What The Spirit Says To The Churches

Author : Scott Storbakken
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666707298

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The Book of Revelation by Scott Storbakken Pdf

The Book of Revelation: What the Spirit Says to the Churches in America instructs lay readers to understand the last book of the Bible as its earliest audiences would have. The book aims to stimulate and educate Christians who find Revelation to be unapproachable. It assists readers to responsibly apply Revelation's messages to their own settings once they understand what the Spirit said to the seven congregations in ancient settings. Only with the original audiences in mind, can modern American readers begin to discern what the Spirit says to them through the words of John's Apocalypse. Through an accessible description of Revelation's linguistic, literary, and historical contexts, readers can learn to approach the book as the seven churches of Asia Minor would have. Comparisons and contrasts between the Greco-Roman culture of Revelation and the United States of the twenty-first century assist readers to answer Revelation's predominant question for themselves: "Who do you worship?" Many of John's own writing techniques are utilized to treat this book as a conversation, so we can discover together "what the Spirit says to the churches in America."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857861016

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Revelation by Anonim Pdf

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Author : James M. Hamilton Jr.
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433523076

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Revelation by James M. Hamilton Jr. Pdf

In the book of Revelation, God unveils the world as it really is, identifying an unseen spiritual war and announcing a very real day of judgment. We need to be convinced that Jesus is reigning as the risen King. We need to have him speak to the situation in our churches. We need to see how God will pulverize wickedness, obliterate those who oppose him, and set up his kingdom. Revelation has exactly what we need. Useful for personal study, as well as for preaching and teaching (Hamilton even includes helpful charts and tables to highlight key themes and literary elements), the thirty-seven sermons in this volume have a clear structure: introduction, body, and conclusion. Hamilton successfully grabs the reader's attention, raises awareness of a real need, and states the main point of the sermon text. In addition to explaining the meaning of each passage, Hamilton connects the main ideas to applicable analogies and actionable points. Revelation is a prophecy of epic proportions and Hamilton invites readers to love God and his people by expositing this revelation of Jesus, and to say along with the apostle John, "Come, Lord Jesus." Part of the Preaching the Word series.

Author : Marjorie Merz Fennell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1951304861

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Hear What the Spirit Says to the Churches by Marjorie Merz Fennell Pdf

The Trumpet Call to God's People In the messages to the seven churches in Revelation, John records the Holy Spirit's counsel to each respective church. In Revelation 3:3 he writes, "So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent. Therefore if you are not alert, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you." While this was written as a warning for the church in Sardis, we must also regard it as a warning for the Church today. The Lord's return is imminent-are we as God's people prepared and ready for His return? We must allow the Holy Spirit's messages to create a sense of urgency in our hearts as Christ's return draws near. Join author Marjorie Merz Fennell as she examines these seven critical messages and helps the reader understand what the Lord expects of His leaders and His Church.

Author : Jerome M. Julien
Publisher : Neerlandia, Alta. : Inheritance Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0921100760

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What the Spirit Says to the Churches by Jerome M. Julien Pdf

Author : Reverend Anthony Kelley
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781640288003

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What The Spirit is Saying to the Church by Reverend Anthony Kelley Pdf

What the Spirit is Saying to the Church is an apocalyptic view from the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation that begins its message to the church admonishing her to return to her first love which she has abandoned. The author contends that this first love requirement demands a redirection of priorities for the Twenty-First-Century Church-in-the-Black-Experience. It demonstrates how, for the love of Christ, she must move beyond a limited vision of just a good-looking church and satisfaction with old definitions. Christ gives a rebuke to the church and a direct warning that if she does not repent and return to her first love, he will then remove her lampstand! "Reverend Kelley's preaching is spiritually sound and intellectually stimulating and challenging, and also socially relevant. He deeply believes in what I would call a well-rounded ministry. That is to say, that ministry for him involves not only mastering the preached Word, but also taking seriously and fulfilling the roles of pastor, priest, and prophet."-REV. DR. LEWIS V. BALDWIN, PHD, RETIRED PROFESSOR OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY. "Reverend Kelley is a preacher of the Word. His ability to prepare and deliver biblically sound, inspirational and spirit-filled sermons is a gift that allows those who hear him to participate in the story of salvation at personal and social levels. He is not a closed-lip babbler who preaches to itching ears, rather he speaks with power and authority under the watchcare of an humble spirit and a disciplined mind."-REV. DR. WALTER EARL FLUKER, PHD, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PROFESSOR OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, AND DIRECTOR OF THE HOWARD THURMAN INSTITUTE, BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY.

Author : Colin J. Hemer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1987-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567319432

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Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia In their Local Setting by Colin J. Hemer Pdf

With a new foreword by David E. Aune, this modern classic by Colin J. Hemer explores the seven letters in the book of Revelation against the historical background of the churches to which they were addressed. Based on literary, epigraphical, and archaeological sources and informed by Hemer's firsthand knowledge of the biblical sites, this superb study presents in the clearest way possible a picture of the New Testament world in the later part of the first century and its significance for broader questions of church history.

Author : Henry Blackaby
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307564573

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What the Spirit Is Saying to the Churches by Henry Blackaby Pdf

People today are hungry for God's sure guidance in their churches. But how do they find it? One of the strongest prophetic voices to the church today, Henry Blackaby, helps Christians grasp God's pattern for strengthening their churches, rather than relying on human ideas and methods that leave God on the periphery. They'll learn how to be sensitive individually and corporately to the effort of the Spirit, exploring the trustworthy principles by which the Lord longs to guide each congregation toward its own distinctive mission.

