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Legacy--everyone has one to give. What will be your legacy? Jensen explores the motif of legacy through the lens of the apostle Paul and one of his last letters to his spiritual son Timothy. It is an intensive exploration of the universal human endeavor to pass something of worth to a subsequent generation. Jensen weaves a tapestry of exegesis, theological excursus, psychological integration, and contemporary pastoral dilemmas to underscore the need for legacy in its various kinds. Pastors and fathers/mothers are challenged to find their Timothy for the express purpose of faithful transmission of gospel and ministry.

Written to a church at risk of collapse from within, 2 Peter will help you spot dysfunction within the church, build authentic Christian community, and remain faithful to Jesus amid mounting pressure and changing cultural tides.

Despite centuries of scholarly and popular engagement, much confusion still hangs over Jesus' Olivet Discourse. There is no consensus on the nature and meaning of the disciples' question in Matt 24:3. How is the temple's fate related to the parousia or second coming of Jesus? Is the Great Tribulation past, present, or future? Will Christians be raptured to heaven? Should you rather prefer to be ""left behind""? Combining inductive and discourse grammar approaches as bases for literary structure and analysis, this study is a holistic and compelling fresh interpretation of Jesus' eschatological discourse that provides answers to these questions. The author shows that extant interpretive frameworks fail to adequately account for the biblical data. Moreover, and unlike the available treatments, the study sheds light on the discourse's structural and theological function within Matthew's Gospel as a whole and how it coheres with New Testament teaching in general.

Blood of the Poor (originally Le Sang du pauvre), by Catholic writer Léon Bloy, is perhaps the hardest to read of Léon Bloy¿s writings, as it goes straight to the heart of the matter of what is wrong in the world. It is hard to read, emotively, because it gives the honest reader no room for cover, no space for shelter, no shadow of a tree to hide under. With avarice as its subject, it is a dark poem in prose, a sermon in the style of Savonarola, with the biting satire of a Jonathan Swift."The Blood and the Flesh of the Poor are the only aliments that can nourish, the substance of the rich being a poison and a putrefaction. It is therefore a necessity of hygiene that the poor be devoured by the rich who find that very good, and who ask for it again. Rich children are fortified by the juice of the poors¿ flesh, and the rich man¿s cuisine is endowed with concentrate of the poor.""You believe yourselves to be innocent because you have not slit somebody¿s throat, as yet, I want to believe; because you have not forced open somebody¿s door nor scaled his wall in order to despoil him of his possessions; because finally you have not transgressed human laws too visibly. You are so gross, so carnal, for you do not conceive of a crime that cannot be seen. But I say to you, my very dear brother, that you are a plant, and that that assassin is your flower.""It is true that there are refuges: drunkenness, prostitution of the body, suicide, or madness. Why would the dance not continue?"

Jesus is widely acknowledged, even by those who do not believe He is God, to have been a brilliant teacher - his parables (sometimes called earthly stories with a heavenly meaning) are one of the reasons for this. This concise book reviews the purpose of the parables, the key imagery that is used and the main lessons for us today in exploring the parables of the lost coin, the lost sheep, the prodigal son, the sower, the Good Samaritan and many more.

In Revelation, Jesus provides the beginning church a mostly failing performance appraisal and a description of how he wants the church to be. Then, a large scroll with seven seals describes the complete future of the CJC and a little scroll explains how two witnesses officially welcome all nations and people into the kingdom of God. The CJC-initially represented as a pure and holy woman-is stolen from the followers of Jesus by a beast who transitions the church into the "Mother of Prostitutes." Find out what came after this transition and be aware of the future.

El libro de Romanos en uno de los libros de la Biblia más ricos en promesas y doctrina que se pueden encontrar en las Escrituras. Este comentario es fruto de dedicados escritores seleccionados de todo el mundo hispano, de reconocida experiencia pastoral, erudición y capacidad literaria, los cuales han proporcionado un entendimiento muy poderoso de cada uno de los pasajes contenidos en este libro. Este comentario contiene un formato bastante amigable y preguntas que le hacen apto para ser utilizado como libro de texto en institutos bíblicos y seminarios, y su contenido es de profundidad inagotable.

