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We hear the stories about Peter and John, and all the heroes of the New Testament, and they're unstoppable Christians - fearless and bold. And sometimes we wrongly assume that they just got that way. That Christ died for their sins, and bam! They're instantly changed! On the contrary, the disciples were actually quite cowardly in their actions after the Resurrection.

En este mensaje fundamental del autor más vendido de When Heaven Invades Earth, Bill Johnson comparte la importancia de Jesús en la comprensión del amor de Dios por la humanidad. Las interpretaciones modernas y la teología apuntan a Dios como enojado, vengativo y genocida, atribuyéndole algunos de los peores aspectos de la condición humana. En Jesucristo es la Teología perfecta, Bill Johnson revela cómo Jesús completa la imagen de Dios presentada en la Biblia, y nos proporciona la medida por la cual debemos juzgar todas las cosas.

It happened very recently, a dispute was held between a Christian and a Jewish proselyte. Alternately, with contentious cable, they each spun out the day until evening. By the opposing din, moreover, of some partisans of the individuals, truth began to be overcast by a sort of cloud.

Tertullian, in To His Wife, discusses Christian marriage between a man and woman. The need for the institution to procreate and to find comfort. And in support of the apostle Paul that it is better to marry than to burn. He looks at the spiritual significance of marriage and what our eternal relationship is to our spouse. Tertullian provides various recommendations regarding marriage.

"Maccabees: The Hidden Battles and Eternal Lessons" is a comprehensive book that delves into the history of the Maccabees and their significant impact on Jewish and Israeli identity. The book begins with an introduction to the background and context of the Maccabean Wars, exploring the key figures and groups involved, as well as the causes and triggers of the conflicts. It then proceeds to examine the battles and campaigns of the Maccabees, including the First, Second, and Third Maccabean Wars, along with the significant events and battles that shaped their struggle for independence. The ...

In the biblical canon, two books lack any explicit reference to the name of God: Song of Songs and Esther. God's peculiar absence in these texts is unsettling, both for theological discourse and for believers considering implications for their own lived experience. Chloe T. Sun takes on the challenges of God's absence by exploring the often overlooked theological connections between these two Old Testament books.

EL PACTO DE OBRAS: EL FUNDAMENTO DE LA TEOLOGÍA REFORMADA ¿Qué papel desempeña la obediencia en la vida cristiana? ¿Cómo se relacionan la ley y la gracia en la redención? En este revelador tratado, Thomas Boston (1676-1732) ofrece una exposición profunda y clara sobre la doctrina del pacto de obras y su decisiva importancia para la teología reformada. A través de un minucioso análisis bíblico, Boston examina cómo el pacto de obras, establecido con Adán en el Jardín del Edén, se rompió y abrió el camino a la instauración del pacto de gracia, centrado en la obediencia ...

The spiritual leaders of the Protestant Reformation influence our faith every day. Learn more about their world-changing thoughts, biblical foundations, and passion for God's grace in Captivating Grace. Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, and To the Glory of God Alone - these are the Five Solas and the basis for this beautiful collection of devotions. The writings within each theme are drawn from the books, sermons, and commentaries of the most influential figures of Reformed thinking, including Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Charles Spurgeon.

The God of the Bible is not a concept to be studied but a divine person each of us can and should encounter personally. Into His Presence uses historically documented experiences of a number of important people with God over thousands of years as the lens through which to help you understand the character of God as a person. In this book, you see the God of the Bible as a divine person encountered by the men and women of the Bible.

Jesus in Space and Time is a profound, ground-breaking examination of the life of Jesus. There is no other book quite like it! It explores some mind-boggling but rarely discussed implications of the event we have come to refer to as the “incarnation”; the physical embodiment of God when he temporarily and personally visited our planet. It digs down into the mystery of God becoming a human being and dwelling among us in our limited form. Jesus in Space and Time examines Bible stories that are familiar to many and looks behind them and underneath them to explore the truly astounding ...

