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Rev. Jones was asked to write a paper for one of the oldest main line Protestant denominations on the phenomenon of miracles, signs, and wonders, known as pentecostal experiences. Pentecostalism is the fastest growing arm of the Christian body in the world today and is breaking into older more traditional churches, as well as touching almost every city in the world through the last three waves of the Holy Spirit, the Charismatic movement of the 1970's,...
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What are the beliefs of the new movement known as the emerging church? In thought-provoking debate, prominent emerging leaders John Burke, Mark Driscoll, Dan Kimball, Doug Pagitt, and Karen Ward discuss their sometimes controversial views under the editorship of author and educator Robert Webber. Hear what they say about their views of Scripture, Christ, the atonement, other world religions, and other important doctrines, so you can come to your own...
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The Steps from Text to Narrative SermonPresenting biblically centered sermons in a new,creative genrePastors and teachers are always on the lookout for newways to expand the effectiveness of their preaching.Sermons delivered in the first-person point of view canweave the power of story and drama into the biblicalteaching, making familiar-and not-so-familiar-characters and situations come to life. This book helpsstudents and pastors understand how...
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El autor Frank Viola les da a los lectores un lenguaje que muy seguramente no sabían que faltaba en su experiencia en la iglesia moderna. El cree que muchas de las congregaciones de hoy han cambiado la intención original de Dios para la iglesia. Como líder destacado del movimiento de las iglesias caseras, Frank está al frente de una revolución que está barriendo a través del cuerpo de Cristo, un cambio que está retando el estado espiritual...
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All too many people are disappointed with the church, struggle with the church, or have already left the church. For example, Josh is the father of a young family. The demands (and illnesses) that go along with little children, traveling, friends coming for weekend visits and general busyness have kept him from getting his family very involved in church. Mason is an extremely successful businessman. He thinks the church is slow and inefficient. He...
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What is the significance of water baptism? Who should be baptized? Is infant baptism scriptural? Which is the proper baptismal mode: sprinkling, pouring, or immersion? Should people be rebaptized if they join a church that teaches a different form of baptism? Should baptism be required for church membership? These and other questions are explored in this thought-provoking book. Four historic views on baptism are considered in depth:• Baptism of...
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The meeting place for the church of tomorrow will be a computer screen. Don't laugh, and don't feel alarmed. The real-world church isn't going anywhere until Jesus returns. But the virtual church is already here, and it's poised for explosive growth. SimChurch invites you to explore the vision, the concerns, the challenges, and the remarkable possibilities of building Christ's kingdom online. What is the virtual church, and what different forms might...
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The Story of an America that no longer exists.What was it like to live in America 90 years ago? Have you ever needed to use an outhouse at two in the morning? Bathed in a corrugated metal tub with water heated on a wood-burning stove? Read at night by kerosine lamp? Fell to your knees in the early morning and prayed that your father might find job that day? Has your mother darned socks and made clothes for you from flour sacks? Have...
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Abortion remains the most contested political issue in American life. Poll results have remained surprisingly constant over the years, with roughly equal numbers supporting and opposing it. A common perception is that abortion is contrary to Christian teaching and values. While some have challenged that perception, few have attempted a comprehensive critique and constructive counterargument on Christian ethical and theological grounds.Margaret Kamitsuka...
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"These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also." That was the startled cry, circa 50 AD, from a hastily assembled mob in Thessalonica. These men who have turned the world upside: their description of Paul and Silas. Holy vandals on the loose, anointed marauders running amok, men out ransacking Roman cities with the gospel. You'd think they were heralding the arrival of Barbarian hordes, fierce Berserkers descending on poorly...
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Cada semana más y más personas se alejan de la iglesia, no porque no crean sino porque la iglesia se ha vuelto irrelevante para sus vidas. No Dios, la iglesia.En 1990, Brad Powell se unió a la Iglesia NorthRidge como pastor principal, una congregación sin entusiasmo luchando por ser relevante para Cristo. Ahora considerada una de "las iglesias de más rápido crecimiento" en los estados del medio oeste y "una de las 50 iglesias más influyentes"....
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Do the programs crowding the typical church's weekly schedule today lack an essential element, one that is fundamental to their having the greatest spiritual impact?
This biblically grounded book asserts that many leaders overlook the necessary precondition of discerning and cooperating with the empowering will of the Holy Spirit before putting their plans into action. Growing the Church in the Power of the Holy Spirit is a highly practical guide...
13) The Law of Moses
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The holy scriptures are not always easy to read and understand. The Old Testament has many laws that are impossible for us to keep. Consider some of the following laws. Should we apply capital punishment for incorrigible children? (Exodus 21:18-21), for those caught in adultery? And if you will be honest with yourself, this will include a vast number of people today (Leviticus 20:10). What about the false teachers among us (Deuteronomy 13:1-11), should...
14) Is God a Tyrant
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"In 'Is God a Tyrant?' we embark on a profound exploration of the age-old question that has echoed through the corridors of human thought: Does the divine wield authority with benevolence or tyranny? This thought-provoking journey delves into theology, philosophy, and the tapestry of human experience to scrutinize the concept of God's governance. As we navigate the intricate landscapes of faith and reason, we confront the paradoxes that surround the...
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The Greatest Book on Dispensational Truth in the World. This is Larkin's famous book on dispensationalism that includes his beautifully drawn black and white charts. A must have book for any student of dispensationalism. Over 115 charts, maps, and woodcuts. Great Truths of the Bible With One of a Kind Charts. This book is the result of 30 years study of Dispensational Truth. Guaranteed to be one of the most sound and unique books you will ever find....
17) The Divine Library: A Short Comprehensive Summary Guide to the Bible: From Genesis to Revelation
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The Divine Library: A Short Comprehensive Summary Guide to the Bible:From Genesis to Revelation, Discover the Power, Purpose and Meaning of Scripture in the World's Most Influential Book. The Bible is perhaps human history's most influential and widely read book. It has been translated into thousands of languages and has shaped the beliefs and practices of countless individuals and communities across the world. But despite its popularity, the Bible...
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This book examines the prayer texts in the collection of ancient documents known as the Apostolic Fathers, written during the early second century. The book begins with an overview of the Apostolic Fathers and of the prayers found therein. Appendices include every prayer passage in the nine documents. The core of the book explores the function of prayer in the letters of the collection (1 Clement, The Letter of Ignatius, Polycarp to the Philippians,...
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From Genesis to Revelation: A 66 Chapter Christian Bible Study is a comprehensive guide to the entire Christian Bible, covering all 66 books. This book provides readers with a detailed analysis and understanding of the Bible, from its creation story in Genesis to the end times prophesied in the book of Revelation.Each chapter of the book is dedicated to one of the 66 books of the Bible, providing readers with an overview of the book's content, themes,...
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Today's Church is preoccupied with legalism, institutionalism, and operational management without that reliance on the Holy Spirit. A business model replaces the Spirit as the guiding force behind church business. The priority on control stifles the Spirit's inflaming power. Symptoms include our declining attendance and erosion of our social influence.Dr. Debbie Salinger highlights the common thread of historical revivals, such as like The Great Awakening,...
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