Dare to step out of comfort and into faithJesus calls us beyond the familiar into the extraordinary. In "From Comfort Zone to Trust Zone," Cecil Taylor unpacks 12 powerful Gospel stories where Jesus challenges individuals to abandon their safety nets and embrace radical trust.Through insightful analysis and practical application, discover how to:¿ Recognize God's invitations to deeper faith¿ Embrace uncertainty as an opportunity for growth¿ Take Spirit-led risks for the KingdomThis book will inspire you to move from merely believing to boldly living out your faith, whether you're facing life changes, ministry challenges, or simply feeling stuck.Dive into Scripture, confront your fears, and learn to thrive in the exhilarating trust zone where God's power is unleashed.Buy now if you're ready to take the leap!

What is a "narrative devotional commentary"? It's a new way to gain insight into a Bible book with commentary that flows much like the source text.For those who may have found the gospel of Mark less helpful than the other gospels or who have looked at it more as a collection of stories strung together in order to get us to the end of Jesus' life, this commentary could be a breakthrough. Allan Bevere follows the story while at the same time bringing insight, both from historical sources and from the history and the faith of the Church. As he does so, the gospel of Mark comes alive as we learn to hear in these stories a connected story leading to who Jesus was, and then who Jesus is.This short commentary avoids the pitfalls of enumerating dry details on the one hand, while also sticking to a serious, scholarly approach to the text. You can read clear, well-founded ideas about the text in a devotional way without the distraction of excessive notes or long, complex excurses.This book is suitable for a popular audience who will be led to a more serious understanding of the gospel writers, of Jesus, and of the Gospel that they proclaimed. More scholarly readers will find it a good aid to meditation and to absorbing the devotional message of the text.

New Life is a discipleship resource that's driven by Scripture and focused on making disciples of Jesus Christ who are equipped to live on mission to make disciples. New Life is a resource for discipleship groups in the church, and the material is designed for utilization in small, gender-specific discipleship groups of 3-5 people.New Life ApproachJesus said that "everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin" (John 8:34). This problem isn't limited to only a few, but it's the problem of every person ever born into the world. "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," and "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 3:23 & 6:23a). Every person in the world is born into sin, and each person - in varying ways - quickly becomes enslaved to sin. As a result of these biblical truths, New Life recognizes that this spiritual condition can only be conquered by the saving power of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ (Romans 1:16, 6:23b, 5:8, 8:1-2, 10:9, etc.).The gospel is the good news that although all of us are sinners, God has made a way for forgiveness and victory over sin through his Son, Jesus Christ. The gospel is the message of the sinless life of Jesus; the sacrificial death of Jesus for our sin; and the burial and resurrection of Jesus that brought victory over sin and death. This message is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe, and it is the message that confirms the new life that's possible by God's grace through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 6:1-14).New Life is based on the truth that the gospel is the only hope for those who are enslaved to sin and that the gospel is the only hope for transformation in a life that's been set free in Christ Jesus. There are no steps or processes that can replace the power of the Holy Spirit through the message of the gospel in the life of the one who believes. As a result, New Life focuses on the good news of the gospel that has the power to set someone free from slavery to sin (Galatians 5:1). Through the gospel, God made the way to give us a relationship with him and life with him. Through the gospel, God made the way for us to grow in our new life in Christ, changing us to desire his way over our way and transforming our thoughts by his truth (Galatians 2:20; Romans 12:1-2). This is the work of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ. It's the work of God in saving us by his grace through faith in Jesus, and it's the work of God in transforming us in his grace to look more-and-more like Jesus.New Life is focused on an intense study of Ephesians 4 and 5, in a format that encourages believers to understand what God's Word means and to apply God's Word to their lives. The goal is growth in the Lord, taking off the old life and putting on the new life that's only possible in Jesus Christ.

Dragons, battles, beasts, and plagues it's no wonder that Revelation is often called the scariest book in the bible. The End Is the Beginning is a trusted companion that cuts through the echo chamber of apocalyptic anxiety with a clear picture of God's persistent love, providing tools that carry readers into all corners of scripture.

