Where Are the Missing People?

Where Are the Missing People?

What Happens Next?In this unique, practical book—written to be read by those remaining on earth after the Rapture—Jimmy Evans reveals the truth of the Bible about the end times. With compassion and deep insight into the prophecies of Scripture, he explains the disappearance of millions of believers around the world and gives future readers a glimpse into the events of the Tribulation. From the rise of the Antichrist to the ultimate redemption provided by Jesus, this hopeful book is a must-read for anyone navigating the future. Buy it for family members or friends. Leave it on your desk or coffee table. Put it in a place where a future reader can find it. The truths in this book will literally transform their lives. And it may be necessary sooner than you think.

Hausse des températures !

Hausse des températures !

Les Saint-Arthur débarquent en BD, dans une aventure inédite !Après la kermesse, il est temps de partir en vacances pour les Saint-Arthur ! Le chargement de la voiture, le trajet interminable, la maison bretonne, les plages mouillées, les idées de papy, les blagues de l'oncle Arthur : l'été promet d'être drôle et trépidant... pour le plus grand bonheur de tous les lecteurs !Sous la plume de Paul Beaupère, avec le coup le crayon de Marine Gosselin, les Saint-Arthur s'animent et nous font rire aux éclats !

Martinésisme, Willermosisme, Martinisme et Franc-Maçonnerie

Martinésisme, Willermosisme, Martinisme et Franc-Maçonnerie

Gérard Anaclet Vincent Encausse, dit Papus (13 juillet 1865 à La Corogne - 25 octobre 1916 à Paris) est un médecin et occultiste français, cofondateur de l'Ordre Martiniste avec Augustin Chaboseau. Il s’affilia à de nombreuses organisations initiatiques, dont : le martinisme de Henri Delaage (1882), l'Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor de Max Théon (en 1885), la Société théosophique de Helena Blavatsky (en 1887), l’Ordre Kabbalistique de la Rose-Croix de Peladan etGuaita (en 1888), l'Église gnostique universelle de Jules Doinel (en 1892), l'Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (en 1895), la franc-maçonnerie (vers 1900), le Rite Swedenborgien (1901), le Rite de Memphis-Misraïm (1908), etc.  Mais les profanes ne vous liront point, que vous soyez clair ou obscur, étendu ou serré. Il n’y a que les hommes de désir qui vous liront, profiteront de votre lumière; donnez-la-leur aussi pure que possible, aussi dé­voilée que possible.  Claude de Saint-Martin.  AVEC UN RÉSUMÉ DE L’HISTOIRE DE LA FRANC-MAÇONNERIE EN FRANCE DE SA CRÉATION A NOS JOURS ET UNE ANALYSE NOUVELLE DE TOUS LES GRADES DE L’ÉCOSSISME, LE TOUT ÉCLAIRÉ PAR DE NOMBREUX TABLEAUX SYNTHÉTIQUES  Tant d'erreurs ont été dites concernant le mouvement martiniste, tant de calomnies, ont été proférées sur ses créateurs et sur son caractère véritable, qu'il devient utile de reprendre quelques points de son histoire et de mettre au jour la situation réelle qu’il occupe aujourd’hui vis-à-vis des diverses Sociétés rattachées à un symbolisme quelconque. Pour permettre à tout membre de l'Ordre Martiniste, comme à tout chercheur impartial, de détruire définitivement les calomnies plus ou moins intéressées répandues sur l’Ordre, nous allons exposer très impartialement les différents # aspects qu’il a présentés et qui peuvent se ren­fermer en quatre grandes périodes ; 1° Le Martinésisme de Martines de Pasqually ; i 2° Le Willermosisme de J.-B. Willermoz ; 3° Le Martinisme de Claude de Saint-Martin ; 4° Le Martinisme contemporain.

The Myths & Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome

The Myths & Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome

This eBook edition of "The Myths & Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. A comprehensive collection of all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. E.M. Bernes thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.

