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Have you ever wondered why the world is so broken? Where is God among the fragmented pieces of life? What are God's answers to ordinary people, who have been gathered from the broken world to become a redeemed grace-filled community?The Apostle Paul addressed this when writing to people living in First Century Ephesus who had gathered to worship and adore Jesus Christ their Savior and Messiah. This monumental letter is packed with theological and doctrinal truth that mends people at the core of their humanity. By His grace, Christ had saved each one of them and gathered them into a new community of faith.These grace-gathered ones are called to imitate the love and grace of their Heavenly Father to whom they now belong. As His children, they are to be growing in their understanding of their new life in Christ. In Christ, there is a depth of satisfying love that not only mends their hearts but also produces love for those around them who are still broken.Through the power of the Holy Spirit, this Grace Gathering carries forth the Good News of eternal life in and among the battered and broken. The new life that Christ gives is lived out at the core of life's relationships in the midst of life's deepest trials. God answers the question of suffering through the broken who have been recipients of such healing grace. They are not satisfied unless they are growing in and sharing the grace of Christ's redeeming love with others.As long as the world is broken, the Grace Gathering is relevant because of its hope-filled message of life in Christ. God calls all people to this new life in Christ to be a part of this grace-gathered community. Those who answer the call display Christ's grace, truth, and love to the broken world. The Grace Gathering is the very Body of Christ beaming His light into a dark and broken world.

Can the "puzzle" of God's creation design and His willingness to forge relationship with man be solved? Yes, it can, with this insightful synthesis of Scripture and science to reveal anew God's original plan in Genesis. In Puzzles & Promises, Hinson utilizes his unique style of teaching to bring to life in print once familiar Bible stories in Genesis. With personal insight and imagination, he gives us a fresh image of God creating and intervening personally with His crowning achievement through three distinct covenants offered at key epochal points in history. The author attempts, as in the days of Middle Ages Scholasticism, to reconcile science with faith choosing not to run from DNA and fossil evidence but instead to face it head-on. It is possible to fill gaps in the puzzle and successfully glean from the gracious promises made by God to redeem and create a relationship with man. His conclusions, uncomfortable perhaps to some, make fascinating reading and will conceivably surprise some skeptics and non-believers.

CANAAN REVISITEDAs the bedrock of three great religions; Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, one would expect the Old Testament of the Holy Bible would be one of the world's best read and best understood narratives. Unfortunately, this may not be the case due to the Old Testament's daunting length (984 pages and 39 books - my Bible), subject and book discontinuity, and the fact that present day society's interests and values have changed markedly over the past 3,500 years. Canaan Revisited's chronological timeline and synoptic format allowed the consolidation and reorganization of the Old Testament's pages to 175 and the books to 15. The Old Testament chronicles God's selection of Hebrew slaves in Egypt, whom He chose to introduce Himself as the one living God for all of humankind. It then describes God's guidance of the Hebrews to Canaan where they became Israelites and experienced prosperity, power, and prestige. However, their immorality led them astray from God's commandments for which they were vanquished and enslaved in Babylong. The Israelites' rise and fall is an incomparable saga covering 900 years. Crucially important for present day world-wide social order is God's message interwoven throughout the Old Testament's narrative: that if humankind accepts and adheres to His tenants, they will be blessed and they will prosper; but if they don't, they will fail and they will be punished. The message is crystal clear: if humankind is to avoid the cataclysmic experience of Israel and every succeeding world power over the past 2,500 years, present day's societal values and behavior must be immediately improved, and Canaan Revisited is the place to start. Canaan Revisited's "take-away message" is of critical importance for humankind to assure that their names are included in the Book of Life in order that they may experience Life Everlasting. Given the preceding, Canaan Revisited is a must read.

Learn how the apostles spread the gospel with the power of Jesus Christ by working your way through this workbook answering questions and reading the Bible.The apostle Paul's love for God, persistence, and determination led him on his way throughout the Mediterranean region. This brought multitudes to believe in the saving gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn who the apostle Paul chose to bring with him on his journeys of sharing the gospel, and how he was pursued by enemies. The Acts of the Apostles Quizzes Workbook contains approximately three hundred multiple-choice questions. In the beginning of the workbook, the author provides a quick reference of chapter question counts so the reader can get an idea of how long it will take to complete each question set.

