In today's world, it can be difficult to maintain your faith. Those seeking a greater understanding of the Bible have numerous excellent theological commentaries available to them, but due to volume and depth, many of these are out of reach of laypeople. Others lose contact with the Bible because it no longer seems relevant to life. They use a superficial knowledge of science and evolution to exclude God and faith from their experiences.

"The Layman's Commentary: Volume 4-Books of the Major and Minor Prophets "presents a passage by passage explanation of the seventeen books of the Bible, known as the Prophets. In this fourth volume, author John Devine covers the period from the division of the United Kingdom of Israel to the end of the Monarchy and the Return of the Remnant from exile in Babylon. He explains God's continued self-revelation and plan for a relationship with humankind in his dealings with the nation of Israel. He considers the conflict and consequences of the desire of the individual to be independent from God. Further understanding of God's moral standard, which has been the backbone of Western society, is given. Devine also lays out the basis for a full and rewarding relationship with God.

"The fourth book in The Layman's Commentary series, Volume 4-Books of the Major and Minor" Prophets shows that the prophetic messages are still valid today because God's character has not changed - nor has the frailty of human nature. People look for an anointed One who will come and put all things right. Predicted by most of the prophets he is seen as the 'Hope of Israel', a prophet, priest and king who will include all nations of the earth in his eternal kingdom.

In today's world, it can be difficult to maintain your faith. Those seeking a greater understanding of the Bible have numerous excellent theological commentaries available to them, but due to volume and depth, many of these are out of reach of laypeople. Others lose contact with the Bible, because it no longer seems relevant to life. They use a superficial knowledge of science and evolution to exclude God and faith from their experiences.

"The Layman's Commentary: Volume 7 - Epistles of Paul" presents a passage bypassage explanation of the thirteen letters of Paul to the early churches. In this seventh volume, author John Devine considers the writings of the academic, theologian, specialist in the Old Testament Scriptures and apostle to the 'rest of the world' as they relate to effective everyday living.

Paul's deep understanding of the work and teaching of Jesus are addressed explaining God's plan for a relationship with the individual and the means by which this was made possible by the death and resurrection of his Son. The expectation of eternal life and other important doctrines of the Christian worldview which have impacted people of all subsequent generations are highlighted and confirm that science and faith are complementary in giving purpose and meaning to life.

Faith Challenge Bible Activity Book Love is the most fulfilling of all of God's law. Faith Challenge Bible Activity Book was created with the intention of restoring the breach in family relationships, helping readers young and old view themselves through a wealth of knowledge and accept and fulfill the greatest commandments of them all: Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, thy mind, thy soul, thy strength, and Love thy neighbor as thyself. Faith Challenge Bible Activity Book is not solely for the young. Professors, bible scholars, lawyers, doctors, pastors, Sunday school teachers, rabbis and people of all ages and economic backgrounds will feel challenged and engaged by this masterpiece of family activities. Faith Challenge Bible Activity Book is a learning tool for young and old that delves into the Bible and its spiritual concepts. Author Phyllis Cole poured many hours into research in order to compile stimulating material that provokes and arouses readers to enjoy the bible and take the challenge.

James Joseph Walsh, M.D., LL.D., Litt.D., Sc.D. (1865-1942) was an American physician and author, born in New York City. He graduated from Fordham College in 1884 and from the University of Pennsylvania (M.D.) in 1895. After postgraduate work in Paris, Vienna and Berlin he settled in New York.

In 'Spirit and Life' you will discover a book that is a reflection guide, a personal journal, an inspirational colllection of prayers, and a scriptural resource rooted in Franciscan spirituality and theology. Designed to highlight the spirituality of solidarity that grounds the Christian faith and guides the Franciscan tradition, 'Spirit and Life' is the first tool of its kind It is a guide for spiritual reflection perfect for students, parishioners, and individuals seeking to deepen their faith, discern God's call in their lives, and faciliate discussion about the experience of direct service and immersion trips. This book is intended for use by facilitators and participants alike, everything you need in one place

Toda la intension desplegada al poner en su mano este material, esta deliberadamente inclinada a equiparlo para ser eficaz en el trabajo con los presos, los enfermos, los obreros, los deportistas y otros. Toda persona que sea miembro de una organizacion religiosa o iglesia que este legalmente registrada, y que se tome su tiempo para estudiar este material, podra ser un exitoso capellan voluntario; en la carcel, hospital, fabrica, club deportivo y si califica podra ser un capellan oficial y trabajar con el ejercito, la policia o alguna oficina o departamento gubernamental. En los dias que vivimos, somos testigos de los mas grandes y significativos problemas que jamas los seres humanos hayan tenido, al tiempo en que la ciencia y la tecnologia se han aumentado; los seres humanos son mas miserables. Los problemas que hoy enfrentamos son el resultado de todo el dano causado a la naturaleza por la ambicion alocada de los hombres. Aun asi, Dios los ama y quiere que ministremos su amor a los necesitados. En el Manual de Capellania y Ministerio; tiene la orientacion necesaria para ministrar con certeza.