Religious Affections

Religious Affections

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 Leading of the Holy Spirit

The Leading of the Holy Spirit

This booklet is a reprint of chapter 21 of The Holy Spirit by A. W. Pink. It is an in-depth study from the Scriptures of the Spirit’s work in leading the children of God. There is an urgent need for this message in our time. Many ignore the Holy Spirit; most seem unaware of their daily dependence upon His work. Some claim to be “led by the Spirit,” but are far from the biblical evidence. Prayerful reading can open our eyes to the richness of the Holy Spirit as our Guide.

The Unshakable Truth

The Unshakable Truth

The name Josh McDowell promises real-life, on-the-street Christian apologetics. In his first Harvest House book, Josh joins his son Sean to draw on his life’s work and comprehensively address a vital issue: why an entire generation of young Christians—and millions of older believers—is confused about what they believe, why they believe it, and how it’s relevant.The Unshakable Truth is uniquely positioned for younger Christians because it presents apologetics relationally, focusing on how Christianity’s doctrines affect relationships. The authors…ground every assertion in the overarching story of creation, incarnation, and re-creation.distill 12 crucial “faith statements”—for example, “A personal Creator God exists.”explain why each statement is trustworthy, how it applies to real life, and—using examples, stories, and experiences—what its relevance is.A spiritual gold mine for parents, youth workers, pastors—anyone wanting to reveal Christianity’s relevance to today’s life and culture.

O Anticristo

O Anticristo

O Anticristo é um livro do autor alemão Friedrich Nietzsche, escrito em 1888 e publicado em 1895. É considerado uma das mais ácidas críticas de Nietzsche ao cristianismo, célebre pela frase: "O Evangelho morreu na cruz". Seu título original em alemão, Der Antichrist, pode significar tanto "O Anticristo" quanto "O Anti-cristão". Ele não se baseou na figura bíblica do Anticristo.

Four Views on the Historical Adam

Four Views on the Historical Adam

Were the biblical Adam and Eve historical figures, or are the early events described in Genesis primarily symbolic in nature? Behind the debate of a historical Adam is the age-old debate about evolution and the agreement between Scripture and science. With an introduction that outlines the history and main points of every viewpoint from Darwinism to Young Earth Creationism, this book then clearly outlines four primary views on Adam held by evangelical Christians. Contributors include Denis O. Lamoureux, John H. Walton, C. John Collins, and William Barrick. Each focuses his essay on answering the following questions:What is the biblical case for your viewpoint, and how do you reconcile it both with modern science and with passages and potential interpretations that seem to counter it?In what ways is your view more theologically consistent and coherent than other views?What are the implications of your view for the spiritual life and public witness of the church and individual believers, and how is your view a healthier alternative for both?This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques of the other contributors, allowing you to compare their beliefs in an open forum setting to see where they overlap and where they differ.Concluding reflections by pastor-scholars Gregory A. Boyd and Philip Graham Ryken highlight the significance of the topic in the faith of everyday believers.The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

In Tune With the Infinite

In Tune With the Infinite

In tune with the Infinite, or, Fullness of peace, power, and plenty by Ralph Waldo Trine. Within yourself lies cause of whatever enters into your life. To come into the full realization of your own awakened interior powers, is to be able to condition your life in exact accord with what your would have it. Contents: Prelude--The Supreme Fact of the Universe--The Supreme Fact of Human Life--Fullness of Life--Bodily Health and Vigor--The Secret, Power, and Effects of Love--Wisdom and Interior Illumination--The Realization of Perfect Peace--Coming into Fullness of Power--Plenty of All Things--The Law of Prosperity--How Men Have Become Prophets, Seers, Sages, and Saviours--The Basic Principle of All Religions--The Universal Religion--Entering Now Into the Realization of the Highest Riches. Reproduction of the 1897 Edition.

