Download or read book The Perfect Religion A Beacon to the True Kingdom of God written by Phillip Cimei and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-01-23 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there such a thing as a perfect religion? If so, then why are there over 34,000 branches of the Christian faith? If there is one true body of believers, why do some feel like the following: - I need to wander around from church to church because I'm not satisfied - I'm afraid if I make a mistake I'm hell bound - I'm stuck in a lukewarm church with members who are satisfied with a mediocre religious life - I'm tired of that one doctrinal point that defines my church and excludes other Christians - I'm not sure if what the preacher is teaching is correct, but I'm afraid to buck the system The author, having embraced all of these distressing feelings, takes the reader on an unprecedented treasure hunt to find that illusive perfect religion. And after fifty years of digging, he might have hit the mother lode""the Sermon on the Mount. Will it satisfy those still searching for the truth? Will it reaffirm the faith of those who have found the treasure? Will this truth set those shackled to a confused state free? The author addresses the problem head on. He weaves through the maze of controversy, theological mumbo jumbo, and religious opinions to give answers to why there is so much division in the church, and why so many wandering souls are searching, if not in their heart, from church to church. He uses captivating illustrations""a girl with a moose, a boy ravaged with a flesh-eating disease, and a vulture eyeballing a starving child""to bring to life Christ's quest to show those wandering souls the way. Are you brave enough to take the journey? "Will I truly find God?" you ask. "I love those who love Me and those who seek Me diligently will find Me" (Prov. 8:17).

Download or read book The Perfect Religion written by Phillip Cimei and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-07-26 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder, adultery, divorce, lying, revenge, and self-centered, loveless actions have a fuse. What is the flame that will light that fuse? Have the traditions formed through the misinterpretation of God's word blinded man from the truth and from the fire that will ignite these unrighteous acts? The writer's first book, The Perfect Religion: A Beacon to the True Kingdom of God, prepared the heart for entrance into the Kingdom of God. By becoming pure in heart, one loses sight of Me and starts thinking of Thee (God). By putting on humility, meekness, and having a pure and forgiving heart, the child of God will then hunger and thirst after God's righteousness. Jesus said that one's righteousness must exceed the righteousness of those that were introducing these blinding traditions. This book will elaborate on Christ's teachings that expose those stained traditions. And hopefully, carry the reader across that bridge to the snow-white truth-thereby leaving only the good traditions approved by God. There are good traditions, as stated by Paul: "Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you" (1 Corinthians 11:2, emphasis mine). And where did Paul receive the things he taught? "For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you" (1 Corinthians 11:23). May God open our hearts to be able to distinguish between the good and the bad, truth and tradition.

Download or read book The Perfect Religion written by Phillip Cimei and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-01-15 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect religion is as hard a concept that many deny exists, as is the way that Christians can be perfect and have that perfect relationship with God. Yet Jesus said in Matthew 5:48, "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect." Can we find that perfect religion? Can we find that perfection Jesus commands? And can we find that connection with God in His secret place? The Perfect Religion: Gateway to God's Secret Place attempts to open the door to the room we must enter to find God, who is in the secret place. When we connect to our Father, we will understand the will of our Father. We must find that place to have that one-on-one connection and let the Holy Spirit lead us down the path of righteousness. When we understand this secret place's location, we can then understand the teachings of Jesus on the Sermon on the Mount. How important are these teachings that Jesus said are God's will and requirements to enter the kingdom of heaven? "For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." The following subjects are covered in this book from Matthew 6 and 7: Charitable deeds acceptable to God The model prayer Forgiveness Fasting Laying up treasures in heaven The lamp of the body Worry Judging The Golden Rule The narrow way Good fruits and bad fruits Rewards of doing the will of the Father Building on a solid rock "But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly" (Matt. 6:6).

