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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity
It's no coincidence that one of the most asked questions on any search
engine is: "Is God real?"
When life feels overwhelming, we want to know if there really is a
deity who loves us, knows us, and cares about what happens to us. Join
investigative journalist and former atheist Lee Strobel on a quest to
determine whether we can know with confidence that God is real.
In Is God Real: Exploring The Ultimate Question Of Life, this rational
exploration of the proof of God's existence, Lee investigates:
• If God is real, why is there so much suffering?
• How do we know which God is real?
• If God is real, why does he seem so hidden?
• How do recent scientific findings support the claim that God is real?
• If God is real, what difference does it make?
Although most natural law ethical theories recognize moral
absolutes, there is not much agreement even among natural law
theorists about how to identify them. The author argues that in
order to understand and determine the morality (or immorality) of a
human action, it must be considered in relation to the organized
system of human practices within which it is performed. In order to
depict this structure and to explain how it bears upon the analysis
of action, the author investigates a number of issues that have
attracted the attention of Thomistic and Aristotelian scholarship.
He examines the nature of practical reason, its relationship with
theoretical reason, the derivation of lower from higher ethical
principles, the incommensurability of human goods, the relationship
between will and intellect, and the principle of double effect.
A blend of understandable explanations and real-life stories. "Why
I Am a Lutheran explores the foundational teachings of the
Christian church. In each chapter, Daniel Preus calls upon more
than 20 years of pastoral experience to reveal Jesus as the center
of the Christian faith. As he addresses central doctrines such as
sin and grace, Law and Gospel, the person and work of Jesus Christ,
worship, the Sacraments, and the office of the ministry, Preus
keeps the focus on Jesus Christ--who is "always and only at the
center of all Christian teaching."
Charles Spurgeon has been called the "Prince of Preachers." He
preached to over 10 million people in his lifetime, and his written
sermons have impacted millions more since 1866. The CSB Spurgeon
Study Bible features thousands of excerpts from Spurgeon's sermons,
chosen and edited by Alistair Begg, in order to bring the richness
of the Prince of Preachers' insights into your daily study of God's
Word. Features include: Introductory biography of Charles Spurgeon,
study notes crafted from Spurgeon sermons, extracted sermon
illustrations placed on the same page as the associated biblical
text, sermon notes and outlines in Spurgeon's own handwriting,
"Spurgeon Quotables" inserted throughout the Bible, book
introductions with book overviews in Spurgeon's own words, topical
subheadings, two-column layout, black-letter text, footnotes,
concordance, smyth-sewn binding, presentation page, full-color
maps, and more. The CSB Spurgeon Study Bible features the highly
readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (R)
(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.
Find power in your prayer like never before with this inspiring guide from #1 New York Times bestselling author Bishop T.D. Jakes.
In a time when women carry more influence than any other generation, the power of prayer has never been more important to remind us that we do not have to bear our crosses alone. We need prayer to stand guard over our hearts and minds and over the hearts and minds of our families.
Women today are shattering glass ceilings and forging new paths in the world. What Happens When a Woman Prays is a clarion call for women to continue their progressive march of empowerment by dreaming like their daughters and praying like their grandmothers.
Through exploring the lives of 10 prayer-filled women of the Bible, Bishop Jakes emphasizes the life-changing power that women have when they find their identity, their strength, their healing, and their voices in Christ.
This book is an illuminating guide on critical, sensitive and
salvation-based topics that will intrigue, educate, inspire and
above all promote the doctrine of salvation as the focal point of
the entire Bible. The book highlights the fact that humanity's
greatest need has never been the food that satiates his hunger, the
building that gives him shelter, the status that makes him relevant
or anything that caters to his physical needs, albeit it consists
of topics that discuss humanity's daily needs and how they can be
acquired in line with God's word. It adequately emphasises that the
salvation of souls constitutes the greatest need and should occupy
the top echelon of our priorities. The scripture says that faith
comes by hearing and hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). But
what happens when the word is not correctly taught, or correctly
taught but not completely broken down and hence not properly
understood? This book breaks down biblical lessons in a manner that
will be easily understood by readers. Many have read the Bible and
taught from it wrongly because they missed the central theme of the
Bible which is the salvation of our souls but the words in this
book have been written to help the reader avoid reading the Bible
amiss and achieve this precious and priceless gift - salvation -
that will make existence in this world a meaningful one. The
lessons readers will learn are drawn from the context of the
scriptures, the express commands of God and from the lives and
experiences of several biblical characters. Readers are made to
examine some biblical characters' strengths and flaws, successes
and failures and extract valuable lessons that will guide them on
the journey through life. While people can scan through the Bible
and get a general understanding of the stories within these
chapters, this book will draw the readers' attention to vital
lessons they may not have noticed.
You have a giant in your life. An adversary that's diminishing your
ability to live fully in Christ. Whatever it may be-rejection,
fear, anger, comfort, or addiction-this giant stands between you
and God's promise...and it must fall. Like with David and the
Israelites, God has a better plan for you than to stand and be
taunted day after day by a 9-foot Goliath. God's plan for you is to
live in victory. In this six-session video Bible study (streaming
code included), Pastor Louie Giglio reveals a twist in the story of
David and Goliath that will help you and your study group see how
God works victories in the lives of his people. This study guide
has everything you need for a full Bible study experience,
including: The study guide itself-with discussion and reflection
questions, activities, video notes, and a leader's guide. An
individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you
don't need to buy a DVD!). Each session will equip you with
practical, hands-on steps to take after engaging in passages from
the Bible and Louie's video talks, which show how living free from
our giants means putting our hope in Jesus. When we do, we get to
watch Goliath fall. Sessions and video run times: Dead but Still
Deadly (22:30) Fear Must Fall (23:00) Rejection Must Fall (20:00)
Comfort Must Fall (20:00) Anger Must Fall (22:30) Addiction Must
Fall (22:00) Watch on any device! Streaming video access code
included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code
may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not
be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet
connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by
law. Additional offer details inside.
Katherine Willis Pershey has never slept with the mailman or kissed an ex-boyfriend. Good thing, since she’s married. But simply not committing adultery does not give you the keys to “happily ever after,” as Pershey has come to find out in her own marriage and in her work as a pastor. What is this sacred covenant that binds one person to another, and what elements of faith and fidelity sustain it? In Very Married: Field Notes on Love and Fidelity, Pershey opens the book on all things marital. With equal parts humor and intelligence, Pershey speaks frankly about the challenges and consolations of modern marriage. As she shares her own tales of bliss and blunder, temptation and deliverance, Pershey invites readers to commit once again to the joyful and difficult work of cherishing another person. For better or worse. For life.
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