Reflections On The Joy Of Eternal Life

Author : Philipp Nicolai
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Future life
ISBN : 0758669682

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The Mirror of the Joy of Eternal Life by Philipp Nicolai Pdf

"The Lutheran Church commemorates three influential hymnwriters every October: Philipp Nicolai, Johann Heermann, and Paul Gerhardt. The Joy of Eternal Life sheds light on why Philipp Nicolai is still remembered over four hundred years after his death. During Nicolai's time as a pastor, he and his parishioners witnessed a horrendous plague claim the lives of four thousand people in five months. To comfort his people and counteract the belief at the time that death, loss, and despair rob human beings of God's goodness, presence, and love, he wrote this book. In it, he proclaims the glory of eternal life, God's love for His people, and our future resurrection in heaven. This books also includes two of his beloved hymns, "Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying" and "O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright." Pastors, musicians, and those interested in Church history will appreciate reading Nicolai's popular work in English for the first time. Additionally, laity will appreciate the devotional nature of this work, which offers the comfort and consolation of Christ to those who are in despair"--

Author : Philipp Nicolai
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Future life
ISBN : 0758669674

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Reflections on the Joy of Eternal Life by Philipp Nicolai Pdf

"The Lutheran Church commemorates three influential hymnwriters every October: Philipp Nicolai, Johann Heermann, and Paul Gerhardt. The Joy of Eternal Life sheds light on why Philipp Nicolai is still remembered over four hundred years after his death. During Nicolai's time as a pastor, he and his parishioners witnessed a horrendous plague claim the lives of four thousand people in five months. To comfort his people and counteract the belief at the time that death, loss, and despair rob human beings of God's goodness, presence, and love, he wrote this book. In it, he proclaims the glory of eternal life, God's love for His people, and our future resurrection in heaven. This books also includes two of his beloved hymns, "Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying" and "O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright." Pastors, musicians, and those interested in Church history will appreciate reading Nicolai's popular work in English for the first time. Additionally, laity will appreciate the devotional nature of this work, which offers the comfort and consolation of Christ to those who are in despair"--

Author : John Ortberg
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496431660

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Eternity Is Now in Session by John Ortberg Pdf

Something in us is waiting—for what, we don’t know. Something different? Something better? For Christians, perhaps the deepest expression of what we’re waiting for is found in the phrase “eternal life.” But what is eternal life? Why do we want it? And how do we know if we have it? In Eternity Is Now in Session, bestselling author John Ortberg dispels the myth that eternal life is something way out in outer space that we can only hope to experience after we die—and that being saved is merely about meeting the minimal entrance requirements for getting into heaven. Instead, John unpacks the reality that the moment we trust Christ, we are initiated into “eternal living” with God as a here and now reality, one that will continue beyond our life on this earth. Jesus defined eternal life just once, in John 17:3: “. . . that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” The kind of “knowing God” that is eternal life is an interactive relationship, not just an affirmation of certain facts about God. Once we begin the transformative journey of truly knowing God, we can start to experience His presence, favor, and resurrection power right here on this earth—in the details, tasks, and challenges of daily, ordinary life. And as we begin to know God this way, we’ll realize each moment of our lives is a vehicle to the eternity we’ve been longing for all along.

Author : John Ortberg,Gary Moon
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496431691

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Eternity Is Now in Session Participant's Guide by John Ortberg,Gary Moon Pdf

A 5-session journey to discover what it really means to be "saved." For Christians, perhaps the deepest expression of what we're waiting for is found in the phrase "eternal life." But what is eter-nal life? Why do we want it? And how do we know if we have it? In the Eternity Is Now in Session Participant's Guide, bestselling author John Ortberg takes you on a radical journey of rediscovery, dispelling the myth that eternal life is something way out in outer space that we can only hope to experience after we die. Instead, John unpacks the reality that the moment we trust Christ, we are initiated into "eternal living" with God as a here-and-now reality, one that will continue beyond our life on this earth. We can truly know God, experiencing His presence, favor, and resurrection power right here on this earth--in the details, tasks, and challenges of daily, ordinary life. And as we begin to know God this way, we'll realize each moment of our lives is a vehicle to the eternity we've been longing for all along. Note: This is a companion piece to the Eternity Is Now in Session DVD Experience (9781496431684) and John Ortberg's book Eternity Is Now in Session (9781496431646).

Author : Gary W. Moon
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830897087

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Eternal Living by Gary W. Moon Pdf

Dallas Willard spent his life making eternal living concrete for his friends. With his unexpected passing in 2013, the world lost a brilliant mind. The wide breadth of his impact inspired friends, family, colleagues, students and leaders of the church to gather their reflections on this celebrated yet humble theologian and philosopher. Richard Foster, a friend for over forty years, writes of Dallas: "He possessed in his person a spiritual formation into Christlikeness that was simply astonishing to all who were around him. Profound character formation had transpired in his body and mind and spirit until love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control were at the very center of the deep habit-structures of his life. He exhibited a substantively transformed life. Dallas was simply soaked in the presence of the living Christ." Curated by Gary Moon, director of the Dallas Willard Center, this medley of Dallas's wise teaching and lived model of Christlikeness—as well as snapshots and "Dallas-isms"—will move and motivate readers. Whether influenced by him as a family member, close friend, advisor, professor, philosopher, minister or reformer, contributors bring refreshing insight into not only his ideas and what shaped him, but also to his contagious theology of grace and joy. Contributors include: Richard J. Foster Jane Willard J. P. Moreland John Ortberg James Bryan Smith Alan Fadling Ruth Haley Barton and dozens more

Author : Francis Wagner
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781497681859

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The Way to Eternal Life by Francis Wagner Pdf

The way to Eternal Life is through the Cross, and to be effective, it requires our cooperation—the loving gift of self in response to God’s love for us. God’s desire to involve us in his merciful act of redemption. This book is intended to be an extended meditation on that mystery. It is not a devotional guide on the Stations of the Cross in the traditional sense—though it can certainly be used as such. Rather, each Station offers avenues of reflection connecting the Cross of Christ with our own.

