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The story of Rahab comes to us through Joshua. Forty years of wandering have brought the children of Israel to their Promised Land, now controlled by the peoples of Canaan. This remarkable story tells of Jewish spies and their unexpected saving. There is a call and a reason to answer. Through it all, the hand of God moves not only nations to war, but individuals to great risks and greater rewards. My name is Rahab. I am a woman of Canaan. I do not belong in the lineage of the greatest love story, and yet, I am here. Kings have come through me. My people would look in wonder or scorn. It ...

In this book, Matthew McCullough offers a series of meditations that model how to draw on the hope of heaven for everyday life in the meantime. Chapters connect specific struggles of life in this world—from dissatisfaction and inadequacy to anxiety, grief, indwelling sin and more—to specific promises of the world to come. Drawing on insights from Christian writers of the past, McCullough shows how the Bible uses the hope of heaven to help us now.

This book is not a religious/spiritual adventure but one of facts. The shroud of Turin exists as a photographic negative and dates back from an era (around 2,000 years) - prior to the invention of the camera. The components of the cloth have been newly examined under “EXTREME SCIENTIFIC SCRUTINY” using the latest technological equipment by groups of scientists, among them the scientists involved in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Their findings reveal an intense “instantaneous” burst of radiation as responsible for each marking. There exists no other ...

Why talk about end-times doomsday subjects? Because Jesus Christ talked about them, and in great detail. For that reason alone, we should pay attention. And as we rapidly approach the last days, his message is more relevant to us than ever.

The pages of the Bible abound with prophecies of the future coming of Jesus. With so much information from Scripture available, it is easy to get lost in the maze of material. How will the coming of Jesus happen? What impact will it make on the world? What will it mean for those who belong to the Lord? How will it affect the people of Israel?THE COMING unpacks the message of the Scriptures concerning the return of Christ and gives clear answers to these questions. The author takes a good look at the testimony of Jesus and His apostles and shows how their teaching correlates with the former ...

The Barnabas Way How Second Chances Change the World by Clarence W. Fell Encouragement is not a side ministry. It is the ministry. In a world quick to cancel, cut ties, and criticize, The Barnabas Way invites readers to rediscover the powerful, overlooked virtue of encouragement. Through this practical, biblical, and hope-filled journey, Clarence W. Fell opens the door to a legacy that quietly shaped the early church and continues to change lives today. This book tells the story of Barnabas the “Son of Encouragement,” a man who didn’t write Scripture or work miracles but transformed ...

“In the beginning, God created the earth, and he looked upon it in His cosmic loneliness. And God said, "Let Us make living creatures out of mud, so the mud can see what We have done." And God created every living creature that now moveth, and one was man. Mud as man alone could speak. God leaned close to mud as man sat up, looked around, and spoke. Man blinked. "What is the purpose of all this?" he asked politely. "Everything must have a purpose?" asked God. "Certainly," said man. "Then I leave it to you to think of one for all this," said God. And He went away.” –Kurt Vonnegut, ...

A fresh reading of the Old Testament text in light of the ancient Near Eastern context can open new avenues of awareness. Walton provides a clear, helpful guide to the nature of biblical prophecy and apocalyptic literature that will help listeners avoid potential misuse and reclaim the message of the prophets for their lives.

Whether you're an avid student of the Bible or a skeptic of its relevance, The Book That Made Your World will transform your perception of its influence on virtually every facet of Western civilization. Vishal Mangalwadi reveals the personal motivation that fueled his own study of the Bible. Learn how the Bible transformed the social, political, and religious institutions that have sustained Western culture for the past millennium, and discover how secular corruption endangers the stability and longevity of Western civilization.

The early Christian Church was a chaos of contending beliefs. Some groups of Christians claimed that there was not one God but two or twelve or thirty. Some believed that the world had not been created by God but by a lesser, ignorant deity. Certain sects maintained that Jesus was human but not divine, while others said he was divine but not human.

For more than a century, archaeologists have been unearthing the tombs, temples, texts, and artifacts of the ancient Near East and the Mediterranean world. Using new approaches, contemporary scholars have begun to synthesize this material with the biblical traditions. The Oxford History of the Biblical World incorporates the best of this scholarship, and in chronologically ordered chapters presents the listener with an integrated study of the history, art, architecture, languages, literatures, and religion of biblical Israel and early Judaism and Christianity in their larger cultural contexts.

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us.” —2 Corinthians 5:20 In a world increasingly marked by division, hostility, and wounded relationships, the call to reconciliation has never been more urgent—or more beautiful. In Ambassadors of Reconciliation, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt draws from a lifetime of ministry, personal experience, and deep scriptural insight to explore the heart of the Gospel: God reconciling the world to Himself through Christ, and entrusting us with the ministry of reconciliation. With clarity and compassion, Schmitt ...

Seeing Creation Through the Eyes of Scripture What if the world you were taught to believe in isn’t the world God actually made? In this bold and thought-provoking exploration, Biblical Cosmology invites readers to rediscover the heavens and the earth through the lens of God’s Word—not through the assumptions of modern science, but through the unchanging testimony of Scripture. From the firmament above to the foundations beneath, from the two great lights set in the sky to the faithful stars that declare God’s glory, this book unveils a worldview rooted in divine revelation, not ...

More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many actually know what he taught? In fact, much of what people think Jesus taught, he never said. In this six-week study, pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus's teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus's preaching on the Kingdom of God, the Sermon on the Mount, the parables, the "I am" sayings in John, and more.

In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks its implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins. Ideal for students, professors, pastors, and lay listeners with an interest in the intelligent design controversy and creation-evolution debates, Walton's thoughtful analysis unpacks seldom appreciated aspects of the biblical text and sets Bible-believing scientists free.

If you knew sudden destruction would fall upon the earth in the next 24 hours, how would you spend your last moments? In The End of the Age, New York Times best-selling author John Hagee uses Scripture as a guide as he counts down the prophetic minutes through events that must occur before that fateful moment when every individual must face God on Judgment Day.

From the earliest oral traditions to ink on parchment and ultimately the printing press, this is the story behind the best-selling book of all time. Original texts were captured and passed down from generation to generation by elders and leaders, many inked by hand in extreme conditions. Christians and Jews canonized the Christian, Catholic, and Hebrew Bibles over a period of thousands of years. Devoted people dedicated their lives throughout time to put this unique book into the hands of people worldwide.

Peace doesn’t have to wait for perfect circumstances. It begins where you are—right now. In a world saturated with bad news, rising tensions, and soul-deep exhaustion, Pathway to Peace in a World of Anxiety offers a gentle, scripture-rooted guide to rediscovering the kind of peace Jesus promised—a peace not as the world gives, but as only He can give. With honesty, warmth, and pastoral wisdom, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers on a journey through the Bible’s richest teachings on peace. Each chapter includes: A teaching grounded in Scripture A meditation to draw you into ...

Forget about redesigning your living room or adding “curb appeal” - how about redesigning the world? Author Bill Johnson reveals the secrets of using God's unlimited supply of everything to transform your family and community, your job or business, the nation and the world. You were created to be a “design star” by using your unique imagination, creativity, wisdom, and dreams. God has given you a blank check to create a better world - just sign your name!

Our world is packed with lies and loss of trust. Wars and rumors of war. Devastation and disaster. Pressure and persecution. Lawlessness and lovelessness. Some days it seems like bad news all around. And with bad news comes questions: “Why is this happening? When will it stop? What can we do?” And perhaps the most pressing of all: “Is this the end?” In this hope-filled book, bestselling author, pastor, and respected Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah focuses our attention not on the problems at hand, but on the hand of God.