Download or read book Discovering the First Century Church written by Margaret N. Ralph and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2003-01-27 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÒWhat really happened at Pentecost? Could the apostles really speak languages they didn't know before?Ó ÒDoesn't Paul have a warped view of marriage? Why would he teach that it is 'well for a man not to touch a woman?'Ó ÒWhy are there only 144,000 redeemed from the earth? that doesn't seem like very many.Ó These are just some of the many questions which thoughtful people ask and that Dr. Ralph helps the reader answer. 'Discovering The First Century Church In Scripture' tackles the many questions of scripture in a straightforward manner. This practical book provides readers with a thorough introduction to the content of the Acts of the Apostles, the letters of Paul, and the book of Revelation. It acquaints readers with the methodologies and conclusions of modern biblical scholarship, and challenges readers to integrate this knowledge into their own faith lives. It is an ideal text for juniors in high school, faith-sharing groups, adult education study, and introductory college courses.
Download or read book Early Church Discovery Guide written by Ray Vander Laan and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This five-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume five of the That the World May Know series. In this volume, Vander Laan uncovers the passion and commitment early believers displayed as they claimed Jesus in the face of fierce consequences and powerful adversaries. Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals unique insights into the Scriptures' significance for modern believers. Filmed on location in Caesarea Philippi, Sardis, Pergamum, Ephesus, and Laodicea, these illuminating "faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. The Faith Lessons video series is ideal for use in small groups, personal and family Bible studies, and adult Sunday school. Individual believers and families will gain vital insights from long-ago times and cultures through this innovative approach to Bible study. Lessons include: Everything to Lose, Nothing to Gain – Filmed in Caesarea Philippi The Salt of the Earth – Filmed in Sardis Where Satan Lives – Filmed in Pergamum The Mark of the Beast – Filmed in Ephesus Hot or Cold – Filmed in Laodicea Designed for use with the Early Church Video Study (sold separately).
Download or read book The World of Jesus and the Early Church written by Craig A. Evans and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prominent scholars in the fields of Archaeology, New Testament Studies, and the Dead Sea Scrolls have come together in "The World of Jesus and the Early Church" to focus on early Jewish and Christian communities of faith and their impact on the collections of texts that were their scriptures (and would become, in due time, part of their various canons). Professors, students, and pastors who are interested in how these communities lived--how they developed, what they believed, and how they regarded and preserved the written documents that were their scripture--will be interested in this comprehensive volume drawn from presentations made to key conferences on the subject. This book's emphasis on a variety of communities of faith (not just Christian) and their early (and critical) influence on the development of religious canonical materials sets it apart from others on New Testament-period culture.
Download or read book Church History The First Century written by Rick Joyner and published by Morningstar Publications Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church History: The First Century takes you on a journey of the highs and lows of the first-century church. Absorb the foundation from which the church emerged, and discover the structures from which the early believers operated. Learn from the mistakes and victories of the past as you carry the kingdom into the future.
Download or read book Early Church Discovery Guide with DVD written by Ray Vander Laan and published by That the World May Know. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This five-session small group Bible study, Early Church, by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume five of the That the World May Know series. In this volume, Vander Laan uncovers the passion and commitment early believers displayed as they claimed Jesus in the face of fierce consequences and powerful adversaries. Filmed on location in Israel, Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals unique insights into the Scriptures' significance for modern believers. The sessions on this DVD were filmed on location in Caesarea Philippi, Sardis, Pergamum, Ephesus, and Laodicea. These illuminating "faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. The Faith Lessons video series is ideal for use in small groups, personal and family Bible studies, and adult Sunday school. Individual believers and families will gain vital insights from long-ago times and cultures through this innovative approach to Bible study. This pack contains one Discovery Guide and one DVD. Lessons include: Everything to Lose, Nothing to Gain - Filmed in Caesarea Philippi The Salt of the Earth - Filmed in Sardis Where Satan Lives - Filmed in Pergamum The Mark of the Beast - Filmed in Ephesus Hot or Cold - Filmed in Laodicea
