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The Power of the Blood of Jesus by Andrew Murray is a profound exploration of the significance and transformative power of Jesus Christ's blood in the lives of believers. Murray, a renowned Christian minister and author, delves into the biblical teachings surrounding the blood of Christ, emphasizing its crucial role in the processes of redemption, sanctification, and spiritual life. In this insightful book, Murray draws upon scriptural passages and theological insights to illuminate the multifaceted aspects of Christ's blood.

Crete was a difficult ministry. Culturally, the people were known for being lazy, deceptive, and combative (Tit 1:12). Though difficult, many churches there needed to be discipled and built up. Consequently, Paul visited to minister to the Cretans and eventually left Titus there to continue the work. In Paul’s letter to Titus, he encourages his son in the faith and gives him various instructions. Titus was to select elders in all the churches to help train the believers, teach them sound doctrine, and protect them from false teaching (Tit 1:9-10). In addition, Paul emphasized that the ...

What is this book about? The Women in His Life: What Jesus Saw in Them gives the reader a peek into the mind of Jesus through the creative expression of the author as she imagines his relationships with the women of the New Testament. The reader will discover a collection of forty-three stories about women in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Each story begins with a verse or verses from the New Testament, followed by the words the author imagines Jesus would have spoken to express his thoughts and feelings about the women he interacted with or heard about during his life. The ...

There is information contained within the Book of Mormon that has either been missed or misinterpreted by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Right from the beginning of the book there are several items that get discussed in this book.

God has many ways of teaching us. Jesus taught by example. Men looked at how he lived, and decided to walk that way also. He also taught by precept, speaking directly to people, in a way we might call teaching today. But his favorite way of teaching was through the use of the parable. He loved to tell stories—stories with spiritual meanings. "In the fall of 1987," Jamie said, "I visited Israel with a camera crew. We had obtained permission from the Israeli government to set up cameras at ten of the sites where Jesus told his best-known parables.

An examination of the nature of the Bible and the claim for its reliability as a revelation from God.

On The Way, A (Relatively) Brief Summary of and Relational Commentary on The Owner's Manual by Larry Mudd is a modern commentary that offers practical insights into the Bible's teachings and narratives. On The Way serves as a companion on a journey through the ancient texts of the Old Testament. The author provides an interpretive guide to the Scriptures, often blending humor, contemporary language, and spiritual lessons. The tone is conversational, designed to make the Scriptures feel more approachable and relevant to today's listeners.

The Principle is timeless truth; as deep and broad as life itself. It’s not just one of many theologies or a rehashing of knowledge we received long ago. It’s a refreshingly unique explanation of life and the universe in the context of God’s original plan. It explains the hidden mysteries of the Bible as well as bringing new depth and meaning to other sacred texts, history, science, politics and philosophy.

The “CPH Old Testament Commentary: Book of Proverbs” is a comprehensive volume that offers a detailed verse-by-verse apologetic and background exposition of the ancient book of Proverbs, chapter 16-23. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the wisdom literature found in Proverbs, which includes practical guidance for living a godly and righteous life. The commentary also explores the role of Proverbs in the broader canon of Scripture, providing insights into how this book relates to other biblical texts and themes. Written by an experienced scholar and theologian, the “CPH ...

Disclaimer: Previuosly published under the tirile of 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, and Philemon: verse by verse Discover Hope, Faith, and Encouragement in Times of Trouble Are you longing for peace in the midst of chaos? "From Tribulation to Triumph" is a devotional that helps you find spiritual resilience and comfort by exploring the letters of 1, 2 Thessalonians, and Philemon, providing renewed faith and valuable insights. In this carefully crafted devotional, Dr. Andrew C. S. Koh explains the important teachings of the apostle Paul to the early church, which are still relevant today....

Do you have a spiritual thirst? Do you want to drink Living Water that only Jesus offers? Whether you are yet to take your first sip of Living Water or have been quenching your spiritual thirst for a long time, dig deeper into the Gospel of John to move forward on your spiritual journey. Embrace John’s—and Jesus’s—recuring themes of eternal life, love, and the need to believe. It could—it should—change everything. Explore profound truths in Living Water, a devotional Bible study based on John’s biography of Jesus. In Living Water, lifetime student of the Bible and founder of ...

