Orthodoxy

Orthodoxy

Orthodoxy is G. K. Chesterton’s response to his critics’ assertion that his earlier collection of essays, Heretics, had “merely criticised current philosophies without offering any alternative philosophy.” In his intellectual journey from pagan to agnostic to positivist philosopher, he had attempted to build a philosophy “some ten minutes in advance of the truth.” But when he compared his modern philosophy with Christian theology, he realized that he was “the man who with the utmost daring discovered what had been discovered before.” Thus, Orthodoxy is a work of Christian apologetics, where Chesterton tries to show that Christianity is a universal answer to the everyday needs of humanity, and not just an arbitrary philosophy handed down from on high.

The Works of James Allen

The Works of James Allen

The classic work of inspirational author James Allen with an active table of contents. Works include: Above Life's Turmoil All These Things Added As A Man Thinketh Eight pillars of prosperity The Way of Peace

Fall Guy

Fall Guy

Go on an astonishing journey with Jeff King, whose "Christmas Miracle" made international headlines. You'll meet the real Jesus face to face and experience firsthand the most dramatic moments in history. Through it all, you'll gain a new perspective on your problems and you'll find the power to pick yourself up when life knocks you down.

Summary of Sarah McCammon's The Exvangelicals

Summary of Sarah McCammon's The Exvangelicals

Get the Summary of Sarah McCammon's The Exvangelicals in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Exvangelicals" by Sarah McCammon delves into the author's personal journey within and ultimately away from the evangelical Christian community. Raised in a devout family, McCammon's life was deeply influenced by the evangelical emphasis on salvation, biblical literalism, and public demonstration of faith. She recounts the pressures of evangelizing and the fear of damnation that permeated her childhood, as well as the insular world of her church and Christian school...

None Like Christ

None Like Christ

Christ is beyond any comparison as Winslow lays out the glory, beauty, love, savior, friend, teacher, servant and friendship of Jesus. • No GLORY like His • No BEAUTY like His • No LOVE like His • No SAVIOR like Him • No TEACHER like Him • No FRIEND like Him • No SERVICE like His • No FRIEND like Him   Octavius Winslow, also known as "The Pilgrim's Companion", stood out as one of the foremost evangelical preachers of the 19th Century in England and America. A Baptist minister for most of his life and contemporary of Charles Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle, he seceded to the Anglican church in his last decade. His Christ centered works show devotion, practicality, and an experimental calvinism of the highest order. His writings are richly devotional and warm the soul and inflames the heart with sincere love, reverence, and praise to Christ.

Knowing the Facts about Altered States of Consciousness

Knowing the Facts about Altered States of Consciousness

Altered states of consciousness comprise unusual conditions of perception achieved by the deliberate cultivation of often abnormal mental states. This practice continues to increase in popularity today. The most recent pop culture example of this teaching is found in Eckhart Tolle's writing. His teachings and books were featured as part of Oprah's popular talk show, resulting in study groups of his teachings across America and beyond. The authors share the major problems and potential dangers that are involved, as well as give a biblical evaluation of this practice.

Giving Place to the Enemy

Giving Place to the Enemy

About Giving Place to the EnemyThis guide is for those struggling with chronic sins, and addictions. We must all understand the subtle deceptions used by the enemy. They work to get us to follow our own mind, emotions, and desires. When we follow them, we make them our gods. Only our Lord Jesus Christ can deliver us from following the subtle stirrings and lies of the enemy. The power of sin always stirs us through lies, deceptions, and subtle suggestions. Sin always works to get us to give in to its sway. When we do, we give the enemy power over us. There will always be spiritual warfare until our Lord places all His enemies under His feet. Until then, we must learn to give Him every battle in every temptation. The Abiding Presence of His Spirit within us gives us the ability to resist. But the war never ends until Our Lord Jesus comes back. To live in unbroken fellowship with God, we must learn to live by His unbroken Word. This is trusting in Him alone. God Bless.

