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Behold the prayers that moved the heart of God. See how they still move him today.... Seven Most Powerful Prayers from the Kingdom of Judah tells an encouraging story of fearlessness, hope, and miracles in your everyday troubles. The world seems like it has gone totally to pieces today, but there is hope for deliverance and salvation from your fears and troubles! Embark on a time traveling adventure through the greatest prayers and miracles of all time that are still relevant for your own life today.

Unlock the secrets of an early Christian movement that stirred hearts and sparked controversy. Montanism: A Beginner’s Guide offers an engaging and comprehensive look into the vibrant world of Montanus and his followers, blending historical insight with captivating storytelling. Explore the origins of Montanism in the second century, a time of spiritual fervor and doctrinal formation. Learn how this movement, driven by ecstatic prophecy and rigorous asceticism, challenged the established norms of the early church. Discover Montanus and His Prophets: Meet the charismatic figures at the ...

What if there was a world of both wonders and horrors, a world that we can barely imagine, which was actually the reality at one time in our ancient past? What if there really had been a near-perfect world marred with terrible violence, slavery, corruption, wickedness, injustice, brutality, and unimaginable perversions, and that was the civilization that men, women, and children had to live in? What if there really had been a world filled with fallen angels, demons, giants, dragons, monsters, zombies, and vampires and they walked among us? What if there really had been a world in which ...

Son! Done! Come! These three single words present the key to the great mystery of the book of Revelation. This is the story of Jesus. He was born as a son. He died, and it was done. He lives again and has come to create a living community in himself and the Father through the Spirit. Experiencing Revelation presents a new perspective on this book of the Bible. Rather than analyze countless details separately, the apostle John’s Revelation is best understood as it was designed–a three-act dramatic play revealing Jesus Christ, to be experienced straight through as a whole.

The book that Christians want and need For this urgent hour in history As ISIS dominates news headlines, attention is given to the terrorist group’s ideology… when the true motive of their mayhem is actually revealed in their theology! Major General Michael K. Nagata of the Special Operations forces in the Middle East explains that “we do not understand the movement… and until we do, we are not going to defeat it.” The key to defeating ISIS’ regime of terror is understanding its theology. This is why two leading Biblical scholars offer this go-to guide to understanding ISIS’ ...

En el corazón del mundo antiguo y contemporáneo, las tierras bíblicas se despliegan como un tapiz enriquecido por la diversidad de sus pueblos, la profundidad de sus tradiciones y la resonancia universal de su legado espiritual y cultural. Este libro se adentra en el entramado de historias, paisajes, y expresiones humanas que han emanado de esta región, explorando cómo su influencia se extiende mucho más allá de sus confines geográficos para tocar las vidas y las creencias de personas en todo el mundo. Desde la importancia histórica y el protagonismo de estas tierras en las ...

In this 13-lesson study of the period between the testaments, Steven C. Hunter gives Bible students a window into the first-century world in which Jesus preached, was rejected, and was crucified. The result will be a deeper understanding and richer appreciation for the New Testament world.

The greatest days of planet Earth are on the horizon. Contrary to popular belief, we actually have a bright future on planet Earth. Yes, there are plenty of challenges to tackle, no question. But history and the Bible tell a very different story. You may be surprised to learn how much the Earth has changed in the 2000 years since Jesus' birth — for the better!

Cultural Christians in the Early Church: Audio Lectures considers the challenge of culture to the earliest converts to Christianity as they struggled to live on mission in the Greco-Roman cultural milieu of the Roman Empire, and argues that cultural Christians were the rule, rather than the exception, in the early church.

If you only used the English definition of mystery, you may think of it as mysterious and ominous. But, when you define it Biblically, you realize that the mysteries of God are meant to be understood, taught, and applied. That is why Paul said, “Behold, I will explain a mystery to you.” (1 Corinthians 15:51, CEV). Therefore, you can and must understand God’s mysteries. They are solved, and God wants everyone to comprehend them. And, for those God has called to preach, He wants them to be faithful stewards, sharing them with His Church!

