Let There Be No Divisions Among You

Author : Rev John Maclaughlin
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781622823710

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Let There Be No Divisions Among You by Rev John Maclaughlin Pdf

With clear, compelling logic bolstered by countless Scriptural confirmations, Fr. John MacLaughlin here considers the oft-heard claim that it doesn't matter what Christian denomination you join, so long as you're sincere. Formally known as Indifferentism, this view has in recent centuries taken deep root among Christians. Indeed, indifferentism is the enemy not only of Protestantism and Catholicism, but of Christ Himself, who revealed to His apostles scores of truths about Himself and the way of salvation, never encouraging them to pick and choose among those truths. Not only then, argues Fr. MacLaughlin, is one Christian denomination not as good as another; embracing the wrong one can lead a good-hearted soul into utter unbelief, jeopardizing his salvation. For this reason, Fr. MacLaughlin devotes the second half of this immensely popular book to delineating for readers the two fundamental characteristics that will ever and always be found in the one Church that Christ founded and to which he intends all men and women to belong. Among the things you will learn here: How indifferentism threatens your salvationWhere Christ forbids preaching some doctrines while ignoring othersThe two marks the of the true church delineated by Christ HimselfDenominational lethargy: how sticking with the Faith you were born into can violate the First Commandment . . . and risk your salvationDecrees of the Council of Jerusalem (ca. 50 a.d.): proof that the apostles themselves denied that one Christian faith is as good as anotherHow consideration of indifferentism draws inquirers to the true churchHow the profusion of Protestant sects reveals the need for a final authorityThe universality of the True Church: lt existed already at Pentecost, before the Church spread beyond Jerusalem (and one Church has that very same universality today)The religion revealed by Christ: In its essentials, it's clear, definite, unchanging. Is yours?

Author : Michael Magill
Publisher : Reyma Publishing
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1937368033

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Disciples' Literal New Testament by Michael Magill Pdf

If You Love God's Word You Will Love This New Testament! The Disciples' Literal New Testament sets you free from our artificial 460 year old chapter and verse structure, replacing it with paragraphing that reflects the flow of thought in the original Greek writings. Paragraph headings make that flow of thought explicit to you, speeding your understanding of the NT books. This translation retains the writing style of the apostles themselves, rather than transforming their Greek ways of writing into an elegant or contemporary English writing style, as has been beautifully done so many times. It is the same translation as the author's New Testament TransLine, first published by Zondervan in 2002. Now you can read the New Testament as the original writers intended it, and see it with a clarity formerly available only to those who could carefully study their Greek New Testament. You can even see the difference in writing style between Matthew, Mark and Luke! Used along with your standard Bible version, you will profit from both methods of translation. *Easily grasp the relationship of the whole and the parts of each book with the big-picture overview outlines that use the words of the original author. *Gain quick insight into the flow of thought from descriptive paragraph headings that summarize the main point of each paragraph in its context. *You can visually follow the apostles' thinking because the 'Intelligent Paragraphing' visually displays their main and subordinate thoughts. *The hindrance to your understanding caused by our artificial chapter and verse structure is eliminated by paragraphing based on the Greek writings. *You will more fully appreciate the minds and thinking patterns and intent of the original writers because the translation corresponds more closely to their words and their grammar and their sentence structure. *Deepen and expand your understanding of the New Testament by meditating on the notes containing alternative renderings, explanations of what is being said, and different views of the meaning.

Author : Pope Clement I
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1768
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015062276111

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The First Epistle of Clemens Romanus to the Church at Corinth by Pope Clement I Pdf

Author : David Kinnaman,Mark Matlock,Aly Hawkins
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0801013151

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Faith for Exiles by David Kinnaman,Mark Matlock,Aly Hawkins Pdf

Discover What's Working and Find Hope Negative perceptions. Church dropouts. Prodigals and nomads. It's easy to get discouraged by all that's going wrong when it comes to Christianity and the emerging generation. Yet what's going right? In fact, signs of hope are springing up all around. In Faith for Exiles, the author of unChristian and You Lost Me unveils major new Barna research that uncovers what's working--five practices that contribute to resilience. Enter the world of resilient young adult Christians and learn how they are sustaining faith. Finally, you can find hope in all that God is doing among young disciples today. Caught Between Cultures In a world where always-connected smart devices and search algorithms educate and entertain, digital Babylon is the new context for discipleship. Faith for Exiles reveals findings from a groundbreaking three-year research study of young Christians whose faith remains resilient even in exile. Barna president David Kinnaman teams up with former executive director of Youth Specialties Mark Matlock to help you: • Make sense of chaotic cultural changes and respond with compassion to the next generation of believers • Recognize the biblical concept of exile as an essential framework for following Christ today • Discover five research-based practices that cultivate faithfulness in digital Babylon • Prepare young Christians to be on mission with Jesus in the world • Empower Jesus followers of all ages to thrive in our current exile

Author : Michael O'Buck
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781450047814

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Eternal Life by Michael O'Buck Pdf

This book examines the material that tells what Jesus taught about Eternal Life before he was crucified. The work shows what he witnessed to his followers after he was resurrected. Finally, the work shows what his followers taught after he ascended from his followers' sight.