Download or read book Spent Matches written by Roy Moran and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spent Matches explores the possibility that a few small paradigm shifts within the church might make the difference between extinction and effectiveness. In fact, taking a clue from the automobile industry, the church might be able to not only halt the rapid decay in attendance but also become an effective tool in achieving Jesus' final command. For instance, the Hybrid car has become the answer to Detroit's environmental and oil crisis issues. Finding the synergy between two technologies, gas and electric has created a new day for the auto industry. Likewise, Spent Matchesexplores how the church can find synergy between two seemingly competing thoughts: an invitation to come and a command to go. The Hybrid metaphor brings energy to the church's mission and an explanation to the age-old argument of Missional versus Attractional methods. Features include: Innovative ideas for growing the church Methods to reach those who may never have attended church Scripture passages that touch on the subject of church growth
Download or read book Early Church written by Ray Vander Laan and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Early Church written by Ray Vander Laan and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2000 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how the early Christian church, on fire with the message of Jesus, literally changed the world! The completely new Faith Lessons Groupware takes your small group on a round trip to ancient times, places, and customs, and back again. This lively, interactive journey is more than fascinating--it's faith-inspiring and life-changing. Your job as a group leader is simplified with this innovative Leader's Guide: fresh, clear, and easy to follow, designed to minimize your preparation time and maximize your effectiveness. You are not left to guess at anything. This volume contains all the material in the Participant's Guide, including maps, photos, sidebars, and other study aids, plus instructions and tips that will take you step-by-step through each faith lesson. The carefully organized format makes it easy to conduct the following invigorating, discussion-filled sessions: 1. Caesarea Philippi--Everything to Lose, Nothing to Gain 2. Sardis--The Salt of the Earth 3. Pergamum--Where Satan Lives 4. Ephesus--The Mark of the Beast 5. Laodicea--Hot or Cold
Download or read book Early Church Timeline written by Rose Publishing and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy seeing 200+ years of early church history at a glance in this illustrated foldout timeline! Covers over 100 key events and people you need to know with summaries and visuals! From the end of the apostles to the 4th century rule of Emperor Constantine, see the growth of the church and the incredible spread of Christianity at a glance! Early Christian history is packed with names, events, and complicated politics, but what if you could get a solid overview using fascinating facts and compelling characters? This Early Church Timeline is the practical tool you (and those you lead) can use to answer questions and get historical context to any New Testament Bible study. Did you know...? The first church building was constructed in Syria around AD 232. Christians used the fish as a symbol as early as the 2nd century. An aspiring philosopher named Justin was one of the first Christian apologists. A prison diary from a noblewoman and martyr named Perpetua became an inspiration to other Christians facing persecution. A North African theologian named Tertullian was the first to use the word "Trinity" to describe God. Explore Early Church History Chronologically! Early church history is rich with stories of conflict, martyrdom, politics, redemption, and triumph. You have history books, atlases, and encyclopedias, but you don't have a lot of time! Where do you even start? Imagine being able to get a solid grasp on the top 50 events of the early church as you watch the expansion of Christianity, surviving even the ascension and persecution of the Roman empire... all in one solid, expert-researched timeline. Enjoy exploring concise summaries of the first-century Christian Church in this illustrated timeline pamphlet. Discover the fascinating stories of bishops, martyrs, and theologians who gave shape to church doctrine and provided inspiration for Christians facing oppression for aligning their lives not to the pagan gods of their neighbors, but to Jesus Christ alone. Through clear explanations, delve into the historical context, key figures, and pivotal events that laid the groundwork for Christianity as we know it today. Perfect for both newcomers and longtime believers, our pamphlet provides an inspiring and accessible overview of this crucial period in religious history, inviting readers to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the roots of their faith. Key Features of the Early Church Timeline: Spread of Christianity AD 100-300 Pamphlet Easy-to-Read Dig right in! Perfect for adults and young adults, these summaries condense what you need to know about early church history into scannable nuggets that you can quickly learn and understand! Highly Visual Don't just read about the historical context, emperors, and apostles... SEE ! This full-color, illustrated timeline has eye catching illustrations and engaging photographs to enhance learning. Fascinating Facts Did you know that by AD 300, Christianity spread as far as France, Spain, Ethiopia, and Armenia? Unpack incredible facts like this in this pamphlet loaded with remarkable people, events, and places! Flexible Use For your classroom. For your small group. To handout to your church. This pamphlet is great for group and individual study, and also as a reference when you need to quickly answer a question! Perfect for: Group and individual study Pastors Youth groups Homeschool Sunday school Church libraries Handouts and giveaways And more!
