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God's Saving Grace: A Pauline Theology
by Frank J. MateraDistinguished biblical scholar Frank Matera here views the theology of the Pauline letters through the lens of the saving grace that Paul experienced at his call and conversion. Focusing on Christology, soteriology, theology, anthropology, ecclesiology, ethics, and eschatology, Matera explores both the unity and the diversity of the thirteen Pauline letters.Written in a clear and coherent style, God's Saving Grace presents students, professors, and pastors with a comprehensive yet concise and accessible overview of the theology found in the entire corpus of Paul's letters.
God's Scarlet Fury (The Dark Ages Saga of Tristan de Saint-Germain #Vol. 4)
by Robert E. HirschA bishop&’s vows are tested by the epic eleventh-century battle between East and West, in this compelling novel of the Crusades. It is the year 1097. The violent warrior class of Western Europe is marching against the Islamic Seljuk Empire to recapture Jerusalem at the plea of Pope Urban II, igniting a searing inferno of war, betrayal, and intrigue as two worlds collide—East against West, Christians against Muslims. Caught in this vicious conflict, Bishop Tristan de Saint-Germain strives to balance religious vows, loyalty to the pope, and his life-long love for Mala the Romani, the beautiful girl he met as a child just before entering the monastery of the Black Monks in France. Tested by separations, the death of their firstborn child, the threat of eternal damnation, and now annihilation, Tristan and Mala struggle against the raging tides of cultural and religious intolerance to remain together in an age of inflexible Catholic doctrine and holy war. Finding support in Queen Irene and Emperor Alexius of Byzantium, they are challenged by Archbishop Adhémar of Le Puy, rigid moralist and leader of the First Holy Crusade; Tafur, the perverse &“Beggar King&”; and Lord Desmond DuLac, hated specter of the Saint-Germain family past. Time alone shall direct the outcome as humanity awakens the wrathful hand of God&’s scarlet fury
God's Secret Agents: The Story of a Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse between Priests and Government Spies, in which Queen Elizabeth and Her Ministers Fought to Defend the State, and English Catholics Fought to Defend Their Souls
by Alice HoggeOne evening in 1588, just weeks after the defeat of the Spanish Armada, two young men landed in secret on a beach in Norfolk, England. They were Jesuit priests, Englishmen, and their aim was to achieve by force of argument what the Armada had failed to do by force of arms: return England to the Catholic Church.Eighteen years later their mission would be shattered by the actions of the Gunpowder Plotters -- a small group of terrorists who famously tried to destroy the Houses of Parliament -- for the Jesuits were accused of having designed "that most horrid and hellish conspiracy."Alice Hogge follows "God's secret agents" from their schooling on the Continent, through their perilous return journeys and lonely lives in hiding, to, ultimately, the gallows. She offers a remarkable true account of faith, duty, intolerance, and martyrdom -- the unforgettable story of men who would die for a cause undone by men who would kill for it.
God's Secretaries: The Making of the King James Bible (P. S. Series)
by Adam NicolsonNicolson describes the group of black-gowned individuals who compared Bible translations and argued fine details between 1604 and 1611 to create the Bible we know today.
God's Secretaries: The Making of the King James Bible
by Adam NicolsonNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK“This scrupulously elegant account of the creation of what four centuries of history has confirmed is the finest English-language work of all time, is entirely true to its subject: Adam Nicolson’s lapidary prose is masterly, his measured account both as readable as the curious demand and as dignified as the story deserves.” — Simon Winchester, author of KrakatoaIn God's Secretaries, Adam Nicolson gives a fascinating and dramatic account of the era of the King James Bible and its translation, immersing us in an age whose greatest monument is not a painting or a building but a book.A network of complex currents flowed across Jacobean England. This was the England of Shakespeare, Jonson, and Bacon; the era of the Gunpowder Plot and the worst outbreak of the plague. Jacobean England was both more godly and less godly than the country had ever been, and the entire culture was drawn taut between these polarities. This was the world that created the King James Bible. It is the greatest work of English prose ever written, and it is no coincidence that the translation was made at the moment "Englishness," specifically the English language itself, had come into its first passionate maturity. The English of Jacobean England has a more encompassing idea of its own scope than any form of the language before or since. It drips with potency and sensitivity. The age, with all its conflicts, explains the book.This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
God's Shalom Project: An Engaging Look At The Bible's Sweeping Store
by Bernhard OttThe author sees God as a gracious parent, intent on a restored relationship with humans. It is that ongoing effort which Ott calls the Shalom Project. Ott believes that "God wants a Shalom people," a community of the faithful who together love God and each other, and then live in the world within that strength.
