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This volume offers an accessible investigation of the Naassene discourse embedded in the anonymous Refutation of All Heresies (completed about 222 CE), in order to understand the theology and ritual life of the Naassene Christian movement in the late second and early third centuries CE. The work provides basic data on the date, genre, and provenance of the Naassene discourse as summarized by the author of the Refutation (or Refutator).

The Joy Bringer Challenge is not just for those who have had great trauma but anyone looking for more joy and purpose in their lives. It intentionally lays out a road map of discovery and healing for the listener to know where they are going and what lies ahead with the goal to live like the gospel is good news.

In Faith Leap, CEO, bestselling author, and popular international speaker, Bill Yeargin, explains in a clear and easy-to-understand manner why he is a Christian. Yeargin uses fascinating stories from his travels around the globe to demonstrate evidence of God everywhere. He uses the story of Jesus’ teachings, resurrection, and impact over the last 2,000 years to explain why Jesus is God.

Embark on a unique journey of faith and inspiration with "Simply Inspired By Faith: One Word At A Time. Devotion and Motivation For Everyone." This distinctively crafted devotional guide is not just a book but a tool to uplift your spirit and deepen your connection to faith, one word at a time. Each minute of this heartfelt book offers a carefully chosen word that serves as a cornerstone for reflection, accompanied by insightful devotionals and motivational passages.

In If Jesus Was Your Pastor, Dr. Toby Lofton delves into the Gospel of Matthew to uncover the true nature of Jesus as a pastor. Through his humorous and thought-provoking analysis, you'll discover a convicting truth about the Jesus depicted in the gospels. So why should you pick up this book and see Jesus in a whole new light? Here are just a few reasons: - Benefit: Gain a deeper understanding of Jesus - Emotional: Challenge your preconceived notions and beliefs - Life-changing: Transform your relationship with Jesus and the church This book includes: - An analysis of Jesus in the Gospel of...

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. Romans 8: 28 (NLT) The life of a missionary involves trials. Most people are not oblivious to the fact that living in another culture contains challenges and difficulties. However, until one has experienced that reality, it is hard to fully understand what it’s like. Our lives have been no exception to trials. We have endured hardships most people never dream of going through, all in just a matter of a few years. From surviving the greatest natural ...

Shepherding a congregation comes with many responsibilities. In addition to preparing weekly sermons, pastors manage church teams and minister to a variety of people with different needs. Attempting to tackle these roles separately can be exhausting and may eventually affect the health of the church. How should leaders integrate their roles to effectively shepherd their congregations?

Abrahamu thought of all the children at Rethy Academy as his children. He would give each of the boys some fatherly advice when they left after tenth grade: “Utakwenda America. Utakwenda Université. Utakamata Bebe Yako. Utarudi Hapa Rethy”“Go to America, go to university, take a wife and come back to Rethy.” He didn’t give any specifics. The instructions were part of his saying goodbye as was his request for shoes.

Joseph Lumpkin's concise study of Deuteronomy, the fifth and final book of the Torah, offers a profound exploration of its role as a pivotal bridge between the wilderness narratives and the subsequent history of Israel in the Promised Land, detailed in Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings. The name "Deuteronomy," derived from the Greek "Deuteronomion," meaning "second law," aptly captures its purpose as a reiteration and expansion of earlier laws.

Aspiring religious leaders looking to elevate their sermons will find valuable guidance in "Kingdom Communication" by David E. Pritchett. This book argues that the secret sauce of a powerful sermon isn't the information itself, but the speaker's deep connection with God.

Few matters produce more public interest and public anxiety than sex and religion. Much of the political contention and division in societies across the world centres on sexual topics, and one-third of the global population is Christian in background or outlook. The issue goes to the heart of present-day religion. This book seeks to calm fears and encourage understanding through telling a three-thousand-year-long tale of Christians encountering sex, gender and the family, with noises off from their sacred texts.

In Sexual Addiction: Freedom from Compulsive Behavior, biblical counselor David Powlison encourages those who want to overcome their compulsive sexual behavior to remember that lasting change comes in degrees and is often a slow progressive process.

All Americans know we are in a state of cultural crisis, but how did we get to this point? It has been said, if we seek an actual legal date for the fall of Judeo-Christian culture in America, it would be June 26, 2015, the day the Supreme Court ruled that homosexual marriage was a constitutionally protected right. But according to William D. Howard, the destruction of our country started well before that when states began changing laws and incorporating changes that had lasting repercussions on the culture as a whole.

The contribution of the third person of the Trinity to apologetic activity in evangelism and missions.

What was the purpose of the golden Ark of the Covenant? The Ark held immense significance as a religious artifact in ancient times. Have you ever pondered the fate of the Ark? Was it consistently revered, or did it eventually become a war trophy in the hands of those opposed to God? "He Chose the Glory" is replete with intricate details and contextualizes a tumultuous period leading to the transition to God’s new and superior reality. It is succinct enough to be absorbed in a single listen.

This is an improvisational book written by an improvisor about the improvisational nature of Jesus, reality, and an improvisational creation. Say that three times fast. This book is an amalgam of memoir, theology, and improv. Tanner is vulnerable, brutally honest, and a little silly as he conjures a portrait of an improvisational reality. Everything is the same, but exactly different (and it always will be) and this book considers how improv and Jesus provoke us towards eternal affirmations of difference.

Reformed churches emphasize church membership. Why? Because membership provides all kinds of practical, spiritual blessings for our flourishing. This friendly overview features discussion questions and an extensive Q&A section.

Breakthrough! goes beyond the usual one-size-fits-all answers. Written from a Christian perspective, this book takes the Bible and brain science—with the Holy Spirit—and provides an integrative approach to building emotional resilience that changes lives.

When someone we love dies, it's difficult to look beyond our grief to understand that they are still with us. And yet we hear in the funeral liturgy that "life is changed not ended." In Our Faithful Departed, University of Notre Dame theologian Leonard J. DeLorenzo shows us what this means and how we are called to remain faithful in our relationships with the dead.

In 2020, thousands of church leaders shut down the assembly of the saints in response to Covid-19. For example, John MacArthur said, "The clear demand of Scripture is to be subject to the [civil government]. We conform, we are submissive to the government. That was an easy call for us." Other pastors claimed that God "prevented" the saints from meeting. In the end, these pastors effectively scattered the sheep, telling them to stay away from their shepherds.