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The world has become a confusing place. Every day we are confronted with cloudy moral issues that once seemed clear. When did the simple things get so complicated? But instead of wondering how we got here, maybe we should revisit how we got started. And there's no better place to start than the beginning of God's Word, the book of Genesis.

We all admire the hero. That person who’s celebrated for accomplishing big things in the face of even bigger odds. Yet heroes aren’t defined by their circumstances, but by their choices. They’re people who continually choose to serve others, even when no one is watching, and without expecting credit. Based on the books of Ezra, Haggai, and Zechariah, this study examines three unsung heroes of the Bible who can inspire us today.

The world is filled with counterfeits. And the church is not immune, as false ideas and doctrines can infect believers and congregations. So when it comes to spiritual teachers, messages, and movements, how can we tell fact from fiction? The answers are found in 2 Peter, 2 & 3 John, and Jude, where the apostles provide practical insights for discerning truth.

"Hope is not a sedative; it is a shot of adrenaline, a blood transfusion." Through clever word pictures like this, best-selling author and former pastor Warren Wiersbe preaches the same message Peter preached so long ago. Turning each enlightening page, believers gain increasing confidence in true Hope, a God in whom they don't just wish for eternal life. In Scripture, hope means the promise of salvation for those who have accepted Him and His Son's death and resurrection.

Prepared to be awed by our God. The books of Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Malachi are viewed by Biblical scholars as the Minor Prophets. Yet the insights and messages contained within these books are anything but minor. These prophets offer a unique, firsthand view of an all-powerful God who longs to intimately connect with His people. This study examines their personal stories to discover how He interacts with our world in truly amazing ways.

"Like a child eating cotton-candy at the circus, many people who expect to bite into something real end up with a mouthful of nothing. They waste priceless years on empty substitutes for reality." Through clever word pictures like this that strike the audience with their simple truth, acclaimed best-selling author and former pastor Warren Wiersbe shares priceless unchanging realities as he opens up the book of I John.

The Gospel of Mark presents a dynamic and action-packed portrayal of Jesus Christ’s life and ministry, emphasizing His role as the servant of God who came to bring salvation to the world. This book provides an in-depth exploration of Mark’s Gospel, offering valuable insights into Jesus’ mission through His teachings, miracles, and ultimate sacrifice. Listeners will gain practical applications for spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of how Christ’s message remains relevant today.

Are you curious about angels – how they are deployed, what they are sent to do, and how their assignments shape your life? Would you like to receive a new awareness of the supernatural activity around you and how to work with God’s angels to see His purposes fulfilled in your life? Through Biblical insights coupled with her own person encounters with the angelic realm, Lois Flewelling offers revelation into angelic engagements. In response to our prayers, angels arrive bearing hope, healing, provision, protection, and divine warnings from our caring Heavenly Father.

In every generation, the call to contend for the faith echoes as a divine mandate for believers who seek to uphold the truth of the Gospel. The early apostles, entrusted with the message of Messiah, warned of false teachings, spiritual complacency, and the erosion of foundational truths. Today, that same battle continues. This book, Contending for the Faith: According to the Authentic Apostolic Message and Kingdom Mandate, is a clarion call to return to the unshakable truths of the apostolic Gospel.

It is a history of a gradual revelation during eighteen centuries under the influence of historical facts, of the system of interpretation which has commended itself to the most temperate and enlightened minds, as in harmony with the Word and Providence of God.

What was the apostle Paul's relationship to Judaism? How did he view the Jewish law? How did he understand the gospel of Jesus's messiahship relative to both ethnic Jews and gentiles? These remain perennial questions both to New Testament scholars and to all serious Bible readers. Respected New Testament scholar Matthew Thiessen offers an important contribution to this discussion. A Jewish Paul is an accessible introduction that situates Paul clearly within first-century Judaism, not opposed to it.

The ancient Mediterranean teemed with gods. For centuries, a practical religious pluralism prevailed. How, then, did one particular god come to dominate the politics and piety of the late Roman Empire? In Ancient Christianities, Paula Fredriksen traces the evolution of early Christianity—or rather, of early Christianities—through five centuries of Empire, mapping its pathways from the hills of Judea to the halls of Rome and Constantinople.

What does the future hold? Will faithful Christians face persecution? How can I be sure to stand strong during these troubled times? The book of Revelation was written for those going through difficult times. The first readers of this biblical book were experiencing a wave of persecution in the Roman world. To follow the Christian faith was to experience opposition. Renowned Bible teacher and prophecy expert Dr. Michael Youssef believes twenty-first century Christians are experiencing a similar wave of hostility in our culture.

El pastor David Scarpeta nos provee una herramienta basada en los principios bíblicos que busca a ayudar a las personas a vencer sus conflictos internos que nadie sabe que tiene, conflictos a nivel mental, emocional, físico y espiritual.

In the face of modern challenges to faith, The Law, the Christ, the Promise by Professor R.L. Solberg is an essential guide for believers seeking a firmer grasp on Christian truths. This concise yet profound verse-by-verse Bible study dissects the Apostle Paul's message to the Galatians, addressing false teachings and bringing to light the significance of justification, righteousness, and God's promise through Christ. Solberg's engaging exploration offers historical insights, theological depth, and practical applications, enriching readers' understanding of the gospel's freedom.

This book presents the whole Bible in an easy-to-understand style. God is its Author and we must see it from His perspective. God’s ultimate purpose is the complete restoration of all Creation. After Adam’s fall, God has worked systematically towards achieving this purpose. His progress is slow and methodical. Various stages must be completed before He can continue. These stages are shown and explained in a way you can understand them. Most teachers and preachers present the Bible in snapshots. These snapshots are pictures frozen in time.

Do the words "end times" grip you with fear, anxiety, or a sense of helplessness? Perhaps you've resigned, thinking the world's descending into chaos and there’s nothing you can do about it. This isn't the time to hunker down and wait for divine rescue. Seasoned ministers and intercessory watchmen Jon and Jolene Hamill invite you to break free from defeatism and step into your God-ordained assignment. Now is the time to rise up, pray, and partner with Heaven to shift the atmosphere and bring divine intervention.

In a time marked by confusion and change, the pathway to salvation for the Galatians seemed unclear. While the false teachers contended for circumcision and obedience to the law as necessary for justification before God, Paul presented the truth of the gospel and redrew the lines of salvation around the cross of Jesus Christ. In this addition to the New Testament Theology series, scholar Thomas R. Schreiner addresses the conflict between Paul and his opponents in Galatia, examines the gospel itself, and shows what it looks like to live out the truth of the gospel in the new era.

The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity in Christian theology, is fully divine and shares the same essence as God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ).

The words of Private Times Meditations II were birthed out of a strong belief that God loves shared time with us every single day. Author Gerald Pierce discovered that when we intentionally shut ourselves away from the noise of life and calm ourselves in a private space of intimacy with God, He responds with words we would never hear anywhere else or at any other time. These are special moments, and he hopes as he shares them with us that we will experience the greatest experience of life: Private Times with God.