Bøger af Rebecca Manley Pippert

Across the centuries, as people have considered their individual and social needs, many solutions for transforming human existence have been offered ‿ psychological, political and religious. However, the New Testament claims that genuine and lasting change can only be found in Jesus Christ. The transformation he makes possible is spiritual, moral and physical, bringing us ultimately to share in his resurrection from death in a new creation. Foundational to this teaching is the promise of 'a new covenant' in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and in parallel predictions in Ezekiel and Isaiah. In this valuable new study, David Peterson expounds Jeremiah's oracle and its significant influence on the way New Testament writers understand transformation in Christ. The definitive forgiveness of sins achieved by his sacrificial death brings a new knowledge or experience of God and his grace, which transforms hearts and minds, leading to a new devotion to God and obedience to his will. In this way, the people of the New Covenant are established in an eternal relationship with God and a renewed community that embraces every nation. In terms of the Bible's teaching as a whole, the New Covenant fulfils and perfects the covenant first established by God with Abraham and his offspring. It has profound implications for Christian ministry, with respect to both evangelism and the nurture of believers.

»De fleste kristne synes, det er svært at fortælle andre om Jesus. Hvis du er en af dem, er bogen her en gave til dig. Gennem en lang række personlige erfaringer giver Rebecca Manley Pippert praktisk vejledning til at få gode snakke om tro med både interesserede og skeptikere. Hun stiller netop de spørgsmål og behandler de indvendinger, som gør os modløse og usikre, når det kommer til at dele evangeliet med andre. Samtidig forholder hun sig til vores sekulære kultur og de indvendinger, som vi ofte møder fra omverdenen. Ved at udfolde og analysere en lang række bibelske beretninger anviser hun en vej at gå, som jeg tror mange vil finde frimodighed og glæde i. Hvert kapitel slutter med spørgsmål til refleksion, så bogen er oplagt at læse og debattere i et fællesskab. Salt giver mod og håb til den opgave, alle kristne er pålagt: at være Kristi vidner. Hermed anbefalet!«Søren Aalbæk Rønn, gymnasie- og studentersekretær i Vest- og Sønderjylland

David, a shepherd boy with slingshot, brave warrior, poet-musician, deceitful adulterer, repentant sinner, beloved king, "a man after God's own heart."David faced some desperate circumstances and some tough choices. So do you, day by day. In this book Rebecca Manley Pippert shows how you, like David, can choose the good, find hope and grow to be one who has a heart for God.

I don't want to offend people. "I don't know what to say." Most of us can think of at least one hundred reasons not to share the gospel. Evangelism can be intimidating. But it can also be a natural and exciting way of life. These Bible studies will help you discover creative ways to share the gospel in your everyday situations and surroundings.

Christianity TodayA year 2000 Finalist in the ECPA book competitionWhen I first came to Portland, Oregon, I met a student on one of the campuses where I worked. He was brilliant and looked like he was always pondering the esoteric. His hair was always mussy, and in the entire time I knew him, I never once saw him wear a pair of shoes. Rain, sleet or snow, Bill was always barefoot. While he was attending college, he had become a Christian.At this time a well-dressed, middle-class church across the street from the campus wanted to develop more of a ministry to the students. They were not sure how to go about it, but they tried to make them feel welcome. One day Bill decided to worship there. He walked into this church, wearing his blue jeans, T-shirt and of course no shoes. People looked a bit uncomfortable, but no one said anything. So Bill began walking down the aisle looking for a seat. The church was quite crowded that Sunday, so as he got down to the front pew and realized that there were no seats, he just squatted on the carpet-perfectly acceptable behavior at a college fellowship, but perhaps unnerving for a church congregation. The tension in the air became so thick one could slice it.Suddenly an elderly man began walking down the aisle toward the boy. Was he going to scold Bill? My friends who saw him approaching said they thought,As the man kept walking slowly down the aisle, the church became utterly silent, all eyes were focused on him, you could not hear anyone breathe. When the man reached Bill, with some difficulty he lowered himself and sat down next to him on the carpet. He and Bill worshiped together on the floor that Sunday. I was told there was not a dry eye in the congregation.The irony is that probably the only one who failed to see how great the giving had been that Sunday was Bill. But grace is always that way. It gives without the receiver realizing how great the gift really is.As this man walked alongside of his brother and loved him with all that he had received from Christ's love, so must we. This man was the good Samaritan. He made Bill feel welcome, feel as if he had a home. So he also knew the secret of the parable of the prodigal son: there finally is a homecoming, because we really have a home to come to.Out of the SaltshakerOut of the Saltshaker

