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The Gift of Prophecy is a book believers will refer to again and
again for answers to their questions about this important spiritual
gift.
Receive God's Power, Purpose and Peace Every Day Like the great
biblical prophets Elijah and Elisha, we live in dark times marked
by destruction, trials and temptations that consume our time,
energy and faith. And like these men, we, too, can experience God's
faithfulness and abundance in the face of impossible odds. Join
bestselling author and pastor Samuel Rodriguez for 45 power-packed
days that will ignite your faith and revitalize your soul. Through
life-changing biblical truths, each day immerses you in God's
power, encouraging and equipping you to persevere with hope, joy
and peace--no matter what you're facing. We can't control the
challenges we face, but we can control how we respond to them. Here
is the light to shine on your path and move forward into the
glorious future God has for you.
What does it cost to follow Jesus? For these men and women, the
answer was clear. They were ready to give witness to Christ in the
face of intense persecution, even if it cost them their lives. From
the stoning of Stephen to Nigerian Christians persecuted by Boko
Haram today, these stories from around the world and through the
ages will inspire greater faithfulness to the way of Jesus,
reminding us what costly discipleship looks like in any age. Since
the birth of Christianity, the church has commemorated those who
suffered for their faith in Christ. In the Anabaptist tradition
especially, stories of the boldness and steadfastness of early
Christian and Reformation-era martyrs have been handed down from
one generation to the next through books such as Thieleman van
Braght's Martyrs Mirror (1660). Yet the stories of more recent
Christian witnesses are often unknown. Bearing Witness tells the
stories of early Christian martyrs Stephen, Polycarp, Justin,
Agathonica, Papylus, Carpus, Perpetua, Tharacus, Probus,
Andronicus, and Marcellus, followed by radical reformers Jan Hus,
Michael and Margaretha Sattler, Weynken Claes, William Tyndale,
Jakob and Katharina Hutter, Anna Janz, Dirk Willems. But the bulk
of the book focuses on little-known modern witness including
Veronika Loehans, Jacob Hochstetler, Gnadenhutten, Joseph and
Michael Hofer, Emanuel Swartzendruber, Regina Rosenberg, Eberhard
and Emmy Arnold, Johann Kornelius Martens, Ahn Ei Sook, Jakob
Rempel, Clarence Jordan, Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, Tulio
Pedraza, Stanimir Katanic, Samuel Kakesa, Kasai Kapata, Meserete
Kristos Church, Sarah Corson, Alexander Men, Jose Chuquin, Norman
Tattersall, Katherine Wu, and Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria. This
book is part of the Bearing Witness Stories Project, a
collaborative story-gathering project involving Anabaptist
believers from many different traditions.
This illustrated booklet details the substantial contribution
Huguenot society made to English banking and commerce as well as
the crafts and other professions in London. The author, Robin Gwynn
who was the Director of the 1983/85 "Huguenot Heritage"
tercentenary commemoration under the patronage of H.M. The Queen,
explains why London became England's principal center for the
refugees in contrast to other communities. The Huguenots'
assimilation into London society is examined, as are attitudes of
the British to the new refugees.
A Frank Hammond Booklet. Ever wonder how Frank Hammond became the
great man of ministry he is today? Find out in his personal
testimony booklet.
What does it mean to pursue an intimate relationship with God?
intimacy, obedience, and the miraculous as a blueprint for all
believers. Combining sound biblical teaching with keen insight and
compelling personal accounts from others, Dr. Clark invites us to
go deeper by exploring the following questions: How do we achieve
true intimacy in our relationship with God? What does it mean to
express faith that results in the miraculous? What does the Bible
say about the balance between obedience and grace? A clear
understanding of the integral relationship between intimacy and
obedience provides a framework in today's world for glorifying God,
particularly through the miraculous, as Dr. Clark has so profoundly
demonstrated during his many years of ministry. He longs for you to
renew your knowledge of God's deep love for His children and how
fervently God desires a life of intimate friendship with you.
Most forms of religion are best understood in the con- text of
their relationship with the surrounding culture. This may be
particularly true in the United States. Certainly immigrant
Catholicism became Americanized; mainstream Protestantism
accommodated itself to the modern world; and Reform Judaism is at
home in American society. In Evangelicalism, Richard Kyle explores
paradoxical adjustments and transformations in the relationship
between conservative Protestant Evangelicalism and contemporary
American culture.
Evangelicals have resisted many aspects of the modern world, but
Kyle focuses on what he considers their romance with popular
culture. Kyle sees this as an Americanized Christianity rather than
a Christian America, but the two are so intertwined that it is
difficult to discern the difference between them. Instead, in what
has become a vicious self-serving cycle, Evangelicals have baptized
and sanctified secular culture in order to be considered culturally
relevant, thus increasing their numbers and success within
abundantly populous and populist-driven American society. In doing
so, Evangelicalism has become a middle-class movement, one that
dominates America's culture, and unabashedly populist.
