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God's Glorious Church: The Mystery and Mission of the Body of Christ
by Tony EvansTony Evans defines the church in vibrant terms: it is a continuation of Christ's incarnation. As such, it is the most important spiritual institution in human history. He helps the church discover its identity and purpose for existence, and provides believers a biblically healthy context in which to grow and live out their lives. This book will inspire you to help make your place of worship all that God intends it to be.
God's Glorious Church: The Mystery and Mission of the Body of Christ
by Tony EvansTony Evans defines the church in vibrant terms: it is a continuation of Christ's incarnation. As such, it is the most important spiritual institution in human history. He helps the church discover its identity and purpose for existence, and provides believers a biblically healthy context in which to grow and live out their lives. This book will inspire you to help make your place of worship all that God intends it to be.
God's Glory Alone---The Majestic Heart of Christian Faith and Life: What the Reformers Taught...and Why It Still Matters
by David Vandrunen Matthew BarrettHistorians and theologians have long recognized that at the heart of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation were five declarations, often referred to as the ‘solas’: sola scriptura, solus Christus, sola gratia, sola fide, and soli Deo gloria. These five statements summarize much of what the Reformation was about, and they distinguish Protestantism from other expressions of the Christian faith. Protestants place ultimate and final authority in the Scriptures, acknowledge the work of Christ alone as sufficient for redemption, recognize that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone, and seek to do all things for God’s glory. In God’s Glory Alone—The Majestic Heart of Christian Faith and Life, renowned scholar David VanDrunen looks at the historical and biblical roots of the idea that all glory belongs to God alone. He examines the development of this theme in the Reformation, in subsequent Reformed theology and confessions, and in contemporary theologians who continue to be inspired by the conviction that all glory belongs to God. Then he turns to the biblical story of God's glory, beginning with the pillar of cloud and fire revealed to Israel, continuing through the incarnation, death, and exaltation of the Lord Jesus Christ, and culminating in Christ's Second Coming and the glorification of his people. In light of these wonderful biblical themes he concludes by addressing several of today's great cultural challenges and temptations—such as distraction and narcissism—and reflecting on how commitment to God's glory alone fortifies us to live godly lives in this present evil age.
Gods, Goddesses, and the Women Who Serve Them
by Susan AckermanA wide-ranging study of women in ancient Israelite religion. Susan Ackerman has spent her scholarly career researching underexamined aspects of the world of the Hebrew Bible—particularly those aspects pertaining to women. In this collection drawn from three decades of her work, she describes in fascinating detail the worship of goddesses in ancient Israel, the roles women played as priests and prophets, the cultic significance of queen mothers, and the Hebrew Bible&’s accounts of women&’s religious lives. Specific topics include:the &“Queen of Heaven,&” a goddess whose worship was the object of censure in the book of JeremiahAsherah, the great Canaanite mother goddess for whom Judean women were described as weaving in the book of Kingsbiblical figures considered as religious functionaries, such as Miriam, Deborah, and Zipporahthe lack of women priests in ancient Israel explored against the prevalence of priestesses in the larger ancient Near Eastern worldthe cultic significance of queen mothers in Israel and throughout the ancient Near EastIsraelite women&’s participation in the cult of Yahweh and in the cults of various goddesses
God's Good News: More Than 60 Bible Stories and Devotions
by Billy GrahamGod's Good News is even more child-friendly with a new cover, smaller trim size, and even a lower price point. More than 60 favorite Bible stories are told in actual Bible text from the New King James Version, each paired with a takeaway devotion from Rev. Graham. The takeaways will help children focus on God&’s Word, apply it to their lives, and begin sharing the good news from an early age. "Christianity is good news. . . . When we open up the Bible, it is good news from cover to cover. It's the good news that God loves us." —Billy GrahamNo one has brought the good news to more people than Reverend Billy Graham, and the people who admire him span all generations. This lovely edition of God's Good News will be a timeless classic for parents and grandparents to give a new generation of children the good news, to show them the way to the cross, and to help them begin a lifetime of following Christ.Invite the children you love to experience God through powerful stories from the Bible. They will imagine the walls of water in the parted Red Sea, figure out why Joseph chose to forgive his brothers, read about a paralyzed man Jesus healed, and discover God&’s exciting plan for their lives. Most of all, this Bible storybook helps children understand God's incredible love for them. Each story is equipped with a takeaway devotion from Rev. Graham. The takeaways will help children focus on God's Word, apply it to their lives, and begin walking with God and sharing the good news from an early age.With Bible stories told in actual Bible text, this storybook teaches that God loves us, saves us from our sin, and invites us into a new life with Him. Each entry includes the wisdom of Billy Graham, who spent his life helping people all over the world understand and respond in faith to the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that God loves us, and that is good news!The striking artwork from Scott Wakefield will help children connect with the timeless Bible stories and messages from Rev. Graham.
