Download or read book Signs and Meanings written by Robert Austin Markus and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on the author’s Forwood Lectures for 1995 in the University of Liverpool. The first two chapters incorporate the full text of these and study early Christian conceptions of signs and signification, and investigate the ways in which Christian authors, especially Augustine of Hippo and Gregory the Great, made use of theories of meaning in their ways of interpreting scriptures. Their interest in the notions of communities based on shared traditions of reading, understanding and interpretation is given special attention. Markus also considers the question of the ways in which different approaches to the Bible have had more far-reaching implications for their authors’ world-views: to what extent biblical hermeneutics helped to shape their hermeneutics of experience. Their differing ways of approaching the Bible is related to the huge change in Christian self-understanding between Augustine (c. AD 400) and Gregory the Great (c. 600): ascetic habits of reading come to shape a general response to the world as well as to the biblical text. The lecture texts are complemented by further chapters devoted specifically to the theory of signs and meaning, and to some of its applications in special contexts, such as magic and ritual.

Download or read book The Book of Signs written by Dr. David Jeremiah and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the world’s most beloved Bible teachers comes a timely, compelling, and comprehensive biblical interpretation of Bible prophecy, the end times, and the apocalypse viewed through the lens of current world events. Many Christians struggle to understand the Book of Revelation. “The end times.” “The apocalypse.” “The day of judgment.” These terms are both fascinating and frightening – but what do they really mean? Drawing from decades of study, Dr. Jeremiah explains every key sign of the approaching apocalypse and what it means for you, including international, cultural, heavenly, tribulation, and end signs. With his engaging writing style and clear analysis of how current world events were foretold in the Bible, The Book of Signs is an encouraging guide to the Book of Revelation. In The Book of Signs, Dr. David Jeremiah offers answers to questions including: What does the Bible tell us about the future? How much can we understand about biblical prophecy and its application in our lives? What signs and signals will precede the end of everything as we know it? Which of those signs and signals have already come to pass, which are we experiencing now, and which are still to come? An epic and authoritative guide to biblical prophecy, The Book of Signs is a must-have resource for Christians seeking to navigate the uncertainties of the present and embrace God’s promises for the future with a renewed sense of hope and purpose.

Download or read book The Book of Signs Bible Study Guide written by Dr. David Jeremiah and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world's most beloved Bible teachers offers definitive teaching on biblical prophecy, the end times, and the apocalypse. Do you find yourself disheartened when you hear the news events of the day? Wars raging across the world. Crisis after crisis occurring in the homeland. Moral decay seemingly celebrated in the media outlets. Just when it seems things can't get any worse...they do. Thankfully, God has graciously filled His Word with signs of the future to help us understand His purpose and plans for us. In The Book of Signs Study Guide, bestselling author Dr. David Jeremiah examines the prophetic writings from the Old and New Testaments to help you cut through the confusion and give you insights about God's plan for humankind as the end times draw near. In this comprehensive thirty-one lesson study guide, you will explore what God's Word says about... International Signs: the nations and regions that will play important roles as the final events of the age emerge. Cultural Signs: what will occur in societies and cultures around the world as we approach the end times. Heavenly Signs: what will happen to believers during this tumultuous time. Tribulation Signs: what will transpire during this seven-year period, when Satan, the Antichrist, and the False Prophet unleash unspeakable horrors on the world. End Signs: what believers can look forward to experiencing when Jesus returns and God establishes His everlasting kingdom on earth. God has given us a firm understanding of what is really going on in the world and what will happen as we approach the end of the age. As you come to understand the truth about these signs, your faith will grow, you will live more confidently, and you will gain a new hope for the future—knowing the time for the return of the Prince of Peace is drawing near. Each Lesson Includes: An outline of the main subjects and Scriptures covered during the lesson. An overview of Dr. Jeremiah's teaching on the topic being studied. Application questions to help individuals and small groups delve into the Bible. A Did You Know? section that adds a point of interest to the lesson. This study guide is designed to be used in conjunction with The Book of Signs (9780785229551), but it may also be used by itself for personal or group study.

Download or read book God and the World of Signs written by Andrew Robinson and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010-09-24 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the philosophy of C. S. Peirce, Robinson develops a ‘semiotic model’ of the Trinity and proposes a new theology of nature according to which the evolving cosmos may be understood as bearing ‘vestiges of the Trinity in creation’.

Download or read book Miracles Signs Symbols and Judgment God s Plan for the End Times written by David G. Brown and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-11-07 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the unique format of this text, David has given the answers to nearly six hundred questions that have plagued many regarding the book of Revelation. The product of his work is a book that addresses these concerns and amplifies the need for one to have a personal relationship with God. The following is just a sample. If Babylon was destroyed by the Persians, how can it be destroyed again? How important are truth and justice today? But what is justice when it comes to God and us? Just what does it mean to fear God? Exactly who are the beast and false prophet? When one thinks of heaven, what is the picture that comes to mind? How many people can heaven hold? If over 2,000 years have passed without Christs return, what assurance is there that He will return?

