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The God of New Beginnings: How the Power of Relationship Brings Hope and Redeems Lives
by Dean Merrill Matt Roberts Rob CowlesNearly everyone has someone in their circle of acquaintances who struggles—an out-of-control friend or relative whose habits or relationships are in chaos. Is there any hope, or is he or she doomed to self-destruction?Pastors Rob Cowles and Matt Roberts say God is equal to the challenge! New beginnings are possible, no matter how broken, devastated, or crazy someone’s life may be. Yet today’s churches don’t do messy very well.The Genesis Project is a network of believers whose goal is to plant churches in dark places, targeting people who don’t normally “do” church. Reaching drug addicts, convicts, strippers, and gang members, they’ve seen God do some amazing things with seemingly hopeless lives. The God of New Beginnings tells these dramatic stories, offering practical wisdom for breaking through the darkness in a person’s life: Pursuing real relationships Opening up true stories Pulling together safe communities Getting honest about sin Extending God’s forgiveness and freedom Helping people reset their lives and habits Coping with ongoing complications Not giving up when setbacks occur Freely sharing the victories Keeping the faith life simple Love never fails. And when we incorporate God’s love into our lives and relationships, redemption is possible.
The God Of Old: Inside The Lost World Of The Bible
by James L. KugelA portrait of God as envisioned by early Israelites describes him as an accessible inhabitant of a parallel spiritual world who was human-like in appearance and who often made himself known to people.
The God Of Peace: Toward A Theology Of Nonviolence
by John Dear"The God of peace is never glorified by human violence." Thomas Merton <P><P> 'The God of Peace', John Dear's classic theology of nonviolence, broke new ground when it was first published as a breakthrough toward a new understanding of scripture, theology, social concerns and churches issues--from the perspective of Gospel nonviolence, in the tradition of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Dorothy Day. <P><P> This ground-breaking study begins not just with the culture of violence, but the nonviolence of God, and the revolutionary nonviolence of Jesus. From the start, John Dear explores traditional areas of theology, such as Christology, Trinitarian Theology, anthropology, sin, redemption, theodicy, salvation, ecclesiology, eschatology, spirituality, liturgy, Catholic social teaching, the "just war theory,", feminism, liberation theology and the consistent ethic of life. This text will help university and theology students pursuing the theology and spirituality of nonviolence, as well as ordinary Christians and activists interested in the crucial connection between war and violence, and God and nonviolence.
God of Salvation: Soteriology in Theological Perspective (British Literature In Context In The Long Eighteenth Century Ser.)
by Murray A. RaeThe theology of salvation stands at the heart of the Christian faith. Very often the structure of Christian salvation is seen in terms of a single theme, such as atonement for sins, forgiveness, liberation or friendship with God. It is easy to reduce soteriology to a matter of merely personal experience, or to see salvation as just a solution to a human problem. This book explores a vital yet often neglected aspect of Christian confession - the essential relationship between the nature of salvation and the character of the God who saves. In what ways does God's saving outreach reflect God's character? How might a Christian depiction of salvation best bear witness to these features? What difference might it make to start with the identity of God as encountered in the gospel, then view everything else in the light of that? In addressing these questions, this book offers fresh appraisals of a range of major themes in theology: the nature of creaturely existence; the relationship between divine purposes and material history; the holiness, love and judgement of God; the atoning work of Jesus Christ; election, justification and the nature of faith; salvation outside the church; human and non-human ends; the nature of eschatological fellowship with God. In looking at these issues in the light of God's identity, the authors offer a stimulating and tightly-argued reassessment of what a Christian theology of salvation ought to resemble, and ask what the implications might be for Christian life and witness in the world today.
The God of Second Chances: Experiencing His Grace for the Best of Your Life
by Stephen ArterburnWe've all heard the story. An ungrateful son leaves the security of home and his loving father in search of something bigger and better. However, it doesn't work out as he planned and soon he finds himself surrounded by pig slop, with this lesson learned: There's no place like home.Author Stephen Arterburn shares how the world's promise of power, pleasure, and possessions seduced him off the straight and narrow path. His story is one of God's redemptive grace in the midst of emptiness and despair. Arterburn's turning point came when he made the life-changing realization that only God could satisfy the longings of his heart and restore what he had destroyed.Is your child going through a "prodigal" period? Are you yourself searching for something or someone to fill the emptiness of your soul? Let this book introduce you to The God of Second Chances.
