Download or read book The Prophetic Urgency written by W. E. Smith and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” (Rev. 19:10)Dear end-time saints of the Lord Jesus Christ – the following series of messages represent a reflection on the spiritual aspect of the Lord's prophetic testimony. As believers, we often focus on the events, the things, or the timing of prophetic truth, when prophecy is given chiefly to the saints that we might be prepared for the Lord's execution of His plans in history. What does it mean to be ready? How can we know we are ready? What will those who will be found ready be doing when the Master returns for them? What are the obstacles or distractions to readiness? Why does the enemy invest so much of his time and attention in preventing us from being found ready at the coming of the Lord into His presence? Did you know that, in the New Testament, there is more having to do with being found ready for the Master at His appearing, than that having to do with the new birth? I actually petitioned the Lord to show me from His Word all that has to do with being found ready at the end of this age. I then went through many books searching for direct and indirect references to how we should be approaching these final days in the spirit. Was a it a dominant topic for the Lord in His instruction to His disciples while on the earth? Is it something running through all the writings of Paul and other Apostles? Was the Revelation given to John given primarily such that those living immediately before the fulfillment of those times would be prepared in the spirit? Is this important to our Lord? Is it something very dear to His heart for us? You better believe it is my brethren. This book is just under 300 pages, yet it could very well be 1,000 or more. It is, we believe, the singular message that end-time saints need to be hearing at this time. The Apostle Paul, in his writings, likened the Christian life to a long-distance race, with a glorious prize at the end for all who endured. To finish this race is everything. In fact, it is the single great imperative for all Christian saints alive in any age! To press on; to hold fast and to stay the course until the end. The Lord is coming quickly, and this prophetic urgency is nothing more than knowing this deep down where spirit touches bone. Paul wrote of “winning” Christ in his letter to the church at Phillipi, and we can almost picture Him there at the finish line as the very prize in view –More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain (or win) Christ. (Phil. 3:8)Here in a nutshell then, is what the ever-teaching Spirit means by readiness – a willingness to lay anything and everything aside, to lose all, such that we might gain the Lord Himself, to the very fullest extent that both the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit convey to each of us.Dear brethren, I hope and pray that you will discover, as you make your way prayerfully through these messages, just how much exhortation and encouragement there is for us to make ourselves ready for the Master's return. In these pages, we will also consider, as the Lord directs, just what readiness implies; what it means, and even what it might cost us. To be sure fellow saints, the temptation to forsake the hard and difficult path of the Lord's training and preparation is great in this hour. There are growing numbers of supposed prophets and teachers convincing many that there is an easier and broader way, a lighter burden, a path around the cross. Swelling numbers it seems are finding this most appealing, and for this reason will not be found ready at the Lord's appearing for His own. Our prayer for everyone who reads these words, is that you will not be found among them; that you will heed the Spirit's exhortation in this hour, and hold fast to the Lord and His patience, right through to the end.

Download or read book Reality Grief Hope written by Walter Brueggemann and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pointing out striking correlations between the catastrophe of 9/11 and the destruction of ancient Jerusalem, Brueggemann shows how the prophetic biblical response to that crisis was truth-telling in the face of ideology, grief in the face of denial, and hope in the face of despair. He argues that the same prophetic responses are urgently required from us now if we are to escape the deathliness of denial and despair. --from publisher description.

Download or read book Cleansing and Igniting the Prophetic written by Jeremiah Johnson and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I cried as I read through this book, because of the tangible anointing on it. Jeremiah Johnson hits us with a lot of strong statements in this book, yet its his broken spirit that I can feel on the other side of the pages that deeply moved me." -Corey Russell, Senior Leadership Team at IHOPKC and Author of The Glory Within "Jeremiah gives me hope that a powerful fresh breed of next generation prophetic are arising to make straight the way of the Lord. This book will align you for the great move of God that is coming upon us." -Dr. Lance Wallnau, Lance Learning Group "This book is a must read for every person genuinely called to the prophetic. Jeremiah Johnson is a Nathan to this Davidic generation and his standard for holiness & purity is a lifeline for the prophetic culture." -Alexander Pagani, (Senior Pastor of Amazing Church and Best Selling Author: The Secrets To Deliverance) In Jeremiah Johnsons timely new book, he presents a compelling vision of the pure and powerful prophetic company God is raising upand also, boldly addresses areas of the prophetic that have been poisoned. Through clear teaching, practical examples, and personal testimony, Jeremiah offers a compelling vision for the future, where Gods people usher in a pure, New Testament expression of prophecy. In Cleansing and Igniting the Prophetic, you will learn to hear from Heaven and declare with power, boldness, and authority that produce results: Identify and resist dangerous errors that hinder the full release of Gods power. Understand the different prophetic expressions as outlined in Scripture. Recognize the equal blessing of both positive and confrontational prophetic words. Avoid the greatest threat to the contemporary prophetic movement. Increase in prophetic impact, power, and authority by growing in maturity. Resist the 10 Traps that seek to contaminate the prophetic anointing. Whether you are a prophet or operate in the gift of prophecy, these words can protect you from great deception, ushering you into the next level of power that God wants to release through His people!

