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Christian Healing: Classic Christianity Book

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These are not simply lectures; they are, rather, lessons. They are not merely to be read; they are to be studied and applied as one studies and applies mathematical rules. When the text suggests that the reader "hold a thought," or affirm or deny a certain proposition, the student should stop reading, and both audibly and mentally do as bidden. This will set up new thought currents in mind and body, and will make way for the spiritual illumination that will follow in all who are faithful to these instructions. These are not simply lectures; they are, rather, lessons. They are not merely to be read; they are to be studied and applied as one studies and applies mathematical rules. When the text suggests that the reader "hold a thought," or affirm or deny a certain proposition, the student should stop reading, and both audibly and mentally do as bidden.

The Triumph of Grace

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The Apostle Paul's negative statements about the law have deafened the ears of many to the grace that Moses proclaims in Deuteronomy. Most Christians have a dim view of this book, which they consider to be primarily a book of laws. However, when we read or hear it read orally without prejudice, we discover that rather than casting Moses as a legislator, he appears as Israel's first pastor, whose congregation has gathered before him to hear him preach his final sermons. Accordingly, Deuteronomy represents prophetic preaching at its finest, as Moses seeks to inspire the people of God to a life of faith and godliness in response to God's repeated demonstrations of grace. Deuteronomy is a dead book for many, because we have not recognized this gospel; we have heard only law. The essays in this collection arise from a larger project driven by a passion to recover for Christians the life-giving message of the Hebrew Scriptures in general, and to open their ears to God's amazing grace in Deuteronomy in particular. The wide-ranging "meditations" in this volume do not all focus equally on the topic of God's grace, but this theme undergirds them all.

The True Vine

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"Withered! O my Father, watch over me, and keep me, and let nothing ever for a moment hinder the freshness that comes from a full abiding in the Vine." The True Vine is 31-day devotional book based on the parable of the Vine (John 15:1-16). Murray meditates on the parallel which a vibrant Christian life bears in resemblance to a vine and it's branches. It is only in abiding in this manner will the Christian thrive and be able to grow in his spiritual life. This electronic edition features an active table of contents. The True Vine is part of The Fig Classic Series. To view more books in our catalog, visit us at fig-books.com.

The Direct Path

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"The Direct Path is the Path to God without dogma or priests or gurus, the Path of DIRECT self-empowerment and self-awakening. Whether you know it yet or not, you have been on it since the day you were born."Today more Americans than ever consider themselves to be "spiritual" people, and yet regular attendance at religious institutions is down, perhaps because many of us are searching for a way to encounter the divine on our own terms. We long to connect with something greater than ourselves, but are often conflicted about the teachings and rituals of organized religions, or simply don't know where to begin. In this groundbreaking, eloquently written work, renowned religious scholar Andrew Harvey builds on his twenty-five-year study of the world's various mystical traditions--including Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Sufism, the Kabbalah, and Christian mysticism--to create an illuminating spiritual map that anyone can use to develop a direct path to the divine.Andrew Harvey has devoted his life to the study and pursuit of the divine, and in The Direct Path he chronicles his own spiritual journey, revealing the events that led to his own disillusionment with the guru system, and the hierarchy and hypocrisy of many contemporary religious movements. He then provides us with the tools we need to cultivate a personal relationship with the divine without relying on gurus, churches, or other institutions and intermediaries. Drawing on mystical traditions from around the world, Harvey outlines eighteen sacred practices--including breathing, chanting, meditation, prayer, and the practice of lovingkindness--that readers can use to unite mind, body, and soul, and he streamlines them into a step-by-step guide to personalized spiritual development and enlightenment. He discusses the four stages of spiritual transformation--awakening, engagement, marriage, and birthing--and shows us how we can incorporate the sacred into everyday life through activities such as dieting and fasting, dancing, laughing, and healing exercises such as yoga and tai chi. Through practical lessons and exercises, Harvey guides us in excavating our spiritual self, and creating not only a path to the divine but to the millions of other selves who walk the earth with us.Perfect for anyone who, in this time of spiritual uncertainty, yearns for fresh teachings and wisdom that will bring them closer to their life's purpose and meaning, The Direct Path is an intelligent, beautifully crafted masterpiece from one of today's most celebrated and respected spiritual luminaries.