God's Good News (Colportage Library #21)
by Dwight L. MoodyGod's Good News features eight powerful addresses given by one of the greatest evangelists of the 19th century, D. L. Moody. He presents the gospel from Genesis, Matthew, Luke, Romans, and Corinthians and spends two chapters on the emptiness of excuses. His stimulating writing and challenging messages will help the seeker discover Christ.
God's Good News (Colportage Library #21)
by Dwight L. MoodyGod's Good News features eight powerful addresses given by one of the greatest evangelists of the 19th century, D. L. Moody. He presents the gospel from Genesis, Matthew, Luke, Romans, and Corinthians and spends two chapters on the emptiness of excuses. His stimulating writing and challenging messages will help the seeker discover Christ.
God's Good World: Reclaiming the Doctrine of Creation
by Jonathan WilsonThe doctrine of creation has often been neglected in Christian theology. Distinguished evangelical theologian Jonathan Wilson exposes what has been missing in current theological discourse and offers an original, constructive work on this doctrine. <p><p> The book unites creation and redemption, showing the significance of God's work of creation for understanding the good news of redemption in Jesus Christ. Wilson develops a trinitarian account of the life of the world and sets forth how to live wisely, hopefully, peaceably, joyfully, and generously in that world. He also shows how a mature doctrine of creation can help the church think practically about contemporary issues, including creation care, sexuality, technology, food and water, and more.
God's Goodness for the Chosen: An Interactive Bible Study Season 4 (The Chosen Bible Study Series #4)
by Amanda Jenkins Dallas Jenkins Dr. Douglas S. HuffmanGod&’s Goodness for the Chosen is an eight-lesson Bible study for individuals or groups that follows each episode of season 4 of The Chosen. This study teaches readers how to reframe their hardships and see them as fertile soil for God&’s goodness to grow in their lives. We see it over and over again in the Bible: God brings good things out of bad things for the sake of His people and for His glory. But truth be told, when we personally experience suffering, we have a difficult time actually believing it. Yet, life is challenging even for the followers of Jesus, and hardship in the twenty-first century is no exception. God&’s Goodness for the Chosen takes readers through eight lessons which reveal how God uses suffering to bring about good things in the lives of those He loves. You&’ll see: • Death is eclipsed by life • Grief is eclipsed by praise • Questions are eclipsed by resolve • Confusion is eclipsed by grace • Temporary things are eclipsed by eternal things • Heartbreak is eclipsed by love • Sin is eclipsed by obedience • Pain is eclipsed by the fullness of God&’s plan Indeed, readers will be challenged to embrace the hard things of life, to experience more of the goodness God offers on the other side.
God's Got You: Embracing New Beginnings with Courage and Confidence
by Tracie MilesDuring times of transition—such as a move, a divorce, or just a new season of life—you need reminders that even when you feel out of control, God is in control. In this practical guide to navigating uncharted territory, Tracie Miles equips you to say goodbye to the way things once were so you can embrace God&’s future for us. Beginning again can feel scary, even in the best of times. This biblically based guide equips you for the future God has for you, even if it&’s not the one you expected. God&’s Got You offers the encouragement you need to: Identify the stumbling blocks that prevent you from moving forward. Use times of transition to become who you&’ve always wanted to be. Feel empowered to pursue the desires and dreams in your heart. Map out a life plan for the season ahead. At a time when you might be feeling fearful, Tracie helps you find the courage to reinvent yourself. With prompts for goal setting, vision casting, action steps, reflection, and prayer, God&’s Got You empowers you to step boldly into the next season of your life.
