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Cristo en la cruz

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Ofrecemos este número de Portavoz de la Gracia—Cristo en la Cruz. Una vez más, hemos recurrido a un tomo del pasado, le hemos quitado el polvo, escogido los mejores artículos y agregado material nuevo. Junto con las abundantes notas de pie de página y definiciones teológicas, históricas y biográficas además del trabajo editorial completamente nuevo, este Portavoz nos ofrece exposiciones y artículos que nos presentan a Cristo en la detallada y cruda realidad de la cruz. J. C. Ryle nos da una introducción al significado de la cruz. El autor alemán F. W. Krummacher comienza con los eventos inmediatamente anteriores a la crucifixión y enseguida hace una descripción conmovedora y profunda de los sufrimientos en cuerpo y alma de Cristo. Es ciertamente este un artículo digno de meditar. El horror de la crucifixión de Cristo revela lo nefasto de nuestro pecado: Cristo en la cruz es el pago por todos nuestros crímenes contra el cielo. S. Duytsch, autor del que no hemos podido encontrar información biográfica, nos da una exposición completa de la razón por la cual el apóstol Pablo se gloriaba en la sangrienta cruz de Cristo. Luego nos remontamos a los 1600s y a Thomas Adams, quien pinta un cuadro vívido y poderoso en una reseña de la pasión de Cristo. Es un cofre de tesoros para el alma que ansía comprender el sacrificio de su Salvador. Por último, Charles Spurgeon expone la doctrina de la sustitución para ofrecer al pueblo de Dios un festín de nutritivo alimento.

In Tune with the Infinite

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The optimist is right. The pessimist is right. The one differs from the other as the light from the dark. Yet both are right. Each is right from his own particular point of view, and this point of view is the determining factor in the life of each. It determines as to whether it is a life of power or of impotence, of peace or of pain, of success or of failure.

Practical Atheism

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This abridgment of Practical Atheism calls the modern reader to grapple with a surprising and probably unwelcome truth: our sins of thought, word, and deed spring from the hideous atheistic tendency we have inherited from our fallen father Adam. In Psalm 14, David indites the fool’s heart language—“There is no God.” Puritan Stephen Charnock shows this is the dark lie whispered by every sin as it usurps God’s rule, makes man his ultimate goal for happiness, indulges unworthy concepts of God, and entertains no desire for God. May this edition lead many readers to find deliverance from the pervasive effects of this atheistic principle through the grace of Christ’s gospel applied in a life of prayer and God-glorifying obedience.

Works of Jonathan Edwards

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This collection was designed for optimal navigation on iPad and other electronic devices. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.Table of ContentsDavid Brainerd Freedom of the Will Religious Affections Select Sermons Treatise on GraceAn Unpublished Essay on the Trinity Works of Jonathan Edwards, Volume One Works of Jonathan Edwards, Volume TwoAppendix:Jonathan Edwards Biography

The Christmas Dog

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Betty Kowalski isn't looking forward to the holidays. She just can't seem to find Christmas in her heart. There's church, of course. But who can she bake for these days? And who would care whether or not she pulled out the Christmas decorations? Her new neighbor just adds to the problem. He's doing home improvements that don't appear to be improving much of anything. These days when Betty looks out the window, she sees a beat-up truck, a pile of junk, lots of blue tarps, and--horror of horrors--an old pink toilet.But when a mangy dog appears at her doorstep, the stage is set for Betty to learn a very important lesson about what Christmas is all about. This contemporary Christmas story is a timely yet gentle reminder that God can work miracles through something as seemingly insignificant as a little brown dog.

When Does Life Begin? And 39 Other Tough Questions About Abortion

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Where do you stand on abortion? Have you made a decision? Have you been avoiding the issue? This book provides straight answers to these tough questions about abortion: When does life begin? Doesn't a woman have the right to control her own body? Is abortion murder? Does the baby feel pain during an abortion? Isn't a fetus only a "potential" human being? Isn't abortion a safe procedure for women? Shouldn't abortion be allowed so that only "wanted" babies will be born? This book answers these & 32 other tough questions about abortion in concise, well-documented, easy-to-reference chapters.

