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Does God Exist?

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Many people believe in God, but is it possible to prove that He exists? Or must we simply take a leap of faith?In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul shows that we don’t have to give up our intellect in order to believe. In fact, logic and reason clearly demonstrate that God exists, and no one has an excuse for their unbelief. Dr. Sproul rebuts common arguments from atheists, exposing the inconsistency and illogical nature of denying the existence of God.The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

The Method of Grace

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Enriching! Flavel’s thorough investigation in The Method of Grace outlines the work of God’s Spirit in applying the redemptive work of Christ to the believer. A heart-searching experience which will enhance your faith and evangelistic fervor. This clearly defined theology is delivered with urgency by an author deeply concerned about the eternal destiny of the human soul! Will fire your zeal and renew your spirit to attempt great things for God!

The First Christian

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Timothy Keller, renowned pastor and New York Times bestselling author, continues his Encounters with Jesus eBook series with The First Christian, a biblical exploration of the meaning of faith.Jesus’ conversations in the Gospel of John can teach us a great deal about our lives today. In his Encounters with Jesus series, Timothy Keller, pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God, explores biblical passages of conversations with Christ to answer life’s big questions. By examining an encounter between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, one of his most beloved disciples, Keller clarifies the Christian understanding of faith, and explains its role in answering the big questions of life.

How Faith Works: Rescuing the Biblical Gospel from Contemporary Evangelicalism

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What is the Biblical Gospel? Are you content to call yourself an “Evangelical?” Is the Evangelical Gospel the same Gospel of the Protestant Reformation? Is an Evangelical today the same as an evangelical during the time of Luther, Calvin or the Puritans? If the magisterial Reformers suddenly walked into your church today, would they be pleased with the Gospel that is being preached from its pulpit? These questions are not insignificant. It is of eternal importance to have a sound view of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Bible. Today evangelicalism is equated with Arminianism. But Arminianism is not the Gospel no matter what form it comes in. So asking, “What does it mean to believe the Gospel?” is of grave importance. How is a person saved by the work of Jesus Christ? How does true “Gospel Faith” actually work? Does it “work” at all? This book exists to correct some of those views and explain the basics of true biblical and Reformed Theology.

Interior Castle

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With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature. Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook. While I was beseeching Our Lord today...I began to think of the soul as if it were a castle made of a single diamond or of very clear crystal, in which there are many rooms, just as in Heaven there are many mansions. — St. Teresa of Avila A masterpiece of spiritual literature, this sixteenth-century work was inspired by a mystical vision that came upon the revered St. Teresa of Avila, one of the most gifted and beloved religious figures in history. St. Teresa's vision was of a luminous crystal castle composed of seven chambers, or "mansions," each representing a different stage in the development of the soul. In her most important and widely read book, St. Teresa describes how, upon entering the castle through prayer and meditation, the human spirit experiences humility, detachment, suffering, and, ultimately, self-knowledge, as it roams from room to room. As the soul progresses further toward the center of the castle, it comes closer to achieving ineffable and perfect peace, and, finally, a divine communion with God.

Practical Spirituality

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The tenets of Nonviolent Communication (1892005034) are applied to a variety of settings in these booklets on how to resolve conflict peacefully. Illustrative exercises, sample stories, and role-playing activities offer the opportunity for self-evaluation and discovery.Brief, unscripted reflections on the spiritual underpinnings of nonviolent communication inspire readers to connect with the divine in themselves and others in order to create social relationships based on empathy and compassion. Lessons on strengthening the connection between actions and spiritual values, letting go of enemy images and moralistic judgments, and compassionately connecting with others emerge from this series of thoughtful musings.

Desde el corazon del mundo

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Spanish Language Edition / En Espanol. Con humor compasion y claridad lirica, la Madre Teresa ilumina lo sagrado en las labores intimas del diario vivir.