God's Got Your Number
by Ken GaubDo you wonder if miracles from God truly occur in today's world? Are you afraid walking in Christian faith requires too much sacrifice? Then perhaps you've never received a phone call from heaven. Ken Gaub did, and for this world evangelist it was a wake-up call that the God who talked with Adam in the cool of the Garden has never abandoned mankind, and stays in close contact with us still today. Gaub's unique blend of humor and straightforward teaching make this book a delightful read for anyone wishing to renew the strength of faith. This humble servant relates how his young faith in God prevented him from "chickening-out" when preaching to his first "congregation," and continues with the state of things today as he travels worldwide on missions for Christ.
God's Grace: A Novel (Fsg Classics Ser.)
by Bernard MalamudGod's Grace (1982), Bernard Malamud's last novel, is a modern-day dystopian fantasy, set in a time after a thermonuclear war prompts a second flood -- a radical departure from Malamud's previous fiction. The novel's protagonist is paleolosist Calvin Cohn, who had been attending to his work at the bottom of the ocean when the Devastation struck, and who alone survived. This rabbi's son -- a "marginal error" -- finds himself shipwrecked with an experimental chimpanzee capable of speech, to whom he gives the name Buz. Soon other creatures appear on their island-baboons, chimps, five apes, and a lone gorilla. Cohn works hard to make it possible for God to love His creation again, and his hopes increase as he encounters the unknown and the unforeseen in this strange new world. With God's Grace, Malamud took a great risk, and it paid off. The novel's fresh and pervasive humor, narrative ingenuity, and tragic sense of the human condition make it one of Malamud's most extraordinary books. "Is he an American Master? Of course. He not only wrote in the American language, he augmented it with fresh plasticity, he shaped our English into startling new configurations." --Cynthia Ozick
God's Grace
by Bernard MalamudMalamud's last novel, is a modern-day dystopian fantasy, set in a time after a thermonuclear war prompts a second flood--a radical departure from Malamud's previous fiction.
God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches that Seek to Love them Well
by Anna Meade HarrisWeaving her own story together with nine attributes of God's character revealed from Scripture, Anna Meade Harris speaks to vulnerable single parents and to churches who want to love them well.After the death of her husband, Anna Meade Harris discovered that single-parent families don't seem to have a place in the local church. Because she and her kids no longer fit into the Christian family mold, the body of Christ felt alien and strange when Anna's family needed it the most. Belonging, even in the most loving church, was a challenge.God's Grace for Every Family was born out of Anna's desire to help other families avoid feeling the loneliness that hers felt. This gospel-centered work addresses the single parent who needs to know that God sees, loves, and cares for their family. The book also addresses the church at large, in the hopes that Christians will come to understand the unique needs of single-parent families and do a better job of welcoming, valuing, and loving them.The book begins with Anna's story and then presents information about single-parent families in America, providing an understanding of their unique needs and complex dynamics. The chapters that follow each focus on a particular area of need and contain:Exegesis of Scripture demonstrating the character of God in relationship with his peopleShort narratives collected through interviews with single parents from a variety of backgroundsSuggestions for how the church can serve God and familiesThis book is written for all Christians, married or single, parent or childless. It's written for widows, divorcees, and those who never married. And it's written for the congregants, pastors, leaders, and church family who wants to embrace every family and learn how to serve them well. By addressing families and the church together, God's Grace for Every Family opens the door for gracious conversations and greater unity in the family of God.
God's Great Creation: Level 2 (I Can Read! / Adventure Bible)
by ZondervanGod spent seven days creating the world. On the sixth day, he made Adam and Eve—people just like us! God loved everything he made. But one day, Adam and Eve disobeyed God.This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it&’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
God's Great Love for You
by Rick WarrenGod&’s Great LoveCreated the entire universeAnd everything in itIncluding you.God&’s Great Love for You, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author and respected pastor Rick Warren, takes children on a whimsical and heartfelt journey that lets them know God&’s love is with them wherever they go. With breathtaking illustrations by Chris Saunders, the simple yet poignant text comes alive as a child journeys to places far and near and discovers God&’s great love is perfect, and everywhere, and will never end.