Download or read book The Fierce Urgency of Prophetic Hope written by Wendell Griffen and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this prophetic collection of sermons, pastor, judge, and prophet Wendell L. Griffen challenges followers of Jesus, those social justice-minded pastors, congregational leaders, religious educators, grassroots activists and advocates, and other faithful persons, to ponder these questions: ¢¢ What does it mean to be a "prophetic follower of Jesus"? ¢¢ How will lessons in Scripture and across human history inform our action in the world? ¢¢ How can we speak of hope in a time of deep divisiona time too often defined by racism, misogyny, materialism, militarism, religious nationalism, and xenophobia?

Download or read book One Nation Indivisible written by Celene Ibrahim and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprised of the wisdom of over fifty scholars, preachers, poets, and artists, this anthology is born of the conviction that open-hearted engagement across our differences is a prerequisite for healthy civic life today. The collection offers inspiration to faith leaders, social-justice activists, and secular readers alike, while simultaneously providing an accessible window onto lived Islam. Taken as a whole, One Nation, Indivisible highlights principles and practices of anti-racism work, and its contributors argue for a robust vision of American pluralism. While most of the contributors reside in the United States, through their stories of encounter, they bring a global perspective and encourage us all, wherever we may be, to find ways of traversing our otherwise isolating enclaves.

Download or read book What in the World is Going On written by Dr. David Jeremiah and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2010-08-08 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the New York Times best-selling book, What in the World Is Going On?, Dr. David Jeremiah answers the hard questions, including these: "How is prophecy playing out in modern Europe?" "Why does Israel matter?" "How are oil reserves and Islamic terrorism related?" "Does the United States play a role in prophecy?" "How should we live in the end times?" The Bible has plenty to say about end times. But until now, there has been no other book that—in straightforward prose that’s easy to understand —gathers ten scriptural prophecies, lays out a chronological checklist, and offers a guideline for sorting it all out. In What in the World Is Going On? Dr. David Jeremiah answers the hard questions, including these: "How is prophecy playing out in modern Europe?" "Why does Israel matter?" "How are oil reserves and Islamic terrorism related?" "Does the United States play a role in prophecy?" "How should we live in the end times?" Events unfolding in today’s world are certainly unsettling, but they need not be confusing or frightening. Now you can know the meaning behind what you see in the daily news—and understand what in the world is going on! “A clear, compelling primer on God’s heart for Israel and the dramatic Bible prophecies that will unfold in these last days. What I loved most is that David Jeremiah unashamedly examines and explains the biggest global trends of our day through the Third Lens of Scripture. And his description of Jesus’ unconditional love and compassion for Jews and Muslims is alone worth the read!” —Joel C. Rosenberg, New York Times best-selling author, The Last Jihad and Epicenter: Why the Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your World

Download or read book Cleansing and Igniting the Prophetic written by Jeremiah Johnson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-28 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To my friends who are getting ready to begin this study guide workbook- The book "Cleansing and Igniting the Prophetic: An Urgent Wake Up Call" is very dear to me. Several years ago, I spoke at a national conference with Lou Engle and a conversation we had together in private changed my life forever. He said, "Jeremiah, pay attention to your tears, for they will point you to your destiny." His words in that moment hit me like a ton of bricks! I said, "Lou, when I weep in the secret place, I cry for the contemporary prophetic movement. I see the destiny ahead of us, but I know we will never get there unless we are cleansed and ignited like never before." It is out of my broken heart that deeply and sincerely desires prophets and prophetic people to become all that the Father has intended them to be that I have created this practical study guide as a tool and resource for individuals, small groups, churches, and ministries around the world. I have great hope that those who choose to journey through this study guide will be encouraged, challenged, healed, convicted, and sense the urgency that comes within its contents. The greatest days of the prophetic movement are ahead of us, yet deep cleansing and igniting must come if we are to become all that the Father has intended us to be. Each chapter in this study guide contains smaller portions of the reading found in the book and ends with discussion questions that are intended to provoke discussion, contemplation, and further study and prayer. My goal is that by the end of our time together, you will possess a greater understanding of the prophetic ministry, the pitfalls that often come with it, and a clear vision of what prophets and prophetic people must give themselves to in the days ahead. Let's get started! Jeremiah Johnson

