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A thoughtful and well-documented call to rethink the role of Arabs in the plan of God Western Christianity's long-standing support of Israel has, perhaps unintentionally, nurtured a prejudice against Arab people--the descendants of Abraham's first son, Ishmael. Author Tony Maalouf contends that this bias differs dramatically from the biblical portrayal of Ishmael and the nations that have sprung from him. With meticulous research and theological astuteness, Maalouf surfaces the positive portrayal of the Arab people in ancient and prophetic history, clearly showing that the Israeli-Arab conflict is a recent development in history. By bringing to light the nature of relationships that have prevailed among the Jews and Arabs throughout history, Maalouf strives to change the thinking of Bible believers to a more accurate understanding of this crucial contemporary issue. He traces the Abrahamic heritage of the Arab people and majors on the positive Arab-Israeli relationships in biblical history. The descendants of Ishmael have an important role in the sovereign plan of God--right up to the final moments of history.

An exciting Bible experience just right for kids ages 8 to 12! From Genesis to Revelation, The Junior Bible has all the familiar Bible stories--with dynamic illustrations bringing them to life! Each section retells the passage in easy-to-understand language just right for readers ages 8 to 12. And the original Scripture reference is always included. Vivid, full-color artwork spans the pages, not only capturing the imagination but also underscoring the Bible's messages. Visual learners and early readers will enjoy following along, and highlighted passages will help them focus on key thoughts in the text. With a help section, reading guide, and plenty of room for notes in the back, this lively and faithful retelling of the Scriptures makes The Junior Bible a perfect companion for kids who are ready to dig deeper into the Word.

Now in paperback! In this highly sought-after, classic series from one of the most creative and articulate expositors of the twentieth century, each volume of the Iornside Expository Commentaries features an internationally beloved Bible teacher and preacher, clear, easily grasped outlines and a vivid writing style, and scholarship that has stood the test of time--without losing its relevance. Now these classic commentaries are available in paperback, making them even more accessible for the modern reader.

"Too often, women feel like their only hope for stress reduction is to just keep pushing through, praying to make it to the other side. They pick up task after task, hoping that if they can land on the right projects to help their family, the perfect events to support their community, or the ministries that fit best in their church, their burden will be lightened. And they never let on that worry is eating them alive from within like wood rot in the walls of remodeled house. That isn't the abundant life Christ wants for his people. Artist and author Jami Amerine knows the heaviness of expectations-both internal and external. She has also discovered how to lift the load and retrain the mind against the framework worry lays down. In easily digestible chapters, she shares what she's learned and supplies the right tools for this all-important restoration. Through her witty, friendly words, her vibrant original art, and rock-solid scriptural truth, Jami invites readers to join her on a journey to declutter the mind, take the mess out of stress, and uncover a spirit freshly renovated in all the colors of a truly worry-free existence"--

"Thirteen-year-old Amon has just watched Jesus ascend into heaven when the apostle Peter hands him an assignment: invent a way for the new Christian church to communicate and meet in secret, away from the penetrating eyes of both the Romans and Pharisees. What seems like a straightforward job quickly turns dangerous as the Sanhedrin, led by Saul, begins hunting down believers in "The Way," and even stoning some to death. Now Amon must walk a brittle line between completing his task and working around those who would kill him if they knew who he was and what he was up to"--

"When Secret Service operative Andrew Darlington is brought in to support a US Marshal case involving counterfeiters in rural Indiana, he thinks it's simply the next rung on his climb to the top of his career. But liars can only climb so high-and Andrew is keeping a dangerous secret he doesn't ever want to get out. When he clashes with the criminal family that took over the town of Landkreis and killed the Marshal he was sent to assist, his past life starts to become in danger of being exposed. Widow "Lightning Lu" Thorne has only one goal: escape the clutches of the Thorne family with her son. Her decision to be an informant and testify against the Thornes looked like the perfect answer. Until the Marshal ended up dead. Now the tether keeping her tied to her felonious family is tightening, and a forced marriage to someone else in the Thornes' clutches threatens to kill any hope of escape. Andrew and Lu find themselves on the same team-unwillingly. They each believe the other to be the enemy to their future plans. And even if they could learn to work together, the secrets they hold could shatter all hopes and dreams. Despite the encouragement of the local preacher, they're not even sure God can be trusted-much less other humans. Can either of them escape their past-and the family that is willing to kill their own when they smell betrayal?"--