Are you in search of the truth and want to delve into the study of Matthew systematically? Dr Andrew C S Koh's The Gospel According to Matthew is the perfect book for you! This Expository Commentary, Daily Devotion, and Bible Study Guide was first published during the pandemic of 2020-2022. It offers easy-to-understand insights from Christ through Scripture, helping readers encounter Him in simple yet interesting ways. As you read, reread, study and reflect upon its content, you will encounter His Presence within it all. This book helps readers study Matthew's Gospel in a devotional and ...

James: The Easy Study Bible Commentary Completely Revised and Greatly Enhanced! Not for scholars but for anyone who struggles to understand the New Testament! The Easy Study Bible Commentary takes The Easy Study Bible Diagramed and examines, describes and expounds upon each New Testament book, chapter by chapter, paragraph by paragraph, verse by verse and finally phrase by phrase. In my many years of Bible study, I have found this arrangement to be the easiest to follow and understand. I have done my best to write this commentary with the idea in mind of making it easier for you to ...

Are you ready to discover your Spiritual DNA and pass it on to the next generation? Through a simple and practical step-by-step guide, you will gain a basic understanding of your mind and soul development, enabling you to discern the natural from a supernatural perspective and combat spiritual warfare at its origin. Discovering Your Spiritual DNA opens your eyes to the battle between the flesh and the enemy, working together to keep the truth hidden in the dark recesses of your unconscious mind. This transformative book offers a practical way to recognize dysfunctions and patterns that may ...

Travel Israel alongside Harvard-trained biblical archaeologist Amanda Hope Haley and learn about its history, people, and God. Through the memories Amanda brought back from her explorations and excavations, you can witness sites and artifacts that bring the Bible to life. In The Red-Haired Archaeologist Digs Israel, Amanda shares with you her humorous travel stories, including her misadventures with customs agents, eye-opening experiences with international cuisine, and crash-course education on driving in a new culture.

This inspiring collection contains powerful narratives from women who swim, surf, kayak, study glaciers, advocate for water conservation, carry forward their ancestral fishing traditions, and more. Collected by the team at She Explores, a media company and community that celebrates women in the outdoors, these first-person stories explore themes of independence, strength, healing, and self-discovery in nature.

In Lost, medical historian Shannon Withycombe weaves together women’s personal writings and doctors’ publications from the 1820s through the 1910s to investigate the transformative changes in how Americans conceptualized pregnancy, understood miscarriage, and interpreted fetal tissue over the course of the 19th century. Withycombe’s pathbreaking research reveals how Americans construed, and continue to understand, miscarriage within a context of reproductive desires, expectations, and abilities.

Interpreted masterfully by pre-eminent Old Testament scholar Johanna W. H. van Wijk-Bos, the story of Samuel touches on a vast array of subjects that comprise the rich fabric of human life. As it happens, in this volume of the Reading the Old Testament series we view ancient Israel in the era of Samuel, Saul, and David. From parental yearning for their young to spousal and sibling relationships, these accounts entail far more than simply a recounting of the lives and circumstances of the central characters. The reader gains an inside look at royal intrigue, military campaigns, occult ...

Philippians: The Easy Study Bible Commentary Completely Revised and Greatly Enhanced! Not for scholars but for anyone who struggles to understand the New Testament! The Easy Study Bible Commentary takes The Easy Study Bible Diagramed and examines, describes and expounds upon each New Testament book, chapter by chapter, paragraph by paragraph, verse by verse and finally phrase by phrase. In my many years of Bible study, I have found this arrangement to be the easiest to follow and understand. I have done my best to write this commentary with the idea in mind of making it easier for you to ...

The Commentaries by Julius Caesar contains eight books on the Gallic War in addition to all three books on the Civil War. Brilliantly translated, these commentaries provide an account of the many extraordinary events of these wars, brought to life by the words of Julius Caesar himself. If you have ever wondered about the events and thoughts that shaped the mind of Caesar, these commentaries will provide you with that insight.