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What does glory look like? How will you recognize it when it comes?
Explore Dr. Fuchsia Pickett's fresh biblical insights built upon a
deep intimacy and a lifelong journey of faith as she unlocks doors
that will usher you into the very presence of God. You will examine
the qualities of God's character that emphasize His greatness and
authority as you encounter the fullest attributes of His glory.
God's desire to reach a lost humanity and reveal His glory has
never been greater. From the beginning of the world, God looked
down the corridor of time and saw you-a vessel of His divine will.
Embrace your role as an intricate part of His plan and discover the
joy of opening the veil and entering into His glorious presence.You
will discover: The appropriate response to the glory of GodFive
things the church must be delivered from in order to experience
God's gloryWho brings God's glory?The seven greatest events in
historyThe importance of redemptionHow to bear His gloryGod's heart
for mankind
Pentecostalism has become the fastest growing Christian movement,
particularly outside Europe, and Allan Heaton Anderson is one of
the foremost scholars of this phenomenon. His innovative
interpretation of Pentecostalism focuses on the serious
contribution made by both western and Majority World participants
in its development. In this second edition of his leading
introductory course book, Anderson presents an updated global
history of the movement, which addresses significant events and
changes in recent years, and surveys important theoretical issues
such as gender and society, as well as politics and economics. The
book also offers a comprehensive explanation of the significance of
Charismatic Christianity throughout the world, plus its effect upon
the globalisation of religion and its transformation in the present
century. This new edition will be an important resource for those
studying Pentecostalism, Charismatic Christianity, theology and
sociology of religion.
Healing Scriptures presents clear instructions on how to take God's
medicine -- His Word -- so it can become healing and health to the
believer's flesh!
This book teaches why real faith is not based upon physical
evidence, but upon the Word of God.
Stop wondering what your dreams and visions mean - and start living the meanings!
The Divinity Code to Understanding your Dreams and Visions is a Bible-based guide to dream interpretation that reveals the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven.
With this set of Master keys, you can unlock the unseen realm! Led by the Holy Spirit, you can manifest God’s Kingdom on earth through Jesus Christ by knowing what your dreams and visions mean.
The Divinity Code to Understanding your Dreams and Visions contains:
- The most extensive Christian dream dictionary on the market (with Scripture support).
- An important dictionary of names and places.
- A critical chapter on counterfeit interpretations by the occult.
- 101 interpreted dreams providing credible evidence.
- A fascinating metaphor dictionary.
Embrace your supernatural communications with God and go deeper into the things of the Spirit—today!
In 2001, a collection of open and affirming churches with
predominantly African American membership and a Pentecostal style
of worship formed a radically new coalition. The group, known now
as the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries or TFAM, has at its core
the idea of "radical inclusivity" the powerful assertion that
everyone, no matter how seemingly flawed or corrupted, has holiness
within. Whether you are LGBT, have HIV/AIDS, have been in prison,
abuse drugs or alcohol, are homeless, or are otherwise compromised
and marginalized, TFAM tells its people, you are one of God's
creations. In Filled with the Spirit, Ellen Lewin gives us a deeply
empathetic ethnography of the worship and community central to
TFAM, telling the story of how the doctrine of radical inclusivity
has expanded beyond those it originally sought to serve to
encompass people of all races, genders, sexualities, and religious
backgrounds. Lewin examines the seemingly paradoxical relationship
between TFAM and traditional black churches, focusing on how
congregations and individual members reclaim the worship practices
of these churches and simultaneously challenge their authority. The
book looks closely at how TFAM worship is legitimated and enhanced
by its use of gospel music and considers the images of food and
African American culture that are central to liturgical imagery, as
well as how understandings of personal authenticity tie into the
desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Throughout, Lewin takes
up what has been mostly missing from our discussions of race,
gender, and sexuality--close attention to spirituality and faith.
God's will is for His children to have total well-being --
spiritually, mentally, physically, financially, socially -- in
every part of life. In God's Will Is Prosperity, Gloria Copeland
shares:
-- the keys to receiving your heart's desires
-- the secret of setting priorities
-- how to have money without it having you
-- the exciting reality of the hundredfold return
Charles Capps teaches how God sees you, in His Own image, and how
that image God puts in His Word is the image you should have of
yourself. This is so important, since it has been proven that what
or who you imagine yourself to be determines your fate in life.
Your self-image can carry you to heights of success or plunge you
into the depths of defeat and despair.
Frank D. Macchia argues that the Son of God baptized (and continues
to baptize) humanity in the Spirit by pouring forth the Spirit on
the Day of Pentecost. All four Gospels and the book of Acts
describe how the Son is sent of the Father and empowered by the
Spirit to fulfil this mission; Macchia in turn claims that Christ
succeeds by incorporating others into himself and into the love of
the Father. The Spirit-Baptized Church proposes a richly
pneumatological ecclesiology that is dominated by a Pentecostal
confessional concern, while also open to a larger ecumenical
conversation. The volume focuses not only on the dogmatic
(Trinitarian) foundations and election processes of the
Spirit-baptized church, but also on its marks and witnessing
practices. As an exceptionally detailed study of the
Spirit-baptismal metaphor, this volume is a valuable resource for
scholars of ecclesiology, Pentecostalism, and systematic theology.