Tipping Point

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We are living in tumultuous times. From corrupt world politics to global pandemics to an unprecedented rebellion against God and His word, humanity has reached a critical stage. In this eye-opening book, Jimmy Evans examines biblical prophecies about the end times and points to their unmistakable parallels with today's world. With a clear, insightful analysis of Scripture, he answers many common questions, such as: Are we living in the end times? How should Believers respond to increasing immorality? Will Christians go through the Tribulation? What role does Israel play in God's prophetic plan? Are COVID-19 and other world events announcing the imminent return of Jesus? Ultimately, Tipping Point will help you understand current events with confidence. There is no going back, but hope and peace are possible as God's plan unfolds, and we approach the end of the age.

The Travels of True Godliness

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Benjamin Keach (1640-1704) was an important Particular Baptist preacher, author, and ardent defender of Baptist principles. Often in prison and frequently in danger for preaching the Gospel, he was the first to introduce singing hymns in the worship of English congregations. "While The Pilgrim's Progress is the most famous of the Christian journey allegories of the seventeenth century, it is not the only one. Though nearly forgotten today, Benjamin Keach's 'The Travels of True Godliness' was in the eighteenth century nearly as popular as Bunyan's great work. It is a great blessing to see it back in print. We hope that many will read, enjoy and benefit from it." - Dr. James M. Renihan

Witness at the Cross Leader Guide

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Place yourself as a witness of the cross and determine what your own testimony will be! Experience Holy Friday from the perspective of those who watched Jesus die: Mary his mother; the Beloved Disciple from the Gospel of John; Mary Magdalene and the other women from Galilee; the two men, usually identified as thieves, crucified with Jesus; the centurion and the soldiers; Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. Jews and Romans, friends and strangers, the powerful and the powerless, the hopeful and the despairing. The story of Jesus’s death is not something we just read: we think about it, and we experience it; we hear the taunts of the soldiers, the priests, and the passersby even as we hear the famous “seven last words” from the cross.In Witness at the Cross, Amy-Jill Levine shows how the people at the cross each have distinct roles to play. Each Evangelist presents a distinct picture of the death of Jesus. Each portrays different individuals and groups of people at the cross, each offers different images and dialogues, and so from each, we learn how those meanings and messages cross the centuries to any who would come to the cross today. Each Gospel has its own story to tell, all the witnesses have their own memories, and every reader comes away with a new insight. The witnesses at the Crucifixion watch Jesus die, and we watch with them, and we watch them. And we come away transformed.The Leader Guide includes session outline for each group meeting with Scripture, prayer, opening activity, discussion questions, activity, and ending call to action.

Pour te parler de la mort et de la résurrection...

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Comment parler de la vie, de la mort et de la Résurrection aux petits ? Comment leur parler de ces grands mystères de la vie et de la foi chrétienne ? Voici un livre, très proche des sensations et émotions des enfants, qui aidera les parents à aborder avec douceur et profondeur, l'espérance d'une vie après la mort. Une vie auprès de Dieu.

A Sure Guide to Heaven

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"A Sure Guide to Heaven" is a thorough and compelling argument for the necessity of conversion. In it the author presents the nature of true conversion and common mistakes about conversion, so the reader can be assured he is not deceived into believing he is converted when in reality he is not.<br><br> Alleine outlines the marks of an unconverted soul, so the reader may make an accurate self-inventory. He forewarns the fence-sitter of the miseries of the unconverted state, both in this life and hereafter, and gives motives for conversion. The book concludes with "directions to the unconverted" so that the reader may take hold of the saving faith Christ offers.<br><br> This Digital Puritan reprint, based on the Banner of Truth edition, includes the biographical preface of Iain Murray. Over four hundred Scripture references (in the English Standard Version) are hyperlinked and embedded into the book. No internet connection is required.