Author : Thomas BOSTON (the Elder.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0027036112

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The Whole Works of the Late Reverend Thomas Boston ... Now First Collected, and Reprinted Without Abridgment; Including His Memoirs, Written by Himself. Edited by the Rev. Samuel McMillan by Thomas BOSTON (the Elder.) Pdf

Author : Richmond Brown Godfrey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Christianity
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CR60028670

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The World's Spiritual Conquest Or Its Conversion to Christ ... by Richmond Brown Godfrey Pdf

Author : Andrew M. Davis
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493430277

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The Glory Now Revealed by Andrew M. Davis Pdf

Believers know that when we die we enter heaven and will spend eternity there with God and the saints who have gone before us. But what actually happens in heaven? What are we going to be doing there? Won't it get boring at some point? According to Scripture, a large part of our experience of heaven will be a continual revealing of God's glory. Not just his glory in the moment, but during all of time. The mysteries of providence, the hidden movements of God throughout history, and the forgotten and unnoted works of even the most obscure of God's people will be unveiled so that we can see how wise, loving, gracious, and powerful our God is. And though we will experience perfection in heaven, we will never be omniscient, which means we will always be learning more about God's glory, inspiring us to return joyful praise and thanksgiving. If your vision of heaven has been limited to clouds and harps and angels, it's time to expand that view with the truth found in this biblically based look at the afterlife.

Author : Thomas Blackbum Baines
Publisher : Irving Risch
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Man in Christ. by Thomas Blackbum Baines Pdf

Thomas Blackbum Baines did a series of papers back in the 1800's. One being "A Man in Christ" based on the Book of Ephesians. It turned into a complete study in the Book of Ephesians. This book will help you in your Christian life.

Author : John F. Lugger
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798823026192

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DENOMINATIONS: FROM GOD OR MAN? VOLUME ONE by John F. Lugger Pdf

Denomination can be defined as religious division caused by false teaching, so the case could be made that its origin traces back to the beginning of creation, with the account of Cain and Abel. Abel followed correct doctrine with his sacrifice, as God ‘respected’ it, whereas Cain chose to alter whatever instructions God had issued on the subject, choosing instead a different doctrine or ‘denomination’, and offering a sacrifice which God did not ‘respect’, one in which God had not ordained. (Genesis 4:3-5) Most denominations today attempt to follow some things taught or practiced by Jesus and His apostles. But these have been added to or modified to fit human ideas. We see this practice exhibited, even in the Old Testament. Israel “feared the Lord” (seemingly giving God some worship), yet they also served other gods, according to the nations around them (2 Kings 17:32-33). Mixing truth with non-truth makes discernment of God’s desired worship much more difficult, and “worshipping in vain” much more of a danger. (Matthew 15:9). Having earned his B.S. degree from Ohio State University in Business Administration, John had just begun a career in that vocation when he met Charlene, whom he soon married in the Spring of ‘74. John, a life-long Lutheran and Charlene, a member of the Church of Christ had some decisions to make concerning their respective faiths. Encouraged by his wife and others, including his dear friend and minister at the Fishinger and Kenny Rds. Church of Christ in Columbus, Ohio, Gene Carrell, John decided to let the Scriptures speak on the subject. One point seemed to trouble him the most—his baptism as an infant. Since all the examples he could find from the Scriptures described adult individuals who, after coming to belief, would repent, confess and agree / submit to baptism—infant baptism made no sense (how could he, as an infant make these decisions?) After several years of investigation and study of the Scriptures, John was convinced the Bible does indeed speak of a different kind of church than the one he grew up in. In fact, this church was different than any of the religions or churches of its’ day—even the Jewish religion or church, with its’ God-ordained animal sacrifices and specialized priesthood, was replaced by God with this church. For this church ushered in a New Covenant, instituted by Christ Himself, through a “once-for-all” sacrifice of Himself on the cross, offering permanent forgiveness of sins and a priesthood made up of all believers with direct access to God. John found himself wanting to be part of this Church of Christ. Following his obedience to the Gospel and being added to Christ’s church (not by any individual, but by God Himself, according to the Scriptures, Acts 2:47), John developed a passion for writing and teaching, particularly on the subject of modern denominations as compared to the Scriptures and to this New Testament church of Christ. His denominational background has given him a unique perspective, in this instance, to author the first of five volumes on “Denominations: From God Or Man?”

