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The Third Jesus

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Who is Jesus Christ? In The Third Jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader Deepak Chopra provides an answer to this question that is both a challenge to current systems of belief and a fresh perspective on what Jesus can teach us all, regardless of our religious background. There is not one Jesus, Chopra writes, but three.First, there is the historical Jesus, the man who lived more than two thousand years ago and whose teachings are the foundation of Christian theology and thought. Next there is Jesus the Son of God, who has come to embody an institutional religion with specific dogma, a priesthood, and devout believers. And finally, there is the third Jesus, the cosmic Christ, the spiritual guide whose teaching embraces all humanity, not just the church built in his name. He speaks to the individual who wants to find God as a personal experience, to attain what some might call grace, or God-consciousness, or enlightenment. When we take Jesus literally, we are faced with the impossible. How can we truly “love thy neighbor as thyself”? But when we see the exhortations of Jesus as invitations to join him on a higher spiritual plane, his words suddenly make sense.Ultimately, Chopra argues, Christianity needs to overcome its tendency to be exclusionary and refocus on being a religion of personal insight and spiritual growth. In this way Jesus can be seen for the universal teacher he truly is–someone whose teachings of compassion, tolerance, and understanding can embrace and be embraced by all of us.

The Works of Thomas Boston

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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.

Christ Inviting Sinners to Come to Him for Rest

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Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646), was a brilliant Reformed preacher of the Gospel, and an astute theologian. Every now and again, an old work will be published that is of such great spiritual worth, that it is hard to put into words the incalculable and infinite good that it is to the Christian soul. This book is one of those works. Burroughs expounds Matthew 11:28, “Come unto me all ye that labor, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Christ invites sinners to come to Him for rest. Sinners, in this way, can be either Christians or unbelievers. He shows the burden of sin, the burden of the Law, the burden of legal performances with the misery of those that are under them, the burden of corruption, and the burden of outward affliction. This is a life-transforming work which will enable Christians to inwardly examine themselves as they consider how the Law of God correlates to their abiding in the Lord Jesus, and what steps they must take to come to Christ in a saving and sanctifying manner.

The Works of Thomas Boston, Volume V

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Thomas Boston is truly an amazing gift to Christianity. In this collection of his work, Boston exhorts us to strengthen our faith through obedience to Christ. Volume five contains A Soliloquy on the Art of Man-Fishing, The Distinguishing Characters of True Believers and The State and Character of Believers.

Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching

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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 Works of Thomas Boston, Volume VII

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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.

The Facts on Jehovah's Witnesses

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John Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs team up to revise and update The Facts on Jehovah's Witnesses, part of the popular Facts On Series (more than 1.9 million copies of books from this series sold). Known for their extensive research and Bible knowledge, these authors offer readers the essential facts they need to evaluate and discuss today's issues regarding the Jehovah's Witnesses, a religious organization, and the Watchtower Society. The concise, easy-to-follow information helps readers answer such questions as:What is the Watchtower Society and what power does it hold?Is the Watchtower Society's translation of the Bible accurate?Is the Society's teaching on salvation biblical?Whether the reader is merely curious or searching for specific information, The Facts on Jehovah's Witnesses will give them what they are looking for—easy-to-understand, factual, and relevant information about this group.

Freedom of the Will

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This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features the table of contents linked to every part and chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including the iPad, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

The Art of Happiness

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Francis Rous (1579–1659) was a member of the Westminster Assembly, a sound Puritan divine, and highly recognized for his "Art of Happiness," and writings against Arminianism. Who doesn't want to be happy? "Are you happy?" Rous masterfully explains how man may attain true and eternal happiness. He expounds multiple Scriptural passages in order to be skilled in the “Art of Happiness.” He teaches the Christian how to discern true happiness, how to gain happiness, how to keep happiness, and how to cultivate happiness; especially by those who may be depressed or despondent. Here the Christian should not only be content to get this happiness, but there must be in them an insatiable desire to forever increase it, and never to lose it. Rous shows that the Spirit of God is the fiery chariot that carries the soul through the way of piety to the country of happiness. This is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated in modern English for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