Much of the contemporary discussion of the Jesus tradition has focused on aspects of oral performance, storytelling, and social memory, on the premise that the practice of communal reading of written texts was a phenomenon documented no earlier than the second century CE. Brian J. Wright overturns that premise by examining evidence that demonstrates communal reading events in the first century.

Doze amigas se juntaram com a missão de recontar histórias do Velho Testamento que trazem mulheres como protagonistas e até mesmo antagonistas. Movidas pela indagação "O que Eva ou Ester diriam se pudessem contar a própria história?", as autoras elaboraram e recriaram cenários, comportamentos, verdades. De Eva a Ester é um palco para que a gente assista narrativas apresentadas como nunca antes foram e olhar com mais graça e carinho para a nossa própria jornada.

In this third and final part of the study of the Minor Prophets, the writings of the Prophets Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi are examined. With Zephaniah, one can examine the prophecies against and the warnings to Philistia, Moab, Ammon, Ethiopia, Assyria, and Judah. With Haggai, one can read about the people who had returned to Jerusalem from Babylon being caught up in their own interests and priorities rather than in the things of the Lord. For one thing, they had built themselves nice homes. But they had not rebuilt the temple that had been destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 ...

This book explores a systematic bias in translating the Bible and in interpreting its teachings, which suggests that men are inherently suited to be leaders in the home, church, and community, while it is God's plan for women to submit to men's leadership. This erroneous understanding of the Bible has been promoted by certain influential evangelical Christian leaders in order to push back the growing influence of feminist attitudes, the expansion of women's leadership roles, and the increase in egalitarian relationships among evangelicals in English-speaking North America.

Unlock the secrets of the Bible with "The Book of the Covenants for Beginners: The Basics of Biblical Promises." This is more than just a book—it's your gateway to understanding the timeless agreements that define God's relationship with humanity. Discover the Foundation of Faith Immerse yourself in the captivating stories of the Bible. From God's promise to Abraham to the everlasting covenant through Jesus Christ, this book breaks down the complexities into engaging, easy-to-understand narratives. Explore the essence of these sacred promises and see how they have shaped the faith and ...

The Adventures and Experience of Joseph H Jackson is a gripping narrative that sheds light on the author's firsthand encounters in the city of Nauvoo. With a goal to expose the dark underbelly of religious deceit, Jackson recounts his efforts to gain the trust of the enigmatic figure known as the Prophet. Employing deceptive tactics and practicing dissimulation, he uncovers the true intentions and operations of the Prophet, which he believes are fraught with iniquity.

The origin of Western Civilization is traced to its beginning 4,000 years ago. The culture and economic and political hegemony of Western Civilization today was planned by a mind that resides outside of time. In the process of that story, you will find answers to some interesting questions; you may also find your Christian faith strengthened or - if you're a non-believer - you may have new reasons for taking another look at that way of life.

In Holy Disunity: How What Separates Us Can Save Us, Layton E. Williams proposes that our primary calling as humans is not to create unity but rather to seek authentic relationship with God, ourselves, one another, and the world around us. And that means actively engaging those with whom we disagree. Our religious, political, social, and cultural differences can create doubt and tension, but disunity also provides surprising gifts of perspective and grace.

Christmas is a wonderful Christian holiday that has been enjoyed by many for hundreds of years. Or is it a collection of repackaged pagan practices setup by the Roman Catholic church in order to replace paganism? I guess it would depend on who you ask, but ultimately it cannot be both. Today there seems to be a battle between two camps concerning the origins of Christmas. Memes, videos, and blogs are filled with opinions, but what is the truth behind the matter? What evidence is there to support the views that are being shared? In this book we will be looking at the Biblical account of the ...

This third edition of this commentary begins with Paul's final days of freedom before being arrested in Jerusalem. The timeframe was at the end of his third Bible-recorded missionary journey when he was going there to attend the celebration of Pentecost. He also went to take some financial aid to the church in Jerusalem. While there, he participated in a Nazarite ritual with four men who had taken a vow. Following that ritual, he went to the synagogue with those same four men. But as soon as some of the Jewish people saw him, they immediately accused him and attacked him. Given the ...