Author : Thomas G. Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1832
Category : Electronic
ISBN : COLUMBIA:50178777

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Memoir of the Rev. Benjamin Allen, Late Rector of St. Paul's Church, Philadelphia by Thomas G. Allen Pdf

Author : Ashish Raichur
Publisher : All Peoples Church & World Outreach, Bangalore, India
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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How To Help Your Pastor by Ashish Raichur Pdf

Those of us who are parents know that while raising children, there are times when we bring out the spanker, although we most often shower them with love! This is not because we hate our children but because we want to raise them up to be strong people. Likewise, when we want to raise strong people in the church, we need to teach them what they are supposed to do in the house of God. Unfortunately, there is not much teaching on this subject and everyone tends to do what they think is right. People in the church do whatever is on their minds and end up pulling the church in different directions and thus the church goes nowhere! If each one does what he or she thinks is right, we will have a house full of chaos and confusion. But God is not the author of confusion. With the desire to build a strong church, by raising strong people in it, I am sharing the message—“How to Help Your Pastor” through this book, believing that you will understand the motivation of my heart in doing so. Watch our online Sunday Church service live stream every Sunday at 10:30am (Indian Time, GMT+5:30). Spirit filled, anointed worship, Word and ministry for healing, miracles and deliverance. YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/allpeopleschurchbangalore WEBSITE: https://apcwo.org/live Our other websites and free resources: CHURCH: https://apcwo.org FREE SERMONS: https://apcwo.org/sermons FREE BOOKS: https://apcwo.org/books DAILY DEVOTIONALS: https://apcwo.org/resources/daily-devotional JESUS CHRIST: https://examiningjesus.com BIBLE COLLEGE: https://apcbiblecollege.org E-LEARNING: https://apcbiblecollege.org/elearn COUNSELING: https://chrysalislife.org MUSIC: https://apcmusic.org MINISTERS FELLOWSHIP: https://pamfi.org CHURCH APP: https://apcwo.org/app CHURCHES: https://apcwo.org/ministries/churches This book may be freely used by individuals, small groups, churches, and ministries, for non-commercial purposes. These are not to be sold and must be distributed freely.

Author : M. E. S.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026365982

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Gleanings: Being a Sequel to Ploughing and Sowing. By a Clergyman's Daughter. [Signed, M. E. S., I.e. Mary E. Simpson.] Edited by ... F. D. Legard by M. E. S. Pdf

Author : James L. Williams
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798887515045

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The Image Breaker by James L. Williams Pdf

The Image Breaker is a book of reconciling truths poised to challenge traditional thought, conventional wisdom, and core convictions with respect to many cherished beliefs. It is destined to provoke the reexamination of scientific theories like evolution while bridging cosmological theory with the events of the biblical creation story. It also provides an intriguing look into unlocking man’s genetic potential and promise of longevity. There will be an unveiling of the purpose for which the Kingdom of God on earth exists, and what it truly means to be Sons of God. Mysteries like the location of the Garden of Eden and the key to Enoch’s translation will all be revealed. You will gain insight into the truth behind religious denominationalism and its hindrances to spiritual unity. The reason for catastrophic events like earthquakes, tornadoes, and tsunamis will be uncovered with new insights into the cause of many of them being spiritual in nature. It is far time the Church heeds the call to embrace a deeper, more revealing truth of scripture, as well as whom Christ is and who we are in Him. The mandate is to uncover and expose anything that does not hold up to the standard of biblical truth. The Image Breaker is your guide to fresh revelation and expanded insight. It is an unveiling of truth and reality that has long been masked by the cloak of religious piety, social tradition, and false representations of scientific observation. It is a clarion call to awaken the twenty-first-century Church to the vices that are a manipulation of a culture lost to modernism, postmodernism, and social and religious tradition.

Author : J. Vernon McGee
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1996-10-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418588007

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Thru the Bible Vol. 44: The Epistles (1 Corinthians) by J. Vernon McGee Pdf

Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great choice for pastors - and even better choice for the average Bible reader and student! Very affordable in a size that can go anywhere, it's available as a complete 60-volume series, in Old Testament or New Testament sets, or individually.