Feeling bored with your Christian walk? Looking for a fuller spiritual experience? Believe it or not, what you need is more of Christ himself. The little book of Colossians is packed full of big truths that the Spirit can use to wake up a dull heart. Listen to Paul as he rehearses the beauty, power, and supremacy of Christ. Let the Spirit call you to a walk worthy of the beautiful Jesus, for whom and by whom all things were made."Christine and Hope have done it again! They break down studying a book of the Bible into bite-sized chunks without sacrificing the quality and depth. In each study they will guide you into studying the word, learning about its context, and then applying it to your life. Colossians is an incredible book that shows us we don't have to add trappings to our faith to give it value. The work we do daily is how the Holy Spirit pours out to build the kingdom of God." - Elizabeth Santlemann, founder of Sunshine in my Nest Podcast"Do you ever feel like something is missing in your spiritual life? Do you feel hungry, dissatisfied, or, dare I say, bored in your walk of faith? This study invites you to gaze upon the One in whom life is found, exalting Christ on every page. Hope and Christine walk through the book of Colossians in a way that is faithful, rich, and accessible, and I commend this study to anyone seeking greater joy in Jesus." - Joanna Kimbrel, Coordinator of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition, Co-author of Behold and Believe: A Bible Study on the I Am Statements of JesusChristine B. Gordon, MATS, is wife to Michael and mother of three. She is the co-founder of At His Feet Studies and a visiting instructor at Covenant Theological Seminary. She loves to walk, make music with other people, and share bad puns with her family. Hope A. Blanton, LCSW, is wife to Ray and mother of three. She is the co-founder of At His Feet Studies and a therapist in San Antonio, Texas. She loves to be outside, snuggle her dogs, and make people laugh.

Die vorliegende Übersetzung orientiert sich am griechischen Text nach Robinson-Pierpont 2018, dernur an einigen wenigen Stellen, die im Teil zum byzantinischen Text aufgeführt werden, aufgrundneuerer Auswertungen der Text und Textwert-Bände oder im Thesaurus Linguae Graecae geändertwurde. Sie nimmt gewisse sprachliche Härten im Deutschen in Kauf, um dem Leser, der grundtextnahGottes Wort lesen will, eine Hilfe dazu zu geben.

The Holy Spirit: Understanding and Engaging with the Third Person of the Trinity is a comprehensive guide to the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. This book provides a biblical perspective on the Holy Spirit, exploring His work in creation and redemption, as well as His role in the Old and New Testaments.Through a careful study of scripture, the book also provides insights into the Holy Spirit's work in the Church, including His indwelling and empowering of believers, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and the proper use of the gifts and fruit of the Spirit.The book also delves into the Holy Spirit's work in prayer, worship, evangelism, mission, spiritual warfare, holiness, healing, guidance, unity, diversity, and social justice, providing practical guidance on how believers can engage with the Holy Spirit in these areas.In addition, the book explores the Holy Spirit's work in the supernatural realm, including His role in dreams, visions, and supernatural experiences, and His work beyond the natural realm.Finally, the book looks to the future of the Church, anticipating the Holy Spirit's work in renewal and revival, and encouraging believers to be open to His leading and guidance.The Holy Spirit: Understanding and Engaging with the Third Person of the Trinity is an essential guide for believers seeking to deepen their understanding of the Holy Spirit and engage with Him more fully in their lives and in the life of the Church.

The New Testament gospel writers record nineteen resurrection appearances, from the first encounter with Mary Magdalene on Easter morning to Paul's life-changing experience on the Damascus road. Stations of the Resurrection offers reflections on each of these episodes from the bestselling poet Malcolm Guite and the much admired writer and bishop, Guli Francis-Dehqani, accompanied by colour illustrations from the priest-artist Iain McKillop.Bishop Guli draws on her first hand knowledge of Middle Eastern culture to explore these stories and Malcolm Guite offers a sonnet in response to each of them - many published here for the first time - with reflections on the texts that inspired them.This imaginative and inspirational resource also includes the complete Stations of the Resurrection liturgies from Common Worship Times and Seasons that commemorate each of the nineteen events, allowing the book to be used for both personal devotional use and liturgical celebration.