God's Greater Glory: The Exalted God of Scripture and the Christian Faith
by Bruce A. WareThough in all things God's Word is the final authority, our Christian tradition, as inherited from centuries of careful reflection and endeavoring to be true to the teaching of Scripture, can greatly enlighten us. Nowhere is this blend of respectful listening to the wisdom of the past and faithfulness to the Bible more necessary than in our contemporary reformulations of the doctrine of God's person. Bruce Ware believes that while tradition's emphasis on God's metaphysical perfection and His supremacy over the world is correct, we must refine our understanding of the way in which He relates to us. While retaining the deepest concerns of the historic tradition, Ware offers a more rational view of God's dealings with His children--a view that is reflected in Scripture's own testimony of Him. Ware then applies this concept of real divine exaltation and real divine-human relationship to the areas of our prayer life, confidence in God and His guidance of us.
God's Greatest Gifts: His Word, His Name, His Blood
by Joyce MeyerGod has given you the weapons you need to keep Satan in his rightful place of defeat. Now more than ever, Satan is launching his most violent attacks against the children of God. But you are not defenseless against these attacks. God has provided you with powerful weapons to overcome every obstacle life presents. Joyce Meyer uncovers the keys of building a strong foundation in the Word of God. Through exploring Scriptural principles, she highlights how to assume God's authority to help you rise above challenges and understand the power you have through the blood of Jesus. God does not intend for you to spend all your time fighting the enemy. He wants you to enjoy a life of freedom and complete liberty. By using the principles outlined in this book, you will learn how to effectively use the weapons God has given you to live a victorious life!You will learn:How to be changed by the power of the WordHow to wield the weapon of the WordHow to exercise authority in the name of JesusThe power of the blood covenantWhy Satan is afraid of the blood of Jesus.Be an overcomer through claiming the power of GOD'S GREATEST GIFTS!
God's Guest List: Welcoming Those Who Influence Our Lives (An Inspirational Gift for Women)
by Debbie MacomberThrough touching true stories and inspiring insight, Debbie Macomber takes us on a journey to discover the influence others have on us—and the power we have to influence them in turn. Who is on God&’s &“guest list&” for your life…and why? The answers may surprise you. Each of us have &“influencers&” that have affected our lives—some from a distance, some through word or deed, some through example, be it good or bad. Often we don&’t even recognize the deep impact others have had and how God has used them to shape us into who we are. By pausing to recognize these influences, we begin to grasp how God&’s guest list has a purpose far beyond what we imagined. We begin to see the seeds of influence that grew into our personal values and character. In some people God invites into our lives, we see only what appears to be painful or negative influence. In God&’s Guest List, Macomber redirects our attention, opening our eyes to how those experiences prompted strength, resilience, resolve, and choices about how we would change and who we would become. In other instances, God has surprised us with just the people at just the right time to support, teach, lead, or love us, but perhaps we haven&’t quite recognized God&’s timing and work through these &“guests.&” This book also offers the chance to grasp our own power to influence others, and even to anticipate what lives we have yet to touch. In the bestselling tradition of How to Win Friends and Influence People, Macomber shares her vision to seize every opportunity to be a positive and faithful influence on others. Filled with true stories and rich insight, God&’s Guest List will forever change how you see the people in your life.
God's Guidance: A Slow and Certain Light (2nd edition)
by Elisabeth ElliotGod's Guidance will not show you how to find God's will in six easy steps. Instead, Elisabeth Elliot invites you to draw closer to God so you can walk in His light. Here is a practical book to fortify your faith when coming to God for the answers to life.
