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This is an audiobook hoping to embolden doubt and sharpen unanswerable questions, all in the context of loving the self and one another. Ridiculously, it believes the world can be healed through such a hope. It is especially addressed to those allergic to the word “faith”, and others who feel confident and proud in the faith they profess or system of thought they live by. Humbling Faith helps us see how our beliefs, or non-beliefs, our belongings, and identities, often remain flawed, myopic, self-absorbed, unredeemed.

Sin, the newest contribution by Gregory Mellema, provides a short and lively summary of what contemporary philosophers are saying about the relationship between the traditional theological category of sin and contemporary philosophical ethics.

". . . Bible doctrine can be divided into two main categories: (1) what the Bible teaches is TRUE (and false) about reality, and (2) what the Bible teaches is RIGHT (and wrong) about morality. So to be specific, Bible doctrine—i.e., Biblical teaching—includes both theology, which is what the Bible teaches is true and false about God, and about everything else in relation to God; and ethics, which is what the Bible teaches is right and wrong about things we do.Most of my teaching and writing has been devoted to the theology area of Bible doctrine. That is why almost all of the previous ...

In this graphic, thought-provoking book, Ed Griffin-Nolan depicts the experiences of Witness for Peace (WFP), a group of Americans who bore witness to the war in Nicaragua - an event that resulted in the killing and wounding of many innocent Central American civilians. Griffin-Nolan explains how WFP participants spent weeks in the war zones in order to understand the impact of U.S. policy on simple people living, as one member of the group phrased it, "at the end of a gun barrel."

Many parents have ignorantly Kiddified their children. A Kiddified child is a child that has been unconsciously turned into a spiritual goat and dedicated to Satan. There are many ways through which Satan has made parents kiddify their children of which one is calling their children kids. In actuality, a kid is a young goat, and many have no idea that kid is the name for a young goat. Nonetheless, does it really matter what names we call the children? Is calling the children kids (goats) just a harmless nomenclature?

Are we still under the 10 Commandments? How does the Law of Moses apply to us today? Does God require us to keep the Sabbath day? If so is it Saturday or Sunday? Is Sunday the Lord's day? Should we take a weekly day of rest? Do the food laws of Moses still apply to us today? What is the right way to discover the wonderful Jewish roots of our faith and what are the dangers? These questions and many more will be answered as you let this book take you on a journey into a deeper understanding of the Bible.

When Jesus spoke the words, “As in the days of Noah,” He provided a profound and sobering parallel between the time preceding His second coming and the antediluvian world that existed before the great flood. This phrase, found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, serves as a critical warning and a prophetic insight into the spiritual and moral state of humanity at the end of the age. It encapsulates a series of vivid and harrowing images that are meant to awaken and alert believers to the urgent need for vigilance, preparedness, and spiritual integrity. The days of Noah were ...

Technological and societal change is all around us. What does the future hold? Trying to predict the future is difficult, but we can get a clue from the social and technological trends in our society. The chapters in this book provide a framework as Christians explore the uncharted territory in our world of technology and social change. Some of the questions that Anderson will answer are: What are the technological challenges of the 21st century? How should we think about the new philosophies like transhumanism? Should we be concerned about big data? What about our privacy in a world where ...

Economics affects our daily lives, and Christians need to think about how to apply biblical principles to money, investment, borrowing, and spending. They also need to understand the free enterprise system and know how to defend capitalism. Chapters in this book not only look at broad economic principles, but a section of the book is devoted to the challenges we face in the 21st century from globalization and tough economic times. A section of the book also provides an in-depth look at other important social and economic issues (gambling, welfare) that we face every day. Some questions that...

Working in Vancouver's notorious downtown eastside to pay for her theological education at Regent College, Meera Bai Grover was faced with questions about whether or not providing people who use drugs with sterile supplies and a place to inject contravened her faith. She knew she wanted to care for people with addiction but did not know how to do so in a way that fit with her own moral code.