If you're looking to start a Church and wanting to be free from the restrictive laws of 501c3, then this book is for you A Corporation Sole is one of the rarest; least talked about and most advantageous form of incorporating a ministries assets in the world. Understand that a Corporation Sole is NOT you're Church. It is an incorporated Office (or Title of the Office) of a church or religious organization. It is established solely to manage the Churches assets, finances, and day to day financial operations. It is a Corporation 'Sole' because the Office is filled by only one person - (who is typically the head of the church or spiritual organization). Currently, the Corporation Sole is the only known way that a Church can organize its finances whereas the Church itself will NOT be under the jurisdiction of 501c3 but rather the law of both 26 U.S.C 508(c)(1)(a) and 26 U.S.C 6033(3)(A)(1-3). Both of these laws not only mandatorily exempt the Church from taxation but also mandatorily exempt the Church from being required to file annual returns to the IRS. It cannot be understated how incredibly vital this book is to every Pastor in America. If you we're looking for a way to free your Church from the restrictive rules governing 501c3 Churches, then this book is for you. Also make sure to check out our website at http: //www.CorporationSole.org This book will answer tough questions such as: 1.How do I apply or get help with setting up either a Church or a Corporation Sole? *Includes detailed instructions for how to set up your own Church and Corporation Sole. 2.What are common mistakes Churches make when establishing themselves, mistakes that erroneously place them under the jurisdiction of 501c3? 3.Can a Church reorganize its current 501c3 Status in favor of a Corporate Sole? 4.If I get a Corporation Sole, will my Church be considered a 501c3? 5.If our Church decides to reorganize with a Corporate Sole, can our Church be actively involved in political propaganda, attempt to influence legislation or publish political statements on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office? 6.What is the difference or advantages of the Corporation Sole versus a traditional 501c3? 7.Can our Church have a Corporate Sole even if we do not live in one of the 8 States that has Corporate Sole Laws? 8.Do you need to have a physical Church building (i.e. 4 walls and a steeple) in order to have a Corporation Sole? 9.Is a Corporation Sole lawfully required to have a polity body or board of trustees like other 501c3's? 10.Will the Corporation Sole's incorporated name effect the way people can write tax-deductible checks to your Church and or Ministry? and MUCH MUCH MORE. Our ministry, The Empowerment Center has helped hundreds upon hundreds of Churches across America get unshackled from the 501c3 law and instead organize their finances through the incredible Corporation Sole. This book is meant to answer nearly every conceivable question the reader might have related to this topic. We hope you enjoy reading this and share it with ALL of your Pastor friends from ALL Christian denominations so we can take this country BACK from the darkness and into the light of Jesus Christ

In On the Afterlife: You Will Get There from Here, author G. V. Loewen presents a new, fascinating model of the concepts of the afterlife, from early human societies to our own. Based on four "types," this theory stands apart from any kind of personal evaluation or judgment, whether or not the reader believes in the afterlife - either in the form of a return to life in this world, or a continuation of life in some other realm - or not. A fifth "type" is designated by the concept of "nothingness," an integral element of understanding what happens when we die. Beginning with a discourse on how we remember and memorialize life in death, and ending with a chapter on ethics, On the Afterlife: You Will Get There from Here demonstrates how the obligation is on us as human beings to make our lives worth dying for. This intriguing book will change the way you think of the afterlife. About the Author: G. V. Loewen is professor of the sociology of religion at The University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon, Canada. The author of twelve scholarly books, he is currently writing about people's personal experiences of art. Publisher's website: http://www.sbpra.com/GVLoewen Author photo by Jennifer Heller Cover artwork by Lina Kazan

This is an independent work, utilizing the King James Translation of the Bible, and the interweaving of enhancement from the compiler of this work, along with punctuation adjustment, to bring clarity concerning doctrine and expressed intended thought in line with the whole of the Pauline Revelation.