Many Evangelicals view America as God's chosen nation, thus
sanctifying American culture, consumerism, and middle-class values.
Kyle believes Evangelicals have served themselves well in
consciously and deliberately adjusting their faith to popular
culture. Yet he also thinks Evangelicals may have compromised
themselves and their future in the process, so heavily borrowing
from the popular culture that in many respects the Evangelical
subculture has become secularism with a light gilding of
Christianity. If so, he asks, can Evangelicalism survive its own
popularity and reaffirm its religious origins, or will it
assimilate and be absorbed into what was once known as the Great
American Melting Pot of religions and cultures? Will the Gospel of
the American dream ultimately engulf and destroy the Gospel of
Evangelical success in America?
This thoughtful and thought-provoking volume will interest
anyone concerned with the modern-day success of the Evangelical
movement in America and the aspirations and fate of its
faithful.
Foundational Teaching from Bestselling Author John Eckhardt We are
currently experiencing the greatest outpouring of the Holy Spirit
the world has ever known. God is raising up a new generation of
people willing to move in kingdom authority--and you can be part of
it! Join bestselling author John Eckhardt, world-renowned apostle
and teacher, as he clarifies the gift and functions of apostolic
ministry. Observing the roots of our biblical heritage, Eckhardt
explores the function of an apostle--both the office and also the
gifting every believer carries. With keen insight he reveals how
the apostolic dimension affects all aspects of the local church and
how apostolic leadership points the way toward fulfillment of the
Great Commission. Now is the time to respond to the call. Receive
your apostolic commissioning and watch for breakthrough in the
hearts around you.
Ebenezer Obadare examines the overriding impact of Nigerian
Pentecostal pastors on their churches, and how they have shaped the
dynamics of state-society relations during the Fourth Republic.
Pentecostal pastors enjoy an unprecedented authority in
contemporary Nigerian society, exerting significant influence on
politics, public policy, popular culture, and the moral
imagination. In Pastoral Power, Clerical State, Ebenezer Obadare
investigates the social origins of clerical authority in modern-day
Nigeria with an eye to parallel developments and patterns within
the broader African society. Obadare focuses on the figure of the
pastor as a bearer of political power, thaumaturgical expertise,
and sexual attractiveness who wields significant influence on his
church members. This study makes an important contribution to the
literature on global Pentecostalism. Obadare situates the figure of
the pastor within the wider context of national politics and
culture and as a beneficiary of the dislocations of the
postcolonial society in Africa's most populous country. Obadare
calls our attention to the creative ways in which Nigeria's
Pentecostal pastors utilize religious doctrines, beckon spiritual
forces, and manipulate their alliances with national powerbrokers
to consolidate their influence and authority. In contrast to
rapidly eroding pastoral authority in the West, pastoral authority
is increasing in Nigeria. This engaging book will appeal to those
who want to understand the far-reaching political and social
implications of religious movements-especially Christian
charismatic and evangelical movements-in contemporary African
societies. It will be of interest to scholars and students of
sociology, religion, political science, and African studies.
Do not make the mistake multiplied thousands of Christians are
making. That is, wondering and wavering concerning the will of God
in anything that is promised by God.
With notes that expound on ideas or share insights, and key
concepts before each chapter, this book is a useful tool for
students of all ages. Quickly and easily gain a better grasp on the
stories, timelines, and relationships within "the keystone of our
religion" with this book that's perfect for the whole family.
A captivating first-person look at one of the world's most powerful
prosperity dynasties that offers a unique perspective on greed, the
Church, and the journey toward Truth. Millions desperate for hope
and solutions are enticed by the promise of the prosperity
gospel--that God will do whatever they need with just a little
faith and a financial gift. All the while, prosperity preachers
exploit the poor and needy to stockpile their riches. What can
followers of the true gospel do to combat the deception? Through a
remarkable and fascinating journey, Costi Hinn went from a
next-generation prosperity preacher to the first to abandon the
family faith and share the true gospel. Nephew of the world-famous
televangelist, Benny Hinn, Costi had a front-row seat to the inner
workings and theology of the prosperity gospel. But as Costi's
faith deepened, so did his questions about prosperity teaching. As
the deceptions in his past were exposed, Costi came face to face
with the hypocrisy and devastation caused by his belief system, and
the overwhelming truth about the real Jesus Christ. This
captivating look into the daily lives of one of the world's leading
prosperity dynasties offers a thoughtful perspective on the perils
of greed, the power of the true gospel, and hope for the future of
the global church. Through real-life stories, Costi challenges and
equips readers to be living lights pointing the way to the true
gospel and the saving grace of Christ. God, Greed, and the
(Prosperity) Gospel will bolster your faith and encourage your own
journey toward the Truth. Spanish edition also available.
