The theology of creation interconnected with virtually every aspect of early Christian thought, from Trinitarian doctrine to salvation to ethics. Paul M. Blowers provides an advanced introduction to the multiplex relation between Creator and creation as an object both of theological construction and religious devotion in the early church. While revisiting the polemical dimension of Christian…
Dear Pilgrim, It is with great joy that we welcome you to this land, a land that is unlike any other. The journey that you are about to take in this region has been called by various names such as Canaan, Palestine, and now Israel. In biblical times it was considered to be THE CENTER of the world and for the three monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - it has become the …
WHAT READERS OF "STANDING UP TO LIFE" ARE SAYING If one is not privileged to know Max Morrison, the next best thing is to read his writings. With lively quotations and examples of those who have stood up to life these inspirational essays have counsel, comfort, and assurance. --Willis Stork Educator Through the many years of my personal friendship with Max Morrison, I have literally been …
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…
To remain connected through the beauty and depth of Christian liturgy. Like the original edition, this pocket edition features prayers for morning, midday, and evening, and commemorates significant dates and heroes in church history, as well as important people and events in the struggle for freedom and justice. This edition also features new compline prayers and provides prayers for those who …
A sequel to Thirty Years a Watchtower Slave, this book is a handy guide for anyone con- fronted with the doctrines of the Jehovah's Witnesses sect. There is a short history of the Russellite movement and then a clear step- by-step refutation of the most popular Jehovah's Witnesses' doctrine. Drawing from his experiences as a former member of the JW movement, Mr. Schnell shares some basic techni…
Did the universe start with a big bang? Does distant starlight prove the universe is old? What are black holes and how do they form? Can we see stars forming? Are ETs and UFOs real? Secular astronomers teach that the universe began to form more than 12 billion years ago by chance, through what has become known as the "big bang." However, there is strong evidence that points to a young age for t…
What is the truth about global warming? Are the ice caps melting? Is man the chief cause of climate change? How does solar activity affect the earth's climate? What should Christians do about global warming? These and other questions are answered in this Pocket Guide to Global Warming. Presenting a balanced approach to climate change, experts in climatology and atmospheric science show why m…
How did Charles Darwin come to believe in evolution? Did his daughter's death turn him from Christianity? What is natural selection? Did humans really evolve from ape-like creatures? Has evolution been proven true? Couldn't God have used evolution? These and other questions are answered in this Pocket Guide to Charles Darwin. Looking at the course of his life, Darwin was influenced by many p…
What really happened to the dinosaurs? Did they live and then die out millions of years ago? Or have they lived recently, alongside man? Did dinosaurs evolve into birds? Are there dinosaurs alive today? More than any other subject, dinosaurs are used to promote the idea of evolution. Museums, media and schools all proclaim that dinosaurs died millions of years ago. They also teach that the bird…