God's Shelter for Your Storm
by Sheila WalshIn a world of uncertainty, pain, and struggle, where do you go to find solid and steadfast assurance?Gifted Women of Faith® speaker Sheila Walsh offers powerful, heart-filled teaching on ten bedrock promises of God, providing the foundation for daily living with confidence, hope, and joy. Sheila unveils principles that provide unshakable security during even the most difficult times by weaving her hallmark storytelling, personal experiences, and applicable Scripture to help readers gain a trust in God that will sustain them for a lifetime.
God’s Smuggler
by Brother AndrewThis Christian classic has sold more than ten million copies worldwide.
God's Smuggler
by Brother Andrew John Sherrill Elizabeth SherrillAs a boy he dreamed of being a spy - undercover behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself undercover for God. Brother Andrew was his name, and for decades his life story, recounted in God's Smuggler, has awed and inspired millions. This bestseller tells of the young Dutch factory worker's incredible efforts to transport Bibles across closed borders - and the miraculous ways in which God provided for him every step of the way.
God's Solutions for Your Life
by Charles F. StanleyTwo books in one volume: 1) God has a plan for your life. 2) How to let God solve your problems. From the back cover: In God has a plan for your life, Dr. Stanley explains that there is no such thing as coincidence, luck or good fortune. God is sovereign, and he has a course that he wants you to follow. You can live each day with a sense of hope and assurance that whatever comes your way has passed through God's omnipotent, loving hands. In How to Let God Solve Your problems, Dr. Stanley demonstrates how God allows times of trial in order to help you Spiritually. Whether your hardship is the result of sin, unwise choices, or simply the consequence of living in a fallen world, God still has a plan for your life. He has not forgotten his promises, and he will guide you through your difficulty to victory!
God’s Song and Music’s Meanings: Theology, Liturgy, and Musicology in Dialogue (Routledge Studies in Theology, Imagination and the Arts)
by James Hawkey Ben Quash Vernon WhiteTaking seriously the practice and not just the theory of music, this ground-breaking collection of essays establishes a new standard for the interdisciplinary conversation between theology, musicology, and liturgical studies. The public making of music in our society happens more often in the context of chapels, churches, and cathedrals than anywhere else. The command to sing and make music to God makes music an essential part of the DNA of Christian worship. The book’s three main parts address questions about the history, the performative contexts, and the nature of music. Its opening four chapters traces how accounts of music and its relation to God, the cosmos, and the human person have changed dramatically through Western history, from the patristic period through medieval, Reformation and modern times. A second section examines the role of music in worship, and asks what—if anything—makes a piece of music suitable for religious use. The final part of the book shows how the serious discussion of music opens onto considerations of time, tradition, ontology, anthropology, providence, and the nature of God. A pioneering set of explorations by a distinguished group of international scholars, this book will be of interest to anyone interested in Christianity’s long relationship with music, including those working in the fields of theology, musicology, and liturgical studies.
God's Sons
by Tyra ReevesWhat do you do if you don't know whether your true love is an angel or a demon? Kate Wilson, a young woman living in New York, who believes that life has nothing in store for her anymore, has to ask herself this question. She has long accepted, that her dream to become a famous painter is not going to work and that only the boring office routine is waiting for her. But then she meets Sam, an incredibly handsome man, who is quickly capturing her attention, even though he is not the one he pretends to be. The mysterious events in Kate's life begin to accumulate, and more things are happening in New York, which are unexplainable and horrifying. When she finally finds out about Sam's secret, the truth is almost too hard to overcome. The title of this book might sound unusual, but the term God's Sons means nothing different than angels (although maybe a rare kind of angels). The novel is located in the genre: Fantasy/Mystery thriller, although with mythological roots and a plot that is playing in modern times.
God's Spies
by Elisabeth BrawThe real-life cloak-and-dagger story of how East Germany’s notorious spy agency infiltrated churches here and abroadEast Germany only existed for a short forty years, but in that time, the country’s secret police, the Stasi, developed a highly successful “church department” that—using persuasion rather than threats—managed to recruit an extraordinary stable of clergy spies. Pastors, professors, seminary students, and even bishops spied on colleagues, other Christians, and anyone else they could report about to their handlers in the Stasi. Thanks to its pastor spies, the Church Department (official name: Department XX/4) knew exactly what was happening and being planned in the country’s predominantly Lutheran churches. Yet ultimately it failed in its mission: despite knowing virtually everything about East German Christians, the Stasi couldn’t prevent the church-led protests that erupted in 1989 and brought down the Berlin Wall.
