cross and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1999-05-31 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After leading a life of crime from a young age, a man finds God and a whole new life as a Christian minister in this inspirational memoir. In this riveting autobiography, the author, the son of alcoholic parents, reveals that he committed his first crime at the age of nine. At eleven years of age, he stabbed a student at school, and by the time he was twenty-five years old, Richard David Coss had served almost nine years behind bars. He had accumulated thirty-two arrests, twenty-eight convictions, and a reputation with the FBI as a “dangerous and incorrigible” criminal. Bored with the monotony of cell life and looking for a diversion, Coss wandered into a meeting of Christian businessmen and fellow inmates at the prison chapel. One of the men introduced himself and sat with Coss. Before Coss knew it, his anger and hatred had become irrelevant. What counselors, psychologists, sociologists, correction officers, special schools, threats, and prison had been unable to do in sixteen years was accomplished in a mere fifteen minutes. After an awakening desire to change, Coss faced his situation, discovered hope, and transformed his life. While still in prison, his influence resulted in changing the lives of other inmates. He was released in 1971. In the years that followed, he experienced his share of gains and losses, yet no loss was as severe as that suffered on April 19, 1995—the day of the Oklahoma City bombing. Coss, a grandfather at the time, described that day as “the worst day of my life.” Yet he and his remaining family survived with the support of each other and the strength of their faith.

Download or read book God s Gift to You written by Ithurburn Fred Ithurburn and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Roman Catholic Church's Eucharist should be open to anyone, regardless of whether or not that person has been baptized, is sinful or follows another religion. That's because Jesus Christ invites everyone to his banquet. But not all people feel the same as Fred Bert Ithurburn, a layperson who has written more than 200 letters to Pope Benedict XVI. He's still waiting for a response, but he isn't giving up on spreading the message of acceptance first brought to the world by Jesus. Just think how different the world would be if the early church fathers understood and applied the New Covenant properly, assuring a continued Gift of Eucharist to everyone. Jews might have accepted the more inclusive religion as a continuation of their own, and Mohammed might have felt welcome at a table where he was equally loved. The Greek and Roman Catholics would find no dispute, and no crusade would have sacked Constantinople. And that would have just been the beginning. In this sequel to God's Gift to You, you'll read some of the author's letters to the pope and decide for yourself the true meaning of the Eucharist.

Download or read book Jesus Christ and the Last Crusade written by James Shane and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sayings of Jesus Canonical and Non Canonical written by William L. Petersen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2014-04-09 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen chapters by leading New Testament scholars examine various aspects of the Sayings of Jesus, both canonical and non-canonical, in this volume presented to Prof. Tjitze Baarda. Acknowledging the contributions of this distinguished scholar, the contributors explore specific passages from the Gospels, and other sources (such as Q, the Didache, the Gospel of Thomas, and patristic citations of Jesus' words). Contributors include: J. Neville Birdsall, Sebastian P. Brock, Joel Delobel, J. Keith Elliott, Eldon Jay Epp, Jan Helderman, Pieter W. van der Horst, Henk Jan de Jonge, Marinus de Jonge, Helmut Koester, Andreas Lindemann, Gerard Mussies, William L. Petersen, James M. Robinson, Wolfgang Schenk, Johan S. Vos.

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Download or read book Jesus Manifesto written by Leonard Sweet and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2010-05-30 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus Manifesto presents a fresh unveiling of Jesus, seeking to restore the supremacy and sovereignty of Christ in a world—and a church—that has lost sight of Him. Christians have made the gospel about so many things—things other than Christ. Religious concepts, ideas, doctrines, strategies, and methods that begin to eclipse the beauty, the glory, and the reality of the Lord Jesus Himself. We know a lot about our Lord, but we don't know Him very well. We know a lot about trying to be like Jesus, but very little about living by His indwelling life. Jesus Manifesto provides clarity on the most important points of our faith. It is a prophetic call to restore the supremacy and sovereignty of Christ in a world and church that has lost sight of Him. This manifesto emphasizes ten crucial areas of restoring the supremacy of Jesus Christ, noting: Christians don’t follow Christianity; they follow Christ Christians don't proclaim themselves; they proclaim Christ Christians don’t point people to core values; they point people to the Cross Christians don't preach about Christ; they preach Christ Read this book to see your Lord like you've never seen Him before and restore the sovereignty of Jesus in your life.

Download or read book Jesus Pope Francis and a Protestant Walk into a Bar written by Paul Rock and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pope Francis has taken the world by storm, captivating Catholics, Protestants, and non-Christians alike. Sneaking out of the Vatican at night, washing the feet of inmates, and taking selfies with young fans is certainly unlike any religious leader we've seen in a while, and some of the religious establishment is uneasy about it. The revitalization Francis is bringing to the Catholic Church is not without precedent, however. Jesus had a similar effect in his day, drawing crowds with his humility, kindness, and wisdomâ€"even as he drew the disapproval of established religious leaders. The things that have brought Francis such media attention are the same things that made Jesus so peculiar and attractive in his day. Thoughtful examination of Jesus' example and legacy, as well as an honest look at the similarities and differences between Catholic and Protestant faith, invites reflection on the heart of Christianity and how we relate to our fellow Christians. Readers will discover the power of heartfelt joy, radical love, and passion for justice to shake people out of religious complacency and into dynamic, contagious faith. Jesus, Pope Francis, and a Protestant Walk into a Bar looks at what is universal among Christians, what is unique to Catholics and Protestants, and how all Christians can practice understanding and cooperation across differences. Perfect for individual or group use, discussion questions are also included to encourage further thought and conversation.

Download or read book Jesus on Thyface written by Denise Haskew and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-12-05 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wanted to know why Mary and Joseph settled on the name Jesus? And have you ever wondered what really happened at The Last Supper? Or how Jesus managed to feed 5,000 people with two fishes and fives loaves of bread? Well, Jesus on Thyfacefinally reveals the true story. Thanks to recently released transcripts from the pages of Thyface.com, a little-known social networking site popular in the first century AD, we can now read first-hand accounts by the likes of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, John the Baptist, Pontius Pilate, Herod - even Satan! They were all Thyface crazy: not a day went by when they weren't updating their statuses, adding new friends, or maybe just taking the thyface test: WHICH FRIENDS CHARACTER ARE YOU MOST LIKE? Jesus on Thyface also offers a fascinating glimpse into biblical culture (witness the success of Fornication and the Cityin Amphitheatres), tourism (discover the joys of Noah World! or "the wilderness"), and commerce (get the best deal on your livestock through goatcompare.com.) The Bible will never be the same again.

Download or read book Spirits Angels Demons and Gods written by Don Little and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Christianity For Dummies written by Richard Wagner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-03-05 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to know the beliefs and practices inspired by Jesus Christ Discover what it means to be a Christian and follow the gospel Curious about Christianity? This friendly guide helps you understand the basic teachings of the Christian faith, exploring the common ground that all Christians share, the differences among the major branches, the key events in Christian history, the key theological issues, and the many ways Christians live out their faith in today's world. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Express the core essentials of Christianity Appreciate the life and teachings of Jesus Understand why the Bible is central to the faith Respect the unique roles of the Trinity Explore controversial issues among the branches