The World's Great Sermons

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The aim in preparing this work has been to bring together the best examples of the products of the pulpit through the Christian centuries, and to present these masterpieces in attractive and convenient form. It is believed that they will be found valuable as instruction to ministers of to-day. They should also be helpful to others who, tho not preachers, yet seek reading of this kind for the upbuilding of personal character and for strengthening their Christian faith.The sermons have been chosen in some cases for their literary and rhetorical excellences, but in every case for their helpfulness in solving some of the problems of Christian living. No two persons are likely to agree upon “the best” of anything, and readers will probably wish in particular instances that some other clergymen or sermons had been included. It is confidently believed, however, that the list here given is fairly representative of the preaching that characterized the age to which each sermon respectively belongs.While some of the sermons of the early centuries may not seem exactly fitted to modern needs, it is thought that those presented will repay careful perusal, since they each contain a distinct message for later generations. Moreover, a comparison extending over the whole field of sermonic literature, such as the preacher may make with this collection before him, should prove most valuable as showing what progress and changes have come over homiletic matter and methods. Such a comparison should in fact throw much light on the spirit and conditions of various homiletic periods.In choosing sermons by living preachers considerable difficulty has been found, not only in deciding upon sermons, but upon preachers. The list might have been extended indefinitely. Whenever possible the preacher, when living, has himself been consulted as to what he considered his most representative sermon.Thanks are due, and are hereby acknowledged, to numerous clergymen, publishers, librarians, and others who have generously assisted the compiler in this undertaking. Most grateful acknowledgment is also made to the Rev. Epiphanius Wilson and the Rev. W. C. Stiles for valuable editorial assistance.CrossReach Publications

Light from Old Paths: An Anthology of Puritan Quotations, Volume 1

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This book is a selection of almost 1000 quotations drawn from a wide range of Puritan works. These quotes have been chosen with great care, and arranged under topical headings from "belief" to "worship". It forms an ideal introduction to the writings of the godly men of the 17th century, and will prove to be rich devotional reading of the highest caliber. This devotional work will be a treasure to read again and again. The purpose of this book is to open a door to the vast stores of biblical treasure and wisdom to be found in the writings of the Puritans and that it will stimulate further reading from our Reformed and spiritual heritage. Authors cited include: Nathaniel Vincent, William Perkins, Christopher Love, Thomas Hooker, Jeremiah Burroughs, Jonathan Edwards, John Owen, Richard Sibbes, Thomas Watson, and dozens more. This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

How to Serve God In Private and Public Worship

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John Jackson (1600-1648) was a Westminster Puritan divine with a hearty theological intellect, and tender pastoral understanding. Jackson plows up the fallow ground of both your private and public worship to God, to present it in a more acceptable manner through the work of Christ. He exhorts you and your family in these duties as they are regulated by the word of God. His thoroughness is seen in the context of practical exhortations for to comply to God’s requirements in worship. He cites over 700 footnotes, all of which are Scriptural proofs of his encouraging words. This is a work that should sit alongside your bible to refer to daily. His goal is to raise your awareness in presenting your duties before God in the blood of Christ, and to do that which God requires and regulates in both private and corporate worship. This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

St. Thomas Aquinas

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According to Chesterton, "once Christ had Risen, it was inevitable that Aristotle should rise again." St. Thomas Aquinas provided that marvelous synthesis, which could only strengthen the believer's affirmation of the reality and goodness of created being. This book is a splendid introduction to both Thomas the man and the significance of his work for his own time and ours. No less a scholarly light than Etienne Gilson remarked that "I consider it as being without possible comparison the best book ever written on St. Thomas. Nothing short of genius can account for such an achievement."

