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The Knowledge of God in the World and the Word: An Introduction to Classical Apologetics
Par Douglas Groothuis, Andrew I. Shepardson. 2022
Intellectual support for defending your faith.Knowledge of God in the World and the Word is a clear and succinct introduction to…
classical Christian apologetics that also addresses the most common objections to natural theology.Amid the crisis of authority in our modern and postmodern era, Christians need to be able to point to God's revelation in the natural world in addition to defending God's unique revelation in the Bible and in the person of Jesus Christ.Classical apologetics takes a two-step approach to commending the Christian picture of reality—first establishing arguments for the existence of God and then defending key items of Christian revelation, including:The reliability of the Bible.The identity of the historical Jesus.The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.With this book, you will discover an easy point of entry into understanding why Christian beliefs about Jesus are true and rational. Perfect for any Christian who wants to articulate a sophisticated and comprehensive defense of their faith.
Though many today accuse Christianity of being a white, imperialistic religion, it is actually the source for cherished Western ideals…
of racial and gender equality. In More Than a White Man's Religion, author and speaker Abdu Murray shares stories from the Bible and his own experiences as a global apologist, a member of an ethnic minority, a son of immigrants, and a former Muslim to show that the gospel message provides dignity and liberty to non-whites and women.More Than a White Man's Religion reveals:The ethnically diverse roots of biblical stories and passages that inspired some of the greatest social reforms in historyHow challenging and sometimes confusing Bible passages and stories can be best understood to champion equality for ethnically diverse people and womenWays believers can bring real and lasting change to our culture's pervasive racial, ethnic, and gender equality issues by following Jesus' and his followers' examplesWithout overlooking the places where Christianity has failed to live up to its own ideals, Murray challenges the myth that Christianity is an oppressive, Western religion and shows believers how to better fulfill their God-given mandate to uphold the dignity of every human being.Tackling head-on one of the most serious challenges to the Christian faith in our multicultural age, More Than a White Man's Religion demonstrates how the gospel can inspire positive change for modern culture.
Acts: Participating Together in God’s Mission (New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series)
Par Scot McKnight. 2022
Become a daily Bible reader, attentive to the mind of God."Scot McKnight is one of my absolute favorite New Testament…
scholars and his Everyday Bible Study series is akin to Einstein creating a user-friendly version of the Theory of Relativity!"—Lisa Harper, award-winning author and Bible teacherIn the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight reveals the newness and activeness of God's Word as it works in our everyday lives. His unique approach to Bible study combines sound theology with relevant pastoral wisdom. Each volume of this series provides:Original Meaning: Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.Fresh Interpretation: Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.Practical Application: Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.Ideal for personal reflection or group study, Acts will help you see God in the biblical context so you can hear from God in your context. Luke's account of the early church in the book of Acts shines a light on our purpose today.Scot McKnight shows how we are called by God to participate in God's mission in the world to redeem it through Jesus Christ. He'll walk you and your group through Acts with Scripture passages (sometimes translated from the original by McKnight himself), reflection questions, pastoral insights, and ideas for putting God&’s words into action.
How to Read the New Testament Book by Book: A Guided Tour
Par Douglas Stuart, Gordon D. Fee. 2023
Reading the New Testament doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the…
New Testament Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its twenty-seven books.For each book of the New Testament, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately.In an engaging, conversational style, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart take you through every book of the Old Testament using their unique approach:Orienting Data - Concise info bytes that form a thumbnail of the book.Overview - A brief panorama that introduces key concepts and themes and important landmarks in the book.Specific Advice for Reading - Pointers for accurately understanding the details and message of the book in context with the circumstances surrounding its writing.A Walk Through - The actual section-by-section tour that helps you see both the larger landscape of the book and how its various parts work together to form the whole.How to Read the New Testament Book by Book can be used as a companion to How to Read the Old Testament Book by Book and How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. It also stands on its own as a reliable guide to reading and understanding the New Testament for yourself.
