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We love to read about the good guys in the Bible; those spiritual giants who inspire us to give faithful obedience lives of service to our loving God and Creator. We can learn so much from their examples. But there are plenty of bad guys on the pages of the Bible that I believe can offer powerful lessons of what not to be and whose example not to follow. Their examples remind us that we can learn lessons to apply to our life, not just from the good guys but from the bad guys as well. It should come as no surprise to us that while it is important to learn what to do, it is equally important ...

The text known as "Second Enoch," was discovered in 1886 by Professor Sokolov in the archives of the Belgrade Public Library. The Second Book of Enoch, or 2 Enoch was written in the latter half of the first century A.D. but had gone through alterations and additions to make it more acceptable to the Christian community. It was written in Slavonic, but had evidence of being translated from another language.

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls towards the end of 1940 was a pivotal moment in Biblical Archaeology, Biblical Criticism, and Bible Canon. This NON TECHNICAL books gives a detailed introduction to the discovery and the benefits to Christian Apologetics. Very simple to read, totally authoritative, profound impact upon the reader.

The word that perhaps best characterizes the Puritans and Covenanters is faithfulness. Whether Edward Dering preaching boldly before a fuming Queen Elizabeth, Sandy Peden evading the king's men on horse, or Hugh Mackail undergoing the torture of "the Boot" and then execution for his faith, the Puritans' and Covenanters' courage and conviction shines as bright as ever today.

This Book Is Dedicated To Love and Equality, You Can Have Much More Love in Your Life When You Believe All Humans Are Equal. May You Be Blessed To See Beyond The Mountain Of Hate Erected By White Supremacists To See Humanity as an Ocean of Tranquility. "Trinity Disease” is Defined as an Amalgamation of Race Superiority compounded by a Presumed same race Flesh god that Manifests as an Atonement Towards Committing Genocides on Other Religions Presuming the White Flesh god Died for the Sins of the Followers. Ironically, Satanism Teaches the Same Exact Thing: If You Believe that God Died, You...

Joseph went through it all. From the pit to Pharoah's palace, to fighting Potiphar's wife, to the prison. So many lessons to learn from his story, especially as it pertains to family and those older brothers. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.

The God of the Old Testament commanded and endorsed many practices that we find morally reprehensible today. High on the list was the institution of slavery, which features prominently in several sections of the Hebrew Bible. Fathers could sell their daughters into slavery; masters could beat their slaves; creditors could carry off children for failure to repay a debt; and foreigners could be kept for life, passed down as inherited property. How are we to make sense of all of this from our modern point of view?

This short book is designed to briefly introduce people to information from Church history and the teaching of the Bible that have been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented to show that what most people have been told about the nature and duration of hell is not true. The true teaching of the Bible is that God will one day restore all of his creation to the perfection he initially intended.

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 ...

How to Really Study the Bible Looking for an enjoyable way to study the Bible by yourself or with friends and family? Tired of reading a passage of the Bible and finding that you’ve forgotten what you just read? Looking for a way to increase your attention and understanding during Bible study? You’re just seconds away from deeper engagement with the New Testament scriptures... Study the Bible by Taking Bible Quizzes After Every Chapter If you're like most people, you pay better attention and get more out of what you study when you know that you're going to take a quiz on it. This is why...

Born by miracle, marked by obedience, and chosen by covenant—Isaac’s story is often quiet, but never insignificant. In this insightful and stirring exploration, this book traces the life of Isaac, the son of promise, whose role in the biblical narrative bridges patriarchal legacy with divine faithfulness. From the laughter of his miraculous birth to the silent submission on Mount Moriah, Isaac’s journey reveals a God who keeps His word through generations. Discover how the life of this understated patriarch speaks to our calling to trust, receive, and carry forward the promises of God...

How did we get the Bible? And why does it matter? History reveals that Scripture can be used for both life-giving and destructive purposes. Discovering the Bible’s origins makes all the difference for fostering redemptive interpretation of Scripture. Bringing together both historical criticism and theology, this investigation examines ancient scribal culture through the lens of faith. What we find is a divine-human collaboration that points to the character of God and the value of human agency.

Joseph Lumpkin's compelling short study on the Book of Leviticus delves into the essential role shared laws and beliefs play in maintaining societal cohesion. Just as a nation thrives on a unified language, culture, and legal system, so too does a religion rely on a common set of beliefs. These elements are intertwined, with religion shaping culture, culture influencing religion, and language reflecting both. Leviticus serves as a foundational blueprint, ensuring religious, legal, moral, and cultural unity for a fledgling nation—a theocracy led by Moses.

The book of Nehemiah provides encouragement for those in Christianity who are called to live and serve in the difficult closing days of the Church’s testimony on earth. The exercise that Nehemiah had was not to begin the worship of Jehovah again, nor was it to bring back precious vessels and instruments for the temple service; these things had already been done in the days of Zerubbabel and Jeshua, as recorded in the book of Ezra. Nehemiah’s exercise was to preserve those things that had been brought back. This was done, firstly, by building the wall and the gates of Jerusalem for ...

After her brother died unexpectedly and her mother moved into a dementia-care facility, spiritual travel writer and Episcopal deacon Lori Erickson felt called to a new quest: to face death head-on, with the eye of a tourist and the heart of a pastor. Blending memoir, spirituality, and travel, Near the Exit examines how cultures confront and have confronted death by investigating Egypt's Valley of the Kings, Mayan temples, Colorado cremation pyres, Day of the Dead celebrations, Maori settlements, and tourist-destination graveyards.

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 ...

What does the Bible say about sexuality? How have traditions of biblical interpretation influenced our understanding of sex and gender? What the Bible Says About Sex answers that and many other questions. Not shy, it analyzes why the Church claimed dominion over marriage, while the female body remained a source of potential evil. It wrestles with how sexuality is used to reinforce notions of honor, and how it can be used to manipulate others. It looks brazenly at the pornographic and the erotic passages of the Bible, and how traditions of interpretation veiled them.

#1 Best Seller Rankings: "Christian New Testament Biographies" (United States) "Christian Education" (United Kingdom) "Christian Biographies," "Bible Study Guides," & "Christian Education" (Canada) "Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ …" (Romans 16:9) "As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker in your service …" (2nd Corinthians 8:23) "Epaphroditus – my brother and co-worker and fellow soldier …" (Philippians 2:25) "… together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers …" (Philippians 4:3) "These are the only ones of the circumcision among my co-workers …" (Colossians 4:...

*** Are people mentioned in the Bible real people? *** Has Archaeology or history ever confirmed them? *** Is it all real history or man-made myths? In this volume the authors introduce a large number of persons mentioned in the Old Testament who have also been identified outside the Bible in history and archaeology. *** This book will strengthen your faith *** This book will help you to give a reason for your faith *** Take a stand for your faith!

The "Island of Cyprus" had been known since antiquity for its beauty and its strategic significance, but many do not know that Cyprus is also known throughout Biblical Scripture. This guide will take you on a journey to the Biblical archaeological sites and let you relive the cultures and characters as seen through "Cypriot" eyes. You will see how cultures collided to collective define the "Island Of Cyprus" that we know today. Looking back to the past we will not only understand Cyprus, but we will also get a clearer understanding of the Bible and its roots. Cyprus at times is overshadowed...