In The New Testament In Its World acclaimed biblical scholar N. T. Wright draws on a lifetime of distinguished scholarship to provide a thorough overview of the New Testament for students, church leaders, and everyday Christians. Wright, along with prominent New Testament scholar Michael Bird, explores the history, literature, and theology of the New Testament with an emphasis on its relevance for Christians today. Beginning with an overview of how to read the New Testament, the authors then survey its historical background to orient readers to the world of Jesus and the early church. This is followed by an in-depth study of Jesus' inauguration of the kingdom of God through his life, ministry, death, and resurrection. The next section explores the life and theology of Paul, who continues to unfold the significance of Jesus' life and ministry, and applies these to the issues faced by the early churches. Wright and Bird survey all of Paul's letters, providing a compact commentary on each, while explaining contemporary scholarly discussions on Paul and his teachings. They then turn to the gospels, written after Paul's letters, followed by the general epistles and Revelation, explaining the background, critical issues, important teachings, and contemporary applications for each. This is followed by a description of how the New Testament came to be, guiding the reader through issues of textual criticism and canonization. A concluding section brings all of the previous threads together to encourage readers to consider how their personal story fits into the larger story of God's redemption narrated in the New Testament. Students of the New Testament will not only be equipped with all of the technical information needed to understand the New Testament today but will see it as one cohesive story in which they are invited to play a vital role through their own lives and circumstances.

Engage students with the 'Developments in Christian Thought' content for OCR A Level Religious Studies; build their knowledge, deepen their understanding and develop their skills using this accessible textbook, brought to you by subject specialists with examining experience and the leading A Level Religious Studies publisher and OCR's Publishing Partner. - Confidently cover the content your students need to know in an appropriate level of depth with this component textbook that has been written in light of what has been learned from from the first assessment - Enable students to develop and hone the AO2 skills they need, with Analyse and Evaluate tables in every topic outlining the key evaluation points - Help students of all ability levels to build their subject knowledge with key content explained clearly throughout using accessible language - Engage students with the content; each topic begins with a real-life example which puts the content into context and has discussion points throughout to get students actively thinking about key concepts - Encourage students to critically engage with challenging issues and ideas; core, stretch and challenge activities at the end of every topic help students to develop a comprehensive and nuanced understanding - Provide students with the opportunity to check their knowledge and practise exam questions with the 'Wrap-up' section at the end of each topic

In ’n lewe propvol dringende prioriteite en afsprake is daar min tyd vir stilword en nadink oor hoe groot en almagtig God is. Dan is dit maklik om te vergeet dat Hy, die Skepper van die heelal, in al jou behoeftes kan voorsien.

God is hier! se 366 dagstukke herinner mans opnuut aan hoe groot ons Skepper-God is. Johann van Zyl kombineer fassinerende feite oor die skepping met Bybelse waarhede om te beklemtoon hoe dieselfde God wat die heelal geskep het en steeds in stand hou, ook vir elkeen van ons sorg.

Mans kan opnuut bemoediging vind in die wete dat hierdie God wat die hel

Happiness is a brain function. With a healthier brain always comes a happier life.

After studying more than 200,000 brain scans of people from 155 countries, Dr. Amen has discovered five primary brain types and seven neuroscience secrets that influence happiness. In You, Happier, he explains them and offers practical, science-based strategies for optimizing your happiness.

Dr. Amen will teach you how to:

• discover your brain type based on your personality and create happiness strategies best suited to you;
• improve your overall brain health to consistently enhance your mood;
• protect your happiness by distancing yourself from the “noise” in your head; and
• make seven simple decisions and ask seven daily questions to enhance your happiness.

Creating consistent happiness is a daily journey. In You, Happier, Dr. Amen walks you through neuroscience-based habits, rituals, and choices that will boost your mood and help you live each day with clearly defined values, purpose, and goals.

This timely and up to date new edition of Biomedicine and Beatitude features an entirely new chapter on the ethics of bodily modification. It is also updated throughout to reflect the pontificate of Pope Francis, recent concerns including ethical issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic, and feedback from the many instructors who used the first edition in the classroom

The mission of He Reads Truth is “Men in the Word of God every day.” To that end, the He Reads Truth Bible is, first and foremost, designed for reading. Each letterform and line of text has been carefully crafted to help you forget about the ink on the page and fall into the story of Scripture.

In addition to beautiful Bible text, you’ll discover more than 150 key charts, timelines, maps, and infographics that carefully organize biblical truths to highlight connections often missed while reading. And because Scripture itself is the best interpreter of Scripture, the reading plans for each book include relevant supplemental passages from other parts of God’s Word.

