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paperbackHow to Read Job
How to Read Series
by John H. Walton and Tremper Longman III
Preaching's Survey of Bibles and Bible Reference
We often turn to the book of Job when we encounter suffering. We look for an explanation for the questions "Why me?" or "Why her?" But what if it turns out that although Job does suffer, the book is not really about his suffering?
If ever a book needed a "How to Read" instruction manual, it is the book of Job. ...
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paperbackWhy I Am a Christian
by John Stott
Why Jesus?
Perhaps you have had the funny feeling that God wants to get your attention. Or maybe you're intrigued with what you've heard about Jesus. Or maybe you're simply looking for meaning and direction in your life. John Stott has spent a lifetime wrestling with questions about Jesus both personally and in dialogue with skeptics and seekers around the globe.
Now in Why I Am ...
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Richard B. Steele
Richard B. Steele is Professor of Moral and Historical Theology and Associate Dean of the School of Theology at Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA where he currently resides. He is the author of "Gracious Affection" and "True Virtue" According to Jonathan Edwards and John Wesley and the editor of "Heart Religion" in the Methodist Tradition and Related Movements. His articles have appeared in numerous theological magazines and reviews.
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paperbackAncient Christian Devotional
Lectionary Cycle A
Ancient Christian Devotional Set
Edited by Cindy Crosby
General Editor Thomas C. Oden"To search the sacred Scripture is very good and most profitable for the soul. For, 'like a tree which is planted near the running waters,' so does the soul watered by sacred Scripture also grow hearty and bear fruit in due season," writes John ofDamascus in Orthodox Faith (4.17).
By helping us to read holy writings with ancient eyes, the church fathers help us drink deeply from the ...
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paperbackChrysostom's Devil
Demons, the Will, and Virtue in Patristic Soteriology
New Explorations in Theology
by Samantha L Miller
For many Christians today, the notion that demons should play a role in our faith—or that they even exist—may seem dubious. But that was certainly not the case for John Chrysostom, the "golden-tongued" early church preacher and theologian who became the bishop of Constantinople near the end of the fourth century. Indeed, references to demons and the devil permeate his rhetoric. ...
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Want more context as you begin to study Proverbs? This introduction will give you the background you need as you read the Daily Quiet Time Bible Study. We hope you continue to discover the riches of Scripture and draw closer to God as you join the millions who have used this free devotional resource.
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Wheaton Theology Conference Series
The Wheaton Theology Conference Series gathers expert theological scholarship from past Wheaton Theology Conferences, delivering insights that connect academic scholarship with the contemporary life of the church. Each volume recaps a specific conference, including contributions from leading voices and exploring both longstanding and emerging questions within the Christian tradition.
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paperbackDistorted Images of God
Restoring Our Vision
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Dale Ryan and Juanita Ryan
Though we say God is loving, trustworthy and all-powerful, our actions and thoughts reveal the subtle and not-so-subtle lies we're believing: that God is impossible to please, manipulative, and likely to abandon us.
Written with compassion and conviction, this eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study brings to light our distorted thinking and points us to the truth of who God is—the ...
Number of Studies: 8
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paperbackDistorted Images of Self
Restoring Our Vision
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Dale Ryan and Juanita Ryan
The way we think and feel about ourselves is one of the most important things about us—affecting our peace of mind, our creativity, and our ability to engage meaningfully in the world. Perhaps most importantly, it impacts our relationships with others, including our relationship with God. This eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study by Dale and Juanita Ryan is designed to help us take a transforming ...
Number of Studies: 8
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paperbackThe Spiritually Vibrant Home
The Power of Messy Prayers, Loud Tables, and Open Doors
Lutheran Hour Ministries Resources
by Don Everts
We all long for homes where we can thrive and flourish. What does it take to have a spiritually vibrant household?Don Everts invites us to contemplate what the Bible says about households and consider what a new research project has revealed by pulling back the curtains on everyday households of faith. Original research from the Barna Group and Lutheran Hour Ministries shows that ...