Seasons With Mitch: Lessons learned along the way
Par Catherine Lockman Zabel. 2019
This book is an inspiring collection of devotionals gleaned from nature walks with the author's dog. Through conversations and experiencing…
truths played out through daily walks with Mitch, the author writes about adventures and misadventures during the four seasons. As nature becomes a backdrop and a blackboard for lessons learned along the way, the changing of the seasons marks the passing of time in dog and master's lives. Whether it is the night of the feared dognapping of her best four-footed friend, or an encounter on the highway with a state trooper in her speed demon red car, God inevitably shows up with a reminder from scripture, or His own special kind of intervention. Sometimes the reader is treated to conversations between master and canine which point to greater truths from a greater Master. Come along and enjoy a walk from your favorite armchair or reading spot. You can read as little or as much as you like without spoiling a single adventure. Miracles, angels, and divine intervention, the author encounters them all as just another blessed day in the journey of a believer.
What Great Trainers Do: The Ultimate Guide to Delivering Engaging and Effective Learning
Par Robert Bolton, Dorothy Grover Bolton. 2016
This book is your blueprint for strengthening and conditioning yourself as the best corporate trainer you can possibly be.Corporate training…
is a challenging but incredibly rewarding job. To help others develop the skills they need to advance their careers and boost their organizations&’ bottom lines is an awesome privilege to undertake. But while your clients are being sharpened into fine, efficient, successful workers under your watchful eye, how are you being developed and refined as a trainer?While providing a proven structure for dynamic workshops along with surefire strategies for blending course content with fluid interaction, What Great Trainers Do will show you how to:Organize presentations for maximum impactUse activities to connect participants to the content and each otherFine-tune your deliveryListen actively and read the groupMake presentations interactiveAdapt the course to fit the participantsWhat Great Trainers Do is a one-stop resource to provide invaluable guidance and support for anyone involved with the challenging task of corporate training. You&’re providing them with everything they need, don&’t forget about yourself!
A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus, Volume 1: From the Beginnings of Christianity to the End of World War II
Par Colin Brown, Craig A. Evans. 2022
A comprehensive, two-volume reassessment of the quests for the historical Jesus that details their origins and underlying presuppositions as well…
as their ongoing influence on today's biblical and theological scholarship.Jesus' life and teaching is important to every question we ask about what we believe and why we believe it. And yet there has never been common agreement about his identity, intentions, or teachings—even among first-century historians and scholars. Throughout history, different religious and philosophical traditions have attempted to claim Jesus and paint him in the cultural narratives of their heritage, creating a labyrinth of conflicting ideas.From the evolution of orthodoxy and quests before Albert Schweitzer's famous "Old Quest," to today's ongoing questions about criteria, methods, and sources, A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus not only chronicles the developments but lays the groundwork for the way forward.The late Colin Brown brings his scholarly prowess in both theology and biblical studies to bear on the subject, assessing not only the historical and exegetical nuts and bolts of the debate about Jesus of Nazareth but also its philosophical, sociological, and theological underpinnings. Instead of seeking a bedrock of "facts," Brown stresses the role of hermeneutics in formulating questions and seeking answers.Colin Brown was almost finished with the manuscript at the time of his passing in 2019. Brought to its final form by Craig A. Evans, this book promises to become the definitive history and assessment of the quests for the historical Jesus.Volume One covers the period from the beginnings of Christianity to the end of World War II.Volume Two (sold separately) covers the period from the post-War era through contemporary debates.
Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide
Par Sam Storms. 2020
What are spiritual gifts?Storms has spent several decades teaching on the topic of the spiritual gifts and equipping believers in…
the faithful practice of God's gifts. Yet there remains a great deal of confusion about the nature of the gifts and how they best function in the body of Christ.In this comprehensive guide to the spiritual gifts, Storms addresses the many bizarre and misleading interpretations while confronting the tendency to downplay the urgency of spiritual gifts for Christian living and ministry. He explains how spiritual gifts--both the more miraculous and the everyday--are given to build up the body of Christ.God has graciously provided these "manifestations of the Spirit" so that believers might encourage, edify, strengthen, instruct, and console one another, all with a view to an ever-increasing, incremental transformation into the image of Jesus Christ. Throughout this guide, Sam Storms unpacks the glorious truth that there is a supernatural and divine energy or power that fills and indwells the body and soul of every Christian believer.Understanding Spiritual Gifts is useful as a reference to address common questions about the gifts, but it also serves as a training manual for using and exercising the gifts in ministry. It is perfect for any individual or group who wants to grow in their understanding of spiritual gifts for today.