God's Hand in Our Hardship
by Joni Eareckson TadaWhy Does God Let Good People Suffer? by Joni Eareckson TadaWhen you read through the Bible, you can see that God hates suffering. Jesus spent much of his life relieving people's illnesses and hurts. He calls us to do the same: to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, take care of widows and orphans and visit those in prison. So why doesn't our all-powerful God get rid of suffering?Why Does God Let Good People Suffer? by Joni Eareckson Tada answers the big questions about suffering:*How can a gracious and loving God allow anyone to suffer?*Why do "good" people have to suffer? Don't they deserve better?*What possible good can come through suffering?Popular author and speaker Joni Eareckson Tada helps you understand why God allows suffering and what we can learn from it in this full-color ebook
God's Hand on America: Divine Providence in the Modern Era
by Michael MedvedThe national radio host and bestselling author of The American Miracle reveals the happy accidents, bizarre coincidences, and flat-out miracles that continue to shape America&’s destiny. &“A hopeful message for our troubled times . . . Michael Medved has an eye for a story, and a preternatural gift for telling it in beguiling ways.&”—Joseph J. Ellis, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award–winning author of Founding Brothers Has God withdrawn his special blessing from the United States? Americans ponder that painful question in troubled times, as we did during the devastation of the Civil War and after the assassinations of the &’60s, and as we do in our present polarization. Yet somehow—on battlefields, across western wilderness, and in raucous convention halls—astounding events have reliably advanced America, restoring faith in the Republic&’s providential protection. In this provocative historical narrative, Michael Medved brings to life ten haunting tales that reveal this purposeful pattern, including: • A near-fatal carriage accident forces Lincoln&’s secretary of state into a canvas-and-steel neck brace that protects him from a would-be assassin&’s knife thrusts, allowing him two years later to acquire Alaska for the United States. • A sudden tidal wave of Russian Jewish immigration, beginning in 1881, coincides with America&’s rise to world leadership, fulfilling a biblical promise that those blessing Abraham&’s children will themselves be blessed. • Campaigning for president, Theodore Roosevelt takes a bullet in the chest, but a folded speech in his jacket pocket slows its progress and saves his life. • At the Battle of Midway, U.S. planes get lost over empty ocean and then miraculously reconnect for five minutes of dive-bombing that wrecks Japan&’s fleet, convincing even enemy commanders that higher powers intervened against them. • A behind-the-scenes &“conspiracy of the pure of heart&” by Democratic leaders forces a gravely ill FDR to replace his sitting vice president—an unstable Stalinist—with future White House great Harry Truman. These and other little-known stories build on themes of The American Miracle, Medved&’s bestseller about America&’s remarkable rise. The confident heroes and stubborn misfits in these pages shared a common faith in a master plan, which continues to unfold in our time. God&’s Hand on America confirms that the founders were right about America&’s destiny to lead and enlighten the world.
God's Handmaiden
by Gilbert MorrisA historical and romantic adventure woven around the story of Florence Nightingale.Gervase Howard is in her mid-teens when her working-class mother dies and she must go to live with relatives in service to a wealthy, noble family, outside of London. While learning various jobs, she is drawn to the eldest son, Davis. Her fascination with him grows deeper, but more hopeless, since the two are separated not just by class, but also by Davis’s love for Roberta.When Davis announces his engagement, he asks Gervase to join them as Roberta’s maid. But instead Gervase becomes a companion to Florence Nightingale and accompanies her when the Crimean War breaks out and she is asked to create a corps of nurses. On the field, Gervase crosses paths with Davis, who has become disillusioned in his marriage and is drawn to her warmth and care. Both know, however, there is nothing more for them than friendship.Upon her return to England, Gervase receives word that Davis has been seriously injured in a fall and is asked to nurse him back to health. As he regains consciousness, he reveals shocking news that plunges them both into danger.
God's Happy Family
by Edith Witmer"My mother says she’s not as tired Now as she used to be; It makes me glad to know I help And that she counts on me."
God's Harvard: A Christian College on a Mission to Save America
by Hanna RosinBehind the scenes at Patrick Henry College: &“A deft and honest narrative of evangelical education . . . historical background, close observation and skeptical wit&” (Publishers Weekly). One of the Christian Science Monitor&’s annual &“Books We Liked Best&” Take a walk down the halls and into the dorms and hearts of tiny Patrick Henry College, a Christian school just outside the nation&’s capital, where ambitious young evangelicals are groomed to become tomorrow&’s conservative elite. The future front lines of politics, entertainment, and science will be commanded by these idealistic graduates, who plan to lead the battle in reclaiming a godless nation. God&’s Harvard reveals the evangelical movement at a moment of crisis and climax, its future leaders struggling to resist the temptations of modern life even as they try to remake the world in their image. This is a vibrant, insightful look at kids who may very well be in charge of our country one day. &“A rare accomplishment for many reasons—perhaps most of all because Rosin is a journalist who not only reports but also observes deeply.&” —San Francisco Chronicle &“Rosin is at her best when chronicling sympathetically the lives of these young evangelicals, as ambitious as their secular peers but single-minded in their focus on politics.&” —Chicago Tribune &“Nuanced and highly readable . . . With her feisty, richly detailed prose.&” —The Washington Post