Act Study

Diligently sourced and researched, Boy with the Bullhorn provides both an intimate look into how activist strategies are developed and deployed, as well as a snapshot of life in New York City during the darkest days of the AIDS epidemic. He relies on his extensive archive of original ACT UP documents, news articles, and other published material, as well as activist videos and oral histories, to help flesh out actions, events, and the background stories of key activists.

Acts of the Apostles tells the story of a disparate group of men who, against the odds, came to spearhead an international movement. Jane Williams examines the central messages of Acts and how and why they matter to us. The How to Believe series of books explores the teachings, philosophies, and beliefs of major thinkers and religious texts. In a short, easy-to-access format, leading writers present new understandings of these perennially important ideas.

Luke opens The Book of Acts with this: “The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after he had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen.” (Acts 1:1-2) Luke’s Gospel documents all that Jesus began to do and teach in his physical body from his birth through his resurrection. His second account, the Book of Acts, tells what Jesus continued to do and teach through the ministry of the Holy Spirit in his new, mystical body, the Church.

Marlene Wagman-Geller, author of Once Again to Zelda and Behind Every Great Man, presents a fascinating collection of biographical vignettes of dozens of women of a certain age who have excelled, inspired, and achieved. Learn how these women changed their respective fields of art, politics, science, mathematics, media, literature, activism, education, and more. From actresses, yoga teachers, folk artists to business women, prime ministers, monarchs, and authors, this group of exceptional women will illustrate that women can achieve anything, no matter their age.

Discover why the Apostle Paul gave up everything for the sake of knowing the "Exalted Lord." Then go further than ever before in your love for Jesus and grasp the profound significance of his exaltation as Lord. In this book, you will find timeless truths that illuminate the age of Jesus' exaltation and the power of His Lordship. Unravel stories of persecution, testing the Lord, and the dangers of succumbing to Satan's control. Draw upon biblical accounts and profound reflections to gain valuable insights and lessons for today's believers. Receive the fullness of life that comes from ...

In the Book of Acts in the Bible, the epic and supernatural experiences of God’s love, power, and guidance are powerful and tangible. This ACTS study of the Book of Acts is designed to equip and empower followers of Jesus today to become like the first disciples and to do the things that they did in that world-changing book. ACTS begins with a review of the Gospel and the resurrection of Jesus as His first followers would have understood them, and then moves through the historical accounts of the Book of Acts. Topic by topic, it reveals the dynamics of the life of the early church on and ...

A heroine for our times, Etta Lemon campaigned for 50 years against the worldwide slaughter of birds for extravagantly feathered hats. Her legacy is the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (the RSPB), grown from an all-female pressure group of 1889 with the splendidly simple pledge: Wear No Feathers. Etta’s long battle against ‘murderous millinery’ triumphed with the Plumage Act of 1921 - but her legacy has been eclipsed by the more glamorous campaign for the vote, led by the elegantly plumed Emmeline Pankhurst.

Gli Atti degli Apostoli sono un testo contenuto nel Nuovo Testamento, scritto in greco. La tradizione cristiana lo attribuisce a Luca, collaboratore di Paolo e autore del Vangelo secondo Luca. [2]Gli Atti è composto da 28 capitoli e narra la storia della comunità cristiana dopo la morte di Gesù (30 circa) fino al 63 circa, descrivente in particolare l'operato degli apostoli Pietro e Paolo.L'audiolibro fa riferimento al testo presente su www.monasterovirtuale.it

The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, is an authoritative Bible translation, rendered faithfully into today’s English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars. The NLT’s living language breathes life into even the most difficult-to-understand Bible passages—but even more powerful are stories of how people’s lives are changing as the words speak directly to their hearts.

Enjoy Acts heard through the voices of servants, worshipers, pastors, and Bible teachers whose ministries and actions have blessed the Spanish-speaking church of the Lord. Experience the beauty, drama, tenderness, and transforming power of the Scripture in a way that you have never heard before. This historic audio production includes the voices of more than fifty of our most esteemed and well-known Hispanic Christian leaders.

The Holman Christian Standard Bible is one of the most accurate and readable translations of the Scriptures, and the Book of Acts is one of the most fundamental books in the New Testament scriptures. Let professional voice artist Dale McConachie, author of over 100 audiobooks, take you on a narrated journey through Acts, where you will discover the birth and history of Christs early church.

This book contains fifty-four sermons through the book of Acts to bring understanding and application. It is a reprint of an earlier edition to match the series Preaching Through the Bible. Each sermon has dozens of Bible cross-references, applications to daily life, and ten questions to help the reader retain the key points.

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The Common English Bible is not simply a revision or update of an existing translation. It is a bold new translation designed to meet the needs of Christians as they work to build a strong and meaningful relationship with God through Jesus Christ. A key goal of the translation team was to make the Bible accessible to a broad range of people; it’s written at a comfortable level for over half of all English readers.

A lively, clear explanation of the American healthcare reform movement from a noted expert - giving women the tools they need to demand fair and affordable coverage for all people. Founder and CEO of Day Health Strategies Rosemarie Day wants women to recognize their trouble with accessing affordable care as part of a national emergency. Day encourages women throughout the country to share their stories and get involved, and she illustrates how a groundswell of activism, led by everyday women, could create the incentives our political leaders need to change course.

This book features thirty inspiring devotionals--short messages written to encourage you in your faith--based on the lives of the very first followers of Christ. Their fascinating stories are recorded for us in the biblical book of Acts, and show us how their faith in Christ enabled them to do what they coudn’t have done on their own. This book will help you to find, increase and express your faith in Christ, too. A small group discussion guide is also included in the book with questions for personal reflection and group discussion.

Pay attention to this, Job. Stop and consider the wonderful miracles of God! (Job 37:14, NLT, emphasis added) Does God still do miracles? The answer to that question is a resounding “YES.” This book is about miracles. The first four chapters include examples of Old Testament miracles and New Testament miracles in order to give a biblical basis for miracles. Then come stories of modern-day miracles. The modern-day miracle stories are contributed by Pastor Mark Stripling and his wife, Janet Stripling. Pastor Mark Stripling has been a pastor for over 30 years in the Assembly of God church ...

Indigenomics in action—moving beyond Indian Act economics towards Indigenous economic sovereignty. In this groundbreaking new work, Carol Anne Hilton, author of the bestselling Indigenomics, explores the phenomenon of growing Indigenous economic power and sovereignty, achieved despite monumental historic injustices. The Indigenous economy in Canada is on track to exceed $100 billion. Yet full Indigenous participation at the economic table is still fundamentally lacking, due in large part to the inherently colonial and racist policies of the Indian Act.

In "The Training of the Twelve Apostles," Edward D. Andrews presents a profound exploration of the essential lessons Jesus imparted to His chosen twelve, shaping them into the pillars of the early Christian Church. This book delves deeply into the transformative journey of these apostles, from their initial calling to their ultimate role in spreading the Gospel. Through rigorous biblical analysis and a conservative evangelical lens, Andrews illustrates how these foundational teachings are not just historical insights but timeless principles vital for every Christian's spiritual growth and ...

A purpose of the Eyewitness Bible Series: Acts is to tell some of the information of the book of Acts from different vantage points. Luke said that he made a careful investigation of the facts before writing Luke and Acts. His three primary sources of information probably were his own experiences, written sources, and talking to people who were personally involved. Eyewitness Bible Series: Acts illustrates the stories that he might have heard from a dozen of the characters featured in the book of Acts.