Download or read book A Stranger in the House of God written by John Koessler and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up the son of agnostics, John Koessler saw a Catholic church on one end of the street and a Baptist on the other. In the no-man’s land between the two, this curious outside wondered about the God they worshipped—and began a lifelong search to comprehend the grace and mystery of God. A Stranger in the House of God addresses fundamental questions and struggles faced by spiritual seekers and mature believers. Like a contemporary Pilgrim’s Progress, it traces the author’s journey and explores his experiences with both charismatic and evangelical Christianity. It also describes his transformation from religious outsider to ordained pastor. John Koessler provides a poignant and often humorous window into the interior of the soul as he describes his journey from doubt and struggle with the church to personal faith

Download or read book Intelligent Design versus Evolution written by Shlomo Gabbay, M.D. and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-02-09 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Gabbay is a heart surgeon. He graduated from Tel Aviv. Dr. Gabbay got his training in cardiac surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York (graduated in 1980). His knowledge of science was always of multidisciplinary scope. Dr. Gabbay was always interested not only in biology and medicine but also on social issues. While studying in medical school the science of medicine, biology and human development excited him to dwell on the question of evolution versus intelligent design. Dr. Gabbay's interest in science started in high school. He graduated from an agriculture high school, which gave him a wide scope on the botanical and animal world and medical school gave a wider scope in biology and medicine. In this book, Dr. Gabbay has gathered objective scientific information for and against the theory of evolution against intelligent design and creation. This book is not intended to convince the reader to adopt any theory but to be read objectively to understand what science has to offer for both theories and to allow the readers to decide which view they support. The intention of this book is to also allow any person to speak objectively about those two important theories. Dr. Gabbay published a book on philosophy and political science. Earlier, when practicing cardiac surgery, Dr. Gabbay has conducted a large amount of research on heart valves surgery and has developed many heart-valve designs. To understand how the body rejects any medical device, Dr. Gabbay has spent a great deal of time and research to study the immunological system and function, which allowed him to develop a biochemical treatment of animal tissue to prevent rejection, degeneration, and calcification of heart valve implanted in children or adults. Dr. Gabbay was always fascinated by the immune system and how the design is intelligent. His forty-six years of research based on the understanding of how the body rejects implanted medical devices and the conclusions of this research, prompted Dr. Gabbay to write this book (see chapter 5 of book 1 and chapter 1 of this book).

Download or read book The Two Keys To The Kingdom Of God written by Dr. Emeka O. Ozurumba and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-01-04 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an end-time teaching based on personal encounter, experience, and revelations of the mysteries of the character of God as embodied in the indispensable two keys to the kingdom of God—LOVE and OBEDIENCE. Without perfect love and implicit obedience to God, it is impossible to enter His divine rest. The book is therefore a passionate raw truth and an urgent plea for self examination and evaluation of our relationship with the Lord, with a view to forsaking and shunning the prevailing trend of manipulation, deceit, lies and feel-good doctrine, and returning to the love of the truth of the Gospel of Christ

Download or read book The Kingdom of God written by Riaan Engelbrecht and published by Riaan Engelbrecht. This book was released on 2023-01-19 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If we seek to find life, we need to walk in the Kingdom of Life. Believers are progressively becoming more wrapped up in church activity, which is in essence mere captivity to religion. Religion blinds us to the truth, for it cages us in traditional and worldly ways. Throughout the life of Jesus, He only preached Kingdom. Nothing else. In the Lord’s Prayer, methods, service modules and gender inequality have absolutely nothing to do with Kingdom. Just so, in Matthew 6, as Jesus taught about praying for the Kingdom to come, He also included in His teaching (verse 33) about seeking the Kingdom and His righteousness (implying walking in His Ways) then the rest will be added (life, hope, joy, and strength and spiritual prosperity). We need to seek the Kingdom above all else, but we can only walk in the manifested reality and glory of the Kingdom once we walk by Spirit, implying surrendering first our kingdom, laying down our crown and denying the Self. If we seek His Kingdom, then our kingdom (our ways, agendas, ideas) needs to die as well. What we believe to be truth, or the right way, or the correct path, needs to be surrendered as we seek the true way of the Lord, which is the Way of the Kingdom. Jesus said He is the Way, Truth and Life, meaning He is the WAY of the Kingdom, and if we seek the Kingdom then we need to follow the Lord Jesus in Spirit and Truth. If we seek His Kingdom, we find His path is one of righteousness, of love and peace, but also of order, of right and wrong and of purity.

