Acts Courageous Witness In A Hostile World

Author : Howard Brant
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621896463

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Most commentaries on Acts are written by Western scholars for a Western audience. This book comes out of more than forty years of teaching in the Majority World. It is aimed at the new breed of emerging missionaries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The apostles in Acts faced a hostile world. Yet in that context, the Holy Spirit gave them incredible courage. The scenes of Peter, Stephen, and Paul facing angry mobs and the fury of the Jewish Sanhedrin are being played out in India, China, and Eritrea today. Acts teaches us how to have a "courageous witness in a hostile world." Further, this work addresses the powerful forces that assault the worldwide church--particularly the racism that splits the church all over the world. Acts: Courageous Witness in a Hostile World will thrill you as you see how God's Spirit overcomes every obstacle and keeps the church on track, even when we think all is lost. Read this book for yourself and become courageous.

Author : Howard Brant
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620326305

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Acts: Courageous Witness in a Hostile World by Howard Brant Pdf

Most commentaries on Acts are written by Western scholars for a Western audience. This book comes out of more than forty years of teaching in the Majority World. It is aimed at the new breed of emerging missionaries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The apostles in Acts faced a hostile world. Yet in that context, the Holy Spirit gave them incredible courage. The scenes of Peter, Stephen, and Paul facing angry mobs and the fury of the Jewish Sanhedrin are being played out in India, China, and Eritrea today. Acts teaches us how to have a "courageous witness in a hostile world." Further, this work addresses the powerful forces that assault the worldwide church--particularly the racism that splits the church all over the world. Acts: Courageous Witness in a Hostile World will thrill you as you see how God's Spirit overcomes every obstacle and keeps the church on track, even when we think all is lost. Read this book for yourself and become courageous.

Author : Dr. Robert Jeffress
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493421336

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Courageous by Dr. Robert Jeffress Pdf

Christians face relentless attacks from an ungodly culture, a formidable adversary, and our own fallen natures. Yet we cannot afford to surrender to these very real enemies. Just as survivalists use 10 specific strategies to overcome threatening situations, Courageous explains 10 biblical strategies for surviving--and thriving--in a world that is hostile to our faith. As A.W. Tozer said, "A scared world needs a fearless church." Courageous is a clarion call for Christians to boldly live out their faith. If you've felt your faith is under attack, if you're struggling with the temptation to follow the crowd despite biblical teaching to the contrary, or if you're just feeling weary, the 10 strategies in Courageous will provide fresh fire and new hope.

Author : Yevgeny Ustinovich
Publisher : Langham Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781839739927

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Overcoming the World by Yevgeny Ustinovich Pdf

From the first century to the twenty-first, Christians have never been immune to persecution, displacement, or trauma. However, by following Jesus’s example in the Gospel of John, and rooting themselves in their identity as children of God, they can experience God’s power to transform shame into glory. In the Gospel of John, Jesus experiences extreme forms of humiliation, rejection, and suffering. Yet, in sharp contrast to those around him, he seeks and sees God’s glory in everything he does and everything that is done to him. Beginning with this reality, Yevgeny Ustinovich examines how the Fourth Gospel invites Christ’s followers into this same way of seeing, where the glory of God is found even in the most difficult of circumstances. He explores the relevance of this invitation for the contemporary church, as it seeks to minister to victims of war, abuse, persecution, and other forms of violence. A powerful resource for dealing with trauma as a Christian community, this book offers its readers a deeper understanding of the Gospel of John, Christian identity, and the role of suffering in the Christian life.

Author : Ralph P. Martin,Carl N. Toney
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620320884

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New Testament Foundations by Ralph P. Martin,Carl N. Toney Pdf

Drawing upon over fifty years of scholarly experience of one of the most industrious contemporary scholars, this work, which was first published in 1975, has been revised, updated, and expanded to offer a fresh, in-depth introduction to the New Testament for today’s students. Students will be immersed into the world of the first century, learning about both Greco-Roman and Jewish backgrounds. While discussing the fundamental questions surrounding the content of each book including its authorship, audience, and message, this work also engages with the wider historical-critical discussion, helping students navigate the wider world of modern New Testament scholarship.

Author : Ralph P. Martin
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999-12-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579103125

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New Testament Foundations, Vol. 2 by Ralph P. Martin Pdf

This book is packed with a wealth of material, ample consideration being given to the many divergent viewpoints represented by scholars of all backgrounds.... Designed for classroom teaching on the university and seminary level.... Highly recommended." Choice

Author : Derek Carlsen
Publisher : Christian Liberty Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1930367988

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Faith and Courage Commentary on Acts by Derek Carlsen Pdf

Author : Collin Hansen
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433546266

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Blind Spots by Collin Hansen Pdf

Christians talk a lot about church unity. Unfortunately, however, God’s people are often better known for their divisions and disagreements than for a common commitment to the gospel. At the root of this disunity are the blind spots that prevent us from seeing other points of view and reevaluating our own perspectives. In this provocative book, Collin Hansen challenges Christians from various “camps” to view their differences as opportunities to more effectively engage a needy world with the love of Christ. Highlighting the diversity of thought, experience, and personality that God has given to his people, this book lays the foundation for a new generation of Christians eager to cultivate a courageous, compassionate, and commissioned church.

