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| How can we best understand the different ways that ethical issues are addressed in the Hebrew Bible? And how might that understanding usefully inform ethical decision making in our own day?These are the two key questions explored by John Barton in part 1 of this study, in which he looks at how the Bible's narratives, as well as its collections of laws, oracles, and wisdom writings, all contribute to our understanding of the whole. In part 2, he focuses on the moral vision of the Prophets-especially Amos, Isaiah, and Daniel-providing the reader with the fruits of his research in ethics in the prophetic literature over the last few decades.The result is a book that enables students of the Bible, ethics, and other theological disciplines to grasp firmly the main issues at stake in current scholarly debate about the ethical legacy of the Old Testament. At the same time, the reader will gain a thorough appreciation of Professor Barton's own groundbreaking research in this field and how his studies have advanced our understanding of the ways in which the prophets, sages, and storytellers of ancient Israel expressed their visions of God's justice and goodness-both for their own time and for generations to come |
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| "My burden in this book is to lay a foundation for accepting the simple (but rather radical) idea that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life without falling into shallowness or irrelevance. To reach that goal, it is necessary to see how psychological disorder is really the product of the sinful pursuit of life apart from God." "Let me try to reduce this profound longing for relationship to a simple definition: Each of us fervently wants someone to see us exactly as we are, warts and all, and still accept us. Because no other human being can ever see all of us, a nagging doubt clouds even the best relationship: what would they think of me if they knew that . . .?" "We must relieve ourselves of the pressure to 'feel good' when something legitimately painful happens. Hurting Christians must embrace their pain, not deny it out of guilt. Bereaved people should sorrow. Parents whose children rebel should ache. Wives whose husbands are weak should feel disappointed and angry. Children whose parents provide authority without involvement should feel betrayed . . . Every emotion can be used to push us on to a deeper awareness of our dependency on God." "People who are designed to know the joy of relationship feel only the pain of separation and loneliness." |
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| This book gives every believer insights into the purpose and power of coming before the Lord. From the Tabernacle of Moses to the contemporary worship of today, you will gain an understanding which will lift your communion with the Almighty to a new level. |
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| Help for the ones called to this extraordinary ministry--and for those who want to minister to them. Scripture lists prophecy as one of five ministry gifts for the Church, but prophetically gifted people have the reputation for being difficult--sometimes impossible--to live and work with. Prophetic pastor Loren Sandford delves into the mysteries of this office, including why prophets seem extreme and moody how prophetic people hear from God the difference between adrenaline and anointing the four signs of a true prophet how to pastor a prophetic person how to recognize this gift in children Prophets can learn to step out of loneliness and isolation into balance and wholeness. As they grow in this unique calling, the Body of Christ will indeed be blessed. About the Author: R. Loren Sandford is the founding pastor of New Song Fellowship, which is affiliated with the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. A longtime prophetic voice and worship leader, he is the author of a number of books, including Purifying the Prophetic. He and his wife, Beth, have three grown children and live in Thornton, Colorado. |
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| Can you distinguish when Scripture is literal vs. figurative? Should parables, allegories, and prophecies be interpreted with the same method? If you're wondering---or want your study time to become more rewarding---here are clear explanations, guidelines, advice, and discussion questions to help you discover what the Bible really means. Essential! |
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| In the forward to his book Understanding the Anointing, Rev. Kenneth E. Hagin writes, "When I started out in the ministry more than sixty years ago, I wish we'd had the material that's available today. Our ministries and lives would have been different."That's the reason I want to share with other ministers _ especially young ministers _ what it took some of us so many years to learn. There is much about it in my spirit to share with you."Rev. Hagin divided this book into three sections. In the first, he discusses the individual anointing that all believers have in the New Birth _ an anointing that is increased when one is baptized in the Holy spirit. In the second section, Rev. Hagin shares that there is also an anointing upon ministry gifts, and in the third section he takes up the subject of an even stronger anointing, the corporate anointing. In this book you will learn:The Anointing On JesusAnointing on Ministry GiftsPeculiar AnointingThe Healing Anointings |
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| This book answers foundational questions: Who wrote the Bible? What is its message? Why is it thought to be a "holy" book? How does one read and interpret it? Best of all, though, you'll broaden your vision of Jesus Christ, the focal point of Scripture. How? By better understanding the geographical, religious, and historical concerns that shaped the world in which he lived. You'll see Jesus as never before: both as a man of his times and culture, and as the culmination of a divine providence that prepared the way for the ministry of the Messiah. Written by renowned preacher, writer, and apologist John Stott, this new, expanded edition includes - Questions at the beginning of each chapter to help you focus - New, up-to-date maps for the chapters on history and geography - An index to help you speedily access areas of interest. |
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| Have you ever had a dream in which you think God was speaking to you? Here is a practical guide, from the Christian perspective, for understanding the symbolic language of dreams. Deliberately written without technical jargon, this book can be easily understood and used by everyone. Includes a complete dictionary of symbols. |
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| The ministry gifts are alive and well today! When Jesus ascended to heaven, He left gifts behind: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. But their operation has often been surrounded by neglect, confusion, and outright controversy. Jack Hayford, Ted Haggard, Cindy Jacobs, Reinhard Bonnke, C. Peter Wagner, Fuchsia Pickett, Tommy Barnett, and many others combine decades of experience, reflection, and biblical study to uncover the true purpose for the fivefold ministry. Find answers to these questions regarding the release and shepherding of the fivefold minstry: Who are the modern-day apostles, and why does the church still need them? What are the marks of an authentic prophet, and how should we judge prophecy? How do you know if you're called to be an evangelist, and what's the most effective method for leading an unbeliever to Christ? Why are teachers so influential, and how do we discern false doctrine? What is the role of the pastor in the twenty-first century, and how is it changing? How do the five ministry gifts cooperate in thelocal church, and who's in charge when all five are active? God is building His body around the world in the most unexpected ways through the most unexpected people. Take a self-test to find out where your gifts lie and what area of ministry God may have custome-designed you for. |
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