Author : Terry Looper,Kris Bearss
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780785223382

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Sacred Pace by Terry Looper,Kris Bearss Pdf

How do we hear from God and discern His will when it’s time to make big decisions? Terry Looper shares a four-step process for doing just that - a process he has learned and refined over thirty years as a Christian entrepreneur and founder of a multi-billion dollar company. At just thirty-six years old, Terry Looper was a successful Christian businessman who thought he had it all—until managing all he had led to a devastating burnout. Wealthy beyond his wildest dreams but miserable beyond belief, Terry experienced a radical transformation when he discovered how to align himself with God’s will in the years following his crash and burn. Sacred Pace is a four-step process that helps Christians in all walks of life learn how to slow down their decision-making under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, sift through their surface desires and sinful patterns in order to receive clear, peace-filled answers from the Lord, gain the confident assurance that God’s answers are His way of fulfilling the true desires he has placed in their hearts, and grow closer to the One who loves them most and knows them best. Sacred Pace is not another example of name-it-and-claim-it materialism in disguise. Instead, it walks Christians through the sometimes-painful process of “dying to self” in their decisions, both big and small, so that they desire God’s will more than their own.

Author : Raul Ries
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0963711709

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Hear what the Spirit is Saying by Raul Ries Pdf

Author : James Norman King
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1916
Category : Bible
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CR60919167

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What the Spirit Says to the Churches by James Norman King Pdf

Author : J I Packer
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789740585

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Keep in Step with the Spirit (second edition) by J I Packer Pdf

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). The Holy Spirit empowers us, guides us, and enables us to grow and endure in our relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ. Often the most misunderstood member of the Trinity, the person of the Spirit continues to attract attention today amidst church revivals and renewals. In this new edition of his classic Keep in Step with the Spirit, J. I. Packer seeks to help Christians reaffirm the biblical call to holiness and the Spirit s role in keeping our covenant with God. Packer guides us through the riches and depth of the Spirit s work, assesses versions of holiness and the charismatic life, and shows how Christ must always be at the centre of true Spirit-led ministry. A new chapter explores Christian assurance. With abiding relevance and significance, Keep in Step with the Spirit sets forth vital knowledge for healthy and joyous Christian living, through understanding and experience of God the Holy Spirit. Here is a book for every serious believer to read and re-read.

Author : Sam Storms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781629996073

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The Language of Heaven by Sam Storms Pdf

What does the gift giver say about the gift He gave? This book will help you overcome the arguments, fears, and anxieties related to this gift. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Shares the author's personal testimony and spiritual journey with speaking in tongues Examines the history of this gift in the church for the past two thousand years Interacts with those who have denied that this gift is valid for today's church Speaks to the relationship between Spirit baptism, Spirit filling, and the gift of tongues Few other issues have separated the church more than the issue of tongues. Sam Storms focuses on this controversial subject with his signature insights to theology and the gifts of the spirit. What does the gift giver say about the gift He gave? Storms seeks to bring balance to this subject in The Language of Heaven as he wrestles with this sensitive issue experientially as well as theologically. He ultimately provides a platform to allow God to speak for Himself as he addresses every text of Scripture on the subject and engages with every theological issue that speaking in tongues provokes. As a pastor, Storms knows the questions that the typical churchgoer is asking and provides clear and accessible answers to them all, including: Is the gift of tongues for every Christian or only some? How does the gift of tongues operate in the life of the believer individually in private practice? How does the gift of tongues operate in the corporate assembly of God's church? How is the Christian edified and strengthened by praying in tongues? How do I pray for the gift and prepare my heart to receive it? You can overcome the arguments, fears, and anxieties related to this spiritual gift. Remember, God gives only good gifts, and it is His intention that His church utilize all that He has provided so that we might experience all that He is.

Author : Richard Holloway
Publisher : Geoffrey Chapman Publishers
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015011061853

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The Anglican Tradition by Richard Holloway Pdf

Author : Dr. Jennifer Palthe
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781664224995

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Spiritual Intelligence by Dr. Jennifer Palthe Pdf

ITS TIME TO RETHINK SPIRITUAL SMARTS All of creation is at a tipping point, and there is a growing global sense that we are approaching something of eternal finality. Are we ready? Have we applied to spiritual intelligence the same level of attention we’ve given to IQ, EQ, CQ, and AI? If our technological innovations have produced such advancements, why are we experiencing all-time record levels of global crises? Why has human ingenuity not sufficed? This life-changing book will test your assumptions about your spiritual aptitude and encourage you to examine your connectivity with the spiritual realm. While it’s not intended to be a vehicle to make you more religious or self-righteous, it serves as a tool to enhance your spiritual intelligence. Through eye-opening analogies and practical strategies, you will come to appreciate it’s not for a select group of ultra-spiritual elites but for everyday people like you and me. “Jennifer is delightfully prophetic, uncommonly upbeat, and overflowing with authentic faith. And you, my friend, are about to receive that same impartation as you read Spiritual Intelligence – The Original.” DR. DAVE WILLIAMS, bestselling author and founder of Center for Pacesetting Leadership “Read her book from cover to cover, use highlighters, take notes, and share her prophetic revelation with others. It’s time for thought leaders to emerge who truly hold kingdom solutions and live it and demonstrate it. Jennifer Palthe is that leader.” JENNIFER EIVAZ, from the Foreword of Spiritual Intelligence: The Original “What a tremendous book! Jennifer Palthe’s comprehensive and thorough study in Spiritual Intelligence will launch you into high level spiritual discernment.” “I cannot more highly recommend this book.” PHIL MASON, author of Quantum Glory and Royal Heart Therapy “Jennifer Palthe offers a thought-provoking and eye-opening investigation into the phenomenon of spiritual intelligence” LEE M. CUMMINGS, author of Flourish and Be Radiant “Jennifer hits the mark on both the path and the purpose of spiritual intelligence. Get ready to have your spiritual sensitivity raised to a new level.” SONNY MISAR, author of Journey to Authenticity