El arte de elegir

El arte de elegir

La vida nos se nos llena de encrucijadas. Algunas pequeñas y cotidianas. Otras enormes y determinantes. Al final una parte esencial de tu vida es elegir. Y a todos nos gustaría elegir bien. Lo mejor posible. Pero elegir no es una tarea fácil. Hay muchas opciones diferentes y muy contrapuestas. ¿Cómo elegir lo mejor?  Y sobre todo, ¿cómo elegir sin renunciar a mi compromiso cristiano por el Reino de Dios? ¿Cómo saber lo que Dios espera de mí? En esto consiste el arte de discernir. Una práctica espiritual que ha estado presente en la vida espiritual cristiana monástica y muy especialmente en la espiritualidad ignaciana.  Este es un libro para ejercitar este arte de confrontar, hacer elecciones, tomar decisiones o expresar juicios, poniendo a Dios y su proyecto de vida en el centro de todo.

Heureux sans Dieu ni religion

Heureux sans Dieu ni religion

Croyances et laïcité, un sujet d'actualité au cœur du débat« On ne peut rester indifférent devant le retour en force des intégrismes qui voudraient nous plonger dans les ténèbres. J’ai donc tenté de mettre en pleine lumière ce que peuvent être les valeurs et les convictions d’un athée laïque. »De manière parfaitement documentée, Michel Piquemal apporte ici les arguments de réfutation aux croyances et explique pourquoi, malgré tout, tant de gens ne peuvent s’empêcher de croire. Dans une démonstration enthousiaste et positive, il consolide le socle de valeurs humanistes sur lequel s’appuie l’athéisme, et montre combien les religions ont été ‒ et restent ‒ un frein à l’émancipation, au bonheur et à la fraternité du genre humain.À l’heure où les fondamentalistes des trois monothéismes s’entendent pour tenter de balayer le rempart de la laïcité, cet ouvrage apparaît comme une nécessité.EXTRAITJe suis un athée heureux et joyeux d’être en vie. Or, une idée fort répandue dans notre société judéo-chrétienne voudrait qu’un incroyant soit nécessairement angoissé et désabusé. L’athéisme conduirait au désespoir, enlèverait l’appétit de vivre et rendrait toute chose vide de sens. Étrange raccourci, car je connais bien des athées épanouis et plusieurs prêtres dépressifs !Paradoxalement, on accuse aussi les athées du contraire. Ils seraient fatalement des débauchés sans morale – celle-ci consistant, paraît-il, à agir selon des lois sanctionnées par un policier divin susceptible de nous punir du haut du ciel.Mais l’homme n’a pas attendu les monothéismes et leur gendarme pour s’organiser en société et élaborer des lois morales. Dès la préhistoire, il crée les conditions du vivre ensemble, avec ses droits et ses devoirs.CE QU'EN PENSE LA CRITIQUECe petit opus [...] résume très bien l’ensemble des arguments soutenant l’athéisme, la faiblesse des reproches faits aux athées et montre bien les contradictions fondamentales des croyances religieuses. - Jacques Savard, Libres penseurs athéesÀ PROPOS DE L'AUTEURMichel Piquemal se consacre à la transmission des valeurs humanistes (qu’il juge menacées par le libéralisme et le consumérisme) à travers ses nombreux écrits. Auteur de plus de 200 ouvrages (contes, romans, nouvelles, albums, essais, etc.), il s’adresse aussi bien à la jeunesse qu’à un lectorat adulte. Il a notamment publié au Muscadier deux recueils de nouvelles pour adolescents : Les orphelins d’Amérique et Et si demain…, ainsi qu’un essai sur l’athéisme : Heureux sans Dieu ni religion.

Why Is There Evil?

Why Is There Evil?