And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats. (Matthew 25:32)Volume 10A deep, inspiring, and often challenging study of the Lord Jesus Christ's miracles and parables.Men who were led by the hand or groped their way along the wall to reach Jesus were touched by his finger and went home without a guide, rejoicing that Jesus Christ had opened their eyes. Jesus is still able to perform such miracles. And, with the power of the Holy Spirit, his Word will be expounded and we'll watch for the signs to follow, expecting to see them at once. Why shouldn't those who read this be blessed with the light of heaven? This is my heart's inmost desire.I can't put fine words together. I've never studied speech. In fact, my heart loathes the very thought of intentionally speaking with fine words when souls are in danger of eternal punishment. No, I work to speak straight to your hearts and consciences, and if there is anyone with faith to receive, God will bless them with fresh revelation.- Charles H. SpurgeonIn this tenth volume, Charles H. Spurgeon expounds on small and large debts forgiven, the parable of the good Samaritan, the parable of the unfruitful fig tree, the parable of the wedding feast, excuses, counting the cost, the parable of the lost silver coin, the parable of the prodigal son, what it means to truly confess and repent of our sins.List of ChaptersBankrupt Debtors Discharged (Luke 7:42)Love's Competition (Luke 7:42-43)The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)Good News for You (Luke 10:33)Judgment Threatening but Mercy Sparing (Luke 13:7-8)This Year Too (Luke 13:8)All Things Are Ready. Come. (Luke 14:17)A Bad Excuse Is Worse Than None (Luke 14:18)A Straight Talk (Luke 14:20)Come In (Luke 14:23)Counting the Cost (Luke 14:28-30)Consider before You Fight (Luke 14:31-32)The Lost Silver Piece (Luke 15:8-10)Bread Enough to Spare (Luke 15:17)Confession of Sin (Proverbs 28:13)The Turning Point (Luke 15:20)

When God needed someone to deliver his children from Egyptian bondage he was called Almighty God, and he called Moses to accomplish that task. But he was known as I AM to Moses and Israel. When God needed someone to deliver his children from the bondage of sin and death, he sent no one, he came himself, and he called himself I AM, the Messiah, the Christ, the Savior of the world.

Forty Days with the Christians in CorinthWelcome to the interactive quiet time book, Life Is Spiritual, that is designed to help you learn about the First-Century Christians in the city of Corinth. This is a forty-day devotional book that walks through the Apostle Paul's letter to the believers in that city. Each day follows a similar pattern of sections, which is designed to help you understand and apply the message of the Holy Spirit. We hope that this devotional series will serve as an encouraging and helpful means of assistance to help you as the Spirit guides you through a collective study of the book of 1 Corinthians.

The Blue-Collar Bible Scholar's Reader's Guide to the New Testament is the culmination of what Joel Edmund Anderson has taught in his Bible classes at both the high school level and college level over the past 25 years of teaching. As the title suggests, it really is a "reader's guide" to help anyone understand what they're reading in the New Testament.Most Bible commentaries simply are not aimed at the average, sincere Christian who simply wants to make sense of what he/she is reading. Scholarly works are aimed at scholars that not only tend to focus solely on historical-critical questions and issues, but often fail to read any given biblical book as a unified, literary whole. Simply put, most scholarly works on the Bible give a heavy dose of historical, archeological, and textual information about the biblical text, but they make very little effort to actually read the biblical text and help the reader understand it. This is where the BCBS Reader's Guide to the New Testament is different. To be sure, Anderson gives enough historical background, both of the New Testament world and each individual New Testament book, so that the reader can get a grasp of the general time period, but his ultimate focus is to help the reader understand the biblical text itself. He does this by doing a number of things with each New Testament book:1. He provides a brief explanation of the time of writing and authorship of each book, as is generally accepted in both biblical scholarship and Church Tradition.2. He provides a "Big Things to Know" section that highlights the major themes and literary imagery in each New Testament book. This essentially is a "heads up" to the reader to look out for these themes and images as he/she reads any given New Testament book.3. He provides a "Story Chart" or "Literary Map" of each New Testament book that gives the reader a visual of the overall flow of each New Testament book. This is extremely helpful, in that it helps the reader (a) follow the storyline in books like the Gospels and Acts, and (b) trace the argument that is being made in each New Testament letter.4. He then provides a "walkthrough" of each New Testament book, passage by passage, helping the reader understand how each New Testament book fits together as a coherent whole. 5. Finally, in the corresponding BCBS Reader's Guide to the New Testament Workbook, Anderson provides study/discussion questions for the reader as he/she reads through each book in the New Testament. The workbook can be used in individual study, a Sunday School or Bible Study small group, or a high school Bible class.