Disputa su Dio e dintorni

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In queste pagine il non credente Corrado Augias e il credente Vito Mancuso si sfidano in una sorta di disputa d'altri tempi. Si parla di Dio, naturalmente, come dichiara il titolo del libro. Ma anche della vita; più precisamente la vita di ogni giorno, con gli interrogativi etici ed esistenziali ai quali tutti siamo chiamati a rispondere. Un dialogo serrato e stimolante in cui, partendo dal problema di tutti i problemi, Dio, la sua esistenza, la sua importanza per la vita, si affrontano i temi più disparati: l'evoluzione, il rapporto fede-scienza, l'eutanasia, l'accanimento terapeutico, lo scandalo del male, l'illuminismo, il Gesù storico, la Madonna e i suoi dogmi, la Trinità, le ingerenze politiche della Chiesa. Il più grande filosofo laico del Novecento italiano, Norberto Bobbio, diceva che «la vera differenza non è tra chi crede e chi non crede, ma tra chi pensa e chi non pensa». Questo libro si rivolge a tutti coloro che vogliono pensare.

Hitchens vs. Blair

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Intellectual juggernaut and staunch atheist Christopher Hitchens goes head-to-head with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, one of the Western world’s most openly devout political leaders, on the highly charged topic of religion.Few world leaders have had a greater hand in shaping current events than Blair; few writers have been more outspoken and polarizing than Hitchens. In this edition of The Munk Debates -- Canada’s premier international debate series -- Hitchens and Blair square off on the contentious questions that continue to dog the topic of religion in our globalized world: How does faith influence our actions? What is the role of people of faith in the public sphere? Is religious doctrine rigid, or should we allow for flexibility in our interpretations?This exclusive debate, which played out to a sold-out audience, is now available in print form, along with candid interviews with Hitchens and Blair. Sharp, provocative, and thoroughly engrossing, Hitchens vs. Blair is a rigorous and electrifying intellectual sparring match on the oldest question: Is religion a force for good in the world?

Letters to a Young Contrarian

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From bestselling author and provocateur Christopher Hitchens, the classic guide to the art of principled dissent and disagreement In Letters to a Young Contrarian, bestselling author and world-class provocateur Christopher Hitchens inspires the radicals, gadflies, mavericks, rebels, and angry young (wo)men of tomorrow. Exploring the entire range of "contrary positions"—from noble dissident to gratuitous nag—Hitchens introduces the next generation to the minds and the misfits who influenced him, invoking such mentors as Emile Zola, Rosa Parks, and George Orwell. As is his trademark, Hitchens pointedly pitches himself in contrast to stagnant attitudes across the ideological spectrum. No other writer has matched Hitchens's understanding of the importance of disagreement—to personal integrity, to informed discussion, to true progress, to democracy itself.

The Reformed Faith

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"We believe that what has been known in Church History as Calvinism is the purest and most consistent embodiment of the religion of faith." The Reformed Faith is a succinct, easy-to-read pamphlet on the distinctives of Calvinism. Boettner is primarily interested in depicting the tenets of the Reformed tradition that stand out against alternative traditions; in particular, Arminianism. Boettner thoroughly captures the heart of Calvinism, and is an helpful pedagogue for those who are beginning to learn about Reformed theology. This electronic edition features an active table of contents. The Reformed Faith is part of The Fig Classic Series on Modern Theology. To view more books in our catalog, visit us at fig-books.com.