With all the suffering and evil in the world, where is God? This can be an important question for Christians to grapple with. It is also a common accusation that seeks to undermine our faith. How should we respond to skeptics and comfort sufferers when questions about evil arise?In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul addresses the problem of evil, examining how Christians have wrestled with these questions through the ages. Together with them, we can have confidence in the God who is in control of this world and is working all things in it for our good.The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

City of God

City of God

Saint Augustine of Hippo is one of the central figures in the history of Christianity, and this book is one of his greatest theological works. Written as an eloquent defense of the faith at a time when the Roman Empire was on the brink of collapse, it examines the ancient pagan religions of Rome, the arguments of the Greek philosophers, and the revelations of the Bible. Pointing the way forward to a citizenship that transcends worldly politics and will last for eternity, this book is one of the most influential documents in the development of Christianity. One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought, The City of God is vital to an understanding of modern Western society and how it came into being. Begun in A.D. 413, the book's initial purpose was to refute the charge that Christianity was to blame for the fall of Rome (which had occurred just three years earlier). Indeed, Augustine produced a wealth of evidence to prove that paganism bore within itself the seeds of its own destruction. However, over the next thirteen years that it took to complete the work, the brilliant ecclesiastic proceeded to his larger theme: a cosmic interpretation of history in terms of the struggle between good and evil. By means of his contrast of the earthly and heavenly cities-- the one pagan, self-centered, and contemptuous of God and the other devout, God-centered, and in search of grace-- Augustine explored and interpreted human history in relation to eternity.

Méthodes d'étude de la Bible

Méthodes d'étude de la Bible

«Pendant des années, chaque fois que j’entendais un bon sermon ou un enseignement profond, je sortais de la salle en me demandant : ‘Comment a-t-il pu trouver tout cela dans le texte ?’ J’aurais bien voulu y découvrir par moi-même les vérités exposées. De plus, j’éprouvais souvent un sentiment de culpabilité, parce qu’on me poussait à étudier la Bible mais que, chaque fois que je m’y attelais, je ne savais pas comment m’y prendre. Je me décourageais très vite et j’abandonnais.» Fort de son expérience en matière d’étude personnelle de la Bible, Rick Warren nous invite à découvrir 12 manières d’approcher le texte qui ont un point commun : loin de viser l’acquisition de simples connaissances théoriques, elles permettent une véritable appropriation des enseignements de la Parole de Dieu. Pourquoi rester sans rien faire à côté d’une telle mine d’or ? Donnez-vous, vous aussi, les moyens de «creuser» pour découvrir toutes ses richesses! Points forts : - Une série de douze méthodes pour étudier personnellement la Bible - Un guide complet pour s'approprier le message biblique - Un ouvrage basé sur l'expérience de l'auteur Thèmes : - La méditation - Le résumé de chapitre - L’étude de qualité - L’étude thématique ciblée - L’étude de personnages - L’étude thématique générale - L’étude de mots - L’étude du contexte - Le survol de livre - L’analyse de chapitre - L’analyse synthétique de livres - L’analyse verset par verset

La Justificación

La Justificación

Contenido La justificación aclarada - Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) El significado de la justificación - Charles Hodge (1797-1898) La justificación como un acto forense - Charles Hodge (1797-1898) El inmediato y único fundamento de la justificación - James Buchanan (1804-1870) El instrumento de la justificación - A. W. Pink (1886-1952) No la fe, sino Cristo - Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) Reconciliando a Pablo con Santiago - William Pemble (1591-1623) Abuso de la justificación - Robert Traill (1642-1716) Paz por medio de la justificación - J. C. Ryle (1816-1900)

The Only Dance There Is

The Only Dance There Is

This book is based on talks by Ram Dass at the Menninger Foundation in 1970 and at the Spring Grove Hospital in Maryland in 1972. The text grew out of the interaction between Ram Dass and the spiritual seekers in attendance at these talks. The result of this unique exchange is a useful guide for understanding the nature of consciousness--useful both to other spiritual seekers and to formally trained psychologists. It is also a celebration of the Dance of Life--which, in the words of Ram Dass, is the "only dance there is."

