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Soos die ganse Ou Testament afgestem was op die koms van die
beloofde Messias, so is die Nuwe Testament afgestem op sy reële
koms en die totstandkoming van die nuwe Israel. Die skrywer hou
daarvan om die kronologie, tydvak en kulturele atmosfeer rondom ’n
gebeurtenis of persoon te ondersoek en poog om die stof toeganklik
te maak, met herkenbare raakpunte van die lewe vandag. Die
daaglikse lewe en geografie in die wêreld van die Nuwe Testament
word nagevors. Die universeel menslike dilemma word weerspieël in
die tema van alle musiek en literatuur: Verloor, soek, vind. Die goue
draad van die verlossingsgeskiedenis bly behoue tot waar dit
aangegee word na die evangelieskrywers vir die krip in Betlehem en
daarna aan die apostels van Christus, tot by die boek Openbaring.
Neels Jackson, kerkjoernalis van byna 30 jaar, glo dat godsdiens
grootliks gaan oor die nakoming van Jesus se oproep om Hom te
volg. Vir hom het Jesus se liefde egter bepalende implikasies vir die
gay debat. Sy empatie en liefde vir gay mense moet verstaan word in
die lig van Jesus se onvoorwaardelike liefde vir die randfigure van sy
tyd en hoe Hy teenoor die Fariseërs opgetree het. Die skrywer
ontleed die sewe gaytekste in die Bybel binne die konteks waarin dit
geskryf is en kom tot die slotsom dat dit niks met homoseksualiteit te
doen het nie. Die skrywer vul sy argument aan met die behandeling
van 'n aantal misverstande oor gaywees en gay mense, asook ander
argumente wat gaywees as sonde veroordeel. Hy voer dan ook aan
dat Jesus se verruiming van die wet, asook die verskerping van die
wet, vir ons die riglyn moet wees.
Genuine hope, peace, and healing can be yours.
We all experience times of sadness, trial, and pain. But what happens
when grief and depression seem so overwhelming that we feel like simply
giving up? This encouraging book from bestselling author and longtime
pastor David Wilkerson shows you how
• to trust God to bring you through hard times,
• wait on God's answers to prayer,
• lay down your guilt,
• and much more.
Only God can heal your wounds. With powerful true stories and wisdom
drawn from a lifetime of ministering to hurting people, Wilkerson
gently guides you in giving your troubles over to God, believing that
he will work miracles in your life.
In Broken Planet, Dr Sharon Dirckx, scientist and apologist, offers
a measured and thoughtful case for how there could be a God of love
that allows natural disasters. The question of suffering is one of
the greatest hurdles to Christian faith. When believers respond to
the question of why there is suffering in the world, they often
turn to the free-will defence. This states that humans make choices
for good or ill that can bring about suffering in the lives of
others. However, that doesn't explain why children die of cancer,
or why the latest earthquakes, tsunamis or pandemics have been so
destructive. These seem to happen not because of our choices, but
in spite of them. So how do we make sense of these events? Dr.
Sharon Dirckx blends argument, science and first-person narrative
in this unique book, weaving answers to real questions with
compassion and empathy, while also acknowledging the element of
mystery we will always live with while on earth. Dr Dirckx
addresses topics such as: If God exists, why would he make a world
with earthquakes and tsunamis? Why is there so much suffering in a
natural disaster? Are natural disasters God's judgement? Is my
illness a punishment from God? What kind of God would allow natural
disasters and diseases? If you have ever struggled to reconcile the
idea of a loving God with all the pain in our world, this book will
encourage you that belief in such a God is not as unreasonable as
it may seem. In fact, it may be where God is revealed most
profoundly.
Suicide is the nation's tenth leading cause of death, and in 2018
nearly 50,000 people in the US died by suicide, with thousands more
attempting to take their own lives. Countless others experience
suicidal ideation due to depression, anxiety, addiction, and more,
living for years in silent misery. The sad truth is that someone
you know may be suffering. With great compassion and clear,
actionable strategies, So Much to Live For shows you what to do,
what to say, and how to intervene if you suspect a friend or loved
one is considering suicide. You'll learn the signs and symptoms,
understand the causes, and build the courage to step up and speak
out. God heals wounds and repairs brokenness, and he often does it
using people like you. You can be instrumental in saving the life
of a suicidal person you know. This book shows you how.
"These encounters bring amazing changes to our life, resulting in more
faith, surrender, power, understanding, and fruit." – Randy Clark,
bestselling author of Power to Heal
“The subject of Heaven on earth is one of those strategic themes and
Candice Smithyman is one of those anointed chosen messengers.” – James
W. Goll, God Encounters Ministries
This is the key to supernaturally shifting atmospheres!
Many Christians assume that only a few gifted individuals can move in
the miraculous, but the Bible teaches that all believers have unlimited
access to the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit.
When you discover your identity in Jesus, cultivate a heavenly mindset,
and access the authority you have received in Jesus, you can
immediately release the power of Heaven into your everyday
circumstances. This is the key to changing atmospheres and
circumstances around you.
Candice Smithyman is a prophetic voice who has learned to move in the
supernatural by accessing an open Heaven. Now, she wants to mentor you
to do the same.
Releasing Heaven will…
• Encourage you to confidently enter the supernatural realm as a
citizen of Heaven.
• Empower you to release miracles by praying from a heavenly dimension.
• Impart principles for accessing your heavenly riches every day.
• Teach you how to release the vats of heaven for your need and the
needs of others.
Begin accessing the Heavenly realm to change your world today!
Today we are facing a global crisis when it comes to families.
Marriages are under
more pressure than ever. Many children are growing up without
experiencing the
security of their parents' love and commitment to each other-and
consequently are
finding it harder to receive God's unconditional love. There is an
urgent need to invest
in marriage and family life, for strong societies are built on strong
families, and
strong families are built on strong marriages.
The Marriage Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee of Alpha, has been
revised and
updated to provide practical tools to help couples at every stage of
their relationship.
This update includes talks from experts including Dr. Gray Chapman, Dr.
Henry Cloud,
and Dr. Sue Johnson on topics such as money, sex, love languages,
healthy
boundaries, and building connections. The course will also cover how
couples can:
- Better understand each other's needs
- Communicate more effectively
- Grow closer by learning methods to resolve conflicts
- Recover from the way they may have hurt each other
- Recognize how their upbringing has affected their
relationship
- Improve relationships with parents and in-laws
The Marriage Course is based on a Christian understanding of love and
serves to
strengthen marriages within the church while being accessible for all
couples from any
cultural background, with or without a background in the Christian
faith.
SESSIONS
1. Building Strong Foundations
2. The Art of Communication
3. Resolving Conflict
4. The Power of Forgiveness
5. The Impact of Family-Past and Present
6. Good Sex
7. Love in Action
Extra Session: Coping with Times of Separation
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