Author : Dr. Robert Jeffress
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493409242

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A Place Called Heaven by Dr. Robert Jeffress Pdf

If any of us learned we were going to move to a foreign country, we'd do everything we could to learn about that place so that we'd be prepared when moving day arrived. As Christians, we know some day we will leave our familiar country and be united with God in heaven. And yet many of us know very little about this place called heaven. In this enlightening book, bestselling author Dr. Robert Jeffress opens the Scriptures to unpack ten surprising truths about heaven and explain who we will see there and how we can prepare to go there someday. Perfect for believers or skeptics who are curious about heaven.

Author : Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1646443519

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Bearing Thorough Witness about God's Kingdom by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Pdf

Author : Thomas Ascol,Jared Longshore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1943539243

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Strong and Courageous by Thomas Ascol,Jared Longshore Pdf

Author : Edwin Chr. van Driel
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830865222

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What Is Jesus Doing? by Edwin Chr. van Driel Pdf

Jesus is present here and now, Christians have always affirmed. But how are we to understand his present activity in a challenging, post-Christian context? In what ways is he at work in our congregational worship, pastoral care, preaching—and even our board meetings? At a time when many feel uncertain about the future of the church, What Is Jesus Doing? brings together leading thinkers in pastoral theology, homiletics, liturgical theology, and missiology in a compelling resource for pastors and theologians. Emphasizing the reality of Jesus both as the resurrected, ascended Christ and as present and active today, the contributors consider how to recognize the divine presence and join in what God is already doing in all areas of church ministry. Contributors include: David Fergusson Dwight J. Zscheile Scott J. Hagley Craig Barnes Roger Owens Anthony B. Robinson Will Willimon Andrew Root John D. Witvliet Nicholas Wolterstorff Angela Dienhart Hancock Trygve D. Johnson With deep theological reflection, personal stories, and practical suggestions, this interdisciplinary conversation invites leaders to remember that the church is first of all God's project, not ours—and that this truth should fill us with hope.

Author : Dr. Robert Jeffress
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493401468

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Not All Roads Lead to Heaven by Dr. Robert Jeffress Pdf

Almost 60 percent of those in American evangelical churches believe that many religions can lead to eternal life. But if Jesus is to be trusted when he says that no one comes to the Father except through him, the church is failing in its mission. And it's not hard to guess why. An exclusive Jesus just isn't popular in our inclusive world. Dr. Robert Jeffress calls on Christians to recover the exclusive claims of the one they claim as Lord and Savior, not as a way to keep people out of heaven but as the only way to invite them in. He tackles questions like - Can people be saved who have never heard of Christ? - What about those who worship God by another name? - Do children automatically go to Heaven when they die? True compassion for non-Christians doesn't lie in letting them go their way while we go ours, but in sharing the only true way with them.

Author : Warren W. Wiersbe
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 1091 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781434709400

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The BE Series Bundle: The Gospels by Warren W. Wiersbe Pdf

Experience internationally known Bible teacher Warren W. Wiersbe's commentaries on the Gospels, now available in one edition. This collection contains: Be Loyal (Matthew), Be Diligent (Mark), Be Compassionate (Luke 1–13), Be Courageous (Luke 14–24), Be Alive (John 1–12), and Be Transformed (John 13–21). Be Loyal (Matthew): Gain a better understanding of the King of Kings in this commentary and study of the gospel of Matthew. Be Diligent (Mark): The gospel of Mark shares the life, love, and ministry of Christ, who provides the ultimate example for those longing to actively serve others and God. Be Compassionate (Luke 1-13): The life of Christ was marked by His compassion for people. This study explores the heartbeat of our Savior, and inspires us to share His compassion with the world around us. Based on the Minor Prophets of the Bible, this dynamic study examines the amazing ways in which God works in the hearts and lives of His people. Be Courageous (Luke 14-24): It takes courage to walk out our faith. Based on the courageous life of Christ, this study encourages us to trust God, stand for what we believe, and embrace fearless living. Be Alive (John 1-12): Grasp the significance behind Jesus' life and ministry in this commentary on the first half of the Gospel of John—and come to know the living Savior like never before. Be Transformed (John 13-21): Stand on the eternal promises of God and understand your role as a believer, both abiding in the Source and obeying Him as Lord, as beloved Bible teacher Dr. Warren Wiersbe leads you verse-by-verse through the second half of the Gospel of John.

Author : Robert Jamieson,David Brown,Andrew Robert Fausset
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Bible
ISBN : UIUC:30112047351017

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A Commentary, Critical, Experimental, and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments: Acts-Romans by Robert Jamieson,David Brown,Andrew Robert Fausset Pdf