Features Include:

• 66 hand-lettered key verses
• 125 full-color charts, infographics, and illustrations
• 17 full-color timelines
• 21 full-color maps
• Curated reading plans for every book of the Bible
• One-year Bible reading plan
• Detailed book introductions and outlines
• Key verse list
• Smyth-sewn lay-flat binding
• Line-matched Bible text
• Wide margins for notetaking
• Bible Serif typeface designed for optimal Bible reading
• Single-column text format
• 8.5-point type size
• Black-letter text
• Ribbon marker for easy referencing between pages
• Specialized presentation page for gift-giving

The CSB He Reads Truth Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

The story of Lazarus in John 11-12 typically has been understood by scholars to act as a prototype for what was to follow in the form of the resurrection of Christ. In this book, Esler and Piper examine the raising of Lazarus, the relationship between him and his two sisters Mary and Martha, and examine the theological implications of a social scientific critique of this relationship and the Lazarus story in general. By this we mean that the authors examine the story using social identity theory, an approach that forms part of the flourishing field of social psychology. The authors set out what social identity theory actually means, how it works, with specific reference to group identity, and they apply it to John's Gospel. In addition, the authors have taken examinations of the catacomb art from Rome to provide empirical confirmation of their argument. The book concludes by setting out some of the theological dimensions of the investigation, and ultimately provides fresh theological insight into this New Testament text. Philip Esler has a particular interest in the reading of biblical texts using the tools provided by social-scientific research. He also publishes and teaches in the areas of the Bible and the Visual Arts, and early Christian identity in Rome. He is the Vice-Principal for Research at the University of St Andrews. Ronald Piper currently holds the positions of Professor of Christian Origins in the Divinity School, and University Vice-Principal for Learning & Teaching, also at the University of St Andrews. His primary research interests have been in the field of the gospels.

Deur die loop van haar invloedryke loopbaan as skrywer het Stormie Omartian miljoene vroue geïnspireer om kragtig te bid oor hulle huwelik, gesin en lewe. Nou wil Stormie die volgende geslag gebedstryders leer hoe om met God te praat.

In Die krag van ’n biddende meisie ontdek ampertiener-meisies tussen 8 en 12 méér as net hoe om met God te kommunikeer. Hulle sal ontdek hoe lief God hulle het, wat hulle ware geestelike identiteit is, wie Jesus is en hoe hulle Hom as hulle Verlosser kan aanvaar.
Elke hoofstuk het eenvoudige vrae om meisies in hulle geloof te help groei, met plek om hulle antwoorde neer te skryf.

Vat hande met Stormie en help ampertiener-meisies om die lewensveranderende krag van gebed te ontsluit.

Many have asked thequestion "Can I findmeaning in life" This isbecause we as humanbeings need to feel thatour lives count forsomething that they aresignificant. It is linked toour selfesteem. To feel unimportant is to feelinadequate and this is a difficult burden to bear.Enjoying a meaningful life is therefore a preciousthing and something that is worthwhilesearching for. However if our existence isultimately meaningless if there's no God to obeyand no immortality to enjoy then our individualactions become utterly futile. This book is apersonal apologetic that is thoughtprovoking forboth Christians and nonChristians.

Designed to assist women of any age as they study God’s Word, the CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible will inspire you to laugh, grow, and worship alongside your community. It includes an in-depth collection of inspirational articles, devotional commentary, study tools, and other Bible reading helps from prominent voices in the Lifeway Women community. As you explore God’s Word, your life will be changed, inevitably affecting those around you, impacting lives one woman at a time.

Features include:

• Including Bible study and devotional content from Lauren Chandler, Gloria Furman, Lisa Harper, Mary Kassian, Kelly King, Kelly Minter, Trillia Newbell, Jackie Hill Perry, Angel Thomas Pharr, Jennifer Rothschild, Mary Jo Sharp, Priscilla Shirer, Angie Smith, and other Lifeway Women.
• Nearly 100 articles placed alongside the corresponding biblical text to foster deep reflection on Bible passages and topics focused on the life needs of women
• More than 130 short devotional thoughts placed throughout the Bible
• Bible genre introductions with a short overview and reading plan highlighting key passages in that section
• 66 book-focused introductions providing a concise overview with book-specific timelines
• Over 40 character profiles of key women in the Bible with questions for application
• 30 reflection questions to help women engage more deeply with the Bible
• Nearly 70 brief inspirational quotes on the Bible
• More than 20 word studies on individual words or phrases detailing meaning and significance
• 20+ charts, tables, and maps
• Distinctive full-color design elements to foster an immersive reading experience for women of all ages
• Two-column text layout
• Black-letter text for easy readability
• Easy-to-read 9.5-point type size
• Smyth-sewn durable binding
• Ribbon marker for easy referencing between pages
• Concordance
• Presentation page for gift-giving
• Full-color maps
• Thumb Indexed

The CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

Designed to assist women of any age as they study God’s Word, the CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible will inspire you to laugh, grow, and worship alongside your community. It includes an in-depth collection of inspirational articles, devotional commentary, study tools, and other Bible reading helps from prominent voices in the Lifeway Women community. As you explore God’s Word, your life will be changed, inevitably affecting those around you, impacting lives one woman at a time.