Reflections on the Psalms

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A repackaged edition of the revered author’s moving theological work in which he considers the most poetic portions from Scripture and what they tell us about God, the Bible, and faith.In this wise and enlightening book, C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—examines the Psalms. As Lewis divines the meaning behind these timeless poetic verses, he makes clear their significance in our daily lives, and reminds us of their power to illuminate moments of grace.

The Substitutionary Atonement of Jesus Christ

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Francis Turretin (1623–1687) was a Swiss-Italian Protestant theologian, and an avid defender of the Reformed Gospel of Jesus Christ. Why did Jesus Christ die on the cross? The right answer to this question is critical to salvation and entering into a right relationship with Jesus Christ. This current volume is a masterful biblical survey and polemic that illuminates the Bible’s doctrine of Christ’s atonement. It is doubted whether any other work of the same compass presents so clearly and forcibly the truth of God as to the Nature, Truth, Perfection, Matter, and Extent of the Satisfaction made by the our Savior. Turretin’s lucid arrangement of topics, compact argumentation, fairness of statement, and constant appeal to the law and the testimony, leave the careful reader little to desire. This second edition is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions. It also includes a work by McMahon on Turretin's covenant concepts.

The Dawning of Indestructible Joy

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Advent is for adoring Jesus.The Christmas season is one of the busiest times of year. But it’s also a season of reflection and preparation for that special day when we mark Immanuel’s coming—the arrival of our eternal God in our own frail humanity.This is the greatest of history’s many wonders, something too stupendous to celebrate just on one day. Advent is a way of lengthening and intensifying the joy of Christmas.These 25 brief devotional readings from John Piper begin on December 1 and carry us to Christmas Day. Our hope is that God would use these meditations to deepen and sweeten your adoration of Jesus and help you keep him at the center of your Christmas season.

Year of the Big Thaw

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The pair of frozen corpses were found under a tarp in the machine shed of an empty farmhouse. Two males -- brothers -- both killed by bullets from a Russian automatic fired at close range. The cops have a suspect: a man Deputy Sheriff Carl Houseman busted five years earlier and the county's lead suspect in a series of recent robberies. Houseman knows they have the wrong guy. He also knows they've got something bigger than a burglary gone bad . especially when the FBI starts showing up in Maitland. The brutal double homicide is just the tip of the iceberg in a case where a killer's trail keeps disappearing like footprints in freshly fallen snow, and where one bad break can send a good cop into a deep freeze.

The Spirit of Christ

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A classic work by the well-known devotional writer Andrew Murray, THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST is a profound and deeply Scriptural look at the work of the Holy Spirit. Our prayer is that you will come to know the Third Person of the Trinity in a new and powerful way as you read this excellent book!

The Knowledge of the Holy

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The Knowledge of the Holy by popular evangelical author and Christian mystic A.W. Tozer illuminates God's attributes-from wisdom, to grace, to mercy-and in doing so, attempts to restore the majesty and wonder of God in the hearts and minds of all Christians. A modern classic of Christian testimony and devotion, The Knowledge of the Holy shows us how we can rejuvenate our prayer life, meditate more reverently, understand God more deeply, and experience God's presence in our daily lives.About the Author:AW Tozer was an American evangelical pastor, speaker, writer, and editor. After coming to Christ at the age of seventeen, Tozer found his way into the Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination where he served for over forty years. In 1950, he was appointed by the denomination's General Council to be the editor of 'The Alliance Witness'.Born into poverty in western Pennsylvania in 1897, Tozer died in May 1963 a self-educated man who had taught himself what he missed in high school and college due to his home situation. Though he wrote many books, two of them, 'The Pursuit of God' and 'The Knowledge of the Holy' are widely considered to be classics.

The Canon of the Old and New Testaments Ascertained

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Scrupulous and thorough, The Canon of the Old and New Testaments Ascertained, by Alexander, is a detailed researched work. Invaluable for its honest authentication of the Canon, this treatise investigates how the Bible was compiled. Published across fifteen hundred years, Ezra is credited with forming the present Old Testament Canon. Origen, Athanasius, and Cyril certify the New Testament. It was publicly read as Scripture, in all Christian churches. Useful for those who require reason and facts to believe the Bible. Awesome!