Avventurieri dell'eterno

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“Dall’eternità ci separa appena un respiro, un istante che si spalanca sulla vita eterna o su un eterno tormento.” Molti hanno riferito di aver varcato la soglia con “esperienze di pre-morte”. Inoltre a testimoniare che l’amore è più forte della morte ci sono tante altre storie, nella Chiesa: anzitutto i martiri, i santi e poi quelle “persone che non soccombono sotto prove terrificanti, che non sprofondano sotto croci disumane, ma hanno la luce negli occhi. Brillano di un amore pietoso e carico di una misteriosa letizia. Hanno una forza inspiegabile”. Sono tracce di quell’eternità che, per altre vie, anche poeti, scrittori e artisti hanno cercato. Antonio Socci accompagna il lettore fra poesie e pagine memorabili, dove grandi autori s’interrogano sul senso della vita e danno voce a quell’inestirpabile e inappagato desiderio di felicità vera che caratterizza ogni essere umano sulla terra. Pagina dopo pagina, Avventurieri dell’eterno s’inoltra fra le storie di coloro che hanno vissuto la vita come un meraviglioso viaggio verso l’infinito e verso la Felicità che non delude. Come testimonia la straordinaria vicenda di Katja, che ha abbandonato la sua carriera di attrice e i successi del cinema per votarsi al suo “dolce Gesù”, abbracciando la vita eremitica nel deserto degli anacoreti con il nome di sorella Benedicta. Perché la verità, scrive Socci, è che siamo “stati creati per l’eternità, per incontrare qui, in questa vita, l’Eternità fatta carne, l’Uomo-Dio” e, con Lui, approdare alla Felicità eterna.

Christ the Eternal Son

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The book, Christ the Eternal Son by A.W. Tozer is on the Gospel of John and is one that has long mystified and perplexed Biblical scholars. Straying from the simplicity of the Synoptic Gospels, John's take is much more cryptic and spiritual. A.W. Tozer examines this Gospel in pieces, looking at God's relationship with man qualitatively. In Christ the Eternal Son, how can a self-existent God relate to His human creations? The miraculous gap was bridged, Tozer declares, when the "Word became flesh!" A.W. Tozer brings his powerful theology to life in this book, continually reminding the reader of the incredible grace of God. Great are those who are sensitive enough to hear God's voice in their lives. Tozer makes the simple yet profound suggestion to the doubting believer of spending five genuine minutes seeking the Lord and kneeling at His mercy, then considering their nearness to God. He illuminates these truths through the story of Nicodemus, the Pharisee who was willing to hear the Lord's call. The whole of the Gospel narrative is spread throughout this book, each page brings a new tenet of God's masterful plan for redemption. Tozer reveals one of his own principles of grace, saying that "everything is wrong until Jesus sets it right!" This basic and manageable notion of the Gospel is the foundation of Tozer's logical argument throughout and leaves the reader inspired to quietly do the will of God.

God the Holy Trinity (Beeson Divinity Studies)

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God the Holy Trinity brings together leading scholars from diverse theological perspectives to reflect on various theological and practical aspects of the core Christian doctrine of the Trinity. Throughout, the contributors highlight the trinitarian shape of spiritual formation. The esteemed lineup of contributors includes Alister E. McGrath; Gerald L. Bray; James Earl Massey; Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J.; Frederica Mathewes-Green; J. I. Packer; Timothy George; Ellen T. Charry; and Cornelius Plantinga Jr. This book will appeal to students, church leaders, and interested laity. It is the second book in the Beeson Divinity Studies series.