Truth and Error

Truth and Error

“I wish to warn you against some of the prevailing errors of the time, lest you, being ‘led away…from your own steadfastness’ should follow after the “diverse and strange doctrines” of these last days…My appeal is to the Word of God…Let the Bible decide each question.     “The real question of the present day is just this, Is man a totally and thoroughly depraved being by nature?...It is upon the truth of this doctrine that the whole Bible proceeds. Man being thoroughly depraved in nature, is it possible, I ask, to save him without a special and direct intervention of the Father, Son, and Spirit, in his behalf?...If you place the different errors of the day before you, you will find that they all more or less deny or encroach on the doctrine of man’s original, actual depravity. You will find, also, that the objections urged against God’s sovereignty and man’s helplessness, are just different manifestations of human pride…Man will not consent to be nothing, that God alone may be all!”—from the Introduction

Tristezza

Tristezza

Enzo Bianchi dedica questo volume della serie "Se questa vita ha un senso" alla tristezza.  Vi è una tristezza buona, cioè quell’afflizione che consiste nella sofferenza per la propria lontananza da Dio e che può condurre fino alla compunzione, al sentire il proprio cuore trafitto da Dio stesso che ci invita a ritornare a lui. Il vizio di cui ci occupiamo è invece quella tristezza che non è secondo Dio, ossia quell’ombra che ci abita, ci paralizza e ci deprime, spegnendo poco per volta in noi la voglia di vivere. Il segno da cui si riconosce tale tristezza è l’incapacità di piangere: solo grazie al dono delle lacrime possiamo infatti sperimentare la tristezza quale giusta sofferenza per i nostri peccati.

The Works of Thomas Boston

The Works of Thomas Boston

Volume three contains various sermons along with some of Boston's best-known titles. In "The Crook in the Lot" he attempts to ask and answer the most haunting questions of life. Is there a God? Who is he? The wisdom that Boston shares is both convicting and uplifting. Also included are "The Unity of The Body of Christ” and “The Duties the Members Owe One to Another". These books are ideal for those who want to learn and grow in their relationship with our Lord and Savior.

Dogme et rituel de la haute magie

Dogme et rituel de la haute magie

Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie Dogme S’il devait exister un seul livre sur la magie, à l’initiation à la kabbale, à l’occultisme, de la Franc-Maconnerie ce serait celui-ci, en effet son auteur : Eliphas Lévi est le plus bel exemple des marginaux visionnaires et prodigieux comme en a produit le XIXe siècle avant que l'échec de 1848 n'en brise le moule. L'ex-abbé Alphonse-Louis Constant (1810-1875) a tenté, d'abord par le christianisme, puis par le socialisme, enfin par l'occultisme, d'élever la destinée de l'homme contemporain ballotté par les tempêtes qui agitent le siècle. Il y a une vraie et une fausse science, une magie divine et une magie infernale, c'est-à-dire mensongère et ténébreuse : nous avons à révéler l'une et à dévoiler l'autre ; nous avons à distinguer le magicien du sorcier et l'adepte du charlatan. Dans ce livre vous trouverez des explications sur les secrets et les mystères : Des prophétie et intuition, la cabale, le tarot, la table parlante, la nécromancie, le secret de la mort et de la vie, les transmutations, la magie noir, la possession, la Démonomancie, les envoûtements, les remèdes magique, l’astrologie, les filtres et les sorts, le mauvais œil, les superstitions, les talismans, la pierre philosophale, la médecine universelle, la divination, le somnambulisme, les pressentiments, la seconde vu, les instruments divinatoires, l’origine de la légende des loups garou. Extrait du premier volume : « Tels sont, en effet, les résultats de la philosophie occulte, et nous sommes en mesure de ne pas craindre une accusation de folie ou un soupçon de charlatanisme en affirmant que tous ces privilèges sont réels. » « C'est ce que notre travail entier sur la philosophie occulte aura pour but de démontrer. » « La pierre philosophale, la médecine universelle, la transmutation des métaux, la quadrature du cercle et le secret du mouvement perpétuel ne sont donc ni des mystifications de la science ni des rêves de la folie ; ce sont des termes qu'il faut comprendre dans leur véritable sens, et qui expriment tous les différents usages d'un même secret, les différents caractères d'une même opération, qu'on définit d'une manière plus générale en l'appelant seulement le grand œuvre. »

41 prières toutes simples

41 prières toutes simples

André Sève, né à Crest (Drôme), assomptionniste, journaliste, a animé successivement — comme rédacteur en chef — les périodiques Bayard, Rallye-Jeunesse, Panorama chrétien, Peuples du monde. Ses articles, ses interviews, ses ouvrages témoignent d’une persévérante attention à ce que vivent les gens. Chez lui, les mots ont la saveur du vécu.

Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching

Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching

A rich, poetic, and socially relevant version of the great spiritual-philosophical classic of Taoism, the Tao Te Ching—from a legendary literary iconMost people know Ursula K. Le Guin for her extraordinary science fiction and fantasy. Fewer know just how pervasive Taoist themes are to so much of her work. And in Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching, we are treated to Le Guin’s unique take on Taoist philosophy’s founding classic. Le Guin presents Lao Tzu’s time-honored and astonishingly powerful philosophy like never before. Drawing on a lifetime of contemplation and including extensive personal commentary throughout, she offers an unparalleled window into the text’s awe-inspiring, immediately relatable teachings and their inestimable value for our troubled world. Jargon-free but still faithful to the poetic beauty of the original work, Le Guin’s unique translation is sure to be welcomed by longtime readers of the Tao Te Ching as well as those discovering the text for the first time.

The Truth About Islam and Jihad

The Truth About Islam and Jihad

Emir Caner, converted Sunni Muslim and coauthor of the bestselling Unveiling Islam, joins apologist John Ankerberg, host of the powerhouse John Ankerberg Show, to tackle a topic crucial to twenty-first-century Christianity.Caner's immersion in the Islamic worldview, from growing up the son of a devout mosque leader, gives readers an authentic picture of Islam and jihad—"holy war." He and Ankerberg go beyond the hopeful but often ignorant pronouncements of politicians and religious leaders, considering...the Qu'ran's contradictory declarations regarding conflict and tolerancethe facts that Muhammad was a warrior and Islam is a religion of battlethe deceptiveness of calling Islam a "religion of peace"the decisive role of imams—teachers—in radicalizing adherentsthe false impressions of Islam gained by considering only North American MuslimsAn invaluable tool for understanding this key issue and discussing it with Muslim and non-Muslim friends and acquaintances.

The Works of Thomas Boston, Volume VII

The Works of Thomas Boston, Volume VII

Volume seven contains Edward Fisher's "The Marrow of Modern Divinity" with Boston's notes. Fisher's book contrasting the Covenant of Works and the Covenant of Grace as well as Boston's notes are excellent reads. Several uplifting sermons are included as well. "Explication of the First Part of Assembly's Shorter Catechism" is also in this volume.

Precious Blood

Precious Blood

In this issue of the FGB, Precious Blood, Octavius Winslow introduces this glorious, soul-satisfying subject of Christ’s precious blood in the first of three articles. Thomas Brooks then shows us from Holy Scripture that the shedding of Christ’s blood was purposed in eternity but accomplished in history. Winslow then magnifies Christ Jesus as the Great High Priest, shedding His blood for His people and declaring, “The atoning blood of Immanuel is the divine bath of the soul.” The cleansing power of Christ’s blood is Stephen Charnock’s subject and shows, among other things, that it is the cause of our justification in God’s high court. In the same stream of holy, soul-elevating thought, John Flavel announces to the world that Christ’s precious blood has such great efficacy that by it God can forgive the greatest sinners! Charles Spurgeon adds that believers are not sanctified by the works of the law, but by the holy and precious blood that streamed from Jesus’ head, hands, and feet. In his second article, Thomas Brooks takes us to the throne of grace and shows us that our privilege of prayer was purchased by Christ’s blood. Spurgeon then magnifies Christ’s blood in the Lord’s Supper (meditating on this would be a great preparation for the next time you dine at Christ’s table!). Flavel then boldly proclaims that Jesus Christ is the only physician of sin-sick souls! O what a great Physician He is for the guilt stricken, sin-laden sinner! George Swinnock lifts our hearts to embrace and rejoice in regeneration, the Holy Spirit’s miracle purchased by Jesus’ precious blood. Closing this high, holy, and soul-rejoicing theme is Winslow’s third article: in it, he presses us with the impossibility of overestimating the value of Christ’s blood. O friends, delight your souls in the glorious truth of Christ’s precious blood—the purchase of our salvation.

