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.

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...

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...

Instant New York Times Bestseller One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of the Year An Economist and Air MailBest 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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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 ...

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.

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. 

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 ...

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...

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 ...

The Word ‘tsumi’: A Japanese Problem in Translating and Understanding. (Series. Bridges ‘Me a criminal? No way!’ This shocking reply is at the core of this unique book—unique, because there is no other English book on the subject of tsumi , and its alternates and its unfortunate meaning of criminally guilty in Japanese. Unfortunately, it does not encompass the meaning of sin against God. Four hundred years have passed, and this deplorable translation is still used in Japanese churches today. These are some of the topics that are covered in this informative book: How Japanese ...

Terrorism. Same-sex marriage. Debt cancellation. The AIDS pandemic. These are just some of the critical contemporary issues addressed in this book. Issues Facing Christians Today helps thinking Christians sift through and respond to a sweeping array of complex and pressing topics. Thoroughly...

Most books about Christ tell you what he thought. This one puts him in the room and lets you ask. In twenty-five structured dialogues — conducted in the tradition of the Jewish beit midrash, where argument is reverence and silence is sometimes the most honest answer available — the author sits across from Christ and refuses to leave until the real question has been asked. Not the polished version. The one serious believers carry in silence and serious skeptics use as evidence that faith is a form of avoidance. Why Auschwitz? Why do children suffer before they can speak? What does Christ...

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...

What could humanity build with the time, money, and devotion it gives to religion? Every year, Americans donate over $128 billion to religious organizations. Millions volunteer their Sunday mornings. And in neighborhoods across the country, playgrounds go unbuilt, community centers go unfunded, and people in crisis go without help — because the secular infrastructure was never constructed. Without Gods: How the World Could Be is not another philosophical attack on the existence of God. It is a clear-eyed, evidence-based accounting of what organized religion has cost humanity — in lives,...

When Father Bredder gets involved with murder—Heaven only knows what will happen next… When Father Bredder was persuaded to attend a concert by a string quartet, he expected an evening without much excitement. But when the first violinist dies of an apparent heart attack, Father Bredder can’t help but take note. As he conducts his investigation, he uncovers a history of murder and revenge dating back to World War II, all intermeshed with the story of an old and valuable violin. Named “A Red Badge Novel of Suspense” alongside Agatha Christie, Michael Innes, and Hugh Pentecost, The ...