Biblical Higher

In God’s Image—or in Satan’s? Did you know that the current technologies praised in the media—like genetic engineering, cryogenics, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence—are driven by demonic designs? That current advancements are actually taking us further away from God’s original design? Scientists and futurists push to enhance mankind into a post-human race with man-made superpowers. But this is treacherous ground, following in the devil’s own footsteps. We’ve forgotten that our Creator’s desire is to transform us from a fallen creation into a new creation with ...

Modern readers of the New Testament often notice its varying ideas about women. Some passages encouraged women to be submissive and remain silent. Yet in others, women characters owned property, headed households, or spoke with approval. Women in the New Testament World helps listeners understand this conflicting evidence. It argues that social norms of the time encouraged traditional feminine virtues. However, as Susan Hylen argues, women in the culture enacted these virtues in a variety of ways, including active leadership in households, associations, and cities.

Long before the followers of Jesus declared him to be the Son of God, Jesus taught his followers that they too were the children of God. This ancient creed, now all but forgotten, is recorded still within the folds of a letter of Paul the Apostle. This ancient creed said nothing about God or Christ or salvation. Its claims were about the whole human race: there is no race, there is no class, there is no gender. Followers of Jesus proclaimed: "You are all children of God. There is no Jew or Greek, no slave or free, no male and female, for you are all one."

Heroes hate him. Villains want to be him. Tired of nice guy heroes? Want to tear the flesh from the bones of your enemies? Plunder their riches and return home to celebrate with your loyal band of warrior women? If that's you, indulge yourself in a guilt-free trip to the dark side. After a great battle, Cain awakens to find himself in a new world, the modern age of man. All traces of his former kingdom are gone. Of his personal guard, only one, the majestic elf-queen Pride, remains. This soft world seems ripe for the taking, and Cain wastes no time in making it his own. But Cain quickly ...

You are not a copy or a clone but an original, a first edition. There is no one like you. No one can ever take your place. You are so important that God Himself, wants you to be forever. Here’s the understatement of your lifetime, “You have high value.” But you need to watch out! Evil is fully intent on killing your dreams, stealing your destiny, corrupting your moral intelligence, and demonizing your life. You are a high value target. Their sights are trained on you.

The Christ-Centered Company provides practical biblical commentary and real-world best practices for 37 biblical business “habits” that define the culture and operations of a Christ-centered company.

February 1, 2003. A light flashed over a Texas sky and twisted metal rained across the countryside. As images of the wreckage from the Space Shuttle Columbia streamed across the nation's television screens, they became forever burned into our memories. But behind those images were stories that remained untold...until now.

Before Harriet Tubman or Martin Luther King was identified with Moses, African Americans identified those who challenged racial oppression in America with Samson. In Black Samson: The Untold Story of an American Icon, Nyasha Junior and Jeremy Schipper tell the story of how this biblical character became an icon of African American literature.

If we desire to honor God in all we do, we need to be in his Book every day. Through the Bible, God offers us so much more wisdom for living and leading-and for every domain of life—than anything this world can ever give us. That's why Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green wrote The Leader's Devotional. By sharing the biblical principles that are the foundation of his life and leadership, he challenges and encourages each of us to seek God's guidance for our lives, for our families, and for our organizations.

A spiritual battle is raging in the nations of the earth, between the forces of light and the forces of darkness. When this battle is won, the light of God which is the revelation of Jesus Christ will fill the earth. The bible clearly describes this war, and the way that this war will be won. The kingdoms of this world will become the kingdom of Our Lord.During the times of the early church, the apostles fought in this war as they wrestled with the rulers of the darkness of their age. The apostles were successful in their battles, and the gospel of Jesus Christ spread through the nations as...

Why does the Bible depict a world in which humans, with surprising regularity, encounter the divine - wrestling an angel, addressing a burning bush, issuing forth prophecy without any choice in the matter? These stories spoke very differently to their original audience than they do to us, and they reflect a radically distinct understanding of reality and the human mind. Yet over the course of the thousand-year biblical era, encounters with God changed dramatically.

This book is a collection of inspirational quotes that have impacted the life of the author and members of his congregation. You may not have to read the quantum of words for the acquisition of wisdom. OASIS OF WISDOM is a repository that will take you to a higher horizon and spectrum of what wisdom is about, This book: "OASIS OF WISDOM" provides a snippet of easy to read materiaol that covers a wide range of subjects witht rich scritpural references.

"For many years I struggled to lead in a difficult environment. My colleagues seemed to thrive on conflict. I sure didn't. I tried to be a servant, but I couldn't compete with their charisma and intensity." Whether you lead in a church or the marketplace, you probably relate to Tom Harper's desire to serve with strength. This book is the result of his three-year search through the Bible for wisdom on how to establish authority, overcome resistance, develop boldness, and manage conflict.

The most influential text in the world, the Bible is often confusing. In This Beautiful Book, Steve Green - founder of the Museum of the Bible - highlights life-changing themes woven through this mosaic, reveals a new way to engage Scripture as a whole, and inspires deep appreciation for the Bible’s connection to your life.

What Every Christian Should Know About Satan explores more than a dozen biblical names and titles that reveal the evil one's character, tactics, and ultimate destiny in hell. Written for pastors and laypersons alike, this resource is designed for personal or group study.

You’re going to live forever. The questions are where and how. With so many views about the afterlife - from reincarnation to annihilation - is there any way to know for sure what lies beyond the grave? The answer is a resounding yes! The same God who created you in his image has revealed important truths about your destiny.

In The Garments of the High Priest, Dr. Roy E. Richmond offers a redemptive view of the ancient garments of the High Priest in the Book of Exodus. With careful scholarship and his 2013 understanding of the Bible, Dr. Richmond reveals the meanings of the priestly garments and how they reflect the redemption (kinship) of mankind. He offers an in-depth exploration of the garments, their symbolism, and their biblical significance. This book is essential for anyone interested in understanding the "redemptive view" of the High Priest Garments and its implications. Dr. Roy has published many more ...

When it comes to understanding how to run your business for the Lord, what source of guidance do you seek most? There is an amazing power in God to achieve more than we could imagine, especially for our businesses and serving others for the kingdom. The Lampstand of God, as described in both the Old and New Testaments, holds God’s most powerful traits for running kingdom-focused businesses that allows people to combine biblical knowledge with modern-day business practices. Isaiah 11:1-3 embodies the key to us being filled with the fullness of the Holy Spirit as we operate our businesses. ...

Summer Bible camp opens Fritz McCloud’s eyes to the stark reality that he is not living for Christ in any significant way, and he determines that there is no better time to change than now. Other football players, even opposing teams, notice the difference. However, not everyone is fond of the change, and Fritz is put to the test. A classmate mocks him for reading the New Testament on a bus to one of their games, and even his dad doesn’t gets uptight when Fritz’s convictions impact family plans. A serious knee injury lands Fritz in the hospital, where he has plenty of time to think, ...

What can we learn by watching Jesus respond to his mother, when she asks him for help, and he changes the water into wine? What is Jesus saying to Nicodemus, “the up and in,” about being born again and the Spirit? And with the “the down and out” Samaritan Woman at the Well, Jesus shows us how to effectively reach those who have been wounded by religion and relationships.