Transmitting Jewish History

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The deeply personal reflections of a giant of Jewish history.Scholar Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi (1932–2009) possessed a stunning range of erudition in all eras of Jewish history, as well as in world history, classical literature, and European culture. What Yerushalmi also brought to his craft was a brilliant literary style, honed by his own voracious reading from early youth and his formative undergraduate studies. This series of interviews paints a revealing portrait of this giant of history, bringing together exceptional material on Yerushalmi’s personal and intellectual journeys that not only attests to the astonishing breakthrough of the issues of Jewish history into “general history,” but also offers profound insight into being Jewish in today’s world.

Many Mansions

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Jonathan Edwards (October 5, 1703 – March 22, 1758) was a preacher, theologian, and missionary to Native Americans. Edwards is widely acknowledged to be America's most important and original philosophical theologian, and he’s considered one of America's greatest intellectuals. Edwards's theological work is very broad in scope, but he is often associated with his defense of Reformed theology, the metaphysics of theological determinism, and the Puritan heritage. Recent studies have emphasized how thoroughly Edwards grounded his life's work on conceptions of beauty, harmony, and ethical fittingness, and how central The Enlightenment was to his mindset. For example, Edwards was genuinely committed to the promotion of gender equality. His interest in Eve has been interpreted by scholars as an indication that he harbored proto-feminist views: Edwards played a very critical role in shaping the First Great Awakening, and he oversaw some of the first fires of revival in 1733–1735 at his church - First Church - in Northampton, Massachusetts. Edwards delivered the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God", a classic of early American literature, during another wave of revival in 1741, following George Whitefield's tour of the Thirteen Colonies. Edwards is also widely known for his many books: The End For Which God Created the World; The Life of David Brainerd, which served to inspire thousands of missionaries throughout the 19th century; and Religious Affections, which many Reformed Evangelicals continue to read today. This edition of Edwards’ Many Mansions, a short essay about Heaven, is specially formatted with images of the great theologian.

On God

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“I see God,” wrote Norman Mailer, “as a Creator, as the greatest artist. I see human beings as His most developed artworks.” In these moving, amusing, and probing dialogues conducted in the years before his death, Mailer establishes his own system of belief, rejecting both organized religion and atheism. He avows that sensual pleasures were bestowed on us by God; he finds fault with the Ten Commandments; and he holds that technology was the Devil’s most brilliant creation. In short, Mailer is original and unpredictable in this inspiring journey, in which “God needs us as much as we need God.” Praise for On God “[Norman Mailer’s] theology is not theoretical to him. After eight decades, it is what he believes. He expects no adherents, and does not profess to be a prophet, but he has worked to forge his beliefs into a coherent catechism.”—New York “The glory of an original mind in full provocation.”—USA Today “At once illuminating and exciting . . . a chance to see Mailer’s intellect as well as his lively conversational style of speech.”—American Jewish Life “Remarkable . . . [Mailer’s] a believer—in his own fashion. . . . He has made [God] into a complex character.”—The Globe and Mail Praise for Norman Mailer “[Norman Mailer] loomed over American letters longer and larger than any other writer of his generation.”—The New York Times “A writer of the greatest and most reckless talent.”—The New Yorker “Mailer is indispensable, an American treasure.”—The Washington Post “A devastatingly alive and original creative mind.”—Life “Mailer is fierce, courageous, and reckless and nearly everything he writes has sections of headlong brilliance.”—The New York Review of Books “The largest mind and imagination [in modern] American literature . . . Unlike just about every American writer since Henry James, Mailer has managed to grow and become richer in wisdom with each new book.”—Chicago Tribune “Mailer is a master of his craft. His language carries you through the story like a leaf on a stream.”—The Cincinnati Post

Why Should I Join a Church?

