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Which switch do we use to power off a device? The on-off switch, correct? It is one switch.Has the enemy convinced humanity that God has two power switches-one that does good things and one that brings destruction? Or will one switch be sufficient, the same as the one for our electric lights that both closes the circuit and brings light or breaks the circuit and "brings" darkness? Have we succumbed to a muddy picture of God? Awesome God: Songs of His Power is a collection of studies that carries forward the work of As He Is: Issues in the 'Character of God' Controversy (TEACH Services, Inc., 2012) in its purpose to help us see God more clearly in His actions throughout salvation history. In this compilation, the theme chosen is power. God possesses all power. The question raised is that if Creator God used His power to establish all that exists, including humans and angels, and if He continues by that same power to uphold and sustain all of it, does He need to draw upon that power to actively destroy and punish sinners? Is there another way to see how God handles power? In this volume and the next, we strive to speak well of the Omnipotent One and build upon established principles of divine love and righteousness to present a pure portrayal of Him, a consistent picture of our Adonai, who engages in warfare righteously. Drawing upon Scriptural and Spirit of Prophecy evidence: We examine the language used in the Bible pertaining to divine wrath and punishment.We earnestly review official church publications that seek to reinforce the traditional view of divine retribution and justice and are invited to consider that institutional religion has been giving a dirty picture of God. We look more closely at God's commands to ancient Israel regarding the use of carnal weapons to conduct physical warfare and bring justice. Why would He do that if these are not His methods?We get into the role of angels in righteous warfare and how they use power, finding that it is consistent with the divine attributes and methods.Finally, we expand upon the work begun in As He Is regarding the final destruction of the wicked, detailing the nature of the various fires that take sin and sinners out of existence. Are they literal, figurative, or both? Awesome God will have you singing about a new version of Awesomeness!

Throughout his life, Curtis Miller has always endeavored to follow the Lord's leading, even when it meant relocating his family to the Middle East Division of Seventh-day Adventists. As a child, he grew up hearing the thrilling mission stories told by his uncle Clarence and his aunts Mary and Bess-some of the earliest Seventh-day Adventist missionaries to far-away lands.This compelling story of how a young boy grows up to be a dedicated foreign missionary will captivate the reader as they read about his early school years struggling with what we know now as ADHD; his academy years navigating the ups and downs of relationships; his time in college and deciding to become a minister; and finally, his call to be a missionary in Turkey.The adventure begins with the family taking a trans-Atlantic voyage to Italy. Curtis recalls, "As I turned to walk to our cabin, a knife flew past my shoulder, striking the wall behind me, then hitting the floor at my feet." This was one of the many times that God put a hand of protection on Curtis and his family as they braved a foreign country to share the Gospel of Christ. During the six years the family spent in Turkey, they worked hand-in-hand with the local people to bring things such as Vacation Bible School, Pathfinders, and health and temperance presentations to the community.As Curtis is placed in situations that require the utmost faith in God to prevail, he never lets go of God's guiding hand. Sometimes the road is hard and the outcome a disappointment, but he always remembers Who brought him to this mission field and his purpose in being there. While successes did abound, there will always be that one unkept promise that will forever be in his heart.

This book of Bible studies is designed to encourage the reader to not only read but MEMORIZE God's Word. We are told to, "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil" (Eph. 6:11, KJV). Part of this preparation for battle is knowing God's Word and hiding it in our hearts through study and memorization.As you work through the various topics in this book-baptism, salvation, trusting in God, and so many more-you will answer questions designed to make you think more thoroughly about how each affects your relationship with God and His promise of eternal life. After studying a particular subject, the reader is invited to memorize Bible texts associated with it by reading the first two words of a verse followed by the first letter of the words following. You may also use the codes found in this book to mark your Bible according to a topic.May God bless you, reader, as you commit to studying and memorizing God's Word, searching as you would for hidden treasure.

Living a Victorious Life from the Bottom to the TopThe road to recovery from tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana is tough if you travel it alone. But what if you find a guide to help you along the way-someone who successfully broke free from these substances, changing an unfulfilling life into a life of purpose and accomplishment? Join author Bruce Atchison on his life journey and discover the way to freedom from the control of addicting substances and the enjoyment of a life of satisfaction and meaning. From a lanky teenager who left the religion of his parents to find success in sports to a firefighter in the forest service to a jet engine mechanic in the United States Air Force, to a near failure in academics, Atchison continued to lean on addictive substances as true satisfaction continued to elude him. Find out what helped him gain victory in his life. Consider this a personal invitation to discover the steps to recovery. Also included are interactive worksheets to help you in your journey. The author has shared his knowledge with thousands of young people, and now you can achieve a victorious life of your own.

After hitting bottom emotionally and spiritually, the author comes to faith in Jesus. In his new Christian walk, he struggles with the anxiety, fear, and poor decision-making habits from his past, along with wounds from a failed marriage. Claiming promises in the Bible, along with attending church and sending "mountains of prayers," he perseveres. He notes that troubled people seem to be seeking him out for comfort and advice. It appears that despite his past academic failures and dread of formal education, God's will is for him to go back to school. As he applies to a program in counseling, events and circumstances come together for him in ways that could only be brought about by the hand of God. After receiving a master's degree in marriage and family counseling, he realizes that his studies helped bring healing in his own life. The author sees God's hand at work in his new marriage; his wife, a physician, also pursues a specialty in the mental health field. The two are in compatible ministries, helping troubled individuals find healing through a relationship with Jesus.Barry Pratt wrote his book as a testimony to the way God answers prayers and the amazing way He works for those who seek His will. He urges his readers to claim the promises in the Bible and involve Jesus in every aspect of their lives.

If you are interested in a biblical approach to the question of women's ordination, then Women Pastors and God's Ordained Order is the book for you. It establishes the fundamental trustworthiness of the Bible as the guiding light for the church. Author Louis R. Torres shows that, although there are cultural issues in the stories and teaching of the Bible, divine inspiration ensures that the roles of men and women outlined from the Creation to the Fall were determined by the unique natural capabilities rather than by antiquated cultural expectations. Trace the relevance of Old Testament laws for New Testament believers, God's stipulations about ordination in the Old and New Testaments, and the role of elders throughout Scripture. Torres believes if you are searching for biblical precedents, that would suggest that the equality of all believers in Christ sets up the expectation that women be ordained as pastors. He also explains the significance of God's "subaudition mandates" in determining God's will. In other words, by stating what He wants, God makes clear what He does not want. It is a carefully reasoned approach to the subject-well worth the reading for the open-minded.