It is the prayer of the compiler of this work that the enhancement of interweaving Biblical revelation truth into each book will bring clarity for the reader concerning who one is in Christ.

Visions had by orphaned beggar boys in China during a revival in the early 20th century. The Bakers started Adullam Rescue Mission for street children in Yunnan Province, China. The children in the home, mostly boys aged from six to eighteen, had a revival during which they had visions of heaven, Paradise, angels, and even hell. The children also had visions of the Antichrist, the Rapture, Resurrection, and Day of Judgment. H. A. Baker worked for years with little fruit and he almost gave up, until the Holy Spirit came with power, but he never put the spiritual above the Word and searched the Scriptures to make sure what was happening agreed with the Bible. This is reflected in his books as he includes Scripture references in most chapters.

The 21st Century Challenge for the Black Church: The Education of our Youth Today...Nothing is more sustaining than knowledge. The education of youth in modern America is a very profound issue. Public schools are taxed with the responsibility of successfully teaching a diverse population of students from different backgrounds, cultures, classes, personalities, learning abilities, values, religions, and so on. At no point in history has the topic of education become more important than it is today. This book examines the needed improvement of African American educational system and the role that the black church can play in this process. Many of the youth today need hands-on attention and encouragement to become successful individuals. It is the responsibility of institutions such as the church to support the education of all children in order to ensure success. This book will explore and define the needed role of the church in the lives of all children, especially African American youth today. In a modern world, there is nothing more valuable than education.

Others have written good material on the subject of sin, but this workbook is different in that an emphasis is placed upon how one can overcome specific sins. The first two lessons identify the nature of sin and the imperative to overcome. The remaining lessons will identify a specific sin or avenue of temptation, expose its danger, and then note what the Bible says about how these sins can be overcome.

Joseph Butler was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He was born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire. He is known, among other things, for his critique of Thomas Hobbes's egoism and John Locke's theory of personal identity. During his life and after his death, Butler influenced many philosophers, including David Hume, Thomas Reid, and Adam Smith

A Bunch of Everlasting: Or, Texts That Made History, A Volume of Sermons. Authored by F.W. Boreham

One little star shines so bright that all the other stars are jealous about his light. This makes the other star's light dim. What must the stars do to join in the heavenly light chorus? Will the stars learn the secret to shining bright?

DETOUR- Doing Everything To Obtain Unity & Righteousness. Detour is the story of one man who with God's help overcame and defeated Satan to implement his God given dream of a "Businestry," a combination of a Ministry and a Business that brought not only revival but true revolution to the Church and America. It caused an explosion in church growth and took our country back from those who have been hell bent on destroying her. This story truly sheds light on how our battle is not with flesh and blood but is fought in the spiritual realm. Detour will not only inspire you but will give you that needed boost to realize God has a wonderful plan for you so go ahead and get up off the couch and quit believing Satan's lies. Go take with force what God has put in your heart and promised you

The saints have forever intrigued me since I was a small child with their strength, faithfulness and their Christian beliefs and multiple sacrifices. How truly compelling, interesting and fascinating were the lives of the saints. What an inspiration they are in our daily lives to be able to read about their battle for Christianity against Paganism. The saints would desire that we be inspired by their perseverance to live a holy and devotional life, while sacrificing earthly pleasures; thus having a life devoted to following in the footsteps of God. Saints were the followers of Jesus they adored him and committed themselves totally to his message. They were the key players historically, socially and politically of the religion of Western Civilization. It was due to their resilience that most of their stories have existed for thousands of years. We have heard their names many times over again.........Saint Paul, Saint Peter and Saint Nicholas.......yes one in the same, Santa Clause, but what do we know about him or the other saints? Saint Nicholas is more than a "robust" man going from roof top to roof top in his iconic red suit. Devotion to the saints is worldwide but who would believe we have saints in our midst here on the Central Coast of California. Their story, told in "THE SAINTS of SAN SIMEON" (on the Central Coast of California) is about these sweet little gems. They are often overlooked by visitors at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, in San Simeon, California. They absolutely cast their enchanting incredible spell on me, so I decided to research their existence and share it with you, to tell you who they are, how they lived and what led to their martyrdom. Many first century Christians fled Jerusalem to Cappadocia, Turkey for safety after the crucifixion of Christ. This extraordinary region has a very large number of ancient churches carved into the region's soft rock hillsides. Cappadocia is an extraordinary region of "fairy chimney's, a