Church Revitalization guides current and future leaders through the often-complex process of bringing a church to a place of vibrancy. This book demonstrates how the overarching goal of seeing people come to faith in Christ and develop into Christlikeness can--and must--inform the most foundational to the most fleeting aspects of revitalizing a struggling church. Church Revitalization Strategist Rusty Small systematically walks readers through the many considerations of leading a church out of a decline. He helps identify the best approach for addressing what a particular church's revitalization need may be: Refresh - often most fitting after a difficult season in the church's life Renovate - needed when a decline has lasted five to ten years Restore - appropriate for churches with generational patterns focused on survival Replant - best for a church facing imminent closure Few joys compare to seeing God's life and power realized for the local church--when believers begin to think and serve as Jesus did. Small will encourage pastors and church leaders engaged in this critical task. If God is calling you to church revitalization, take and read!

Christy Awards 2023 BOOK OF THE YEAR and winner for best Historical Fiction 2023, by multiple-time Christy winner and widely-acclaimed author, Amanda Barratt. "As superbly written as it is haunting in its truth." --Kate Breslin, best-selling author of For Such a Time"This tense WWII historical from Barratt (My Dearest Dietrich) follows a woman's efforts to help her neighbors survive the Kraków ghetto. . . . Moving and effective, this inspirational finds light in the darkest of places."--Publishers Weekly"Meticulous research and lush, award-winning writing result in an emotionally moving story about a group of unsung heroes who fought for hope and humanity in the most harrowing of times."--Midwest Book Review Zosia Lewandowska knows the brutal realities of war all too well. Within weeks of Germany's invasion of her Polish homeland, she lost the man she loves. As ghetto walls rise and the occupiers tighten their grip on the city of Krakow, Zosia joins pharmacist Tadeusz Pankiewicz and his staff in the heart of the Krakow ghetto as they risk their lives to aid the Jewish people trapped by Nazi oppression. Hania Silverman's carefree girlhood is shattered as her family is forced into the ghetto. Struggling to survive in a world hemmed in by walls and rife with cruelty and despair, she encounters Zosia, her former neighbor, at the pharmacy. As deportation winnow the ghetto's population and snatch those she holds dear, Hania's natural resiliency is exhausted by reality. Zosia and Hania's lives intertwine as they face the griefs and fears thrust upon them by war, until one day, they are forced to make a desperate choice . . . one that will inexorably bind them together, even as they are torn apart. > "An unflinching tale that implores readers to stop and see, not a massive crowd of people, but individual hearts and souls. This book will linger in your heart and mind long after you've read the final page." --Amanda Cox, Christy Award-winning author of The Edge of Belonging

Limited atonement is not the only Reformed model of atonement "Hypothetical universalism," or "unlimited atonement," states that Christ's death is sufficient for the guilt of all people yet is only effectively applied to those with faith. This tradition, typified by the French Reformer Moïse Amyraut, has continued among Anglicans and Baptists for over four centuries, yet has been underexplored in Reformed systematic theology. Unlimited Atonement fills a gap in resources on atonement theology that begin with the unlimited love of God. Editors Michael F. Bird and Scott Harrower draw on the specialties of each of the ten contributors, addressing themes such as - the biblical and historical sources of the soteriological position known as Amyraldism - distinctive features of Anglican atonement theology - hypothetical universalism, election, and the Baptist theological tradition - other prominent advocates of unlimited atonement - the issues of systematic theology at stake - atonement theology in preaching Unlimited Atonement is the most comprehensive analysis of Amyraldism to date, providing a resource for theology and Bible students and teachers in an esoteric stream of Reformed theology. Bird and Harrower provide a starting point for anyone who wants to understand the sources and merits of Amyraldism.