Isaiah: The Promise of the Messiah (MacArthur Bible Studies)
Par John F. MacArthur. 2020
Isaiah's ministry as a prophet—during the period of the divided kingdom—spanned the reigns of four Judean kings. He condemned the…
empty ritualism of his day and the idolatry into which the people had fallen. He foresaw the coming Babylonian captivity, and some of his prophecies were even fulfilled in his lifetime, but the literal fulfillment of his prophecies concerning Christ's first coming have given Isaiah's words their strongest vindication—and the further assurance in the prophecies of Christ's second coming.In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical backdrop to the book of Isaiah, continuing through the different prophecies and the teachings about the grace of God. Studies include close-up examinations of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as the "Redemption of Israel" and "The Future Glory of God's People."—ABOUT THE SERIES—The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.
7 Deadly Sins of Women in Leadership: Overcome Self-Defeating Behavior in Work and Ministry
Par Kate Coleman. 2010
Unleash your leadership by identifying and overcoming the limitations you place on yourself in the workplace. Women are called by…
God to flourish in areas of leadership. And for the first time in modern history, women are making their way into strategic positions of influence and leadership within the ministry, public, corporate, charity and voluntary sectors.Certainly, there are still external disadvantages that women leaders face in the professional world, and there's still a lot of work to do. But there are internal hinderances, too, and those you can take charge of today.In 7 Deadly Sins of Women in Leadership, Kate Coleman considers what lies at the root of the many challenges facing today's leaders—women and men—and proposes ways of dealing with them. Effective leadership starts with you. Based on her 35 years of leadership experience, Kate explains how you can:Overcome limiting self-perceptionsEstablish boundariesDevelop a tailor-made personal visionCultivate a healthy work/life rhythmStop being a people-pleaserLearn to confront not colludeBe intentional with your inner circleWritten for every leader from any sector or gender (men could learn a few things from this book too), this proven and practical guidebook will enable you to identify and overcome self-defeating patterns of behavior, in ways that will radically transform your leadership.
Mark&’s gospel has an urgency to it that&’s hard to ignore. It's as if he is breathless, trying to get…
the information out as quickly as he can. A few decades have passed since Jesus&’ ministry, and with persecution intensifying, some believers were tempted to compromise or simply give up on being a follower of the Messiah. So, Mark needed to take the early Christians back to the basics and get them ready to move!In this six-session study (video streaming code included), pastor Jeff Manion takes you and your group through the gospel of Mark to answer such urgent questions about the Christian faith as: Who is this Jesus?What does he expect of me?Is suffering a normal part of the Christian life?What will encourage and strengthen my trust in Jesus? These questions are not born of a lack of faith but serve to strengthen and stabilize our relationship with the Savior. So, lace up your running shoes. Open your heart and mind. And come with your questions! Get ready to move as Mark&’s Gospel reveals what it means to follow Jesus.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—a 40 Day reading plan through Mark with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).40 Days Through the Book series:Each of the studies in this series, taught by a different pastor or Bible teacher on a specific book of the Bible, is designed to help you more actively engage with God's Word by understanding its background and culture and applying it in a fresh way to your life. Throughout each study, you'll be encouraged to read through the corresponding book in the New Testament at least once during the course of 40 days.Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
Downtime: Helping Teenagers Pray
Par Mark Yaconelli. 2008
"You know the reality: teens don’t have much downtime in their lives. Between school, extra-curricular activities, jobs, friends (and youth…
group!), students these days barely have enough time to do all the things they need to do in a day. It’s no wonder that quiet, reflective time in prayer with God is not high on their priority list.With years of experience helping teens encounter God in quiet, contemplative ways, Mark Yaconelli will give you the tools and insights needed to help teens understand why and how to pray, and to guide them towards a life of prayer. You’ll find several prayer exercises in this book, based on the praying tradition of the Christian church, along with instructions to help you introduce the prayers to students. Not only are there explorations of classical methods of prayer that involve silence, solitude, and scripture, but you’ll also discover more recent forms of prayer that use creative media, music, writing, movement, and acts of compassion. As you help teens bring prayer into their everyday lives, your students will find that they long for those times when they can step away from it all and find rest and comfort in God."
