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| In this book, author John Piper helps readers discover the key to overcoming sin and living a life that honors God. Many men and women attempt to walk upright out of gratitude for what Christ did in the past, but Piper encourages believers to look ahead to the grace God provides for us on a day-to-day, moment-by-moment basis--putting faith into action by laying hold of God's promises for the challenges we face |
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| N.T. Wright, a world-renowned New Testament scholar and bishop of Durham in the Church of England, has spent years studying the apostle Paul's writings and has offered a "fresh perspective" on Paul's theology. Among his conclusions are that "the discussions of justification in much of the history of the churchcertainly since Augustinegot off on the wrong foot, at least in terms of understanding Pauland they have stayed there ever since."Wright's confidence that the church has gotten it wrong for 1,500 years, given his enormous influence, has set off warning bells for Christian leaders such as John Piper, a pastor and New Testament scholar. If Wright's framework for interpreting the New Testament text and his understanding of justification find a home in the church, not only could the doctrine of justification be distorted for generations to come, but the New Testament writers' original intent could be silenced. So Piper is sounding a crucial warning in this book, reminding all Christians to exercise great caution regarding "fresh" interpretations of the Bible and to hold fast to the biblical view of justification. |
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| A Future of Promise reminds graduates that God is in control and has a plan for their future. Extraordinary opportunities and endless decisions lie just beyond graduation, and only by trusting in God can graduates completely fulfill the promise of their futures. This on of a kind gift book offers fifty-six pages of text that will encourage and inspire graduates, guiding them to success and happiness. Best of all, this little book is a self-mailer--no envelope needed and features delightful full-color art work to compliment the inspiring text. This is the perfect gift for giving graduates a future that is as bright as the promises of God. |
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| Over the past several years churches have engaged in an ongoing debate between two different styles of worship, loosely categorized as traditional and contemporary. Here, professor and longtime pastor Ronald Byars argues that many of the differences between the two styles are superficial--and that ultimately both styles embrace the same anthropocentric worldview that grew out of the Enlightenment. Authentic worship, he challenges, is theocentric, not anthropocentric, and therefore worship can and must be both responsive to contemporary culture and grounded in history and tradition. The answer to the debate is not found in pleasing congregants but in exploring worship that is biblical, that honors our communion with the saints, and that takes seriously the ways that our culture is reshaping us. Byars concludes with a narrative description of a Protestant worship service that is both authentic and postmodern. |
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| The Reality Check series makes just one assumption: that you9re serious enough about your spiritual journey to investigate Christianity with an open mind. This isn9t about joining anyone9s religious club_it9s about being real with yourself and with the others in your group. Since no one has all the answers, there9s plenty of room for discussion. After all, if there is any truth to the Bible9s stories about Jesus, then one thing he9d welcome are questions and opinions that come from honest, earnest hearts. What do you think the future holds? Right now it looks pretty scary. And Bible prophecy hardly brightens the picture_not with its mind-boggling images of singing saints, ten-horned monsters, mystical numbers, and a lake of fire. What does it all mean? Fortunately, it does mean something. A great deal. And while the Bible paints a grim future for a world bent on worshiping its own ways, it offers great hope for those whose hearts are set on God. Future Shock includes these sessions: Will Jesus Return This Year? * The Scroll Opener * After the Gavel Falls . . . * Ultimate Evil: The Antichrist, the Beast, and 666 * Happily Ever After? * Flight Training For the Group Leader Reality Check is for spiritual seekers of every persuasion. Uncompromisingly Christian in its perspective, it steers wide of pat answers and aims at honesty. This innovative and thought-provoking series will challenge you and those in your group to connect heart to heart as together you explore the interface between Jesus, the Bible, and the realities of this world in which we live. |
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| G. P. Taylor's astonishing life has more plot twists than one of his novels. The bestseller Shadowmancer stormed the literary world, rocketing to top sales on both sides of the Atlantic. Who could have predicted that an English country vicar would have such a hit on his hands? But that's only one chapter in the roller-coaster life of G. P. Taylor. Kicked out of school for trying to set fire to a teacher's desk, Graham Taylor dived head first into London's punk rock scene in the early 1980s. It's unlikely that someone savoring a life of sex, drugs, and rock music would end up on a police force, but it happened. Then Taylor topped that surprise by becoming a vicar. Assigned to a church on the northeast coast of England, Taylor delved into the fascinating history of the region-tales of smugglers, storms at sea, and people lost on the moors. At the same time, he felt a growing concern about an occult presence in contemporary children's fiction. These two interests came crashing together as Taylor created his award-winning novels Shadowmancer and Wormwood. Then, with Shadowmancer topping the New York Times bestseller list and Hollywood beckoning, a near-fatal heart condition almost cost him everything. Filled with unforeseeable twists and turns, G. P. Taylor's life story, like one of his novels, is a tale that you won't want to put down. |
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| The Apostle of Common Sense In this 14 program television series, Dale Ahlquist, president of the American Chesterton Society, discusses the life and works of G.K. Chesterton, one of modern Catholicism's most famous and prolific authors. Chesterton, a great defender of the common man, the family and the Catholic faith, wrote profoundly on all the important subjects " religion, politics, history, literature, art, economics, philosophy, sociology. Actor Chuck Chalberg appears as Chesterton in vignettes featuring excerpts from a variety of subjects including Christian ideals, marriage, materialism, and the popular "Father Brown" detective stores. An inspiring portrait of one of Catholicism's greatest writers ever. |
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| When young Eleanor MacFarland runs away from home one winter night, John Wilson tries to find her. But as the boy follows her footsteps across a frozen Canadian Lake, he mysteriously passes through an invisible door - out of this world and into the greatest crisis yet to face the land of Anthropos. The two children suddenly find themselves swept into a conflict between the evil forces of the sorcerer Shagah and the rebels loyal to Gaal, Son of the High Emperor. Here is another exciting book of fantasy in the Archives of Anthropos from the creative pen of John White. |
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| Personal research assistant to America's foremost family counselor---Dr. James Dobson---Batura shares behind-the-scenes stories and reveals lessons he's learned about life and leadership. Each chapter explores a tough-love secret expressed in Dobson's "laws," such as "forget the flair, just care" or "always trade emotion for emotion." |
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| In The Gagging of God, Professor D. A. Carson helps evangelicals respond with a clear, scholarly voice to the question, "Is Jesus the only way to God?" This book affirms the deep need for the Gospel's exclusive message in today's increasingly pluralistic global community. Most of the recent writings on religious pluralism have focused on specific aspects of the subject: shifts in Western thought and interpretation, the growing cultural and racial diversity of Western nations, the fraying of evangelical thought and life, and related topics. In contrast, The Gagging of God offers an in-depth look at the big picture. It shows how the many ramifications of pluralism are all parts of a whole, then offers a systemic Christian experience. |
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| A gaggle of giggles for young children in this captivating storybook.This rollicking adventure amazes children with the marvels of God's creation, as revealed through animal groups with silly-sounding (but true) names. Children will also encounter a surprise grouping that reveals God's greatest artistry and creativity: a blessing of kids. |
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| "Offers 80 new games created for kids "K" and up! Organized into four section including: Cooperative, Ice Breakers, Rowdy, and Bible memory Games. There are "indoor/outdoor" options-and they all leave a Godprint!" |
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