Download or read book Real Life Discipleship written by Jim Putman and published by Tyndale House. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your church making disciples . . . who make disciples . . . who make disciples? Real-Life Discipleship explains what should happen in the life of every Christian and in every small group so that the church becomes an army of believers dedicated to seeing the world saved. With the overriding goal to train disciples who know how to make more disciples, this book offers proven tools and strategies from Real Life Ministries, one of America’s fastest-growing churches. In this book, you will learn: How to create churches that succeed and grow How to intentionally disciple believers in every stage of their spiritual development How to find and develop leaders in your church This book also contains these helpful features: A summary and profile of each stage of spiritual growth Recommended resources for disciple-makers Spiritual facts A presentation of the gospel Discover what the Bible says about true and effective discipleship with these strategies and practices in this great church resource.

Download or read book Revelation s Call written by Shirley Dudley and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-04-17 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Journey Through Time: The Essential Guide to Understanding the Last Days Within the pages of "Revelation's Call: The Urgency of the Second Coming," readers are invited into a journey that intertwines the past, present, and future, beckoning to unlock the mysteries of the book of Revelation. This comprehensive guide serves not only as an exploration but as a clarion call to awareness and action in the face of the approaching end times. Embark on this exceptional odyssey beginning with the "Journey Begins: Understanding Revelation," setting the stage for the profound depth of prophecy that lies within the scriptures. The early chapters delve into the prophetic landscape, offering clarity and insight into the roles of prophecy, laying foundational knowledge from both the Old and New Testaments, and painting a vivid picture of the historical and spiritual context that frames this last book of the Bible. Engage with the intriguing narrative of The Author and the Isle of Patmos, where the life of John and the peculiar, isolated locale of Revelation's birth are brought to life, offering readers a tangible connection to the divine visions received on that remote island. Discover the significance of the Letters to the Seven Churches, incorporating warnings, encouragements, and the varied characteristics of these early Christian communities. This exploration extends into the celestial and the apocalyptic through detailed examinations of the Throne Room of Heaven, the Seven Seals, and beyond--each chapter immersing the reader further into the cosmic drama and divine sovereignty displayed in Revelation. But "Revelation's Call" goes beyond mere exploration; it challenges its readers to reflect on the relevance of Revelation today. Through the final chapters, the book presents a compelling case for spiritual vigilance, the importance of eschatology, and the personal and communal imperative to live in hope and prepare for the Second Coming. Concluding with a powerful appeal to repentance, faith, and empowerment for mission, "Revelation's Call" is not just a guide to understanding future events, but a transformational book that inspires readiness, perseverance, and an unwavering trust in the victory of Jesus. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to comprehend the complexities of Revelation, to find hope in its promises, and to respond earnestly to its urgent message. As history unfolds and the future approaches, let "Revelation's Call" equip and guide you through understanding one of the most fascinating and significant books of the Bible.

Download or read book Change Agent Church in Black Lives Matter Times written by Valerie A. Miles-Tribble and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volatile social dissonance in America’s urban landscape is the backdrop as Valerie A. Miles-Tribble examines tensions in ecclesiology and public theology, focusing on theoethical dilemmas that complicate churches’ public justice witness as prophetic change agents. She attributes churches’ reticence to confront unjust disparities to conflicting views, for example, of Black Lives Matter protests as “mere politics,” and disparities in leader and congregant preparation for public justice roles. As a practical theologian with experience in organizational leadership, Miles-Tribble applies adaptive change theory, public justice theory, and a womanist communitarian perspective, engaging Emilie Townes’s construct of cultural evil as she presents a model of social reform activism re-envisioned as public discipleship. She contends that urban churches are urgently needed to embrace active prophetic roles and thus increase public justice witness. “Black Lives Matter times” compel churches to connect faith with public roles as spiritual catalysts of change.

Download or read book Bible Prophecy and Today written by Ted Bates and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you remember your elementary school days when your teacher held Show and Tell? In my book Bible Prophecy and Today: An Urgent Wake-Up Call! I take you back to those days. I show you how Bible prophecies written thousands of years ago are being fulfilled today! They are happening right before our eyes! I show you how God's word and today's world tell the same story. We are witnessing many end-times Bible prophecies as they come into full fruition. The Bible is alive! It breathes and is relevant to your life. While dark times and dangerous events are already occurring on our planet, there is still a silver lining in the clouds for those who place their hope in Jesus. I want to inform and counsel you as you travel through stormy troubled waters in order to guide you into the safe-haven of the Lord's secure and everlasting arms. He is what our hearts truly desire, and He said, "Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know" (Jeremiah 33:3). Come and see how Bible prophecies are being fulfilled today and what that means for you. Ted Bates- Author

Download or read book Vessels of Fire and Glory written by Mario Murillo and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What will it take to see a fresh wave of God’s power crash over the nations? The earth is shaking. The church is suffering from compromise and powerlessness. People are desperate for solutions. The answer will not come from a president; it can only come from a people who know how to bring Heaven to Earth. Could it be that...