A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year

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For the ancient Druids, the healing and magical properties of herbs were inseparable from the larger cycles of the seasons, the movements of the planets, and the progression of a human life. A Druid’s Herbal shows the reader how to use herbs when creating rituals to celebrate festivals and significant life passages such as births, house blessings, weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies. Drawing on extensive research and a deep personal experience with Pagan traditions, Ellen Evert Hopman explores the history and folklore surrounding the eight major Celtic festivals: Samhain, Winter Solstice, Imbolc, Spring Equinox, Beltaine, Summer Solstice, Lugnasad, and Fall Equinox. Included in each discussion are complete instructions on the medicinal and magical uses of the herbs associated with each celebration. Using these Celtic traditions as examples, the author suggests ways to incorporate the symbolic and magical power of herbs into personal rituals that honor all phases of life from childbirth to last rites. Also included are chapters on how to prepare herbal tinctures, salves, and poultices; herbs used by the Druids; herbal alchemy and the planets; and the relationships between herbs and sacred places. Filled with practical information and imaginative suggestions for using herbs for healing, ceremony, and magic, this book is an indispensable and comprehensive guide to age-old herbal practices.

The Story of Christian Theology

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Christianity Today Book of the Year Award ECPA Gold Medallion AwardHistory is made up of stories--narratives that recount the events, movements, ideas and lives that have shaped religions and nations. Theologian Roger Olson believes that the history of Christian theology should be told as such a story, one replete with thick plots, exciting twists, interesting people and fascinating ideas.In this panoramic work of historical theology Olson vividly recounts the deeds and words of the cultists and apostolic fathers of the second century, the clash between the theological schools of Alexandria and Antioch, the epochal division between East and West, the revolutionary advent of the Reformation and much more, right on up to the dazzling, sometimes dismaying fallout that has continued to shake Christians through the twentieth century. Through it all Olson detects and traces a common thread: a concern for salvation--God's redemptive activity in forgiving and transforming sinful human beings.Evenhanded, refreshingly readable, impressive in its breadth and depth, The Story of Christian Theology is poised to become a standard historical theology text.

A Simple Path

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Known around the globe for her indefatigable work on behalf of the poor, the sick, and the dying, Mother Teresa has devoted her life to giving hope to the hopeless in more than one hundred and twenty countries. She inspires us all to find a way to translate our spiritual beliefs into action in the world. How has one woman accomplished so much? And what are the guiding principles that have enabled this humble nun to so profoundly effect the lives of millions?Now, in her own words, Mother Teresa shares the thoughts and experiences that have led her to do her extraordinary charitable work. A candid look at her everyday life--at the very simplicity and self-sacrifice that give her the strength to move mountains--A Simple Path gives voice to the remarkable spirit who has dedicated her life to the poorest among us.Just as important as her beliefs are how they are put into action in the world, and A Simple Path also tells the story of the founding of the Missionaries of Charity, their purpose and practice, and the results of their tireless work. Through faith, surrender, and prayer, the missionaries live to serve others; they have improved the lives of countless souls and given dignity to the dying. Their mission has also produced a ripple effect, spreading human compassion to communities where there is need.Through these examples, as well as the uplifting words and guiding prayers of Mother Teresa and those who work with her, everyone can learn how to walk the simple path that Mother Teresa has laid out for us, to help create a truly kinder world for the future.A Simple Path is a unique spiritual guide for Catholics and non-Catholics alike: full of wisdom and hope from the one person who has given us the greatest model of love in action in our time.

Abandonment to Divine Providence

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God is sovereign. God is in charge of everything, including the little things. Not a hair falls from our heads without God's divine will. We must rest in God's grace, as we are totally unable to contribute to our salvation. What word pops into people's minds when they hear Christians making the above statements? Calvinist. Usually these beliefs are associated with those of the Calvinist persuasion. However, Father de Decaussade was a Roman Catholic Priest who taught that God is truly sovereign, and therefore our whole lives can be lived in the knowledge that all things are working for our good. We may not understand why God does things the way he does, or how our suffering can ultimately be for our good, but we can trust our benevolent Lord, who has decreed all things, is good and just. Reading Abandonment to Divine Providence will help the reader surrender to God's will. The result? Spiritual peace in the arms of a loving God.