Download or read book Signs Symbols of the World written by D.R. McElroy and published by Wellfleet Press. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols. What in the world does Ω mean? And what about its meaning might have led my coffee date to tattoo it on his entire forearm? Where did the symbol ∞ originate, and what was its first meaning? How did the ampersand symbol & come about and how was it applied daily in book publishing? And what is the full story behind that staring eye on top of the pyramid on our American dollar bill? This comprehensive guide to signs and symbols explains. Find within: More than 1,000 illustrations An extensive collection of written and cultural symbols, including animals, instruments, stones, shapes, numbers, colors, plants, food, parts of the body, religious and astrological symbols, emojis, and gestures Historical facts culled from a wide variety of sources Learn all about the signs and symbols that surround us and their part in our rich world history. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, and flower meanings. Also available in the series: Complete Book of Birthdays, Complete Language of Flowers, Complete Book of Dreams, and Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care.

Download or read book Signs from God to the World written by Pastor Pedro Montoya and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recently while teaching the Introduction to the New Testament course and discussing how the apostle John presents in his gospel the works of Jesus in exactly seven miracles, which the apostle calls signs, the Lord led me to compare the purpose of the seventh sign the resurrection of Lazarus from the dead with the purpose for our time of two recent events that caught everyone's attention in 2010. I am referring to the earthquake in Haiti, on January 12th, and the confinement and eventual rescue of the 33 miners in the San José mine, in Chile, on October 13th of that same year.Although the apostle acknowledges that the deeds of Jesus were so many that "if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written", he only highlights seven miracles-signs of them.The apostle presents these seven signs as if they were seven great lessons, as in Genesis the seven days of Creation are presented, and he highlights from each of them how God establishes with signs His methodology of operation in the midst of the times. The signs are not chosen at random, they were duly selected as part of a school of the teaching of which His gospel is the textbook.

Download or read book Signs and Wonders written by Amy-Jill Levine and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the miracles of Jesus in Signs and Wonders with Amy-Jill Levine, Professor of New Testament studies and Bible study author. In Signs and Wonders: A Beginner’s Guide to the Miracles of Jesus, Amy-Jill Levine explores selected miracles of Jesus in historical and theological context. For each miracle, she discusses not only how past witnesses would have understood the events, but also how today’s readers can draw meaning from Jesus’s words and actions. Chapter topics include: Giving sight to the blind: Metaphors of understanding (Mark 8, John 9) “Take up your pallet and walk” (the paralyzed man): On the role of caregivers A bleeding woman and a dead girl: The importance of women’s bodies Walking on water and stilling the storm: Ecological readings of the Gospels The feeding of the 5,000 (or more): The centrality of bread The raising of Lazarus: Taking death seriously Components for the six-week study include a book, comprehensive Leader Guide, and DVD/Video sessions featuring Amy-Jill Levine. Praise for Signs and Wonders Amy-Jill Levine has the rare and wonderful gift of being able to offer solid exegetical work to readers with or without formal theological training as if she is sitting in your living room sharing a cup of tea. Throughout this book she calls us to the interpretive work, reminding us that the big question is not "did this happen?" but "what does it mean?" and ultimately "so what?" How can these old miracle stories speak good news to our lives in this time and place and invite our own healing and transformation along the way? – Rev. Dr. Richard Simpson, Canon to the Ordinary (Assistant to the Bishop), Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts Amy-Jill Levine is herself a sign and wonder, a sign that reading the New Testament through Jewish eyes is not just essential but revelatory, and a wonder, as she always writes with verve, wisdom, humor and rich insight. Her latest is hardly an exception, an accessible, fascinating book we welcome eagerly. – James Howell, Senior Pastor, Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina With brilliant insight and trademark wit, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine reveals wondrous details of the most prominent miracles in the gospels. We become more than readers of these stories; we discover how to be recipients and participants in the ongoing, miraculous work of God. – Magrey R. deVega, Senior Pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida, and author of The Bible Year: A Journey through Scripture in 365 Days What a rich and accessible resource for anyone who wants to grow their understanding of the Gospels and the claims they make about Jesus! AJ Levine teaches us how to learn from the miracle stories, marvel at them, worry about them, and respond to them in our own lives. – Matthew L. Skinner, Professor of New Testament, Luther Seminary Making space for the believer and skeptic alike, Levine masterfully connects the miracles of the God of Israel with the miracles of Jesus. From friends who clear the way, to a father who pleads for his daughter, to sisters who stand resolute, Levine invites the reader to cherish the helpers and the healed as much as we cherish the healer. Levine's willingness to authentically share portions of her own story reminds the reader of the ways the miraculous breaks into our own lives. –Rev. Dawn Taylor-Storm, Director of Connectional Ministry, Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, The United Methodist Church Amy-Jill Levine engages the miracles of Jesus with scholarly acumen and signature wit. Christians who have been confused by these stories will find new clarity in her comprehensive context, including corrective understandings of Judaism. Those who have been intimidated by these texts will be encouraged by her candor. Those who have been inspired by Jesus’ miracles will find even deeper dimensions of meaning in the practical, pastoral, theological, and literary levels she opens and the provocative issues raised, from food insecurity to gender assumptions. Levine presses the essential “so what?” question and challenges us to be changed by these stories – and to be amazed. – The Rev. Deborah A. Block, D.Min. Pastor, Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee

Download or read book Signs Superstitions and God s Plan written by Schmisek, Brian and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Brian Schmisek weaves together contemporary experience and writings with those of Greco-Roman classical antiquity. What a delight to discover the long arc of the quest for meaning in our beleaguered world. I found it comforting, challenging, and insightful. An interesting read in turbulent times.” —Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS, advocate, former leader of Nuns on the Bus, award-winning author of Hunger for Hope “In Signs, Superstitions, and God’s Plan, Brian Schmisek weaves together scripture, the classics, and modern thought in exploring the ways we have sought to give meaning to our lives, from entrails to religious faith to the stars in the sky. This scholarly but accessible book inspires the reader to consider how events in life unfold, and the meaning of her own life.” —Catherine Wolff, author, Beyond: How Humankind Thinks About Heaven “An indispensable resource for all of us who accompany others in developing the habitus of discernment and decision making, particularly theologians, transformational leaders, pastoral ministers, and educators who engage in reflective practice.” —Faustino M. Cruz; dean and professor of practical theology, Fordham University Graduate School of Religion “In Signs, Superstitions, and God’s Plan, Brian Schmisek displays the full panorama of his rich academic scholarship. With impressive credentials in philosophy, classical studies, and theology, he provides his readers with both wide-ranging examples of common and also some not-so-common human attempts to explain aspects of life on earth that baffle our understanding, frustrate our intentions, and leave us grasping for explanations.” —Frank Lazarus, president emeritus, University of Dallas Brian Schmisek is an award-winning author. He has had a distinguished career in Catholic higher education, most recently as provost and dean of faculties at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. He was also dean at Loyola University Chicago and the University of Dallas.

Download or read book The God of Signs written by Godfrey Godfrey and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lord God is superlatively associated with miracles. But not many people associated Him much with signs. In fact, when you talk about signs; that is relating the Lord to signs, it appears to shock most persons, who may be beclouded by the current craze for miracles, to overlook the fact that signs and wonders are actually the hallmark of the Lord God and not only wonders. Signs in the Scriptures are wide and varied. The most popular ones appear to related to figures. In fact the number 666 is nothing but a sign related to the Devil - the antichrist. Yet certain events are tangentially signs of greater events in the future, which collectively demonstrate the Lords hands in the affairs of men. This book is an aspect of THE GOD IDENTITY. This segment is an expose on signs as they relate to the Lord God. The reader is made much more aware of the significance and value of signs as the Lord God expresses by His practice. This would lead to a whole gamut of signs with varied implications, some of which relate to the end of the word, just round the corner now."

Download or read book Signs and Seasons written by Melanie Shubitowski and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the evidence that we are truly living in the last days described in the Bible? Even the disciples thought Jesus would return in their lifetime, and people for centuries have looked at this event or that event and thought the end days were upon them, so how are the world events of today different from those before? Is there something going on today that is unprecedented throughout human history? In Signs and Seasons, you'll discover an eye-opening and thought-provoking journey through the signs evident in our world today. What are the signs we should be watching for? Are the signs evidence of an event to happen immediately, or are they part of a bigger picture? Explore the signs from the past that were outlined in the Bible that have been fulfilled and what lies ahead for the human race. Discover how scientific and archeological finds actually help support the truth of scripture. Uncover what is not being told by the media and how world events relate to prophecy foretold long ago. What is the "season" that was foretold, and how do we recognize and prepare for it? Are the prophecies told centuries ago something to fear and avoid, or is there a real reason for hope in all the chaos and deception of today's world? Signs and Seasons will alter the way you view the world around us.

Download or read book Signs You ll See Just Before Jesus Comes written by Rick Renner and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something New Is Coming — Watch for the SignsSigns. They are important in almost everything we do. Nearly everywhere we go, there are signs in our lives that serve to guide us. We look for them wherever we travel, whether to the next city, state, or country — or to the next phase of our journey through life.Jesus thinks signs are...