Presence & Power, Sense & Nonsense"There is good news," writes Douglas Jacoby in introducing this updated version of his book. "Your longings will not be left unfulfilled! You can know the truth about the Spirit, and you can know the power of God in your life. And you can experience significant spiritual growth, provided you are willing to pay the price. This will require patience on your part and a willingness to dig deep and often into God's treasure-house of knowledge."The Spirit is really two books in one. In Part One Douglas shows in practical ways how to walk in the Spirit and live in the Spirit's power. In Part Two the reader will find a more technical discussion of many issues connected with the Charismatic and Neo-pentecostal Movements of the twentieth century, as well as biblical answers to a host of other questions. For all of those who want a sound understanding of the living water that Jesus promised (John 7:38), this book will meet many ne

The life and work of Origen (c186-c254 CE) have always been considered important in relation to the transmission of the New Testament text. This is not just because he was a prolific writer who referred constantly to biblical texts, but also because of his geographical location in two of the most important centres of early Christian education, Alexandria and Caesarea. The task of collecting his citations and mapping these against known manuscripts is an important task and this book contributes to this process by looking specifically at the citations from the synoptic gospels that occur in the works of Origen that have survived in Greek. The citations, lemmata, adaptations and allusions have been collected and citations and lemmata compared against a selection of known manuscripts representing major text types including the so-called Caesarean text type. Statistical analysis has been undertaken to establish the level of agreement between Origen's text and known manuscripts, with further analysis undertaken to establish levels of agreement between the different manuscripts. The evidence suggests that Origen did not use one type of text for any one gospel. Indeed his works reveal instead the range of available text traditions in Caesarea at his time of writing.

What is the faith journey really about? Why was Jesus so hated? What do we know of the Kingdom of God? How is Jesus' resurrection relevant? What do we know of the Holy Spirit? How will it all end, and why is "the end of the age" associated with "birth pangs?"Reflections On Living In Grace is an exciting and illuminating book addressing questions such as these. A unique approach invites the reader to explore 130 themes found in the Gospels and the Book of Acts. Each theme is accompanied by a reflection intended to prompt deeper thinking. There is no armchair theologising here.The present-day relevance of each theme is clearly emphasised. This book is as encouraging as it is accessible. Each theme is kept to two pages. In this way, the busy reader is able to engage with a brief reading prior to commencing the day's activities. For those who have more time, the book can be used as a aid for more intentionally contemplating the mystery that is life.

In fifty pithy and engaging daily reflections from Ash Wednesday to Easter and beyond, Rob Marshall leads us on a pilgrim journey to the Mountain of the Transfiguration.The story of Jesus displaying the overwhelming glory of God to three chosen disciples is one of the most potent yet mysterious stories in the gospels, and a prelude to all that will occur in Jerusalem. Popular broadcaster Rob Marshall explores the many layers of the Transfiguration and relates them to ordinary human experiences - journeying, prayer, revelation, tiredness, sleep, fear, doubt, waiting, questioning, listening, suffering, vision and much more. Mountaintop encounters with the divine are transformative, but like the disciples we are not meant to stay there. Instead, we return to the realities of daily life, changed forever by glimpsing the glory of the God. Transfiguration will help you take the power of divine revelation into your ordinary daily Christian life.