The God of Second Chances, Experiencing His Grace for the Rest of Your Life
by Stephen ArterburnOne of the greatest misconceptions is the belief that accepting Christ automatically assures us of a life free from problems. The truth is, all of us have made mistakes, and we will continue to make them long after our initial commitments to Christ. The differences in our lives will be found in how we handle our problems-whether we just give up or whether we reach beyond ourselves for the help of Someone greater. In The God of Second Chances, best-selling author Stephen Arterburn invites us to experience, as he has, the redemptive love of God. Breaking the destructive, painful cyde of sin and its consequences is not easy, and it often requires a transformation beyond what we know to be possible. But when we discover the courage to believe that nothing is impossible with God, we suddenly find ourselves face-to-face with His infinite grace. And it is this surprise of that grace that is so life-changing...enabling us to turn our pain into lessons of faith. Stephen Arterburn is the founder of New Life Clinics, the largest provider of Christian counseling and treatment throughout the United States and Canada and is also the host of the nationally syndicated New Life Live! daily radio program heard on over one hundred outlets and at www.newlife.com.
God of the Big Bang: How Modern Science Affirms the Creator
by PhD Leslie WickmanPh.D. expert in astronautical and aeronautical engineering provides good news for believers - new scientific research supports the idea that the universe was created by God.
The God of the Dangerous Sermon
by Frank A. ThomasLearn to engage with a dangerous God, to preach the sermons your community needs today. Every sermon has a theology, and a god of that theology behind it. Preaching is more effective, and has more integrity when preachers understand the god behind their theology. Specifically, whether the god is a universal God, like the one expressed by Christ and the Christian faith, or a tribal god, which is sometimes dressed up to resemble Christianity but is something else entirely. Frank A. Thomas culminates his exploration of the Dangerous Sermon with this book, which leads readers through the process of identifying and understanding the gods behind theology, and their connection to preaching. The reader is equipped to discern the metaphors, symbols, and rhetorical indicators which point to the god a preacher is serving and calling others to serve.
God of the Empty-Handed: Poverty, Power and the Kingdom of God
by Jayakumar ChristianHow can the Kingdom of God transform the powerlessness of the poor?Jayakumar Christian argues that in order to provide sustainable solutions to powerlessness, poverty and oppression, it is critical to challenge and redefine power from the perspective of the kingdom of God. Only when we realise that we are all 'empty-handed' before God can broken relationships be restored.'This is an important book. Written by a deeply experienced and thoughtful practitioner, it is theologically deep and fundamentally sound in terms of its social science. This is a must-read for any Christian interested in working for transformation among the poor' (Dr Bryant L Myers, Professor of International Development, Fuller Theological Seminary).'Jayakumar has worked among the poor for more than 30 years and demonstrates a profound personal relationship with 'the God of the Empty-Handed'. This is a modern classic and this revised edition is a major contribution to development thinking and practice in the twenty-first century' (Revd Tim Costello, CEO, World Vision Australia).
God of the Fairy Tale: Finding Truth in the Land of Make-Believe
by Jim WareWhat Treasures Are Hidden in the Enchanted Woods? More than just bedtime traditions, more than simple children's literature, the most enduring stories are echoes of the greatest of all stories, the Gospel. God of the Fairy Tale is a collection of spiritual reflections on the truths found in classic fairy tales, truths that point us to the ultimate Truth about God, redemption, and ourselves. Delving into twenty classic folk and fairy tales, God of the Fairy Tale leads us into the mystical landscape of elves, goblins, and talking animals to reveal the jewels of truth that hide inside these most simple of stories. Through the fables of Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and many others, we discover a perspective not unlike that of the Bible-a world of people trying to be something more, questing to do good in a realm fraught with evil, where a turn of the tables leaves the strong defeated and the weak victorious. Each tale is presented along with a meditation on the spiritual and theological themes present. God of the Fairy Tale will warm your heart with a world of characters, creatures, and circumstances that spin an entertaining yarn and affirm the most essential Christian worldviews.