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Many Christians dismiss the need to go to church. It’s just a building, they say. I can worship anywhere. I don’t have to gather with other Christians. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains that the church is not merely a building—it is the people who meet there. Scripture even commands us to gather, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some (Heb. 10:25). It’s dangerous to attempt the Christian life alone. We need one another to live and worship well. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Redemption Accomplished and Applied

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New issue of a theological classic on the atonementOriginally published in 1955 and reprinted dozens of times over the years, John Murray’s Redemption Accomplished and Applied systematically explains the two sides of redemption -- its accomplishment through Christ’s atonement and its application to the lives of believers.Murray explores the biblical passages dealing with the necessity, nature, perfection, and extent of the atonement in order to establish its relationship to our justification, sanctification, and glorification. He goes on to identify the distinct steps in the Bible’s presentation of how the redemption accomplished by Christ is applied progressively to the life of the redeemed, including the role of faith and repentance.Concise, precise, and accessible, Murray’s classic doctrinal study will now reach and benefit a new generation of readers.

The Mystery of Providence

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"Providence is wiser than you, and you may be confident it has suited all things better to your eternal good than you could do had you been left to your own option." The Mystery of Providence is considered by most to be the most thorough exposition on this doctrine. How differently would you understand the world, if you knew that God had ordained all things according to his divine, and mysterious wisdom? This electronic edition features an active table of contents. The Mystery of Providence is part of The Fig Classic Series on Post-Reformation Theology. To view more books in our catalog, visit us at fig-books.com.

The Existence and Attributes of God

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In this seminal work by the renowned 17th century Puritan writer Stephen Charnock, the existence and attributes of God are laid out in successive chapters. Topics range from God's omnipotence, omniscience and omnipotence to chapters dealing with His character, being and mind. There is also a chapter dealing with practical atheism, which will be of great interest to anyone studying the topic of theology.Originally in two volumes this impressive work is now combined into one complete and unabridged edition.

Celebrating Christmas with Jesus

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Searching for an Advent devotional that is intentional and easy-to-follow? Let Advent come alive in your life this Christmas with Celebrating Christmas with Jesus: An Advent Devotional written by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado.Every Christmas, Christians all over the world celebrate the Advent season, recognizing the love, hope, joy, and peace that is found only in Jesus Christ. Through this 30-day devotional, Max Lucado:Brings to light the many events in the life of Christ from birth to ascension that demonstrate His omnipotenceReflects on the gift that God has given each one of us to enjoy during this Christmas seasonInvites you to experience each moment as our Savior becomes the center of this Christmas for youCelebrating Christmas with Jesus:Is an affordable gift for neighbors, Bible study groups, worship leaders, fans of Max Lucado, and holiday gift basketsThis Advent devotional gives readers the chance to slow down and get ready for the special birth of Jesus.

O Cross of Christ

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O Cross of Christ is an original, new prayer composed by Pope Francis himself and recited by him on the occasion of Good Friday 2016. It guides all who pray it to recognize Jesus’ cross in some of the most distressing circumstances of today’s world — modern-day martyrs, victims of war, unfaithful ministers, and more—as well as in the lives of people who do great good—consecrated men and women, families, volunteers, and others. Presented as a litany, with responses that make it ideal for group use, this little booklet is beautifully illustrated with original art by the American artist Deborah Luke. The result is a prayer resource that promises to serve as a profound source of spiritual nourishment for Christians for years to come. Recommended for personal, family, group, or parish-wide prayer.

A disciplina da graça

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GANHADOR DO PRÊMIO LITERÁRIO GOLD MEDALLION BOOK AWARD Você nunca está além do alcance e da necessidade da graça de Deus. Sem a graça nunca chegaríamos a Cristo. Mas ser um cristão é mais do que vir a Cristo. É também crescer e se tornar semelhante a Jesus. A busca da santidade é um trabalho árduo, e quando entramos nessa disciplina, às vezes perdemos de vista a graça. Jerry Bridges nos ajuda a evitar essa distração, apresentando uma explicação clara e abrangente do evangelho e do que ele significa para os cristãos. Explore como a mesma graça que nos levou a Cristo também nos fará crescer Nele. Incluso guia de discussão para uso pessoal ou em grupo

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