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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity
"I am putting my words as a fire in your mouth; these people are
tinder and it will consume them." (Jeremiah 5:14) In the book of
Jeremiah, the vocabulary of "word" and "words" is not only uniquely
prevalent, but formulae marking divine speech also play an
unprecedented role in giving the book's final form its narrative
and theological shape. Indeed, "the word of the Lord" is arguably
the main character, and a theology that is both distinctive and
powerful can be seen to emerge from the unfolding narrative. In
this stimulating study, Andrew Shead examines Jeremiah's use of
word language; the prophet's formation as an embodiment of the word
of God; his covenant preaching and the crisis it precipitates
concerning the recognition of true prophecy; and, in the "oracles
of hope," how the power of the word of God is finally made
manifest. Shead then brings this reading of Jeremiah to bear on
some issues in contemporary theology, including the problem of
divine agency and the doctrine of Scripture, and concludes by
engaging Jeremiah's doctrine of the Word of God in conversation
with Karl Barth. The prophet's major contribution emerges from his
careful differentiation of "word" and "words."
Es hora de abordar las cosas que intentan invadir tu vida. ¿Te sientes
atrapado en un lío? ¿Te preguntas cómo llegaste a este lugar y tratas
de darle sentido a todo? ¡No te rindas! Cómo superar el sentirte
abrumado, el pastor y autor más vendido del New York Times, Jentezen
Franklin, ofrece cinco pasos vitales para ayudarte a levantarse, salir
y liberarse, y caminar hacia el destino que Dios ha preparado para
usted.
Jentezen abre el telón sobre las tácticas del enemigo para obstaculizar
su crecimiento espiritual, distraer su atención y evitar que viva a su
máximo potencial durante esta temporada crítica de la historia
profética. Si descubre que cada batalla que está peleando se ha vuelto
más difícil de conquistar, si está paralizado y no sabe qué camino
tomar, recuerde que Dios no lo llama simplemente un sobreviviente. Él
le llama un vencedor.
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It is time to tackle the things trying to overrun your life. Do you
feel stuck in a mess? Are you wondering how you got to this place and
trying to make sense of it all? Don't give up! In Overcoming When You
Feel Overwhelmed, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Jentezen
Franklin offers five life-giving steps to help you get up, get out and
get free, and walk into the destiny God has prepared for you.
Jentezen pulls back the curtain on the enemy's tactics to hinder your
spiritual growth, distract your attention and keep you from living to
your fullest potential during this critical season of prophetic
history. If you find that every battle you're fighting has gotten more
difficult to conquer--if you are paralyzed and don't know which way to
go--remember God doesn't call you just a survivor. He calls you an
overcomer.
As Dr. Wenham states early in his introduction, "The story of
Jesus' resurrection is told by five different writers, whose
accounts differ from each other to an astonishing degree." Wenham
begins by setting the scene of Jerusalem and its environs, going on
to describe the main actors in the events with particular attention
to Mary Magdalene and the five writers themselves, and then
examining in detail all the biblical narratives from Good Friday
through Easter Day to the Ascension. He concludes that the various
accounts as they stand can be satisfactorily reconciled to provide
a trustworthy record for the church. Valuable appendices elucidate
Wenham's response to the technicalities of gospel criticism.
Stuff. We have too much of it. Clothing, kitchen gadgets,
electronics, home decor. And more of it arrives on our doorstep all
the time. Our stuff takes up an incredible amount of our space,
time, energy, and money. But do all these possessions truly make us
happier? Certified professional organizer and bestselling author
Jennifer Ford Berry says no. Rather than living for our stuff, what
actually gives us joy is knowing and living out our purpose in
life. In Make Room, Berry shows you how to live a more meaningful
and intentional life by revealing how to - define your purpose -
plan your time - declutter your home - prepare for the future - and
much more If you long to get rid of what distracts you from living
out your God-given calling in life, this book is your roadmap to
success, offering principles to recognize and eliminate anything
that is cluttering up your life.
15 Steps to Effective Prayers a " Knowing how to Pray with Results!
will teach you how you can pray effectively and get results by
doing so. Our walk and spiritual growth depends on our prayer life!
This book aims to show every Christian the importance of such a
prayer life from the viewpoint of an experienced Prayer
Intercessor, Sharon Downer. The author will teach you the
importance of praying continually, praying for others, praying for
miracles and communicating with the Lord, which will help you build
a closer relationship with Him through prayer. Ita s a must read
for every Christian as prayer moves mountains.
'The Abrahamic Archetype' is a major scholarly achievement that
sheds light on what is similar and what is distinctive in the three
Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It
examines the interplay between outward historical forces in
religious and esoteric domains and the inward worlds of
transcendent values and ideas. Intellectual archetypes, or
constellations of religious and esoteric ideas, are the principles
which determine the organic integration of outward historical
influences which the various religions encounter and share. Zinner
emphasizes the unity and diversity of faith which characterize
esoteric traditions of Jewish Kabbalah, Sunni Sufism, Shi'i Gnosis,
and Christian theology, especially accentuating the dogmas of the
Trinity, Christology, and crucifixion on the one hand, and on the
other, esoteric ideas regarding unio mystica (mystical union) in
the three Abrahamic faiths. The book contains a detailed
reconstruction of the esoteric traditions, theology, and history of
Jewish Christianity beginning in the era of Jesus' 'brother' and
successor James the Just and elucidates to what extent this
Jamesian Christianity might parallel Islamic history and ideas.
Dr. Peter Chesterfield is one of the Royal London Hospital's top
neurosurgeons. He is also a workaholic, ordered by his boss to take
a week off to attend a medical symposium at the luxurious Elysium
Grand on the island of Maui. While there, Peter pulls a woman with
a skull fracture from the water. Though he is able to revive her in
the ambulance, she eventually dies in his arms, leaving him with
only one clue to what happened to her: the word "honu."
Increasingly obsessed with discovering the cause of his patient's
death, Peter becomes entangled in an ongoing investigation of a
brazen luxury auto theft. He also becomes a source of deep
irritation to detective Lisa Kealoha, who has jurisdiction over the
case. But when the two join forces, they begin to uncover a
destructive plot that runs far deeper than either of them could
have imagined. And if they're not careful, they're both going to
end up dead. Award-winning author James R. Hannibal whisks you away
to the deadly beauty of Hawaii for a story of greed, violence, and
justice that will leave you breathless.
Best-selling author Dr. Myles Munroe offers daily practical and biblical advice for fulfilling your life’s vision. Based on his popular books The Principles and Power of Vision and The Principles and Benefits of Change, this 90-day devotional will help you to discover your God-given purpose in life, grasp the necessary keys for accomplishing your life’s dream, develop a specific plan for pursuing your vision, overcome obstacles, and embrace the benefits of change.
Each day’s devotional features teaching and encouragement, a motivating thought for the day, and a Scripture reading. Included are twelve principles for fulfilling personal vision and eight steps for discovering and developing your personal vision plan.
Your success is not dependent on the state of the economy, what careers are currently in demand, what the job market is like, or what people think you are capable of. You can learn time-tested principles that will enable you to fulfill your vision no matter who you are or where you come from. Whether you are a businessperson, a departmental manager, an employee, a homemaker, a student, or a head of state, Dr. Munroe explains how you can make your dreams and hopes a living reality.
You were not meant for a mundane or mediocre life. You do not exist just to earn a paycheck. Revive your passion for living. Pursue your dream. Discover your vision—and find your true life.
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