God of the Gaps: Finding Faith in the In-between Spaces of our Journey
by Christie Love“This book is essential carry-on luggage for traveling through hard times . . . [It] will bring you comfort, challenge you, and give you inspiration.” —Traci Brown, author of Persuasion PointStruggle is the great equalizer. At one time or another, every person will experience some type of challenge that will leave them lingering between a struggle they are facing and a solution that they are waiting on. This in-between place is called the gap. Gaps do not discriminate. People from all ages, income brackets, genders, positions of power, levels of education, backgrounds and ethnicities are going to travel through the gaps at some point. These seasons of struggle can either push individuals away from God or draw them closer to Him. God of the Gaps challenges people with and without a prior link to God’s heart to recognize His presence in their gaps and His desire to connect with them during these times of questions, doubts, hurts, and emotions.“God of the Gaps pulls the rug from beneath certain Christian platitudes that often plague works about suffering and leave the reader to wrestle as they try to find God in their ‘gaps’ . . . a must-read for anyone who is struggling to find the light of God in dark places.” —Ally Henny, Vice President, The Witness: A Black Christian Collective“I am grateful to Christie Love for sharing her gap lessons with courage, vulnerability, and a good dose of scriptural insight. For all in ‘the gap’ here is help and hope!” —Elisa Morgan, Speaker, Author, Co-Host of Discover the Word and God Hears Her
The God of the Gospel: Robert Jenson's Trinitarian Theology (Strategic Initiatives in Evangelical Theology)
by Scott R. Swainour God
The God of the Gospel of John
by Marianne Meye ThompsonWhile there are numerous studies of God in the Old Testament, the concept of God has largely been ignored as a subject of inquiry in contemporary New Testament theology. As this superb work by Marianne Meye Thompson shows, however, an understanding of the identity of God is central to the New Testament, particularly to the Gospel of John. Thompson here offers the first comprehensive study of the concept of God in John's Gospel. She shows that one must first grasp the importance of God to John before one can properly appreciate the Gospel's Christology and overarching message. By arguing that John is rightly understood to be a "theocentric" work, Thompson challenges the prevailing theory that John is primarily concerned with Christology. While Thompson uses traditional historical and exegetical approaches to the New Testament and ancient sources, her study is mainly theological in scope. She asks how John portrays God and how, after reading the Gospel, we ought to speak of the identity of God. Unlike many recent studies of John, this one does not try to reconstruct the history behind the text but, rather, tries to fully illumine the theological content of John's message. A seminal study with lasting implications for New Testament theology, The God of the Gospel of John will become a standard text for students of the New Testament.
The God of the How and When Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video (God of The Way)
by Kathie Lee GiffordTrusting God When You Don&’t Know the DetailsThe Bible reveals that God&’s plans are greater than our own and that he executes those plans in his own timing. &“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways&” (Isaiah 55:9). Yet this often trips us up, because we want to know all the details of exactly how God is working and when he will deliver.In this six-session video Bible study, bestselling authors Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel tell the stories of five people in Scripture—Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Joshua, and Mary, the mother of Jesus—who also wondered how and when God would come through for them. Each of them had to step out in faith and obey God without knowing the details of what would happen in their story. As you study their examples, you will discover what it likewise means for you to trust that God&’s ways are higher than your own—and what it takes to step out in faith.Each session includes clips from The God of the Way oratorios, featuring Kathie Lee Gifford and other well-known personalities, that bring the story of Scripture to life with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, and touching visuals.This study guide includes:Individual access to six streaming video sessionsHow to use this guide sectionVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsSessions and video run times:The Holy Land (19:00)Abraham (19:00)Sarah (19:00)Moses (18:30)Joshua (19:00)Mary (22:00)This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don&’t need to buy a DVD!)Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
God of the Impossible: Stories of Hope from the Muslim World
by Samuel Naaman Stefano FehrDiscover how all things are possible with God!Sharing the gospel with those from different cultures and belief systems can sometimes seem futile, especially when it comes to reaching Muslims. The gap between Christianity and Islam is vast, and bridging cross-cultural values can seem impossible.In God of the Impossible: Stories of Hope from the Muslim World, you&’ll be stirred by amazing testimonies of people from a Muslim background coming to personal faith in Jesus Christ. Through years of work with Call of Hope—a ministry that reaches Muslim communities—Rev. Stefano Fehr and Dr. Samuel Naaman have witnessed countless episodes of God&’s saving grace flourishing in the midst of adversity. In these riveting stories, you&’ll be equipped with practical ways to reach Muslims and others in your own community, and be encouraged in your faith by witnessing the power and promise of the gospel.