Preachers know that understanding Greek and Hebrew can strengthen their sermons. However, years after taking language courses, it becomes challenging to study texts in the original languages, especially when time is limited.This volume offers: A curated selection of key passages from Isaiah 1-39Clearly formatted lexical and grammatical tools needed to study the Hebrew textA commentary section that helps preachers effectively bridge the gap between reading the Hebrew text and preaching itWhether one's Hebrew is beginner or advanced, this series will empower the reader to deepen their study of the Hebrew text and preach engaging, content-driven sermons. This book -- as well as the entire Preacher's Companion Series -- is a fresh and helpful companion to traditional commentaries and a valuable addition to every preacher's library.

After studying Hebrew for a year or two, readers often find it challenging to transition from their initial study of the language to reading extended passages from the Hebrew Bible. This book helps bridge this gap by presenting a curated selection of texts that are well known, exciting to read, and pivotal for understanding the narrative arc of the Old Testament. The volume contains forty key passages divided into five sections: the primeval history, the patriarchs and their sojourning, Israel in Egypt, Israel at Sinai, and Israel's journey through the wilderness until just before they enter the promised land.

When I was in High School in the early 1960s, I was taught there was nothing more that needed to happen before the rapture of the saints and that the tribulation could come at any time. If that was the case, what was God waiting for? So my wife and I have read many books on end time events since we were married. But they all seemed to repeat what I learned in high school. So there is a great thing God does. He equips the called. That is what he did with me. God is the true author of this book. When I didn't know a word or have any idea how to proceed, I prayed and God allowed the words to flow and gave me understanding. That is how this book came to be.About ten years ago, I started serious research on the subject. I found the answers were not as I was taught during my high school years. The more I studied, the more truth I found. I decided to put what I learned into a book to teach others the real truth about the tribulation and what will happen in the Last Days. They say what you don't know can't hurt you. I found out that's a lie. There are things you need to know before the tribulation starts.This book is about the Tribulation, culminating in the Battle of Armageddon, and the 1000 reign of Christ on Earth, occurring in the near future.

From beginning to end, the Bible tells us of God's amazing plan of salvation and restoration for humanity; i.e. the restoration of all that was lost to Adam's fall, the consequences of which were subsequently made worse by his descendants wilful association with their first father's disobedience. The Scriptures provide many different images which explain God's plan and how he is bringing it to full accomplishment. Jesus Christ, in his entire person, and by his redemptive works, is at the heart of that plan. But Scripture also emphasises the importance of the person and actions of the Holy Spirit in restoring to persons and to peoples the breath of life, the rûah, the pneuma. An interesting look at the Holy Spirit in Scripture - in the form of Breath and Wind, Fire, Dove, Oil, Water, New Wine and Seal. Biblically referenced with some thought-provoking content on the extent of the Spirit's work within the Bible, this is a book that will appeal to those who want to dig deeper into what the Word of God says about who the Spirit is and how he works. The first of a trilogy.

This volume focuses on the relationship of prophecy and reconciliation, within the frame of Pentecostal hermeneutics. These themes have been prominent throughout Rickie D. Moore's work and this collection celebrates his life and academic career-as a professor of Old Testament, a specialist in the prophetic literature, a leading voice in the development of Pentecostal hermeneutics, and an influential figure of the Cleveland School of Pentecostal theology.The editors and contributors of this volume represent a small selection of Moore's mentors (Walter Brueggemann and James Crenshaw), his colleagues (Lee Roy Martin, John Christopher Thomas, Blaine Charette, Amos Yong, Kimberly Alexander, and Chris Green), and former students (Caroline Reddick, Robby Waddell, Jesse Stone, David Johnson, Daniela Augustine, and Casey Cole). Their words testify to the deep, far-reaching effects of his teaching and his presence.The essays are gathered into three main sections: the first two deal explicitly with a close reading of biblical texts from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, and the last deals with the theological issues that emerge in consideration of prophetic awareness and action and the hope of intergenerational reconciliation. Moore pioneered an integrative approach to reading and teaching the Scriptures, keenly aware of his own theological and spiritual inheritance as a Pentecostal and deeply committed to the life-altering power of sacred study, skillfully blending critical self-reflection and testimony with rigorous scholarship.

This book is a theological analysis of the Gospel of John, emphasizing the concept of the Christ both as a historical figure and a spiritual symbol. It investigates the central themes and motifs of the gospel as well as their relevance to Christian belief and practice. It also provides insights into the literary and cultural background of the gospel.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.