Download or read book As It Is Written Kingdom of God the Ultimate Kingdom written by Claudette Gunter and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I know you all have heard the phrase, "Don't believe everything is hear, right?" So likewise, you can't believe everything you read either. There is so much information in the world, that it is almost impossible to know, what is true or not? That was my dilemma, until I became born again. The way I started believing God was by making a decision and decided to believe what the Word of God says over the various voices in the world.Oh yes, it was really by the Grace of God that I even heard Him in the first place. I am so happy that I made the decision to believe and trust in Jesus. I pray this book will help you decide to follow Christ and/or get even closer to Him and God's way of doing things (Matthew 6:33 AMPC).This book is to reveal through scripture, our King; Jesus, the Kingdom of God; our Government (Thee Holy Trinity) and who we are as the Church and why we are here. ¿Matthew 6:33 (AMPC), But seek aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides.¿John 8:31-32 (NKJV), Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.¿Mark 10:27 (NKJV), But Jesus looked at them and said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible."¿2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV), Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Download or read book Principles of the Kingdom of God written by Kenneth B. Alexander and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2013-05-22 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents Principles of the Kingdom of God - Title Page Table of Contents Preface Introduction To Principles of the Kingdom of God God Is Real Who and What Is God? Introduction - Names of God In the Old Testament - Names of God In the New Testament - The Father - The Son - The Holy Spirit - Oneness of the Trinity Man: Body, Soul and Spirit The Soul - The Body - The Spirit The Principle of Faith More Things About Faith The Principle of Hope The Principle of Love The Principle of Spirituality Transference and Appropriation - How God Transfers His Nature to You; The Way He Removes Sin The Principle of the Father's Family The Principle of Prophecy and Prophets The Principle of Salvation Becoming a Son of God The Body of Christ The Principle of Resurrection Life Hell; Hades; Gehenna; Sheol Satan: His Nature; Purpose and Spiritual Warfare The Lord's Supper and the Last Supper The Principle of Worship The Second Coming of Jesus Christ The Principle of Authority Over Futility Creators of a New Age Principles of the Kingdom of God is the title of this Book. This Book explores spiritual principles as opposed to the principles of this present age. In everyday life we are well familiar with the principles that operate here on the earth. We know that when a door is shut we must open it in order to pass through. We know that touching a hot stove will cause pain and a burn. Science is aware of the rules and boundaries of the laws of physics and chemists know the results of mixing elements together to cause a certain result. Although there are many of the scientific laws of nature currently unknown to mankind, he continues to strive to find answers and to reconcile the scientific world of which we are aware using out five senses. What science does not understand, or is unwilling to admit, there is a realm beyond the certainties of this physical realm that is incapable of scientific proof. That realm is called "The Spiritual Realm." Most deny its existence or if they mentally assent to the possibility that such a realm exists they know little about it and certainly don't apply it to their everyday lives or scientific pursuits. Some look on such things as foolishness as the Apostle Paul said: "But a natural [unspiritual] man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised" (1 Corinthians 2:14). However, as this book will attempt to point out, the spirit realm is very much a real place, actually more real than our physical world. The spirit world has its own set of rules and principles that govern it. However its ways are past finding out by the natural mind of man and thus invisible to those without spiritual sight. The Apostle Paul said in the Bible: "because the human mind is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so" (Romans 8:7). Thus our intellect is useless in knowing anything beyond what we can see or touch. Just taking the most basic of the spiritual laws, the 10 commandments for instance, who can argue that we all would be a little better off if everyone was able to follow these basic rules? There would be no crime, therefore no expensive jails to confine criminals. The family unit, which has been broken down in this generation, would stay intact as children would respect their parents; there would be no adultery to break up the family and coveting would all together cease. There would be no serious disparity between the rich and the poor and the poor would be taken care of without great expenditure of funds to do so. There would be no greed, war, competition etc. just to name a few. Jesus said that if we were to pray at all we should pray to God:

