New Life Study Bible

Jimmy Carter has been teaching Sunday school ever since he was a young midshipman in Annapolis; in later years he conducted religious services on submarines on which he served, and he even led the occasional class in Washington while he was president. For the last 25 years, President Carter has taught the adult Bible study at his church in Plains, where several hundred visitors join him each Sunday to understand the wisdom of the Bible and apply it to their lives.

We’ve done a fairly good job of teaching about Jesus during His 33 years on earth, but a terrible job of teaching about Him before Bethlehem. No one wants to hear a story that starts in the middle rather than the beginning. This book fixes that! It’s scriptural. It’s biblical. IT’S TRUE!

Why are we here? It’s one of the oldest and deepest questions a human heart can ask. In Why We’re Here: The Bible’s Answer to the Meaning of Life, pastor and spiritual writer Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a journey through Scripture to discover how God’s story speaks to our own search for identity, purpose, and hope. From the creation of humanity in the image of God to the promise of a new heaven and a new earth, this book explores ten pivotal themes—each revealing a facet of life’s deepest meaning: We are created for relationship We are fallen but pursued We are invited ...

Navigate life's tough decisions with confidence by drawing on him! Transform your life as you learn and apply divine wisdom! Seeking insights for living life wisely? Interested in learning and applying ancient, time-tested wisdom? This Christian wisdom literature contains more than 30 thoughtful quotes and proverbs of wisdom from Old Testament’s Biblical book of Ecclesiastes that can be great for anyone interested in living wisely. This audiobook of wisdom can empower, inspire, and steer you.

Life Is Hard: How the Bible Teaches Us to Be Resilient in Difficult Times By Geoffrey Schmitt Life is hard—but you are not alone. From unexpected losses to long-term illness, from everyday stress to life-shattering events, every believer eventually faces seasons of suffering. In Life Is Hard, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt offers honest, hopeful wisdom drawn from Scripture, personal experience, and decades of ministry. With warmth and vulnerability, he shares stories from his own journey and the lives of others who have persevered through pain—not with platitudes, but with resilient faith. ...

Journey to the Cross: Reflections on Jesus’ Life in Matthew Sacred Voices: Proclaiming God’s Word by The Rev. Dr. Jon Burnham In Journey to the Cross: Reflections on Jesus’ Life in Matthew, The Rev. Dr. Jon Burnham invites readers on a compelling exploration of Jesus’ ministry, teachings, and ultimate sacrifice as revealed in the Gospel of Matthew. This book is not just a recounting of familiar biblical events—it is a deeply reflective and spiritually rich journey that brings the text to life, offering insights into how Jesus’ path to the cross continues to shape our own faith ...

What does it mean to live the good life—really? In a world where success is measured by wealth, fame, or power, the Bible offers a deeper and more lasting vision. The Good Life Workbook: Scripture Reflections for Small Groups and Individuals invites readers on a ten-session journey to discover God’s design for a life of meaning, rooted in spiritual depth, integrity, love, service, and joy. Each chapter explores a key theme—like calling, contentment, resilience, and legacy—through Scripture, real-life reflections, poetry, and guided questions. Whether used for personal study, small ...

They met Jesus—and their lives were never the same. Will yours be? The Gospels are full of unforgettable moments when ordinary people came face to face with the living Christ. A respected Pharisee sneaks out at night. A broken woman clings to a well of living water. A foreign mother pleads for her daughter. A betrayer shares bread. A skeptic touches the wounds. In Encounters with Jesus: Lives Transformed in the Gospels, pastor and storyteller Geoffrey Schmitt brings ten of these life-changing meetings to life with warmth, clarity, and deep spiritual insight. Each chapter includes ...

Aiming Up: Lifting Our Lives Toward God By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt We live in a world that often pulls us down—toward distraction, despair, or self-centeredness. But what if the key to a meaningful life is not found in striving harder, but in aiming higher? In Aiming Up: Lifting Our Lives Toward God, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a journey of spiritual reorientation. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and the wisdom of faithful living, this book explores what it means to live with our hearts, minds, and lives lifted toward God. Each chapter offers rich biblical ...

★ Do you feel like you are missing out on what God promised you? ★ Instead of the abundant life you signed up for, are you struggling with anxiety, fear, depression, and other emotional pain? If so, then Experiencing Joy: Strategies for Living a Joy-Filled Life is for you. Joy is your strength and your privilege in Christ. Don't believe the lie that God doesn't care about your feelings. He created them and he alone can restore them to His original intent. Don't waste another minute of your life "enduring" less than God's best. Kick those joy-stoppers out of your life and finally find ...