How Great Is Our God Educator's Guide: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God and Science
Par Louie Giglio. 2020
How Great Is Our God Educator's Guide is a companion to How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About…
God and Science by Louie Giglio. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 3rd-5th.
Leading the Unleadable: How to Manage Mavericks, Cynics, Divas, and Other Difficult People
Par Alan Willett. 2016
SOUNDVIEW BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAREvery manager has to deal with difficult employees. However, what separates the great managers is…
their ability to turn them into productive team players.Control freaks. Narcissists. Slackers. Cynics. Their outbursts, irrational demands, gripes, and countless other disruptions need to be dealt with, and you are the unlucky one with that job description.This book turns this seemingly difficult chore into a straight-forward process that gently, yet effectively, improves behaviors. It all begins with understanding a core truth: most people actually want to contribute results, not cause headaches. When the manager resets to that fundamental principle, the potential for change can reveal itself in even the most hopeless situations.Written by tech industry expert Alan Willett, Leading the Unleadable explains how to:Master the necessary mindsetExplain the problem calmly in a short feedback sessionGet a commitment to change, then follow upCoach others to replicate the processDevelop the situational awareness required to spot future trouble before it hitsAre you a great manager? Of course you believe you are. So don&’t just put up with your difficult employees. Anyone can do that.Turn them into the tremendous team players everyone wants them to be!
The Un-Prescription for Autism: A Natural Approach for a Calmer, Happier, and More Focused Child
Par Janet Lintala, Martha Murphy. 2016
Your child deserves to get a good night's sleep, be in a good mood, and feel their best, like any…
other child.?Award-winning author, speaker, mom, and clinician Dr. Janet Lintala details how to help your constipated, irritable, sleep-deprived autistic child.You've known something was missing from your approach to support your autistic child, and now you have the protocols to help your child sleep better, feel better, behave better, and be ready to connect with the world and learn.In The Un-Prescription for Autism, Dr. Lintala explains how supporting overlooked conditions?appropriately?can bring transformative results in areas including:ConstipationDiarrheaAcid refluxIrritabilityAggressionNight awakeningsThe Un-Prescription for Autism provides hundreds of research citations, clear explanations, detailed protocols, and stories from Dr. Lintala&’s clinic to help parents act quickly to restore their child's health, self-control, and language--paving the way for reaching their full potential.
The Great Love of God: Encountering God’s Heart for a Hostile World
Par Heath Lambert. 2023
In this grave hour, we long to experience the embrace of infinite love from our Father in heaven. The importance…
of this great need is owing to an avalanche of problems that are now confronting us. We are hateful, lonely, hurting, scared, and confused. The cruelty in our culture has reached a state of emergency. Our generation has experienced the painful revelations of widespread abuse in leadership. At every turn we have come up short. No matter what we do the trouble persists and the fear remains. More connected than ever, but more divided, we cannot help but see a longing in ourselves and our neighbors for relationship, shared truth, and clarity of purpose.In the face of animosity, failure, isolation, and betrayal is a love that speaks to our greatest longings and heaviest needs, but have we taken God's love for granted?Now more than ever, and more than anything, people need to find their way into the compassionate embrace of their Father in heaven. The Great Love of God provides an accessible, passionate exploration of how the divine love casts out fear, provides ultimate hope, and never fails.