The Doubting Believer

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“Am I really a Christian?” At one time or another, all believers encounter periods of doubt regarding the genuineness of their faith. In this book, Puritan pastor Obadiah Sedgwick explores the kinds of doubt that commonly arise in the context of true saving faith, gently guiding the reader through fourteen circumstances likely to produce uncertainty. Using the Bible as a roadmap, the author helps us navigate away from the rocky shoals of doubt into the safe harbor of assurance. Obadiah Sedgwick (c.1600–1658) was a Presbyterian pastor and member of the Westminster Assembly. Originally published in 1641, this classic treatise has been carefully prepared to benefit a new generation of Christian readers. Archaic language has been gently modernized, and helpful footnotes have been added to aid the reader. Hundreds of Scripture references are embedded in the text (using the ESV®). This edition includes a biographical preface and review questions for group discussion or personal reflection.

The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask

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2011 Retailers Choice Award winner!“Why are Christians against same-sex people getting married? . . . Why do you believe God exists at all? . . . Why would God allow evil and suffering? . . . Why trust the Bible when it’s full of mistakes? . . . How could a loving God send people to hell? . . . What makes you think Jesus was more than just a good teacher? . . . Why are Christians so judgmental?”Some questions can stop a conversation. Today, more than ever, people are raising difficult, penetrating questions about faith, God, and the Bible. Based on an exclusive new Barna survey of 1,000 Christians, The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask presents compelling, easy-to-grasp answers to ten of the most troubling questions facing Christians today. These include everything from the existence of heaven to the issues of abortion and homosexuality, as well as the question of whether evolution eliminates our need for a God.

Nosotros que luchamos con Dios

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El esperado nuevo libro de Jordan B. Peterson. Una obra que desvela la psicología de la Biblia y sus grandes historias. EL ESPERADO Y REVOLUCIONARIO NUEVO LIBRO DE JORDAN B. PETERSON, AUTOR DEL BEST SELLER INTERNACIONAL 12 REGLAS PARA VIVIR.Una obra que desvela la psicología de la Biblia y sus grandes historias.Un texto esencial para comprender los fundamentos del mundo occidental, que analiza desde un punto de vista psicológico las historias bíblicas de rebelión, sacrificio, sufrimiento y triunfo que nos unen y nos inspiran aún hoy. Desde Adán y Eva y la caída eterna de la humanidad, la guerra fratricida de Caín y Abel, el diluvio al que se enfrenta Noé, el colapso de Babel, hasta la épica de Moisés, Peterson revisita los relatos que nos han formado y se pregunta sobre su significado y su papel en nuestras existencias.Es hora de tomar conciencia de la estructura de nuestras almas y nuestras sociedades. Hemos dejado que la política determine quiénes somos, mientras esperamos que la religión moldee nuestra vida en común. Jordan B. Peterson explora la esencia de nuestro ser, las capas que nos definen y cómo la polaridad ideológica y la salud mental derivan de nuestra lucha interna. Nos invita a sumergirnos en la mayor historia jamás contada y a atrevernos a luchar con Dios.

Mulher cristã

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Esta obra faz uma reflexão bem fundamentada sobre o papel da mulher à luz da Bíblia. Cada capítulo introduz a discussão de um tópico relevante sobre o assunto, como a feminilidade, a beleza verdadeira, o conhecimento de Deus como pai, o retrato da mulher usada por Deus, o papel de ajudadora, o papel de mãe, entre outros temas importantes. Um diferencial importante da obra é o empenho das autoras em tratar de questões relacionadas às várias fases da vida feminina. Assim, mulheres casadas e solteiras, jovens e mais velhas encontrarão sabedoria e ajuda em suas páginas. Este livro foi feito sob medida para ser usado, seja individualmente ou em grupos, por leitoras que queiram fazer um estudo sério sobre o papel da mulher à luz da Bíblia e os desafios que a mulher cristã enfrenta no mundo de hoje.

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