John Montgomery examines legal and ethical issues surrounding the questions of suicide and assisted suicide, the issues in health care: rights of the unborn, ethics in a changing health care system, and human dignity in birth and death: a question of values.

The prospect of blending the authority of spiritual institutions with the machinery of secular governance has long sparked apprehension among historians, theologians, and political theorists alike. The concern arises not merely from abstract principle but from a tapestry of lived experience, woven through the centuries by communities that have tasted both the allure of joint power and the bitterness of its consequences. At the heart of this dilemma stands the persistent question of how a faith tradition, founded upon ideals of humility, service, and moral conviction, can maintain its ...

The Cross of Jesus Christ stands as the single most necessary and transformative event in human history. It is the ultimate solution to the deepest problem that has plagued humanity since the beginning—our separation from God. The need for the Cross is not a concept created by religion, nor is it simply a symbolic gesture of sacrifice. The Cross was necessary because it directly addressed the most fundamental crisis of the human race. It was not just an option for salvation; it was the only way to bridge the chasm between a holy God and a fallen world. Without the Cross, there would be no...

The realm of the supernatural is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to distinguishing between the power of God and the deceptive works of demonic spirits. Many assume that all miraculous healings and supernatural occurrences are evidence of divine intervention, but the reality is more complex. The spiritual world is a battleground, and within it exists both the power of God and the counterfeits of Satan. Throughout history, false signs and wonders have been used to deceive people, leading them into spiritual bondage under the guise of divine power. One of the most dangerous ...

Writing with clarity and precision, within Pierre Viret the Theologian author Jean-Marc Berthoud examines the life and theology of this forgotten giant of the Reformation. Addressing both Viret’s writing and its theological and philosophical implications, he provides poignantly relevant applications to the contemporary moral battles of our own day. Within these pages Berthoud analyzes Pierre Viret’s thought on how man attains a true knowledge of God as well as how the world and history are to be viewed through this knowledge. Drawing on a work written by Douglas Kelly, Berthoud then ...

Jesus came as a servant to serve. Donald Trump came to be master, ruler, dictator and to take. They are direct opposites of one another. Jesus said in Matthew, " You cannot serve two masters." Evangelical Christians in the MAGA GOP must answer a question: Whose side are you on? " Beth Moore, and important voice among evangelical women in America has said: "I have never seen anything in these United States of America I found more astonishingly seductive and dangerous to the saints of God than Trumpism. This Christian Nationalism is not of God. Move back from it." 70% of evangelical ...

The Church of Philadelphia, one of the seven churches addressed by Christ in the book of Revelation, holds a unique position among them as the only church that did not receive any rebuke or correction. Unlike the others, which were either warned, chastised, or even threatened with removal, Philadelphia was instead commended for its faithfulness, endurance, and obedience to Christ’s word. The promises given to this church carry significant implications, particularly in their connection to the kingdom promises made to David, a man after God's own heart. Understanding the history and ...

The imagery of a fly in the ointment, or perfume, serves as a powerful metaphor for the defilements of the heart. This vivid picture, drawn from Ecclesiastes 10:1, states, “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savor: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.” The heart, much like the ointment, is created by God to exude purity and fragrance through the righteousness and character of Christ. However, even a small defilement, like a dead fly, can spoil the fragrance, leading to spiritual corruption and damage. Defilements ...

In the New Testament, the Apostle Peter offers a sobering warning about the spiritual climate of the last days. In his second epistle, he addresses the emergence of mockers who will openly ridicule and deny God's truth. This warning, found in 2 Peter 3:3-7, is both prophetic and instructive, offering insights into the characteristics of these mockers, their motivations, and the inevitable judgment of God upon them. Peter's admonition serves as a clarion call to believers to remain steadfast in faith, fully aware of the reality of God's promises and the certainty of His coming judgment. The ...

Preacher and theologian John Piper has ambitiously operated his Desiring God Ministries to promote the Calvinist worldview. Piper seems very dedicated and determined, but does he advance a valid theology? Does Piper do more good or more harm? To answer this, this short audiobook critiques Piper's many videos and podcasts.