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For the first time in a single volume, Jennifer Mackley chronicles the development of temple doctrine and ceremonies over the course of the 19th century: from washings and anointings to proxy baptisms, the endowment to plural marriage sealings, and the first rebaptism to the last priesthood adoption.

Dr. James Papandrea introduces you to all the major theologians, philosophers, and martyrs of the early Christian church and explains the theological principles that guided the Church from the New Testament era through the apologists, and, ultimately, to the development of the major doctrines. He uniquely situates the teachings of the early Church Fathers against the social and cultural context of the Roman Empire and its relationship to the Church.

Doctrine is the word Christians use to define the truth-claims revealed in Holy Scripture. Of course there is a multitude of churches, church networks, and denominations, each with their own doctrinal statement with many points of disagreement. But while Christians disagree on a number of doctrines, there are key elements that cannot be denied by anyone claiming to be a follower of Jesus.

In this timely, personal guide, Mónica, the chief storyteller for the national cross-partisan depolarization organization Braver Angels, takes you to the real front lines of a crisis that threatens to grind America to a halt - broken conversations among confounded people. She shows you how to overcome the fear and certainty that surround us to finally do what only seems impossible: understand and even learn from people in your life whose whole worldview is different from or even opposed to yours.

Unlock the secrets of one of early Christianity's most contentious and influential debates with "Arianism: A Beginner's Guide." This book is your gateway to understanding the theological, historical, and cultural dimensions of the Arian controversy, a conflict that shaped the very foundations of Christian doctrine. Explore the Origins Step into the world of Arius, the compelling and controversial priest whose teachings set off a theological firestorm. Discover the historical context that gave rise to Arianism and grasp why this movement captured the hearts and minds of so many. Meet the Key...

The next transformation of humanity will not be driven by technology alone — it will be driven by human evolution. In a world facing rising instability, ethical decline, and growing division, H-TIPS (Human & Time Innovation Power System) introduces a bold and timely framework for redefining leadership, personal responsibility, and civilization itself. This work proposes a powerful idea: sustainable progress begins when human beings align mindset, morality, and action with the universal structure of time. Rooted in the Doctrine of Regenerative Citizenship Civilization (DRCC), H-TIPS ...

It is easy to assume that if we understand the gospel and preach it faithfully, our ministry will necessarily be shaped by it—but this is not true. Many churches claim to be gospel-centered but do not have a ministry that is shaped by, centered on, and empowered through the gospel. The...

The Child Catchers is a shocking exposé of what the adoption industry has become and how it got there, told through deep investigative reporting and the heartbreaking stories of individuals who became collateral damage in a market driven by profit and, now, pulpit command. Anyone who seeks to adopt - of whatever faith or no faith, and however well-meaning - is affected by the evangelical adoption movement, whether they know it or not. Joyce reveals with great sensitivity and empathy why, if we truly care for children, we need to see more clearly.

This systematic theology for teenagers book is structured and designed for your modern teen's attention span. Your teens, don’t walk away from faith because they hate God. They walk away because their questions were never taken seriously. Your teenager is being told: “Science disproves God”, or “The Bible is outdated”, or “Faith is emotional, not intellectual,” or even “Truth is relative.” And if your teen doesn’t have answers, silence feels like defeat. That’s why this Systematic Theology for Teens 52 Weeks guide helps your teen digest complex biblical concepts with: ...

Can Christians become 'perfect' and sinless in this lifetime? Are we able to be devoid of sinful thoughts, avoid sinful actions, and not commit sins of omission? In the 10th treatise in the Theological Threads we take an in depth look into the doctrine of Christian Perfection as developed and defended by its principle founder, John Wesley. Discover how it began, when it changed, and why that change was brought about. Those of us wanting to give God the best of who we are will be better prepared to understand what that means.

This is not a book about flashy combinations. It is not a highlight reel. It is not a personality piece. This is a doctrine. A tribute to the psychological discipline behind the Peek-A-Boo system — a system built on fear control, structured aggression, defensive responsibility, and relentless repetition. While many associate the style with knockouts and spectacle, the true foundation was always psychological. Fear mastered. Emotion disciplined. Structure obeyed. Inside these pages you will learn: The true role of fear in performance Why aggression must be intelligent How repetition builds...

When handling the things of God, our method matters. Everyone who thinks about God has a method for approaching the subject, whether they recognize it or not. A theological method addresses foundational questions such as: What is theology? How should we approach Scripture? What is the role of...

When the lessons of the battlefield are lost, they are paid for again in blood. The United States Army has long been defined by its ability to fight, adapt, and win. Less visible, but equally decisive, is how it thinks, learns, and remembers. Professional military writing stands at the center of that process. It captures experience, challenges assumptions, and transforms hard-earned lessons into shared knowledge that shapes future leaders. Professional Military Writing: How the Army Thinks, Learns, and Remembers examines the evolution of writing as a core function of the profession of arms....

THIS BOOK IS PART OF A TRILOGY: THE DEEP WORK OF GOD IN THE HUMAN SOUL THE FEAR OF GOD: The Doctrine, Practice, and Power of Holy Awe in the Life of the Believer In The Fear of God, Eternal Bliss delivers one of the most searching and necessary books the church needs in this hour, written with a prophetic voice and directness. Drawing from over twenty years of walking with God — including a significant wilderness period that shaped my life, spiritual transformation, and theology at its deepest level — I write not as a distant theological observer but as someone who has lived every word ...

Citizen Servant Leader – Founder's Legacy Edition Leadership does not begin with authority. It begins with responsibility. Citizen Servant Leader is a field manual for those who find themselves carrying weight without permission, at work, at home, in their communities, or in moments where titles mean nothing and outcomes matter. Through lived experience in combat, high-stakes boardrooms, and international civic movements, Steven Eugene Kuhn lays out a simple but demanding truth: Responsibility precedes credibility. Credibility precedes authority. And truth is the load-bearing beam that ...

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 094 In the final years of his life the fourth-century Greek theologian, Gregory Nazianzen, devoted himself to the writing of poetry. One of the most eloquent men of his age and friend of St Basil the Great and St Gregory of Nyssa, he is known as the Theologian because he used his rhetorical and literary gifts to defend and develop the tradition of the Church in the spirit of Nicene orthodoxy. This selection of twenty poems

Outside of the people in the Bible, Augustine of Hippo is the most influential person in church history. Yet how many people know his story? In this book, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life and ministry of Augustine. Readers will come to know Augustine's personal struggles and...

Paul Maxey presents a compelling defense of the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception through the thought of St. John Henry Newman. Drawing from Scripture, the early Church Fathers, and Newman’s essay on doctrinal development, this work illuminates how Catholic teaching matures organically from apostolic roots. Engaging both Protestant objections and historical theology, Maxey offers a clear, accessible, and deeply faithful exploration of one of the Church’s most profound Marian doctrines.

Exploring the meanings and powers of love from ancient Greece to the present day, Richard Gilman-Opalsky argues that what is called “love” by the best thinkers who have approached the subject is in fact the beating heart of communism - understood as a way of living, not as a form of government. Along the way, he reveals with clarity that the capitalist way of assigning value to things is incapable of appreciating what humans value most.

America faces a new culture war. It is not a war about guns, abortions, or gays; rather it is a war against the creeping changes to our entrepreneurial culture, the true bedrock of who we are as a people. The new culture war is a battle between free enterprise and social democracy. Many Americans have forgotten the evils of socialism and the predations of the American Great Society's welfare-state programs.