Helps Christians to share their faith in today's world confidently and effectively.

Conversion is an amazing miracle and being involved in it is an exciting privilege. But many of us find evangelism intimidating!

Six Bible studies in Luke with expertly crafted questions by Rebecca Manley Pippert help you to share your faith simply and flexibly with friends and family.

Spirituality' is hot. There are numerous voices telling us how to be spiritual people. But what does it really mean to be spiritual? Who can we trust to show us the way?Here's an opportunity to see what Jesus said about finding true spirituality. This discussion guide is a safe place to explore these and other questions on your own or with a group. You'll take a closer look at Luke's narrative to discover Jesus' principles for the true way to live, and what that may mean for your life.This guide is full of historical information, challenging issues and thought-provoking quotes, but it won't answer all your questions. In fact it may bring up new ones. What it will do is get you started on your journey toward faith.

When people meet Jesus Christ exciting things happen. In these Bible discussions we see Jesus encounter a powerful Roman military officer and a poor widow. We see him relate to a righteous religious leader alongside a former prostitute. We hear the conversations that unfolded and discover how surprising and powerful it is to meet Christ.This discussion guide is a safe place to explore what it would mean for us to encounter Christ as well. If you have already done some study of Scripture with others, then these discussions in Luke and John offer an opportunity to go deeper in responding to Jesus. Although it is full of historical information, challenging issues and thought-provoking quotes, this guide won't answer all your questions. In fact it may bring up new ones. What it will do is move you along on your journey toward faith.

In this book Rebecca Manley Pippert opens up a frank conversation about the difficulties people have with the hypocrisy they see in some Christians. She then talks about what Jesus means to those who follow him and the difference that has made in her life and in the lives of others.

You long for love and happiness. But so often you are blocked from satisfying that longing. What are the barriers? Why are they so troublesome? How does spirituality play a role?Rebecca Manley Pippert examines these persistently human questions in this thoughtful and personal book. She invites you to join her on a journey exploring the region between faith and unbelief where your hopes and doubts mingle. Calling as expert guides such thinkers as Albert Camus and C. S. Lewis, she cites freely her own experiences and sets out the questions all face--questions about significance, meaning, love, life and truth, the search for encouragement and security.Pippert offers no canned formulas or saccharine cliches. In this revised and updated edition she squarely engages your uncertainty, disappointment, longing for fulfillment, and the reality of pain and suffering. Such realism rings in the stories she tells and in the ideas she explores. In doing so she leads you beyond the search for your own significance to the reasons you have for your hope of discovering God.

This discussion guide is a safe place to explore questions you may have about Jesus on your own or with a group. You'll take a closer look at John's narrative to discover more about who Jesus was, how he lived, and what that may mean for your life.This study is full of historical information, challenging questions and thought-provoking quotes, but it won't answer all your questions. In fact it may bring up new ones. What it will do is get you started on your journey toward faith.

Are you afraid to share your faith? Do you think you'll say the wrong thing? Then this is the resource for you.Rebecca Manley Pippert has spent over 25 years introducing people to Jesus. In this guide she draws from her experience to show you how you can overcome your fears and speak confidently to others about the love of Christ. She'll help you find a witnessing style that is comfortable and effective.