God's Spies: The Stasi's Cold War Espionage Campaign inside the Church
by Elisabeth BrawThe real-life cloak-and-dagger story of how East Germany&’s notorious spy agency infiltrated churches here and abroadEast Germany only existed for a short forty years, but in that time, the country&’s secret police, the Stasi, developed a highly successful &“church department&” that—using persuasion rather than threats—managed to recruit an extraordinary stable of clergy spies. Pastors, professors, seminary students, and even bishops spied on colleagues, other Christians, and anyone else they could report about to their handlers in the Stasi. Thanks to its pastor spies, the Church Department (official name: Department XX/4) knew exactly what was happening and being planned in the country&’s predominantly Lutheran churches. Yet ultimately it failed in its mission: despite knowing virtually everything about East German Christians, the Stasi couldn&’t prevent the church-led protests that erupted in 1989 and brought down the Berlin Wall.
God's Story: Inding Meaning For Your Life Through Knowing God,mb
by Anne Graham LotzGod has told us His story. Do we know it?Anne Graham Lotz leads you through the first eleven chapters of Genesis, unlocking hidden messages in the familiar stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the ark, the Tower of Babel, and others. She thoughtfully illuminates each moment of Creation with inspiring insights and probing reflections to better reveal God, the Creator of us all. In God's Story you will thrill to the beauty, majesty, and tenderness of God's personal involvement in creating the world, and you will come to recognize the Creator's infinite power at work in your life as well.
God's Story Finding Meaning for Your Life Through Knowing God
by Anne Graham LotzAnne Graham Lotz leads you through the first eleven chapters of Genesis, unlocking hidden messages in the familiar stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the ark, the Tower of Babel, and others. She thoughtfully illuminates each moment of Creation with inspiring insights and probing reflections to better reveal God, the Creator of us all. In God's Story you will thrill to the beauty, majesty, and tenderness of God's personal involvement in creating the world, and you will come to recognize the Creator's infinite power at work in your life as well.
God's Story in 66 Verses
by Stan GuthrieGrasp God's Word in sixty-six easy versesThe Bible can seemlike a big, intimidating book--mysterious, archaic, and often hard to understand.Written over a span of fifteen hundred years, and completed nearly twomillennia ago, God's Word sometimes feels like a mishmash of stories andliterary styles. How can twenty-first-century readers--like you--make sense of it all?Author StanGuthrie's answer: begin by zooming in on onekey verse for each of the Bible's sixty-six books. Seeking to bring clarityand simplicity to the study of God's Word, Guthrie has written a concise,easy-to-digest collection of wisdom anchored by one verse for each book, fromGenesis to Revelation--a verse that summarizes or lays the foundation for that book,placing it in context with the rest of the Scriptures.Read this book, andyou'll feel as if you've read the entire Bible--but you'll also yearn tocontinue exploring its depths and mining its riches on your own.
God's Story, Your Story: When His Becomes Yours (The Story)
by Max LucadoCarpools and car crashes, job switches and joint custody, moves and motionlessness. Is there a cohesive storyline to the chaos, confusion, and clutter of your daily life? According to well-loved author Max Lucado, the answer is a resounding yes! So what is the text of your life? With his unequaled warmth and honesty, Lucado plumbs the depths of your storyline and comes up smiling. “Your story indwells God’s,” writes Lucado. “This is the great promise of the Bible and the hope of this book … Above and around us God directs a grander saga, written by his hand, orchestrated by his will, unveiled according to his calendar. And you are a part of it …” Join Max for an unforgettable journey woven with New Testament stories and contemporary examples of God’s beautiful story-making skills. The beginning of the narrative is legendary, the middle unfolds with surprises still in store, and the ending of your final earthly chapter ushers in a reunion that almost defies description. It’s time to see what your life looks like when God’s story becomes your story.