Download or read book The Kingdom of God in You written by Bill Winston and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nationally known pastor, Bill Winston brings this powerful message of God's provision, healing, and more that is already resident in the believer and available to those who will seek God's direction. If the Kingdom of God is in us, why aren't we living lives of greatness in our world? Bill Winston recognizes that there are two kingdoms at work in this world, and tragically, even within the church, the majority of people are still living under the destructive lies and patterns of Satan's rule. They don't have the power and provisions of God - wisdom, understanding, peace, joy, health, abundant material provision, life-changing ministry, and so much more - because they simply have not recognized the kingdom in them. The promises of God rarely come from some outside sovereign work of God, but from the kingdom already inside. The pastor of one of America's fastest growing churches, Winston helps believers to start walking their faith out in miraculous ways. Why? We have a power within us that is supernatural and flies in the face of the world's arrogant - but ultimately inadequate - self-reliance on human understanding and effort. With the faith of a child, even as small as a mustard seed, we unleash God's provision and power in our lives not by focusing on what we want, but by asking what the King of the Kingdom, God Almighty, wants us to accomplish. We quickly discover that our "grand dreams" and aspirations are miniscule in light of the greatness He has in store for us to do. This book is not for Christians who are complacent and desire the status quo. This is a soul-changing book that will turn the timid into the bold, and result in miracles that will build God's Kingdom right here and right now.

Download or read book Precepts for Kingdom Living written by Roderick L. Evans and published by Abundant Truth Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-07 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The kingdom of God is revealed through the acceptance of Jesus Christ. He told Nicodemus that unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. However, those who have received Christ are members of the kingdom of God. There are standards and protocols that exist in the kingdom of God. In this publication, we will explore five foundational precepts concerning the kingdom of God. In understanding these precepts, one will live a successful life in the kingdom of heaven.

Download or read book To Know and to Be Known in the Kingdom written by Pastor James M. Lawson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-12-11 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are two major themes throughout the book. The first major theme involves the dual nature of the Kingdom being both here and now and yet to come, but with the focus being on the here and now aspect and learning to live everyday life in it. The second major theme involves knowing and being known in Christs Kingdom. Another significant focus is on all relationships, starting with our personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and then all other relationships with all people in our daily lives. Strong comparisons and some examples attack the principles and practices of Religion, as true Christianity is shown by our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This book is about Relationship-vs-Religion. This book is full of controversy as it actually faces and deals with real problems, issues, and lies instead of avoiding them. This book provides teaching on how to have better, stronger, and healthier relationships with all people from all walks of life. This book is very exciting because of its unique and aggressive attacks on institutionalized systems of religions and religious Churches and people. The approach and writing style is so Non-Traditional and Non-Religious that it stands alone, separate and unique, like no other Christian book has ever been written. This book reveals many secrets of the Kingdom, exposes many lies and false doctrines, and upholds the truth of Christ, His WORD, and His Kingdom, and supports the common people of the world. With the many problems and issues we face in our world today, this book addresses many of them and provides possible solutions to help and improve on them.This book draws from personal life experience and exposes our human inadequacies and faults, while demonstrating the Non-failing awesomeness of an all-powerful, all-knowing God.

Download or read book Bible Made Impossible The written by Christian Smith and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A world-renowned sociologist argues that evangelical biblicism is impossible and produces unwanted pastoral consequences.

Download or read book Kingdom Life written by Luther Armstrong and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-12 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kingdom Life By: Luther Armstrong Did you know that Jesus’ Kingdom is bigger and greater than the Church? Did you know that Jesus runs the Kingdom and not the five-fold ministers? Did you know that Kingdom Life is not Earth Life? Did you know that Kingdom Life is not Human Life? Did you know that Kingdom Life is not Church Life? Did you know that Kingdom Life is not based on Tribes, Cultural or Society? Did you know that Kingdom Life is not defined by any Nation? Do you want to see the church changed into …His Kingdom? Kingdom Life will enrich your soul and guide you to your highest call in Christ, making you effective, strong and true! You can experience the Ways of God that will show you how God thinks and allow you to know the Power of His Resurrection. If you are looking for more than just a church, Kingdom Life is for you. Come experience Jesus in a whole new way!