This case study examines the history of the Netherlandic Mennonite
community living in and around Hamburg after the Thirty Years War.
Based on detailed archival research, it expands the scope of
Radical Reformation studies to include the confessional age (c.
1550-1750). During this period Mennonites had to conform
politically while trying to preserve many of the nonconformist
ideals of their forebears, such as the refusal to baptize children,
bear arms and swear solemn oaths. The research presented in
Obedient Heretics will, therefore, be of interest to scholars of
minority communities in addition to those concerned with the
Reformation's legacy, confessionalization and confessional
identity.
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Good Morning, Moroni
(Paperback)
Jed Nelson Platt; Illustrated by Sarah Richards Samuelson
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The Mormon Culture of Salvation presents a comprehensive study of
Mormon cultural and religious life, offering important new theories
of Mormonism - one of the fastest growing movements and thought by
many to be the next world religion. Bringing social, scientific and
theological perspectives to bear on the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, Douglas Davies draws from theology, history of
religions, anthropology, sociology and psychology to present a
unique example of a truly interdisciplinary analysis in religious
studies. Examining the many aspects of Mormon belief, ritual,
family life and history, this book presents a new interpretation of
the origin of Mormonism, arguing that Mormonism is rooted in the
bereavement experience of Joseph Smith, which influenced the
development of temple ritual for the dead and the genealogical work
of many Mormon families. Davies shows how the Mormon commitment to
work for salvation relates to current Mormon belief in conversion,
and to traditional Christian ideas of grace. The Mormon Culture of
Salvation is an important work for Mormons and non-Mormons alike,
offering fresh insights into how Mormons see the world and work for
their future glory in heavenly realms. Written by a non-Mormon with
over 30 years' research experience into Mormonism, this book is
essential reading for those seeking insights into new
interdisciplinary forms of analysis in religion, as well as all
those studying or interested in Mormonism and world religions.
Douglas J. Davies is Professor in the Study of Religion in the
Department of Theology, Durham University, UK. He is the author of
many books including Death, Ritual and Belief (Cassell, 1997),
Mormon Identities in Transition (Cassell, 1994), Mormon
Spirituality (1987), and Meaning and Salvation in Religious Studies
(Brill, 1984).
Natacha Tormey was born into the infamous religious cult known as
The Children of God. Abused, exploited, and brainwashed by 'The
Family', Natacha's childhood was stolen. Born to French hippy
parents attracted to the religious movement by the unusual mix of
evangelical Christianity, free love and rejection of the
mainstream, from an early age Natacha was brainwashed to believe
she had a special destiny - that she was part of an elite
children's army bestowed with superpowers that would one day save
the world from the Anti-Christ. Torn away from their parents,
Natacha and her siblings were beaten on a daily basis and forced to
sing and dance for entertainment in prisons and malls. Natacha
never expected to live to adulthood. At the age of 18 Natacha
escaped, but quickly found herself hurtling through a world she had
no understanding of. Alone, and grappling to come to terms with an
unbelievable sense of betrayal, she was stuck in a kind of limbo -
confused and unable to feel part of either way of life. Natacha is
one of the lucky ones; not all of her family survived the battle to
shed the shame and pain of their past. To date over 40 ex-Children
of God members of Natacha's generation have committed suicide. All
Natacha ever wanted was to feel normal, but escaping the cult was
only the beginning. Shocking, moving, but ultimately inspiring,
this is Natacha's full story; it is both a personal tale of trauma
and recovery, and an expose of the secret world of abuse hidden
behind commune walls.
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Angels All Around Us
(Hardcover)
Christopher Paul Carter; Illustrated by Skye Como Miller; Edited by Lily Herndon Weaks
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What if there was a key that made every prayer more
effective--something that would bring all prayers into agreement
with the heart of God every single time? This type of praying does
exist, says bestselling author and prophetic leader James W. Goll,
and it's called prophetic intercession. It is the humble act of
holding the needs of people before God while leaning into God's
heart for them. There is nothing mystical or elite about this kind
of praying, and it's for the new Christian and the most seasoned
prayer warrior. All you need is to learn to lean into your heavenly
Father and pray what you see and hear in alignment with his heart,
empowered by the Holy Spirit. God wants you to align your heart
with his. He wants you to pray more effectively in these turbulent
times, and he wants you to help usher in the fullness of his
purposes on the earth. Are you ready?
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