The Problem of Pain

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In The Problem of Pain, C.S. Lewis, one of the most renowned Christian authors and thinkers, examines a universally applicable question within the human condition: “If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain?” With his signature wealth of compassion and insight, C.S. Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares his hope and wisdom to help heal a world hungering for a true understanding of human nature.

Ingordigia

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Enzo Bianchi dedica questo volume della serie "Se questa vita ha un senso" all’ingordigia «madre di tutte le passioni» (Basilio di Cesarea). Se è vero che noi oggi diamo poca importanza all’ingordigia, al punto che non la consideriamo più come un peccato, è altrettanto vero che, mai come oggi, sperimentiamo quanto essa sia dannosa per la nostra salute. È paradossale eppure reale: siamo maggiormente disposti ad accettare i disagi provenienti dagli abusi nel nostro rapporto con il cibo che non quelli causati da un suo retto uso, cioè le moderate rinunce e il giusto rapporto con il cibo che ci consentirebbero di intrattenere un rapporto equilibrato con il nostro corpo.

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

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"You have offended him infinitely more than ever a stubborn rebel did his prince; and yet it is nothing but his hand that holds you from falling into the fire every moment ... And now you have an extraordinary opportunity, a day wherein Christ has thrown the door of mercy wide open, and stands in calling and crying with a loud voice to poor sinners; a day wherein many are flocking to him, and pressing into the kingdom of God." Guest preaching at a church in Connecticut, Jonathan Edwards delivered this sermon titled, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. Sinners is an iconic sermon which characterizes both the times and the climate in New England during the Great Awakening and provides a unique glimpse into the theology of American Puritanism during the mid-18th century. Edwards' sometimes called "fire and brimstone" style of preaching was a well-known approach and would even render some benefit today for churches struggling with entrenched attitudes of spiritual lethargy. This electronic edition has been specially formatted for digital reading devices. Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God is part of The Fig Classic Series on Early Modern Theology. To view more books in our catalog, visit us at fig-books.com

Discovering the Wickedness of Our Heart

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Matthew Mead (1630-1699) was an independent puritan divine, and popular reformed preacher. Without the bad news of sin, death and hell, there can be no good news of Christ, salvation and eternal life. Mead’s work is masterful building from 1 Kings 8:37-39 of the dreadful reality of God’s judgment against sin, which leads to death, which in turn leads most people to hell. Mead was present in the great plague of London in 1665 which killed 100,000 people. Mead saw the plague as a direct example of God’s wrath against the city for its sin and wickedness. Mead’s work is not simply a discovery of sin, but a remedy for it. He demonstrates twelve sins that London was continually committing, many of which are the same sins we commit today. Mead shows what those sins are, and how to remedy them through the power of Christ’s converting Spirit of repentance. This is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated in modern English for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

Unspoken Sermons

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Scottish writer and Congregationalist minister George MacDonald addresses a variety of theological issues in this collection of twelve essays published in 1867.

ANDREW MURRAY Daily Readings Devotional

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ANDREW MURRAY was a famous pastor, writer and conference speaker during the 19th century. His insightful, Biblical writings have incredible depth and are still treasured today. This collection contains twelve of his writings intended to be read as a monthly devotional, bringing you a year’s worth of Murray’s spiritual insights. Unlike many devotionals, these follow the same theme for each month, allowing you to follow his train of thought and truly incorporate his meditations into your life. Included is the full text from the following 12 books, each containing 31 short chapters: 1. The Secret of the Cross 2. With Christ in the School of Prayer 3. The Spirit of Christ 4. Be Perfect 5. Abide in Christ 6. Like Christ 7. Holy in Christ 8. Have Mercy Upon Me (thoughts on Psalm 51) 9. The True Vine 10. Why Do You Not Believe? 11. Waiting on God! 12. Working for God!

Weight of Glory

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The classic Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis, the most important Christian writer of the 20th century, contains nine sermons delivered by Lewis during World War Two. The nine addresses in Weight of Glory offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the Christian faith during a time of great doubt.

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