What a Celebration: Embracing the Sacred Joy of Life by Geoffrey Schmitt Life is worth celebrating—not just on birthdays and holidays, but in the quiet, ordinary, and even painful moments that make us who we are. In this heartfelt and hope-filled guide, pastor and writer Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a journey through the sacred art of celebration. From the theology of joy and the feasts of the Church to the beauty of aging and the hope of heaven, each chapter explores a different dimension of living with gratitude, laughter, and purpose. With stories from life and ministry, ...

God and Stuff is a compilation of everything I wish I would have known about the Christian life prior to venturing into youth ministry. This in-depth study of the New Testament explores a believer's spiritual inheritance in Christ. As children of God, we have become heirs of countless promises and blessing from our heavenly Father. This book explores, who we are, what we have, and what we can do as joint heirs with Christ. If you are a young person who desires a closer relationship with God, or are a new believer who needs a jump start in your Christian walk, this book is for you!

Anchored in Hope: Holding Fast When Life Feels Uncertain is a heartfelt guide to understanding and living out Christian hope in a world often filled with despair, delay, and doubt. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and pastoral wisdom, Rev. Geoffrey Schmitt walks readers through how biblical hope sustains us—in wilderness seasons, through suffering, in community, and all the way to the grave and beyond. This book is ideal for personal study, small groups, or church classes. Each chapter offers a clear teaching, personal reflection, thought-provoking questions, and a prayer. ...

Welcome to your new life in Christ. Your decision to follow Jesus is the greatest decision of your life: a decision that will count for all eternity. It is my greatest pleasure to guide you on this journey into the fulfilment of your God-given destiny. By becoming born-again, you have come into a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Your greatest adventure in life lies ahead. Congratulations! This book is a simple step-by-step guide to true Christian discipleship. My passionate desire is that you will walk with God, grow up spiritually, and live victoriously! Be blessed.

Choose Life: A Biblical Call to Hope in an Age of Despair is a heartfelt and timely exploration of one of Scripture’s most profound invitations: “I have set before you life and death… now choose life.” (Deuteronomy 30:19) In a world shadowed by despair, violence, and meaninglessness, this book offers a fresh call to embrace the life God offers. Drawing on powerful biblical reflections, real-life stories from ministry, and personal encounters with grace, Rev. Geoffrey Schmitt guides the reader through ten essential chapters—from Genesis to Revelation, from the Cross to the empty ...

Of the thousands of books about the life of Jesus of Nazareth, most tell us what the faithful believe about him...or more accurately, what they've been told to believe he said, did and what it means! What, however, can be said about the real-life Jesus? Is the story of Jesus just a legend, or did he actually walk the shores of Galilee? Did Jesus actually say what's in the New Testament Gospels, or are all the words there merely attributed to him? And does anything purported to be his message, his Good News, have any relevance to the people of the 21st Century?

Christ never actually told us how to "do church". Yes, he had a lot to say about the church, but what he did say was mostly unrelated to stylistic issues or contextual trends. He never spoke about its leadership hierarchies or the pros and cons of denominational fellowships or the types of music. And yet, much of our time and energy as leaders and shepherds is consumed by chasing after tips, tricks, and secrets to "grow" churches.

The first of a twelve-volume series of Christian discipleship lessons designed originally for the explosively-growing Church in Nigeria. The book covers eight lessons each on the new birth, sanctification and growth in grace. It is attractively illustrated, and written for adults in need of sound biblical teaching in an easy-to-follow format, with short questions at the end of each lesson. Author Gary Maxey is a forty-plus year veteran of missionary pastoring and seminary teaching both in Nigeria and Latin America.

God has declared from His throne, "Behold I am making all things New." We need to allow Him to start by making us new. Pastor Jeff Slipp leads a Biblical Study on how we can have a NEW LIFE from the Holy Spirit of God and by the grace and love of Jesus Christ.

Immerse yourself in the Gospel of John like never before with Dr. Andrew C S Koh's Daily Devotion. This comprehensive expositional Bible study is a legacy to his family and a valuable teaching aid for Christians of all denominations. With 68 lessons divided into reflections, application, and prayer, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Dr. Koh's writing will inspire and encourage, reminding readers that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and by believing in Him, they can have life in His name. Praise for this book has poured in, with many ...