Download or read book Four Witnesses written by Rod Bennett and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was the early Church like? Contrary to popular belief, Rod Bennett shows there is a reliable way to know. Four ancient Christian writers - four witnesses to early Christianity - left us an extensive body of documentation on this vital subject, and this book brings their fascinating testimony to life for modern believers. With all the power and drama of a gripping novel, this book is a journey of discovery of ancient and beautiful truths through the lives of four great saints of the early ChurchClement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, and Irenaeus of Lyons. "A treasure! The early Church and its teachings come to life in this story. Did the first Christians believe what you believe? Buy this book, read the words of the early Church Herself, and fall in love with the historic Church that Christ Himself founded." - David Currie, Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic "Rod Bennett has immersed himself in the fascinating writings of four early Fathers of the Church and has made the discovery from reading them that sincere and attentive readers of them ought to make. The author's imaginative account of these four great Church Fathers is not only an excellent introduction to their work; it is a convincing rendering of what the early Church must really have been like. This is an important new contribution to Christian apologetics." - Kenneth Whitehead, Author, One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic
Download or read book From Jesus to the Church written by Craig A. Evans and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2014-02-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did Jesus intend to found a church separate from Judaism? Who were the very first followers of Jesus? And how did a clash between two families--the family of Jesus on one hand and the family of high priest Annas and their aristocratic allies on the other--eventually lead to the formation of Christianity? In this study, best-selling author Craig A. Evans looks at how a tumultuous chain of events from 30-70 CE--beginning with Jesus's entry into Jerusalem and subsequent crucifixion and ending with the destruction of the temple--led to the separation between the followers of Jesus and other Jews. Topics include the following: 1) whether Jesus actually intended to found the Christian Church; 2) the ways in which Jesus's proclamation of the “Kingdom of God†relate to the Christian Church; 3) the role of James, brother of Jesus, in the new movement in Jerusalem; 4) the tension between James and Paul in the matter of law and works; 5) the conflict between the families and followers of Jesus and those of the high priest Annas before the destruction of the temple; and 6) the aftermath of the Jewish rebellion, whereby the Church moved away from its Jewish roots. An appendix further explores the reasons behind the rift between the Jesus movement and the synagogue. This fascinating volume is suitable for historical Jesus and early church studies, along with anyone else interested in learning about the very first followers of Jesus.
Download or read book Reading the Old Testament with the Ancient Church written by Ronald E. Heine and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the role played by the Old Testament in the formation of early Christian thinking.
Download or read book Exploring Church History written by Howard Frederic Vos and published by Nelson Reference & Electronic Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first in the all new Christian Cornerstone Series offers a comprehensive but concise tour of the crucial events and outstanding personalities that have marked the growth of the Christian church over the last 2,000 years. Renowned evangelical scholar Howard Vos summarizes the most up-to-date information and statistics available on worldwide Christianity.
Download or read book Where God Happens written by Rowan Williams and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2007-08-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The place "where God happens," according to Rowan Williams's striking new reading of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, is between each other. It's a truth that we of the twenty-first century most urgently need to learn in order to heal the experience of alienation that has become endemic to our age, and these odd and appealing ancient figures, surprisingly, hold keys to this healing. The fourth-century Christian hermits of Egypt, Syria, and Palestine understood the truth of Christian community profoundly, and their lives demonstrate it vividly—even though they often lived in solitude and isolation. The author breaks through our preconceived ideas of the Desert Fathers to reveal them in a new light: as true and worthy role models—even for us in our modern lives—who have much to teach us about dealing with the anxieties, uncertainties, and sense of isolation that have become hallmarks of modern life. They especially embody valuable insights about community, about how to live together in an intimate and meaningful way. Williams makes these radical figures, who clearly have a special place in his heart, come to life in a new way for everyone. The book includes an appendix of selections from the teachings of the Desert Fathers.
Download or read book A Key to the Knowledge of Church History Ancient written by John Henry Blunt and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Key to the Knowledge of Church History (Ancient)" is a book on the history of the pre-Reformation church. It gives a short and condensed account of the origin, growth, and condition of the church in all parts of the world, from ancient times down to the end of the fifteenth century.
Download or read book The Jesus Discovery written by James D. Tabor and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A recent major archeological discovery in Jerusalem is revolutionizing understanding of Jesus and the earliest years of Christianity. The authors have examined a sealed tomb in Jerusalem, where they have found the earliest evidence for a belief in the resurrection of Jesus, based on what appears to be the oldest Christian iconography ever discovered.
Download or read book Who Moved My Church written by Mike Nappa and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2001 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four unforgettable characters set out to find their church building after it has been physically moved. But how they go about locating it and what they do once they find it is so different, humorous, entertaining, and thought provoking. Ideal for discussion in homes, small groups, Sunday School classes and churches.