God of the Impossible: Stories of Hope from the Muslim World
by Samuel Naaman Stefano FehrDiscover how all things are possible with God!Sharing the gospel with those from different cultures and belief systems can sometimes seem futile, especially when it comes to reaching Muslims. The gap between Christianity and Islam is vast, and bridging cross-cultural values can seem impossible.In God of the Impossible: Stories of Hope from the Muslim World, you&’ll be stirred by amazing testimonies of people from a Muslim background coming to personal faith in Jesus Christ. Through years of work with Call of Hope—a ministry that reaches Muslim communities—Rev. Stefano Fehr and Dr. Samuel Naaman have witnessed countless episodes of God&’s saving grace flourishing in the midst of adversity. In these riveting stories, you&’ll be equipped with practical ways to reach Muslims and others in your own community, and be encouraged in your faith by witnessing the power and promise of the gospel.
The God of the Other Side Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video (God of The Way)
by Kathie Lee GiffordIn the Gospels, we often read of Jesus telling his disciples to travel to the &“other side&” of the Sea of Galilee. What we don&’t often realize is what this other side represented. It was the region of the Decapolis, where many pagan religions were practiced. The disciples, under Jewish law, would have been considered unclean even to step foot there.In this six-session video Bible study, Kathie Lee Gifford and Joanne Moody reveal how Jesus broke through social barriers and reached those on the &“other side&” whom society had abandoned. Through the stories of the Demoniac, Samaritan Woman, Prodigal Son, four friends of the paralyzed man, and Cornelius and Peter, you will discover the incredible lengths to which God will go to reach those who are lonely, lost, and left behind. You will be challenged to follow Jesus&’ example and daily go to the other side for those who need his love.Each session includes clips from The Way oratorios, featuring Kathie Lee Gifford and other well-known personalities, that bring the story of Scripture to life with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration, and stunning visuals.This study guide includes:Individual access to six streaming video sessionsA guide to best practices for leading a groupVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflectionSessions and video run times:The Other Side (23:00)The Demoniac (24:00)The Samaritan Woman (22:00)The Prodigal Son (22:00)Cornelius and Peter (23:00)The Power of Unity (23:00)
God of the Towel: Knowing the tender heart of God
by Jim McGuigganJim McGuiggan’s passionate devotional readings draw the reader beyond the commands, the laws, and the history to reveal God’s tender love.Since childhood, you’ve sung the words, “Jesus loves me, this I know.” The tune is as familiar as your own mirrored reflection. But sometimes we have difficulty believing that the creator and sustainer of the universe could be bothered with people like you and me—much less really love us. But when God put on flesh and entered our world, he washed dirty feet, he soothed suffering souls, and he forgave fallen sinners. His message is loud and clear—he loves us! Jim McGuiggan’s passionate, devotional readings draw you beyond the commands, the laws, and the history to paint insightful portraits of God that reveal his tender heart of love.
God of the Underdogs: When the Odds Are Against You, God Is For You
by Matt KellerMatt Keller shows every underdog that God chose people just like them to do his work and change the world.Have you ever felt like an underdog? Like you don't have the ability or confidence to pursue your dreams? The Bible is full of ordinary people the world considered underdogs. Yet God chose them to do his work.In God of the Underdogs, pastor Matt Keller tells his own story of being an underdog as well as the stories of the underdog heroes in Scripture. Men and women like Moses, Esther, King David, Samuel, Joseph, Paul the Apostle, and even Jesus. The stories and scriptures you'll read will inspire you to face down the excuses holding you back, and you will be free to pursue your destiny as never before!Maybe you're thinking, My past is too dark. "But it's your past," Matt assures you. God of the Underdogs will show you that the Creator of the universe wants you to accomplish great things for him. He wants to use your life in a way he will use no one else's. Don't shrink back from your destiny; lean into it. The Bible says you are a friend of God. Beloved. Highly esteemed. Known. More than conquerors. God sees your potential. It is your inability, not your perfection, that makes you an underdog worth using in God's eyes. So rise up, underdog! God has a special plan for your life.
