Church Problems

Paul's two inspired letters to the church at Corinth are explored in this commentary, which studies the text in detail, on a verse-by-verse basis. Both beginners and well-studied readers of the Word of God can find value in this helpful companion to two of the Apostle's great inspired works.

Satan's transformation from opaque functionary to chief antagonist is one of the most striking features of the development of Jewish theology in the Second Temple Period and beyond. Once no more than an "accuser" testing members of the human community, Satan, along with his demons, is presented by Jewish apocalyptic texts and the New Testament as a main source of evil in the world. In Satan and the Problem of Evil, noted scholar Archie Wright explores this dynamic in both its historical and theological trajectories.

Instant New York Times Bestseller One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of the Year An Economist and Air Mail Best Book of the Year ""Brave and absorbing."" -- New York Times “Alberta is not just a thorough and responsible reporter but a vibrant writer, capable of rendering a farcical scene in...

Are churches looking for the wrong kind of leaders? The last decade has witnessed a rising number of churches wrecked by spiritual abuse--harsh, heavy-handed, domineering behavior from those in a position of spiritual authority. And high-profile cases are only a small portion of this widespread...

An international bestseller with over five million copies in print, The Power of Positive Thinking has helped men and women around the world to achieve fulfillment in their lives through Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s powerful message of faith and inspiration. In this phenomenal bestseller...

The world is changing, and the church cannot afford to remain silent, passive, or disconnected from the problems of our time. The 21st Century Church is a bold and timely call for believers, pastors, leaders, and ministries to rediscover the true purpose of the church in today’s world. More than a place of worship, the church is called to be a Kingdom force that brings light, wisdom, compassion, justice, leadership, and practical solutions into society. In this powerful book, Dameyan Cole challenges the church to rise beyond tradition and become relevant again by addressing the real ...

As America begins to come to terms with the costs of White privilege to Black lives, this book urges a soul-searching examination of the role American Christianity has played in sustaining everyday white supremacy by assuring White people of their innocence. In Mormonism and White Supremacy, Joanna Brooks offers an unflinching look at her own people's history and culture and finds in them lessons that will hit home for every scholar of American religion and person of faith. 

In this stunning conclusion to the bestselling Reverend Curtis Black series, Curtis's secret past returns in an unwelcome--but ultimately healing--visit. Rev. Curtis Black is no stranger to scandal. Throughout the decades, he has done much in the public eye, both good and evil. But what most...

In times of questioning and despair, people often quote the Bible to provide answers. Surprisingly, though, the Bible does not have one answer but many ""answers"" that often contradict one another. Consider these competing explanations for suffering put forth by various biblical writers: The...

The Church is simply a group of saved sinners, and because of this we face a variety of issues. How do we deal with them? Focusing on the letter of 1 Corinthians, Pastor Skip Heitzig discusses Church divisions, sexual impurity, marriage difficulties, personal liberties, and other problems in the body of Christ and looks at what God's word says about resolving them.

Andrew Murray was one of the most influential Christian writers on Christian discipleship and spiritual growth. A devoted pastor, missionary, and author, he repeatedly called believers to take their relationship with Christ seriously, submit themselves to the Word of God, grow in obedience, and examine whether their Christian lives reflected the faith they professed. Known for such Christian classics as Absolute Surrender, Abide in Christ, With Christ in the School of Prayer, and Humility, Murray authored more than 200 books and devotional works. His earnest concern for the spiritual ...

Clean Up on Aisle 7 is a straight-talking, hope-filled guide for pastors and ministry leaders who are navigating the messy realities of church life. Written by seasoned pastors Rev. Michael Page and Rev. David Ralph, this book draws from decades of experience shepherding churches of all sizes — and from their shared passion through Shepherds Hope Ministries to encourage pastors who are in the trenches today. With humor, grace, and practical wisdom, Michael and Dave pull back the curtain on the kinds of conflicts, tensions, and leadership challenges that many pastors never learned about in...

Let me tell you what this book is. This book isn’t about losing faith. It’s about the moment you realize faith has been carrying things it was never meant to carry. I wrote Jesus Died for My Sins, Not My Problems because at some point, I had to be honest: Jesus didn’t volunteer to fix unsafe men. He didn’t offer to clean up unhealed trauma I refused to look at. He didn’t agree to be my avoidance strategy. And He definitely didn’t die so I could keep calling suffering “character development.” This book starts where a lot of religious conversations stop— with the question ...

What if every major question about God, truth, and the Bible could be answered without commentary, tradition, or theological systems? This book does exactly that. 100 Apologetics Questions: Answered Directly from the KJV strips away denominational bias and returns to a single authority—the plain English text of the King James Bible. Each question is answered using a strict topical method: gather every relevant verse, let Scripture interpret Scripture, and refuse to force conclusions that contradict the whole. Inside, you will move through 100 of the most important questions in Christian ...

Nine words. No journey. Eighteen centuries of explanations. Open the sixth chapter of John and read the fourth verse: and the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. Nine words. On them the church built its picture of Jesus: the three Passovers, the three-year ministry, the thirty-three years. But read the verse where it stands and a question rises that troubled preachers as early as the fourth century: the Passover is near, and nobody goes. Not the five thousand, camped on a hillside with no provisions for the road. Not the twelve. Not the Lamb Himself, commanded by covenant to appear ...

Are you tired of churches that perform but do not transform? Discover The Kingdom-Driven Church—a revolutionary Christian leadership book that reveals how the Church can reclaim its influence, disciple nations, and become the solution the world desperately needs. In this bold and prophetic call to action, Dameyan Cole challenges traditional church models and unveils a powerful framework for kingdom leadership, city transformation, and purpose-driven discipleship. This book is not just about church growth—it is about kingdom impact. It is a roadmap for building churches that go beyond ...

The forces behind an economic crisis in the making A “problem of twelve” arises when a small number of institutions acquire the means to exert outsized influence over the politics and economy of a nation. The Big Three index funds of Vanguard, State Street, and BlackRock control more than...

Jesus calls us to make disciples of all the nations. Many Christians believe this means enlisting soldiers in a culture war. But putting faith in the service of politics risks remaking God in our own image. How can the church help bring God's kingdom to earth without relying on the political structures of this world? Critiquing our idolization of the values of classical Western liberalism, Steven Félix-Jäger seeks a renewal of the church's public witness.

Have you ever struggled when someone challenges your faith in God? Maybe you don't know what to say, or you don't understand their objections--or maybe you just aren't as prepared as you want to be. This book is designed just for you! Using his own personal studies with others, as well as sharing expert testimony from others, Mark Tabata wants to help you become a great defender of the truth that God exists! Brought to you by your friends at Cobb Publishing

WHEN TWO WORLDS GET TANGLED, TURMOIL FOLLOWS In February 1872, the big news in the sleepy Cathedral City of Wells is that a new choirmaster is about to take up post. Clarence Makepiece and his young family are given a charming house in the picturesque old street known as Vicars’ Close. What they do not realise was that they are sharing the space with the faerie Japes family. In fact, they might never have realised because the two families dwell in different realms, parallel worlds divided by a barrier which for most of the time keeps humans and faerie folk separate. Apart, that is for a ...