The Jefferson Bible

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This short work is the result of Thomas Jefferson's attempt to extract from the gospels the true essence of religion. While not an ardent Christian, Jefferson did find insight in the words of Christ and in this volume he laid forth the words that he thought to be most important. Presented here is the original 1904 Government Printing Office edition presented to members of Congress with the original introduction by Cyrus Adler.

L'illusione di Dio

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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.

The Armor of God

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Paul Bayne (1573-1617) was a famous puritan divine, used by God for the conversion of many puritan giants, such as Richard Sibbes. He was celebrated as a powerful and intense Reformed preacher. From Ephesians 6:10-18, Bayne teaches the reader what it means to wear the armor of God in the most profitable manner. He shows that the world, the flesh and the devil fight vigilantly against the Christian to pull him down to hell. Being in battle means a wise Christian must be about preparatory work, or the Christian will in fact be unable to fight effectively. Christians must prepare themselves before the day of temptation actually arrives. Fully clothed with the armor, one submits themselves to God, and the devil will ultimately flee – though not without a violent fight. 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.

The Affects of Sin On the Soul

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John Dod (1549-1645) was a learned Reformed Puritan minister and Hebrew scholar. In a treatise on 2 Samuel 24, Dod explains David’s grievous sin of numbering the people. He shows that in actions of good intent, there can still be great sin, and causes God to act in judgment. Christians often perform activities that seem to glorify God, but are in fact a course of sin, especially when they are not recognized as sin. In diagnosing any sin, the first step to true repentance is to be wounded in our hearts for it against the holiness of God. Annexed to Dod’s work is Robert Cleaver’s (d. 1613) brief tract on godly zeal. Cleaver shows that whatever Christians are zealous for must in fact be lawfully good and for God’s glory. In being zealous, Christians must make the greatest account of the weightiest matters in religion. 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.

A Call to the Unconverted to Turn and Live

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This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every 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.

Resurrección

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Ofrecemos este último tomo de Portavoz de la Gracia—Resurrección. El pueblo de Dios necesita que esta bendita y alentadora verdad llegue a sus corazones. Es realmente alimento para el alma hambrienta del creyente. Charles Spurgeon abre el camino enseñándonos la importancia de la resurrección como una verdad del evangelio. Incluso en sus tiempos muchos estaban desviando o distorsionando esa doctrina esencial. J. C. Ryle destaca el gran contraste entre el hecho de la resurrección y la lentitud de los discípulos en creerla. Albert N. Martin luego nos presenta cuatro verdades acerca de la resurrección de Cristo de entre los muertos que magnifica su gloria y esplendor. ¿Cuáles son las evidencias de la resurrección de nuestro Señor? William S. Plumer las examina y nos la detalla, y luego Thomas Manton describe los numerosos beneficios que los creyentes reciben de él: ¡qué impresionante cofre del tesoro! George Whitefield, poderoso predicador del Gran Despertar, explica el poder de la resurrección en el alma del cristiano, y David Martyn Lloyd-Jones demuestra la conexión crucial entre la resurrección de Cristo y la vida diaria del creyente. Para terminar, Charles Spurgeon tiene la última palabra sobre este tema glorioso: ¡nos dice que Cristo fue el primero en resucitar y que por eso, la resurrección del creyente está garantizada! ¡Alabemos el nombre del Señor! Jesucristo murió en la cruz del Calvario y resucitó para salvar a su pueblo de la pena, el placer, el poder y algún día de la presencia del pecado. Amados hijos de Dios, que este número de Portavoz de la Gracia avive el fuego de su amor por la resurrección del Señor de gloria y llene sus corazones de un gozo inefable y pleno de gloria. Que nuestra predicación y nuestro evangelio incluyan siempre la verdad eterna y transformadora que cambió toda la historia humana: “¡Ciertamente el Señor ha resucitado!” Servimos a un Salvador resucitado.

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