Author : Maria Eugenia Martin
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781412096713

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Eternal Life by Maria Eugenia Martin Pdf

Eternal Life is based on my life which was rescued from the darkness of pain and desperation. One day when darkness was heavier than ever, light erupted as lightning on a stormy day and stripped away darkness. Eternal Life will help you comprehend that eternal life is not only an existence that you will experience after death. Eternal life is a life style you can start enjoying today. Every one of us exists eternally, but not everyone lives an eternal life, because this takes place in the invisible world. In order to enter into the eternal or invisible world, mankind must be endued with an eternal force; this force will empower him to face the invisible world just beyond our natural earthly knowledge. The Spanish version of this book can be viewed here: Vida Eterna

Author : William J. Hoye
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-26
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781107041219

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The Emergence of Eternal Life by William J. Hoye Pdf

Seeks to understand and defend the concept of eternal life, and our human longing for fulfilment and happiness.

Author : Randy Alcorn
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781414389394

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Happiness by Randy Alcorn Pdf

Do you ever wonder whether God even cares if we're happy? This world can be so hard, and we aren't promised an easy road. But that's not the whole story. The Bible is filled with verses that prove that ours is a God who not only loves celebrations but also desperately wants his children to experience happiness. Why else would he go to the lengths he did to ensure our eternal happiness in his presence? We know that we will experience unimaginable joy and happiness in heaven, but that doesn't mean we can't also experience joy and happiness here on earth. In Happiness, noted theologian Randy Alcorn (bestselling author of Heaven) dispels centuries of misconceptions about happiness, including downright harmful ideas like the prosperity gospel, and provides indisputable proof that God not only wants us to be happy, he commands it. Randy covers questions like: How can I cultivate happiness in my life? What's the difference between joy and happiness? Can good things become idols that steal our happiness? Is seeking happiness selfish? How can I achieve happiness through gratitude? What does it look like to receive God's grace? The most definitive study on the subject of happiness to date, this book is a paradigm-shifting wake-up call for the church and Christians everywhere.

Author : Mark G. Boyer
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498292733

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Overcome with Paschal Joy by Mark G. Boyer Pdf

The Lent-Easter seasons cover one-fourth of the year, or 25 percent of the liturgical year. One of the many things we do as Roman Catholics is sing Lenten and Easter hymns. During Lent, we express our sorrow for sin as we pray, fast, and give alms. During Easter, we shout Alleluias at the end of many hymns to express our praise of God for having raised Christ from the dead. Thus, those who observe Lent and Easter sing religious hymns written for each season. The sounds of Lenten hymns in minor keys give way to Easter hymns in major ones. This book presents an exercise for every day of Lent and Easter that combines the daily Scripture texts from the Lectionary for Mass with religious hymns sung during Lent and Easter. It is designed to be used by individuals for private prayer or by families for public prayer. A six-part exercise is offered for every one of the 135 entries: (1) the liturgical day, (2) the daily Scripture texts, (3) a verse from a traditional hymn, (4) a reflection, (5) a question for personal meditation, and (6) a concluding prayer.

Author : Thomas Guthrie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1136 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555027741

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The Sunday Magazine by Thomas Guthrie Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 996 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015068417636

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The Sunday Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Pope Francis
Publisher : Image
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780553419542

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The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis Pdf

The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

Author : Miroslav Volf,Justin E. Crisp
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506402864

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Joy and Human Flourishing by Miroslav Volf,Justin E. Crisp Pdf

Joy is crucial to human life and central to God’s relationship to the world, yet it is remarkably absent from contemporary theology and, increasingly, from our own lives! This collection remedies this situation by considering the import of joy on human flourishing. These essays—written by experts in systematic and pastoral theology, Christian ethics, and biblical studies—demonstrate the promise of joy to throw open new theological possibilities and cast fresh light on all dimensions of human life. With contributions from Jurgen Moltmann, N. T. Wright, Marianne Meye Thompson, Mary Clark Moschella, Charles Mathewes, and Miroslav Volf, this volume puts joy at the heart of Christian faith and life, exploring joy’s biblical, dogmatic, ecclesiological, and ethical dimensions in concert with close attention to the shifting tides of culture. Convinced of the need to offer to the world a compelling Christian vision of the good life, the authors treat the connections between joy and themes of creation, theodicy, politics, suffering, pastoral practice, eschatology, and more, driven by the conviction that vital relationship with the living God is integral to our fullest flourishing as human creatures.

Author : Randy Alcorn
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781414327914

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50 Days of Heaven by Randy Alcorn Pdf

For Christians, eternity is an exciting promise, but many do not know the details of what life will be like in heaven and throughout eternity. 50 Days of Heaven allows the reader to stop wondering about heaven by teaching the biblical facts regarding what's so wonderful about Heaven. The devotional provides an easy-to-follow, 50-day program that reveals the biblical information on what a Christian's life will be like in heaven. Throughout this journey, the reader will learn and meditate upon the promises, rewards, and expectations that a believer in Christ will enjoy for eternity. This devotional draws on the teachings in Randy Alcorn's best-selling book Heaven.