Download or read book Perfection written by Richard P. Kuehn and published by Elm Hill. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you equipped to reach perfection? God has called his people to a powerful way of living. We are meant to be fully alive in the authority God has ordained. Perfection is a clarion call to God-empowered righteousness, to remember who we are in Christ Jesus, and to evaluate God’s expectations for those who claim to be born again in Him. The church can no longer afford to ignore the gospel that empowers it to be both relevant and powerful. It must purvey unsullied the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and become the solution to the world’s ills that God intended and predestined it to be. Pastor Richard Kuehn clearly outlines the problem of man’s sinful nature, the carnal state of rebellion against God, and indifference to the well-being of others, which continue to be the source of all interpersonal and international maliciousness. Although man has tried many philosophies, psychologies, governments, religions, laws, and organizations, none has provided a lasting peace or a framework for harmonious multi-cultural living. Perfection provides a framework for fulfilling God’s righteousness in us and walking as Jesus walked. Discover God’s full plan for man’s reformation, conformation, and transformation and comprehend the depths and the beauty of His plan to bring His kingdom to pass on earth as it is in heaven.

Download or read book The Image of God and the Perfect Man written by Charles L. Hill and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My book, "The Image of God and the Perfect Man" does not consist of only one perfect man or woman, but it comprises a society of people. A city of people, who is set on a hill and cannot be hidden. A nation, a state, a city, whose builder and maker is God. Where holiness unto the Lord is, "The Image of God and the Perfect Man" is also relating to a free society. Where there is no dictatorship of sin mastering or controlling your life. A nation of people who believes that all things are possible through Jesus Christ who strengthens them. A society of people who believes in overcoming sin while yet living in this present world. After you have received the power of the holy ghost in your life. If you can recall, John the baptist is the one who said behold the lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world. Now if Christ have taken away the sin of the world, than why are we still continuing therein. He has taken away the very nature of sin because he intended for us to live in a world that is free from sin. So that you and I can be happy. It is sin that causes us to be unhappy, dissatisfied with ourselves, and with others. It does not matter how much money we have or how many Grammys you have won. Without Jesus Christ in your life, you will never reach the full potential of true happiness. The image of God and the perfect man is a nation of people within a nation. The nation of Jesus Christ, where you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.

Download or read book This Beautiful Mess written by Rick Mckinley and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Already Not Yet When Jesus announced, “the kingdom of God is at hand,” what did He mean? Uncover the reality of the kingdom of God and what it might look like if followers of Christ practiced its in-breaking presence. What happens when we view life through the lens of the kingdom? How does the beauty of Jesus’ reign break into the mess of our broken lives and world? What if we lived as though a world other than this one was here today? This Beautiful Mess launches a paradigm-shifting journey inviting us to experience the kingdom of God in the ordinary miracle of our everyday lives. "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he…sold all he had and bought that field.” —Matthew 13:44 Jesus’ sayings about the kingdom of God just might be the most overlooked of his teachings. Yet the Good News of the kingdom—a treasure beyond price—was what he came to preach. It’s time to ask: -What is the kingdom Jesus talked about? -Could it be already here, hidden from sight? If so, where is it? -How can I be a part of it? A new generation is tuning in to the teachings of Jesus and to their revolutionary implications. Could it be that living under Christ’s reign is not merely a future vision but a present reality? Rick McKinley’s exploration is fresh, accessible, and timely. With careful attention to historical texts, he unveils new understandings of authentic personal and social transformation. The time is now. Your opportunity is here. In the mess of everyday life, you can live in the beautiful presence of the kingdom. Story Behind the Book ”When we started Imago Dei Community, it was with a passion to be people who live in love with Jesus and live out the values of His kingdom in our city. But we had no idea how to do that. God let us stumble into grace and discover the wide-open plains of His kingdom. This has ruined us in the best way possible. Because once you taste untamed life in the kingdom, you will never go back to the sterile hallways of religion. The beautiful, transforming grace of Christ shows up in the messiness of life and the kingdom breaks in as a beautiful mess.”—Rick McKinley