2023: Unveiling the Prophecies of Daniel in the Old Testament is a comprehensive exploration of the book of Daniel in the Bible. This book offers a precise interpretation of all the visions and prophecies found in Daniel, highlighting their pin-point accuracy and their relevance to the year 2023. It meticulously examines the prophecies that have already been fulfilled, providing a detailed analysis of the events and the exact year in which they occurred. Additionally, this book delves into the prophecies yet to be fulfilled, including a timeline of the 70 weeks, offering insights into the ...

After the death of Charles Senior, his son, also named Charles, compiled his father’s personal letters into a lesser-known book, which you are about to have the pleasure of listening to. This volume gives a unique perspective into the personal life of the Prince of Preachers. It shows that while he walked in revival his entire life, he was a man like any other. He was a man that had a family he dearly loved, got angry when people twisted his words, was often wracked with sickness and pain, and above all, loved Jesus.

Nothing in our present Christian culture matches the early followers of Jesus. Our imitation religion we practice today is just a shadow of the power and majesty that the Christians of the first three centuries enjoyed. The history that you have been taught about Christianity has been tainted.

Students of Archeology and Biblical Archeology often ask "how do they determine that a certain object is several thousand years old". This book takes a look at methods of finding dates. Dating is a technical subject, but the authors have tried to make this book a simple as possible. This book is of interest to those people who want to know more about Dating Methods in Archeology, but without too much technical jargon or mathematics.

En una serie de enseñanzas que siguen el texto bíblico sobre Elías, el pastor Mario Vega descubre al hombre detrás del gran profeta. Con su estilo sencillo pero con la minuciosa observación que lo caracteriza, Vega desvela las claves que convirtieron a Elías en la figura más relevante de la vida política y religiosa de su nación en un momento cuando el culto al Señor estaba a punto de terminar. Comenzando como testigo solitario del Dios viviente el rústico Elías deberá atravesar por las lecciones de la dependencia de Dios, la obediencia, la fe y las dificultades que le ...

LA MEJOR INTRODUCCIÓN A LA TEOLOGÍA DEL MÁS GRANDE TEOLÓGO PROTESTANTE DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS John Owen (1616-1683), es considerado uno de los mas grandes teólogos del cristianismo, y junto con Juan Calvino, Martin Lutero y Jonathan Edwards, una de las figuras más grandes dentro del cristianismo Evangélico Protestante. Los escritos de Owen han sido la principal influencia en un gran numero de teólogos y pastores a lo largo de la historia como Charles Spurgeon, John Wesley, J.C. Ryle, etc., y en tiempos mas recientes en hombres como Martyn Lloyd-Jones, John Piper, Sinclair Ferguson, ...

An unapologetic tale of 21 saints from 21 centuries, Against the Grain is a heroic love story. To add texture and depth, each century is set in its historical context and highlights a heroic virtue associated with the saint. For our church, nation, and culture to improve, there must be an increase in virtue. This is a playbook to stop playing defense and start playing offense. If you live as a sign of contradiction amidst our coarsening culture and are looking to live a life of greater virtue, perhaps even heroic virtue, be fortified with Against the Grain.

"LA HISTORIA SE REPITE PORQUE NADIE LA ESCUCHA" La influencia del posmodernismo nos ha hecho creer que el punto de tener un debate es tener un debate y luego estar de acuerdo en diferir (sentarse en una fiesta de amor de afirmación mutua). Para Trueman, el punto del debate es, como el Apóstol Pablo demuestra claramente una y otra vez en el libro de los Hechos, establecer cuál es la mejor posición. Esta colección de ensayos realiza un examen profundo del estado de la iglesia evangélica en la actualidad, y a diferencia de muchos de los debates actuales, ofrece, a la luz de las ...

A man rose from the dead! You just don’t get any more awesome than that, right? So that’s it, then. That’s what we are supposed to learn from his resurrection, right? Not exactly. Jesus performed lots of miracles. John said it best when he said that there would not be room in the whole world to describe all that he did. It’s easy to look at the stories of miracles and see them for what they’re worth: miracles. But that’s a shame. If the miracle is in the Bible, there’s a reason for it. It’s not just there because it was miraculous.

Are you someone who was raised going to church every Saturday or Sunday? Were your religious beliefs conditioned by someone else, like your parents? Guardians? Family or friends?