The God of the Way: A Journey into the Stories, People, and Faith That Changed the World Forever
by Kathie Lee Gifford Rabbi Jason SobelFrom the authors of the New York Times best seller The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi, Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel bring you an exciting new life-changing message that will help you read the Bible with new eyes and take you into the heart of God's people in Scripture – from Abraham to Ruth to Jesus and His early followers.In The God of the Way, Rabbi Jason shares wisdom from his Jewish heritage and helps us read Scripture in the cultural context of biblical times. Kathie Lee adds personal stories and reflections from her spiritual journey and studies, serving as a companion as you go deeper in your own relationship with God.You will experience:The God of the How and When: When you don't know the details…God does.The God of His Word: When you can't see God…trust His heart and the promises in His Word.The God Who Sees: When you feel abandoned and forgotten…God knows and cares about you.The God of the Other Side: When you feel overwhelmed and unworthy…God never passes by but crosses over and brings freedom. Journey into God's word, from the creation of the world through the desert and empty places, the Hebrew nation, and meet Jesus, the disciples, and his followers. As you do, you will see how you are part of God's epic story of redemption – a radiant testimony to the truth that belief in God's promises is never wasted.
God of Tomorrow: How to Overcome the Fears of Today and Renew Your Hope for the Future
by Caleb KaltenbachWith a voice of reason and grace, pastor Caleb Kaltenbach challenges the church to choose the path of hope in response to polarizing cultural issues that are straight from the front pages of today&’s newspapers.Divergent politics, immigration issues, bullying, re-defining family, racism, terrorism, new ways of categorizing people, and multiple other issues are negatively impacting our communities today. Some feel the country we live in now isn't the same one they lived in twenty years ago. Culture is consistently changing, and many Christians are nervous about what tomorrow will bring.However, we don't need to worry, because we serve the God of tomorrow. Culture will always change, but God never changes. God owns tomorrow. He has been in tomorrow, prepared tomorrow, and will walk with us into tomorrow. He will help us handle our ever-shifting culture as we journey forward.Every cultural issue we deal with today is something that Jesus dealt with in his day. The issues are the same, they just look different. Yet Jesus trusted the God of Tomorrow and knew that he was in complete control. Because of his trust in God, Jesus engaged culture in a very intentional way, and we can do likewise.God of Tomorrow includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter, providing a great platform for small groups to dialogue about these culturally-relevant topics.
God of Vengeance
by Sholom Asch Donald MarguliesDonald Margulies offers up a vivid new adaptation of Sholom Asch's 1906 Yiddish melodrama, reset on the Lower East Side of New York at the turn of the century. The original English language edition first appeared on Broadway in 1923, but was closed down and the cast arrested for its portrayal of a lesbian love affair on stage."Teasing out the pesky questions of spirit, love, family and commerce at the heart of Asch's play, Margulies has achieved crossover success, making God of Vengeance a profoundly American play."--Alisa Solomon, Village Voice Sholom Asch was a noted Yiddish novelist and playwright.Donald Margulies is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Dinner with Friends. His other work includes Collected Stories and Sight Unseen.
The God of Yes
by David EdwardsHow we view God affects our whole world -- including our view of ourselves. Many see God as The Great Restrictor, saying no to our every move. But the God of the Bible is a God of yes, empowering us with confidence, hope, and expectancy. Speaking with boldness and clarity to the post-modern generation, David Edward reveals the God of yes as he explores subjects like the four agreements God has made with humankind: God's agreement with Adam -- to remove sin; God's agreement with Abraham -- to release blessings; God's agreement with David -- to reign with authority; God's agreement with Jeremiah -- to redeem nations. Are you ready to look past the static religiosity of our day and peer deeply into the God of yes to find a life that truly works? The choice is yours. Your journey toward a life of yes begins as you open the pages of this powerful book.
The God of Yes: How Faith Makes All Things New
by Jud WilhiteThe Christian life is often defined as "no." What starts with a desire to reject descructive things morphs into a "no" to people, enjoyment, laughter, pleasure, success, and ultimately life itself. Before we know it, we've reduced the Christian faith to a huge rejection of just about everything God has created. Is it any wonder why many in our culture think of Christianity and "no" comes to mind?We need perspective. We need more than just "no." We need to experience a divine "yes" to all of life as a gift from God.Ecclesiastes, through Solomon's journals, gives us a huge dose of reality. Solomon's entire experience is a counterintuitive "yes" to God and every aspect of life. It provides a framework for a faith that squares off with reality and finds it infused with meaning.THE GOD OF YES will explore this counterintuitive approach and provide clear application on how faith can infuse meaning to the monotony of everyday life. It will flip Ecclesiastes upside down to show that it is actually affirming life in all of its parts with God at the center. It will challenge the reader that his or her life can look different even if nothing changes externally.
