Here is a “how to disciple" book that shows, clearly and practically, how Christians can forge meaningful relations with other members of God's family. It is also a heartfelt “why to" book-a powerful call for a spirit of unity and love within the body of Christ. Drawing on years of experience in churches and small groups, Anne Ortlund offers valuable specifics on: Forming small “spiritual…
The strength of Puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the best form of prayer, for living prayer is the characteristic of genuine spirituality. Yet prayer is also vocal and may therefore on occasions be written. Consequently in the Puritan tradition there are many written prayers and meditations whi…
The Life of Man with God is a spiritual and philosophical book written by Thomas Verner Moore. In this book, the author explores the relationship between man and God, and how this relationship can be strengthened and nurtured through prayer, meditation, and living a virtuous life.Moore delves into the nature of God and the meaning of life, offering insights and guidance on how to live a fulfill…
“Some time ago a number of questions, similar to the famous Gallup poll, was posed to a group of predominently young people, mostly college age. One of these questions read: ‘What is the basic feeling you have about life?" Sixty percent answered with staggering straightfor - wardness: ‘Fear’.” Constant advances inscience and technology have made complex demands on morality and ethics.…
An introduction to ongoing debates on the apostle Paul's life and teaching and his letters' ramifications for the Church of today. The apostle Paul was a vital force in the development of Christianity. Paul's historical and religious context affects the theological interpretation of Paul's writings, no small issue in the whole of Christian theology. Recent years have seen much controversy about…
"~Four grim horsemen, the Antichrist, the ten-horned beast, the ultimate battle at Armageddon, the ""mark of the beast."" It's no wonder that these images have griped the imagination of so many--and have been variously interpreted as symbolizing everything from Hitler and Gorbachev to credit cards and the Internet. Is the book of Revelation a blueprint for the future? A book of powerful symboli…
Author provides an analysis of issues that concerned the early church and that continue to vex contemporary Christians. He argues that Galatians stands at the heart of the New Testament. Historically, this is because Paul's conflicts with Judaism, and with Jewish Christianity, ensured the freedom of the gospel to generate a potentially universal church. Theologically, the same conflicts provide…
Thirty-two essays cover the authorship, themes, difficulties, and overall structure and analyze key passages throughout Ecclesiastes.
This insightful book examines nine case studies in the history of exegesis in order to demonstrate the valuable insights into Scripture that we can gain not only from what individual commentators say but fifteen centuries' cumulative witness to the meaning of Scripture in the life of the church.