Download or read book Signs and Wonders written by Albert Clayton Gaulden and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-02-28 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An important step towards a new consciousness that will change the planet." -- Paolo Coelho Have you ever ignored a coincidence -- and wished you hadn't? Have you ever denied the truth of a dream -- and wished you didn't? Have you ever disregarded a hunch -- only to regret it? Then you have heard the new language of God. Albert Clayton Gaulden, founder and director of the Sedona Intensive, believes that the new language is God's mother tongue, the language in which His messages and guidance are expressed. Experiential and laden with messages, the new language isn't spoken chiefly in words (though sometimes it comes to us that way); it is rich in signs, symbols, wonders, and coincidences. When we open ourselves up to the new language, we can open ourselves to a larger and better life. When we learn to be receptive to the new language, we can begin to understand its unique grammar and rules, and to benefit from its grace. Signs and Wonders is an innovative work that offers practical strategies, anecdotes, case studies, and stories of personal transformation to expand our awareness of the new language. It teaches us how to listen to God and to understand the answers to our prayers, to know if we are on the right track when plagued by worry, doubt, and uncertainty. Focusing on the process that the author uses in his groundbreaking work as director of the Sedona Intensive, Signs and Wonders can help us all to learn how to clear "God's channel" and to master a new form of communication. "If prayer is about talking to God, the new language is about listening for His answers."

Download or read book Signs of the Gods written by Erich von Däniken and published by Tantor eBooks. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Were human beings created by powers from outer space? Did extraterrestrial giants build the megaliths of Malta and the menhirs of Brittany? Was the Ark of the Covenant a machine built by the astronaut gods? In Signs of the Gods? Erich von Däniken travels far and wide around the globe to study the many strange phenomena that all point to one conclusion---that many thousands of years ago, Earth was visited by a race of superhuman powers and intelligence.The questions he addresses along the way include: Why are the religious sites in Greece all laid out in the same geometrical pattern---a pattern which is repeated throughout the world? Does the extraordinary longevity of the ancient Sumerian kings mean that the Land of the Two Rivers was ruled by a race of supermen? Could the first men have been produced by cloning? Do the great ruins of Zimbabwe point to an impossibly detailed knowledge of astronomy? Erich von Däniken's Chariots of the Gods provoked a worldwide storm of controversy. In Signs of the Gods? he produces powerful arguments to support his theory of astronaut gods, with evidence that is difficult to explain any other way. Hear what he has to say with an open mind---and you may find yourself agreeing with him.

Download or read book Seven Prophetic Signs Before Jesus Returns written by United Church of God and published by United Church of God. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible is filled with prophecies. Some have already been fulfilled, while others are still awaiting their ultimate fulfillment. These seven prophecies, some fulfilled and some unfulfilled, must come to pass before Jesus Christ returns to earth. For the first time in history, each one is possible. Will this generation see Jesus' return? Inside this booklet: - Introduction: Seven Prophetic Signs Before Jesus Return - 1. Mankind Must Have the Ability to Exterminate Itself - 2. A Jewish Homeland will be Established in Israel - 3. The "King of the North" and "King of the South" will Rise as Regional Powers - 4. A Dominating Roman System Will Come to Power - 5. The United States and Great Britain will Fall with the State of Israel - 6. The Gospel of the Kingdom will be Preached in the Entire World - 7. Instant Worldwide Communications will be Possible at the Time of God's Final Two Witnesses

Download or read book The Drama and the Symbols written by Gustaf Aulén and published by Philadelphia : Fortress Press. This book was released on 1970 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "God-talk" occupies a central position in our theological forum today. Gustaf Aulén turns to the problems raised by modern attempts to talk about God and offers a new perspective on the concerns expressed in such books as Honest to God. Because God reveals himself primarily through symbols, Aulén says, symbolic language is the mother tongue of faith. In The Drama and the Symbols, the author focuses on the central Christian image of God and the language used to express it.

Download or read book Signs You ll See Just Before Jesus Comes Study Guide written by Rick Renner and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2021-05-01 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Will Be the Signs of Jesus Coming? Some Christian leaders can be sensationalistic about their beliefs about end-time events. But scaring people with Bible prophecy should not be our goal. God in His great love has chosen to inform us explicitly about the last days so that we can be prepared not scared! In this ten-part series Signs Youll See Just Before Jesus Comes, Rick Renner shares the signs youll see just before Christ comes again for His Church. Jesus words in Matthew 24 are both revealing and alarming yet nothing in the Bible was written to scare us, but to prepare us. God is faithful to inform us about the things we need to know to live victoriously in this last season of the age. In this series, youll learn: Where are we in time? What specific signs will we see to inform us were coming to the end of the age? What is the final, ultimate sign that Jesus is about to come again? And so much more! There is so much information in the New Testament about end-time events that we cannot claim ignorance. In this series, the Holy Spirit will enlighten, inform, and prepare you to live triumphantly in Christ in the last days.