Features include:

• Including Bible study and devotional content from Lauren Chandler, Gloria Furman, Lisa Harper, Mary Kassian, Kelly King, Kelly Minter, Trillia Newbell, Jackie Hill Perry, Angel Thomas Pharr, Jennifer Rothschild, Mary Jo Sharp, Priscilla Shirer, Angie Smith, and other Lifeway Women.
• Nearly 100 articles placed alongside the corresponding biblical text to foster deep reflection on Bible passages and topics focused on the life needs of women
• More than 130 short devotional thoughts placed throughout the Bible
• Bible genre introductions with a short overview and reading plan highlighting key passages in that section
• 66 book-focused introductions providing a concise overview with book-specific timelines
• Over 40 character profiles of key women in the Bible with questions for application
• 30 reflection questions to help women engage more deeply with the Bible
• Nearly 70 brief inspirational quotes on the Bible
• More than 20 word studies on individual words or phrases detailing meaning and significance
• 20+ charts, tables, and maps
• Distinctive full-color design elements to foster an immersive reading experience for women of all ages
• Two-column text layout
• Black-letter text for easy readability
• Easy-to-read 9.5-point type size
• Smyth-sewn durable binding
• Ribbon marker for easy referencing between pages
• Concordance
• Presentation page for gift-giving
• Full-color maps
• Thumb I+BF9ndexed

The CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

You Are Accepted, Secure, and Significant Nothing is more foundational to your freedom in Christ than understanding your identity as a child of the King. Neil Anderson, bestselling author of The Bondage Breaker (over 2 million copies sold), will help you live empowered by God's grace as you relinquish the lies you believe about yourself. You will claim the Bible's promises for and about you as one who belongs to God replace spiritual strongholds with confidence in Jesus's restorative promises live assured that you are dearly loved, irrevocably accepted, and masterfully made Your Identity in Christ will lead you to reject the enemy's foothold in your mind and reclaim yourself as the person God made you to be. Walk in freedom and peace as you embrace the inspiring biblical truth about who you are as a follower of Jesus.

Have you ever felt hopeless? Perhaps you're facing circumstances you never prepared for or even imagined. Maybe you're looking for any hint of encouragement, any inkling that this--whatever your this might be--won't last forever or destroy you. Maybe you're afraid to hope or perhaps you're not even sure what hope is. Whether you're new to faith or a lifelong Christ follower, holding onto hope can be hard. Create in Me a Heart of Hope is a six-week Bible study packed with relevant observations and applications, as well as daily prayers and Scripture memorization. Perfect for individuals or small groups, this study will help you - learn where hope comes from and the difference it can make in your life - cling to God's truth and assurance when you're waiting or overwhelmed, when you've been hurt, or when you feel trapped - begin living with confidence as you firmly grasp the hope God is offering Whatever you're facing, God's unshakable hope can meet you there.

We think our biggest spiritual enemy is Satan, but it’s really our flesh.

This book will help you to see Christ as the one who is able to take on all spiritual battles so that you know you are not alone in this journey of life.

In her first two books, The Heavens Opened and The Priestly Bride, Anna Rountree chronicled her remarkable visions of heaven, giving readers a glimpse of what heaven is like and how events happening in the earth today correspond with activities in the spirit realm. In this third book in her trilogy, Rountree offers a revelation of mankind's chief enemy, the flesh, and how our heavenly Father trains us to be warriors for the fierce battles to come.

Caught up once again in a vision of heaven, Rountree sees the redeemed and the heavenly hosts armed for war. She is told that all God’s children are issued armor but not everyone heeds the command to put on the full armor of God. As with all equipment, this armor must be tested before being worn into conflict.

Thus begins the tests to fit Rountree for battle. These tests take place underground in the root system of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which is the flesh. The seriousness of the tests—tests all Christians must take—are both shocking and revelatory. This book takes readers on a journey through the dark bowels of the flesh and reveals how they can come out armed as overcomers who serves the Warrior King.

This text opens with a critical review of developments in Protestant and Catholic theology since the Reformation which have led to the steady neglect of aesthetics in Christian theology. Then, von Balthasar turns to the central theme of the volume, the question of theological knowledge. He re-examines the nature of Christian believing, drawing widely on such theological figures as Anselm, Pascal and Newman.