"A Different Gospel," a book for the heart and the mind, is must
reading for those who seek reliable information about the "Word of
Faith" movement. Every Christian should read this book in order to
be aware of the dangerous implications of the widespread and cultic
"Word of Faith" movement preaching what is popularly known as
""Name It and Claim It"" theology. "A Different Gospel" is a bold
and revealing examination of the biblical and historical basis of
this movement. This new and revised edition is complete with a
foreword by Hank Hanegraaff, author of "Christianity in Crisis,"
and a new afterward by D. R. McConnell. The author knows the
movement first hand and has a heart for those snared by it. He is
also an academically trained observer who has based his work on
careful historical and biblical analysis. McConnell warns of the
movement's cultic nature in its doctrine of healing and its
understanding of the atonement and demonstrates how far the
movement's doctrine of prosperity is from Scripture's true
teaching.
Healing is God’s Will!
There’s no evidence in the Gospels of sickness having a divine origin,
or being a
blessing in disguise. Jesus never withheld healing from someone who
asked. He was
always full of compassion to heal the sick.
“A vast crowd brought to Him people who were lame, blind, crippled,
those who
couldn’t speak, and many others. They laid them before Jesus, and he
healed them
all” (Matt. 15:30, NLT).
In He Healed Them All, author Barry Bennett shares the amazing truth
that Jesus still
heals every sickness. The grace of God is bigger than any affliction
you may be
experiencing.
So get your hopes up! It’s never too late or too hard! Healing is
always God’s will.
There is grace today for you to be healed!
In religious terms Pentecostalism was probably the most vibrant and
rapidly-growing religious movement of the 20th century. Starting as
a revivalistic and renewal movement within Christianity, it
encircled the globe in less than 25 years and grew in North America
and then in those parts of the world with the highest birth-rates.
Characterised by speaking in tongues, miracles, television
evangelism and megachurches, it is also noted for its small-group
meetings, empowerment of individuals, liberation of women and
humanitarian concerns. Without the financial and military support
of the state (as was the case with communism), it flourished in
almost every conceivable socio-political environment. Even in
Europe, where religion most frequently appeared tired and out of
date, Pentecostalism might draw large crowds or, within mainline
Christian congregations, flourish in a more muted charismatic form.
When these two forms are added together, Pentecostalism and
neo-Pentecostalism are thought to account for around 450 million
people. William K Kay outlines the origins and growth of
Pentecostalism, looking at not only the theological aspects of the
movement, but also the sociological influences of its political and
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God Wants to Talk to You!
Many people go through life wishing they could hear from God. They long
to know His plans and purposes for their lives, and they long to
benefit from His direction in their daily decisions.
The truth is, you were made to hear God’s voice! God created you for
intimacy with Him, and He longs to speak with you, moment by moment!
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” --John
10:27, NLT In his latest book, You Can Hear God’s Voice, author Kevin
L. Zadai helps you develop your ability to hear God’s words every day.
- Learn to recognize God’s voice apart from other voices
- Encounter new clarity in knowing God’s will
- Access your many rights and privileges as a believer
- Walk in increased discernment through Holy Spirit power
- Experience transformation by renewing your mind
As you walk and talk with God, you’ll find yourself living the abundant
life of blessing that you were meant to live!
Premier Renewal Leaders Present Complete, Accessible Guide to
Healing Ministry
The Bible is full of accounts of miraculous healing. And God is
moving as amazingly today as he was back then. Thousands are being
healed all over the world--and his children are part of it.
For the first time, premier renewal leaders Bill Johnson and Randy
Clark team up to equip Christians to minister healing. Grounded
from start to finish in Scripture, Johnson and Clark lay out the
rich theological and historical foundation for healing in the
church today. Full of inspiring stories, this book offers
practical, proven, step-by-step guidance to ministering healing,
including how to
- understand the authority of the believer in healing
- create an atmosphere of faith
- receive words of knowledge
- implement the five-step model of healing prayer
The ministry of healing is not reserved for a select few. God's
miraculous healing is part of the Good News--and every believer can
become a conduit for his healing power.
Pentecostalism is one of the most significant modern movements in
global Christianity today. A mixture of ecstatic expression and
earnest piety, metaphysical nuance and embodied spirituality, it is
far more than the stereotype of a supernatural sideshow. In this
presumably secular era, Pentecostalism continues to grow, adapting
to a diverse religious marketplace and becoming more racially and
ethnically diverse. Originally an American phenomenon, it is now a
globe-spanning religion. In this book, Arlene M. Sanchez Walsh
provides a thematic overview of Pentecostalism in America, covering
Pentecostal faith and practices, gender and sexuality, race and
ethnicity, trends and offshoots, and the future of American
Pentecostalism. She also considers Pentecostalism's spiritual
lineages, examining colorful leaders, ordinary adherents, and
prominent outliers, as well as its deep roots in American popular
culture. She examines Pentecostalism as a narrative performance,
aiming to explain what Pentecostalism is through the experiences
and stories of its adherents. Sanchez Walsh treats this Christian
movement with the critical eye it has often lacked, and places it
in context within the larger narrative of American religious
history. An indispensable introduction to Pentecostalism, rich with
insights for experienced readers, Pentecostals in America is an
essential study of a vibrant religious movement.
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