God's Story, Your Story: When His Becomes Yours (The Story)
by Max LucadoIs there a story behind the daily drama of your life? Being a teenager isn’t always easy. From homework to after-school jobs to having to think about the future, life can feel chaotic. But did you know that the chaos and confusion, as well as the joys and excitements you experience, are part of God’s ordered plan? In this teen adaptation of God’s Story, Your Story, bestselling author Max Lucado explores the divine narrative in the New Testament, as well as several contemporary examples, to show how your everyday life is part of God’s bigger redemption story, and that God is there, no matter what you may face in your life. Real teen responses and real-life application questions are also included to help you further connect God’s narrative to your own. Because God’s story is your story—and he is adding to your chapter every day.
God's Story, Your Story Participant's Guide: When His Becomes Yours
by Max LucadoIn this six-session study, popular pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado gives you a fresh perspective on how your daily life relates to God’s grand, epic story. Your journey of faith will come alive as you explore the divine narrative in New Testament and contemporary characters, and discover how the ancient stories of Scripture reveal God’s plans for you today. Join America’s favorite Christian author for a personal look at the story of God’s eternal redemption being told through your individual story right now. Designed for use with the video.
God's Strength for Hard Times
by Billy GrahamTake hold of God's strength to carry you through the hard seasons and storms of life.&“Life has its share of joys and laughter—but we also know life's road is often very rough. Temptations assail us; people disappoint us; illness and age weaken us; tragedies and sorrows ambush us; evil and injustice overpower us. As long as we look only at circumstances, life will be very hard, but when we depend upon His strength and guidance, God will bring peace in the midst of the storms.&” —Billy GrahamWhen you feel weak or discouraged, you don't have to face your problems alone! There is infinite power and support awaiting you in Jesus. In this beautiful book filled with inspiring photography, God's Strength for Hard Times draws on the words of Billy Graham and the Bible to offer you comfort and hope.This book is perfect for you or someone you love who is:Going through a difficult seasonDealing with grief, loneliness, or lossLooking for a stronger faith, a more-focused purpose, or contentmentNeeding encouragement as they face the unknown No matter what challenges or uncertainties you're experiencing, God's strength is available to you. With these encouraging reminders from beloved evangelist and author Billy Graham, and with a foreword from his son, Franklin Graham, God's Strength for Hard Times will comfort your spirit and lead you to a hopeful future.
God's Survival Guide: A Handbook for Crisis Times in Your Life
by Criswell FreemanGod's Survival Guide will give consumers original commentary and insightful direction about where to go in the Bible to find words of comfort.Highlighting 45 crisis times, each section will include 2 pages of commentary, one page of quotes and one page of Bible verses. Additional Bible references chosen from The Healing Word of God will be listed.
God's Tender Promises for Mothers
by Jack CountrymanA mother's heart is uniquely and eternally bound to that of her child and God.God's Tender Promises for Mothers is the perfect tribute to Mom--to encourage and inspire and provide wisdom, guidance, and support. This lovely book is filled with words of gratitude and blessing for all that Mom is and does, followed by scripture passages from the New King James Version. Each entry finishes with a special promise from God that mothers will not want to miss. This meaningful book is full of poignant reminders that mothers are not alone in raising their children--God is with them every step of the way.For more than thirty years, the God's Promises® series--which has sold more than 15 million copies--has been guiding and comforting people through topically arranged scriptures addressing many facets of life.Mothers will rest in knowing they have a special role in God's kingdom and in the lives of their children.Trim Size 7 x 7
The Gods, the State, and the Individual
by Clifford Ando John ScheidRoman religion has long presented a number of challenges to historians approaching the subject from a perspective framed by the three Abrahamic religions. The Romans had no sacred text that espoused its creed or offered a portrait of its foundational myth. They described relations with the divine using technical terms widely employed to describe relations with other humans. Indeed, there was not even a word in classical Latin that corresponds to the English word religion.In The Gods, the State, and the Individual, John Scheid confronts these and other challenges directly. If Roman religious practice has long been dismissed as a cynical or naïve system of borrowed structures unmarked by any true piety, Scheid contends that this is the result of a misplaced expectation that the basis of religion lies in an individual's personal and revelatory relationship with his or her god. He argues that when viewed in the light of secular history as opposed to Christian theology, Roman religion emerges as a legitimate phenomenon in which rituals, both public and private, enforced a sense of communal, civic, and state identity.Since the 1970s, Scheid has been one of the most influential figures reshaping scholarly understanding of ancient Roman religion. The Gods, the State, and the Individual presents a translation of Scheid's work that chronicles the development of his field-changing scholarship.
