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In this compelling portrait of Paul the man, his message, and his world, Robin Griffith-Jones reveals the apostle as a brilliantly entrepreneurial witness to the transforming presence of Jesus himself. This groundbreaking book unlocks Paul′s letters, revealing their purpose and power as never before.

"Biblical Heroes: Men of Faith and Courage" is a six-week Bible study that covers 42 heroes. Embark on an inspiring journey through the pages of history and scripture as you meet the extraordinary heroes of the Bible. These were not men of superhuman strength or intellect, but ordinary individuals called by God to accomplish extraordinary deeds. In this compelling book, you will encounter 42 of these heroes, each embodying a timeless truth that is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. In "Biblical Heroes: Men of Faith and Courage," you are invited not just to read these ...

La Bibbia è tra i libri più letti al mondo, continua a ispirare e credenti e non. Tutti la conoscono, molti non la conoscono nella versione completa. Per la prima volta, con questa edizione hai la possibilità di ascoltare la versione integrale della Bibbia. Grazie all'audio in download digitale puoi portare sempre con te la Parola e farti guidare da essa. Puoi navigare tra i contenuti e scegliere quali ascoltare, quando e dove vuoi, in autonomia e con la massima libertà.

Beautifully and devotionally read by Christopher Glyn, this is a unique compilation of 21 readings from Charles Spurgeon's classic "Morning and Evening" devotionals on the theme of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Complimented with short instrumental interludes composed by Michael Dooley. British narrator Christopher Glyn, who draws on 35 years experience as a Christian narrator and broadcaster to bring you this expressive reading which captures the beauty and power of God's Word and makes the King James English clear and easy to understand.

Samuel is a fascinating and relevant topic for the genuine student of the Bible. The intimate detail supplied in it is a treasury for human behavior studies; and how blessed we are that so many facets of Israelite history and family dramas have been recorded. This study of Samuel will suit many spiritual needs and it will be useful for its variety of approaches to the subjects in the book, particularly the in-depth investigation of the personalities’ motives, idiosyncrasies, and weaknesses and strengths. Designed for the spiritually hungry this account is challenging and inspirational, ...

In the much-awaited follow-up to Cross-Examined: Putting Christianity on Trial, trial lawyer John W. Campbell demonstrates why Christians are fundamentally wrong about Jesus, the leader of the movement that developed into modern Christianity. Using the most up-to-date research and findings, Campbell shows, among other things, why Jesus was not the Jewish Messiah, why the true Jesus was replaced by Paul's Christ of faith, and why Jesus was not resurrected from the dead. Campbell explains who Jesus really was, what he believed, and why he would be so disappointed with modern Christianity.

Il "Vangelo di Matteo" nella versione CEI del 2011.

Five years after his brilliantly successful, Pulitzer Prize-winning book about God as portrayed in the Old Testament, Jack Miles gives us his striking consideration of Christ. He presents Christ as a hero of literature based only in part on the historical Jesus, asking us to take the idea of Christ as God Incarnate not as a dogma of religion but as the premise of a work of art, the New Testament.

What happens at the end of our lives and of the course of history? Will God bring about a just and peaceful world? What lies beyond this realm, and what can we know of the beings who dwell there? In Death, the End of History, and Beyond, Greg Carey offers resources for understanding multiple, even conflicting, ways that the Bible imagines these ultimate realities.

Much has been written about the life, ministry, and theology of the apostle Paul. But what about Paul specifically as a preacher? How did he understand his commission from the risen Lord Jesus to preach the gospel, and how did he put it into practice? Further, what lessons can contemporary preachers learn from Paul about the theology and practice of preaching to help them be more faithful messengers of God's Word?

In this exploration, we delve into the lives of three prominent biblical warriors: Samson, Joab, and Gideon. Their stories not only captivate our imaginations but also offer profound lessons on faith, leadership, and the transformative power of God's presence. Through their remarkable journeys, we discover how ordinary individuals can be transformed into formidable warriors through their trust in the Divine.

In this six-session audio Bible study, bestselling author Max Lucado explores the life of Elijah to reveal how God calms our fears, guides our steps, and turns the impossible to possible when we trust in him. With God's help and following Elijah's encouraging example, you will discover strength to ride the storm of this turbulent life with a steadfast faith.

Il vangelo di San Marco Evangelista, secondo la versione CEI.

The awe-inspiring story of the life and mission of Dr. Catherine Hamlin who, with her husband Reg, established what has been heralded as one the most incredible medical programs in the modern world. The Hamlins, both Christians, dedicated their lives to women suffering the catastrophic effects of obstructed labour. The awful injuries that such labour produces are called fistulae, and until the Hamlins began their work in Ethiopia, fistula sufferers were neglected and forgotten.

A central figure in Christian tradition, Mary of Nazareth is both pivotal in theologies of the incarnation and a source of theological controversy. In this volume, bible scholar and priest Christopher Bryan examines the role of Mary in the theology of the first generations of Christians. Considering every reference to Mary in the New Testament in the order that the biblical texts were written, Mary of Nazareth situates biblical texts' treatment of Mary within first-century culture and examines changing theologies of Mary and the incarnation among the earliest generations of Christians

Many of us want to see Jesus, to hear his voice. We want a tangible experience of God. As a Christian doctor and follower of Jesus, Ernest Crocker has been a witness to many interventions of God during his life. In The Man in White, he brings together an inspiring selection of testimonies from around the world of people who have seen God do extraordinary things in and through their lives. They include professionals, academics, a train robber, a surgeon facing decapitation for his faith, and those who have escaped the ravages of war.

As a young foreigner in Egypt, Joseph succeeded against overwhelming odds. Uprooted from his family in Canaan and sold as a slave in Egypt, he made the best of unpromising situations. Sold to Potiphar as a field hand, he worked diligently and soon became overseer of Potiphar's entire estate. Though innocent of any wrongdoing, Potiphar's wife accused him of attempted rape, and Potiphar threw him into a prison house.

Concludono l'antico Testamento i libri dei profeti. Il profeta è l'uomo di Dio: animato dal suo Spirito, ha una parola da rivolgere al re o a Israele da parte di JHWH. Egli esprime il giudizio di Dio sul loro agire. Se Israele e il re sono stati infedeli agli impegni dell'alleanza, la parola del profeta rivela il loro peccato e preannunzia il castigo; se invece il popolo ha già scontato la pena, gli annunzia la prossima liberazione.

El Libro de Ezequiel es el tercero de los profetas mayores en el Tanaj y uno de los principales libros proféticos del Antiguo Testamento, después de Isaías y Jeremías. De acuerdo con el propio libro, registra siete visiones del profeta Ezequiel, exiliado en Babilonia, durante 22 años (593–571 a. C.), a pesar de que es el producto de una historia larga y compleja y no preserva necesariamente las palabras mismas del profeta. Las visiones y el libro se estructuran en torno a tres temas: Juicio a Israel (capítulos 1-24), Juicio a las naciones (capítulos 25-32).

Who can find a woman of such worth? The description given in Proverbs 31 is a composite - no one person has all these abilities - but all people can have the greatest virtue. This e-book also contains vignettes of Miriam, Deborah, Bathsheba, and women in the ministry of Jesus. Two articles address the question of what roles women may have in the church today.