Download or read book The Prophets written by Robert Jones, Jr. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Book of the Year NPR • The Washington Post • Boston Globe • TIME • USA Today • Entertainment Weekly • Real Simple • Parade • Buzzfeed • Electric Literature • LitHub • BookRiot • PopSugar • Goop • Library Journal • BookBub • KCRW • Finalist for the National Book Award • One of the New York Times Notable Books of the Year • One of the New York Times Best Historical Fiction of the Year • Instant New York Times Bestseller A singular and stunning debut novel about the forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation, the refuge they find in each other, and a betrayal that threatens their existence. Isaiah was Samuel's and Samuel was Isaiah's. That was the way it was since the beginning, and the way it was to be until the end. In the barn they tended to the animals, but also to each other, transforming the hollowed-out shed into a place of human refuge, a source of intimacy and hope in a world ruled by vicious masters. But when an older man—a fellow slave—seeks to gain favor by preaching the master's gospel on the plantation, the enslaved begin to turn on their own. Isaiah and Samuel's love, which was once so simple, is seen as sinful and a clear danger to the plantation's harmony. With a lyricism reminiscent of Toni Morrison, Robert Jones, Jr., fiercely summons the voices of slaver and enslaved alike, from Isaiah and Samuel to the calculating slave master to the long line of women that surround them, women who have carried the soul of the plantation on their shoulders. As tensions build and the weight of centuries—of ancestors and future generations to come—culminates in a climactic reckoning, The Prophets fearlessly reveals the pain and suffering of inheritance, but is also shot through with hope, beauty, and truth, portraying the enormous, heroic power of love.

Download or read book The Prophetic Apologetic written by Jonathan Ammon and published by Lowerlight Books. This book was released on 2022-04-10 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world of growing skepticism, Charismatic Christianity offers a bold approach to defending the faith. In THE PROPHETIC APOLOGETIC, Jonathan Ammon demonstrates how supernatural encounters with Jesus are central to our relationship with God and the defense of the Christian faith. This concise guide introduces an extraordinary approach to apologetics. You will learn how a charismatic worldview can help you reason with skeptics. You will learn how charismatic theology offers unique answers to skepticism’s biggest arguments, and how a charismatic lifestyle better enables you to share your faith. More than a one-stop manual for defending the faith, this book re-centers Christian philosophy and apologetics on the supernatural. Discover what the Bible has to say about God’s ongoing revelation of Himself through Jesus and the miraculous power of God.

Download or read book Prophetic Ministry written by T. Austin Sparks and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where do we go for clear, simple and seasoned understanding of a ministry as important as a prophet? The answer is just as simple and clear---T. AUSTIN SPARKS. This respected and proven voice from our past speaks with wisdom and authority on one of the most misunderstood but essential ministries in the church today. He talks about man, the passion, the voice and the mercy expressed in the hearts of true prophets of the Lord. You will learn how to recognize, understand and respond to a true prophet as you read the pages of this book.

Download or read book The Prophecy Pros Illustrated Guide to Tough Questions About the End Times written by Jeff Kinley and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear Answers to Complex Questions In a field often clouded by confusion and sensationalism, keeping track of what the Bible says about the end times can be challenging even for seasoned believers. That’s why the bestselling authors behind the Prophecy Pros Podcast are here to bring you a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the most need-to-know facts about what is to come. Packed with charts, timelines, and infographics, TheProphecy Pros’ Illustrated Guide to Tough Questions About the End Times delivers speculation-free, biblically sourced answers to your questions on one of the Bible’s most significant topics. You’ll learn about imminent events like the rapture, Jesus’ second coming, and life in heaven, while understanding exactly what Bible prophecy is, where it’s found in Scripture, and why Christians should study it. As you grow in your understanding of God’s plans for history still-to-come, your trust in Him will be transformed. Whether you’re new to your faith or a longtime student of Bible prophecy, this approachable handbook will provide helpful, straightforward answers to your queries and concerns about the end times, inspiring you to face the future with confidence!

Download or read book Thus Says the Lord written by Richard J. Clifford, SJ and published by Liturgy Training Publications. This book was released on 2021-09-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the year, readers proclaim and assemblies hear the words of the prophets in the liturgy. Who were they and what made them so urgent? This brief but deep and sympathetic introduction to the prophets will help readers proclaim the prophets’ words with more empathy and understanding. It will fascinate Bible study and Scripture sharing groups, and it will help interested assembly members appreciate more fully the meaning of the prophets’ messages—for their audience and for us.