Semua orang beriman secara naluriah memahami bahwa Tuhan mengatasi akal manusia. Dengan penuh penyerahan diri, biasanya mereka berkata, Tuhan tidak bisa dijangkau dengan akal. Namun, para filosof tidak mau menyerah begitu saja. Bagi mereka, Tuhan yang menganugerahi akal (intelijen) pastilah bisa dijangkau dengan akal (inteljbel)-dalam batas-batas tertentu. Jika tidak, lalu apa tujuan Tuhan memb…
Not since Roland Allen's book in 1912 has there appeared such a thorough study of the apostle Paul's mission theology and methodology. "The value of this comprehensive sur- vey. writes Harry R. Boer in the foreword, lies in part in its grounding in "careful expository studies of Paul's ministry as revealed in Acts and in the corpus of the Pauline epistles." Again and again the author illustr…
The history of America at sea is presented through the travels of Seabird, an ivory gull carved by a cabin boy. The story presents three generations of sailing families in America. Traveling all over the globe, students will delight in this story of sailing, whaling, ships and ship building, while they learn world geography and so much more!
Many pastors find it easier to preach on the New Testament than the Old Testament, with its powerful and often shocking narrative, prophetic warnings and calls to holiness. For many preachers seeking to make the Bible relevant, it's far easier--and safer--to stay out of the woods and plow the well-worn fields of the newer canon. Preaching the Old Testament equips pastors to journey into the for…
In "The Walk", Dr. Gene Getz draws from the ministry of the apostle Paul for a description of what the church should be. By holding Paul's life and work up as the standard and by detailing 12 "measuring sticks" of maturity, Dr. Getz challenges today's pastors and lay leaders to "become the glorious that measures up to the stature and fullness of Christ", despite contemporary cultural pressure t…
Journey from the Garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation to understand why Jesus' death and resurrection are good news for us. This beautiful hardback Bible storybook for 3-6 year-olds takes children on a journey from the Garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation. It is a gospel presentation that focuses on the significance of the temple curtain. God said “because of your sin y…
Under the reign of a murderous pharaoh, Moses' parents were forced to trust God for the life of their child. Years later, Moses showed this same faith in leading the Israelites out of Egypt into the land God had promised them. Though there were many conflict in Moses' lifetime, he never allowed them to compromise his relationship with God. His submission to God and His law - regardless of the c…
King David was a deeply flawed man, yet he became one of the greatest leaders in history. His story reminds us that we are all imperfect and subject to tragic failure, but that God can still use us when we humbly and sincerely seek forgiveness. Though forgiven, David paid for his sins dearly - particularly in the life of his family. But, he never resigned himself to a life of despair as did his…
Can learning about punctuation really be fun? You bet--in Elsa Knight Bruno's Punctuation Celebration, featuring illustrations by Jenny Whitehead. Punctuation marks come alive in this clever picture book featuring fourteen playful poems. Periods stop sentences in a baker's shop, commas help a train slow down, quotation marks tell people what to do, and colons stubbornly introduce lists. This…
Modern idols come in many forms: money, power, position, prestige. Elijah dedicated himself to destroying the idols of his day with deep conviction and unwavering tenacity that few have equalled since. His simple, straightforward prophecy to Ahab was that there would be no rain until the people destroyed their idols. Even though Elijah was a time fearful, lonely, and lacking in faith, he remai…