The Facts on the Mormon Church

The Facts on the Mormon Church

Well-known authors and noted researchers John Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs have updated and revised The Facts on the Mormon Church, a significant title from the popular Facts On Series (more than 1.9 million copies of books from this series sold).The Facts on the Mormon Church presents the truth about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—Mormon history, doctrines, practices, and theology. Readers find well-researched and easy-to-understand answers to many of the common and not-so-common questions surrounding this high-profile church, all in a handy, quick-reference format. Topics include:How did Mormonism originate? Who was Joseph Smith?Is it a Christian religion? What does it teach about God?What is the Mormon doctrine regarding salvation? Life after death?Who do they believe Jesus Christ was...is?What is the Book of Mormon? The Pearl of Great Price? Doctrine and Covenants?

L'illusione di Dio

L'illusione di Dio

Da quando è uscito L'illusione di Dio, Richard Dawkins non è più soltanto uno scienziato famoso, un brillante divulgatore e uno degli intellettuali più influenti del nostro tempo: è diventato l'ateo più celebre del mondo. Ma lo scopo di questo libro non è solo dimostrare, con argomentazioni provocatorie e uno stile piacevole ed efficace, l'assoluta improbabilità dell'esistenza di un essere superiore, creatore del cielo e della terra; è soprattutto quello di denunciare come ogni forma di religione possa trasformarsi in fondamentalismo, fomentare guerre, condizionare le menti dei bambini. Una critica radicale, condotta con grande intelligenza e humour, che prende in esame tutte le più importanti argomentazioni a favore dell'esistenza di Dio, dimostrandone l'inefficacia. In queste pagine Dawkins mette a frutto la propria competenza e passione di scienziato per mostrarci come nessuna religione potrà mai dare una comprensione più profonda e uno stupore più commosso per le meraviglie del mondo di quella che ci consente la conoscenza scientifica.

Il libro di Giobbe

Il libro di Giobbe

A causa di una scommessa tra Dio e Satana, un uomo baciato dalla fortuna vede la sua esistenza lacerata all’improvviso dalla disgrazia. Perde i figli e i beni, si ammala, precipita in una grande desolazione, ma alla fine la sua determinazione e la sua fede lo ristabiliranno nella situazione di partenza. Nell’apparente linearità della sua trama, il libro biblico di Giobbe – che ha profondamente attratto Goethe e Melville, Jung e Roth, Kierkegaard e Kafka – tratteggia una figura molto distante dall’uomo paziente per antonomasia, come vorrebbe una lunga, proverbiale tradizione. Esso delinea, al contrario, uno dei ritratti più compiuti di tutte le afflizioni possibili prodotti dalla letteratura del mondo antico.Con il suo dolore e il suo lamento Giobbe non elabora un’etica del dolore in quanto tale, una riflessione morale sul soffrire e sulle cause della sofferenza, ma parla del vero volto di Dio contro i fantasmi della teologia tradizionale, convinta che il dolore assolva a una funzione purificatrice.

In Gratitude to Pegasus

In Gratitude to Pegasus

In Gratitude to Pegasus charts Tim Marshall’s journey through mental illness and recovery. It is divided into sections that reflect the different stages he experienced.With many creative gifts he found it increasingly difficult to concentrate on developing any of them fully in order to pursue a career. Tim joined a Christian community and during a quiet time of prayer he had a life changing spiritual awakening which led him to relentlessly search for its meaning for the rest of his life.Tim’s passion was frequenting bookshops with a keen eye for anything of a metaphysical nature. He studied the teachings of the ancient spiritual masters and became enchanted with many of the modern mystics, always searching for answers for the meaning of life and to put some light on his experiences in the Christian community. Tim learnt many meditation techniques and these played a pivotal role in his recovery from an ‘episode’.It was Tim’s wish to write a book in order to help fellow sufferers. He felt strongly this need to help people. After the diagnosis of an aggressive sarcoma in 2009, Tim was feeling the pressure to write his book. Time was running out.I feel blessed to have had Tim in my life. I have learnt so much from him and travelled along with him on his spiritual journey. I feel especially privileged being able to gather his poems, along with his drawings and personal reflections and to bring them all together. I don’t think Tim realised that his book was already written, the book that he hoped would help fellow sufferers. Despite all his suffering he remained a loving and thoughtful son. Tim insisted on calling these breakdowns, or episodes, ‘breakthroughs’, and likened it to peeling away the onion layers.Tim said to me once after recovering from an episode, ‘Mum, this is who I am!’ I think this sums up Tim’s spirit, his ability to see the positive meaning in life despite his circumstances and by his very nature to inspire others.Ruth Marshall