The Quran with Christian Commentary: A Guide to Understanding the Scripture of Islam
Par Gordon D. Nickel. 2020
Be Equipped to Interact More Fruitfully and Thoughtfully with MuslimsThe Quran with Christian Commentary offers a unique introduction to the primary…
religious text of Islam. Alongside a precise modern English translation of the Quran, author Gordon D. Nickel provides in-text notes to explain the meaning of various surahs (chapters) and ayat (verses), their interpretive history and significance in Muslim thought, and similarities and differences when compared to biblical passages. Additional articles on important topics are written by an international team of today's leading experts including:Abraham in the Quran by George BristowEarly Christian Exegesis of the Quran by J. Scott BridgerTampering with the Pre-Islamic Scriptures by Gordon NickelSalvation in the Quran by Peter RiddellFighting and Killing in the Quran by Ayman S. IbrahimCreation in the Quran by Jon HooverCalling to Islam (da&‘wa) by Matthew KuiperApocryphal Details in Quranic Stories by Mateen ElassThe Death of Jesus in the Quran by Gordon NickelSon of God in the Quran by Gordon NickelJihad in the Quran by David CookMoses in the Quran by Gordon NickelManuscripts of the Quran by Daniel A. BrubakerWomen in the Quran by Linda DarwishThe Place of the Scale(s) in the Reckoning by Daniel A. BrubakerDivine Punishment of Unbelievers in This World by David MarshallShi&‘ite Interpretation of the Quran by Linda DarwishThe Language of Love in the Quran by Gordon NickelAllah in the Quran by Mark AndersonEschatology in the Quran by David CookFactual, respectful of Muslims, and insightful on issues about which Muslims and Christians disagree, The Quran with Christian Commentary equips Christians to interact more fruitfully with Muslim believers. Professors and students in courses on Islam and the Quran will find this to be an invaluable resource, as will pastors and missionaries who minister among Muslims. Written at a readable level, any Christian who wants to learn more about Islam and the Quran will find it to be a rich and informative introduction.
We Are the Gardeners Educator's Guide
Par Joanna Gaines. 2020
We Are the Gardeners Educator's Guide is a companion to We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines. This guide can…
be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 1st-3rd.
Maximizing Project Value: Defining, Managing, and Measuring for Optimal Return
Par Jeff Berman. 2006
What good is a project that's on time...on budget...and ends up providing your organization with no bottom-line results whatsoever? Whether…
it falls short of expectations, fails to ultimately be embraced by the people in the company meant to be using it, or simply lands with a thud in the marketplace, a project that doesn't truly deliver value is worthless at best. It's great to be on time and under budget, but to achieve positive results, project managers have to embrace an all-new philosophy of what it is they do for their organizations. Maximizing Project Value shows you how to put the emphasis on value when managing a project, from the project's initial inception, all the way through its completion, and even farther down the road to determine whether it's of continuous worth to the company. This valuable guide offers a step-by-step plan you can use to establish the value of a project, identify value drivers and key performance metrics and then track and report them, organize a team for accountability, and much more. You'll get the tools and information you need to: * Generate accurate value estimates in the proposal stage. * Create a clear plan that identifies measurable and ongoing value. * Establish buy-in from key players in your organization. * Develop and use a process for managing the people responsible for implementing the plan. * Adapt your project to meet changing business objectives. Far too many projects lose sight of their original purpose due to shifting resources, changing organizational objectives, and other unexpected developments. Maximizing Project Value provides a clear, immediately usable blueprint for ensuring the kind of project success that truly provides value to your organization.
Then Sings My Soul Special Edition: 150 Christmas, Easter, and All-Time Favorite Hymn Stories
Par Robert J. Morgan. 2010
In this special seasonal edition, bestselling author Robert J. Morgan shares the incredible stories behind traditional holiday hymns of faith,…
including Christmas, Easter, and more.Is there a festive season of the year that is complete without one of your favorite hymns? Not only do hymns connect you to great memories, but they also reveal the faith of those who lived throughout history.As Robert Morgan explored the stories behind some of the best-loved hymns, he found fascinating accounts of tribulations, triumphs, struggles, and hope—ordinary people who connected with God in amazing ways, sharing their experiences through song.Included inside this special edition are:150 devotional-style stories with the words and music to each hymnIncludes hymns for holidays including Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and moreJagged edged paper, giving it a classic feelIncludes a complete hymn index by title, first line, and songwriterPerfect for use as a daily devotional, teaching illustration, or for song leaders and music ministersDiscover the inspiration behind your favorite hymns. Find new favorites as you relate to the people whose walk of faith led them to write these classic songs of praise. Share these stories with your family, friends, and church, and find more depth and meaning as you worship God through song.