Introducing Covenant Theology

Introducing Covenant Theology

Since biblical times, history is replete with promises made and promises broken. Pastors and teachers know the power of the covenant, and they know that understanding the concept of covenant is crucial to understanding Scripture. They also know that covenant theology provides the foundation for core Christian beliefs and that covenants in their historical context hold significance even today. But to laypeople and new Christians, the eternal implications of "cutting" a covenant with God can be complicating. God of Promise unwinds the intricacies of covenant theology, making the complex surprisingly simple and accessible to every reader. With keen understanding, careful scholarship, and insight, Michael Horton leads all believers toward a deeper understanding of crucial covenant concepts.

The Second Book of the Tao

The Second Book of the Tao

Enhanced by Stephen Mitchell’s illuminating commentary, the next volume of the classic manual on the art of living The most widely translated book in world literature after the Bible, Lao-tzu’s Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, is the classic manual on the art of living. Following the phenomenal success of his own version of the Tao Te Ching, renowned scholar and translator Stephen Mitchell has composed the innovative The Second Book of the Tao. Drawn from the work of Lao-tzu’s disciple Chuang-tzu and Confucius’s grandson Tzussu, The Second Book of the Tao offers Western readers a path into reality that has nothing to do with Taoism or Buddhism or old or new alone, but everything to do with truth. Mitchell has selected the freshest, clearest teachings from these two great students of the Tao and adapted them into versions that reveal the poetry, depth, and humor of the original texts with a thrilling new power. Alongside each adaptation, Mitchell includes his own commentary, at once explicating and complementing the text. This book is a twenty-first-century form of ancient wisdom, bringing a new, homemade sequel to the Tao Te Ching into the modern world. Mitchell’s renditions are radiantly lucid; they dig out the vision that’s hiding beneath the words; they grab the text by the scruff of the neck—by its heart, really—and let its essential meanings fall out. The book introduces us to a cast of vivid characters, most of them humble artisans or servants, who show us what it means to be in harmony with the way things are. Its wisdom provides a psychological and moral acuity as deep as the Tao Te Ching itself. The Second Book of the Tao is a gift to contemporary readers, granting us access to our own fundamental wisdom. Mitchell’s meditations and risky reimagining of the original texts are brilliant and liberating, not least because they keep catching us off-guard, opening up the heavens where before we saw a roof. He makes the ancient teachings at once modern, relevant, and timeless.Listen to a special podcast with Stephen Mitchell:

The Eyes of the Heart

The Eyes of the Heart

From critically acclaimed author and Pulitzer Prize runner-up Frederick Buechner comes another powerfully honest memoir, The Eyes of the Heart. Full of poinant insights into his most personal relationships, this moving account traces how the author was shaped as much by his family's secrets as by its celebrations.Within the innermost chambers of his consciousness, Buechner, in his characteristically self-searching style, explores the mysteries and truths behind his deepest connections to family, friends, and mentors. Extraordinarily moving, this memoir follows not chronology but the converging paths of Buechner's imagination and memory.Buechner invites us into his library-his own Magic Kingdom, Surrounded by his beloved books and treasures, we discover how they serve as the gateway to Buechner's mind and heart. He draws the reader into his recollections, moving seamlessly from reminiscence to contemplation. Buechner recounts events such as the tragic suicide of his father and its continual fallout on his life, intimate and little-known details about his deep friendship with the late poet James Merrill, and his ongoing struggle to understand the complexities of his relationship to his mother.This cast of characters comprised of Buechner's relatives and loved ones is brought to vibrant life by his peerless writing and capacity to probe the depths of his own consciousness. Buechner visits his past with an honest eye and a heart open to the most painful and life-altering of realizations. heartbreaking and enlightening, The Eyes of the Heart is a treasure for any who have ever pondered the meaning and mystery of their own past.As "one of our finest writers," according to author Annie Dillard, Frederick Buechner provides yet another chapter in the tale of his life in this gripping memoir tracing the complicated roots and path of his inner life and family, with their multitude of intersections." The Eyes of the Heart stands as a touching testimonial to the significance of kinship to the author as well as to the legions of readers who have come to regard him as one of their own.