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This audiobook explains why Gentiles have never been bound by kosher food laws, Jewish temple rituals, or the Saturday Sabbath.

Drawing on history and popular culture, biblical research and everyday beliefs, Lisa Miller offers a new understanding of one of the most cherished—and shared—ideals of spiritual life. She raises debates and discussions not just about our visions of the afterlife, but about how our beliefs have influenced the societies we have built and the lifestyles to which we have subscribed.

Talking to key modern influences and thinkers, and drawing inspiration from the Bible and the historical experience of the Jewish people, Sacks argues that there are eight key factors in establishing, maintaining and passing on resilient moral values within a broad group, among them attitudes of lifelong learning and of thanksgiving, the importance of family life and community, and a culture of positive argument in place of destructive conflict.

What does a christian do with the subject of flat earth? Specifically, how can a christian intelligently and wisely handle the controversial topic of whether the earth is a sphere or a plain? This is no longer a subject that christians can avoid, hoping the entire subject will go away so you won't have to deal with it. The subject of flat earth has become a very hot topic, and among many believers and unbelievers the phrase "flat earth" is an emotional trigger that sets some people off. In the U.S., the U.K., Canada, and many other countries, this subject is full of more deception, more ...

Updated with Scripture Index When we talk about the Sovereignty of God, we are talking about who God is and how he relates to the universe and to all he created. This includes how he relates to mankind. We live in a world that seems to be moving further and further away from God. But if God is the creator of everything, including man, then what should we know about his sovereignty? This book seeks to discover what it means that God is sovereign and how his sovereignty relates to each of us. In this book, the author will address: What Is Sovereignty? Sovereignty: The Potter and the Clay ...

This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology. David Ford's approach draws us in to considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions; the concept of God in ancient, modern, and postmodern contexts; the challenge posed to theology by prayer and worship; and the issue of sin and evil. He also probes the nature of experience, knowledge, and wisdom in theology, and discusses what is involved in interpreting theological texts.

This is perhaps the most sustained critique of the formal doctrine of Protestantism, Sola Scriptura, from a Latter-day Saint in print that I am aware of. All the "proof-texts" are exegeted carefully, including 1 Cor 4:6, 2 Tim 3:16-17, Rev 22:18-19, Rom 15:4, Acts 17:11, and Isa 8:20. There is also an appendix discussing important patristic-era authors and how they did not function in a way commensurate with the doctrine/practice of Sola Scriptura and the formal sufficiency of the bible (e.g., Irenaeus of Lyons). I also discuss texts and arguments one should *not* use against this doctrine,...

What do the four living beings of Revelation mean? Who are the living beings? The four living beings of the Apocalypse, or the tetramorph, represent the roles of Divinity in the History of Salvation. Both in the prophecy of Ezekiel and in the book of Revelation according to John, we can see the description of these four figures, which the hagiographers - the sacred writers - describe as beings with the faces of a man, an ox, a lion, and an eagle. Beings that are presented in close relationship with God and that have, at some point, generated a certain sense of hiddenness and, at the same ...

The time has come to reenvision Christian theology without contradictory teachings laced with fear. It is time for a theology of love and miracles. Richard Smoley reframes Christian theology using logical, consistent, and easy-to-understand teachings of unconditional love and forgiveness. He draws inspiration not only from the Bible, but also from Hinduism, Buddhism, Gnosticism, and from esoteric and mystical teachings, such as A Course in Miracles and the Sefer Yetzirah, the oldest known Kabbalistic text.

¿CÓMO PUEDO CRECER EN LA VIDA CRISTIANA? ¿DEBE EL CREYENTE INVOLUCRARSE EN LA GUERRA ESPIRITUAL? Para los puritanos, la guerra espiritual era un sinónimo de estar en comunión con Dios. Solamente hay dos clases de personas que no están involucradas activamente en la guerra espiritual: aquellos que no son creyentes, y aquellos creyentes que están viviendo en pecado. No puede haber comunión con Cristo sin guerra espiritual, y la comunión con Cristo siempre tendrá como consecuencia la guerra espiritual. Sin embargo, esta guerra espiritual esta profundamente arraigada en el ...

¿Quieres vivir con amor y coraje para trascender al miedo? ¿Quieres superar las creencias negativas que te hacen sufrir y te privan de sentir alegría? Despierta es una guía que te ayudara a encontrar el poder de quien realmente Eres, a través de la vulnerabilidad, la firmeza y la aceptación. Aprenderás a ver cómo estamos encerrados en una trampa de sufrimiento y cómo podemos salir de ella hacia la libertad de ser quien realmente Somos, más allá de nuestra mente, de nuestros pensamientos, nuestras emociones y nuestro miedo. "Hay algo indestructible en ti, es el Amor profundo y ...

This book begins with a deeply thoughtful reflection on the nature of truth in the face of relativism, absolutism, and fanaticism showing Jesus Christ as the logic and love that undergirds and unites the universe.

¿Cuáles son los principios hermenéuticos del dispensacionalismo? Este libro describe los principios interpretativos que guían el entendimiento dispensacionalista de la trama bíblica desde Génesis 1 a Apocalipsis 22. También expone las tácticas interpretativas del no dispensacionalismo, de forma que el lector pueda captar el contraste. Si desea descubrir por qué el dispensacionalismo entiende la Biblia de la forma en que lo hace, este libro es la respuesta. Michael J Vlach ha enseñado cursos sobre dispensacionalismo en The Master’s Seminary y Sheperds Theological Seminary. ...

A leading evangelical theologian provides a comprehensive examination of the various evangelical views of the millennium (and other eschatological subjects).

James Hillman is a psychologist and author of The Soul's Code, recently at the top of the New York Times bestseller list. His essay "Going Bugs" is a classic exposition of the meaning of bugs in the human psyche. Hillman examines the role that bugs - insects and creepy-crawlies - play in dreams and how human reaction to them is symptomatic of larger concerns about animals and the natural world.

¡UNA DE LAS OBRAS MÁS IMPORTANTES DE LA TEOLOGÍA! Publicado por primera vez en 1700, El Servicio Razonable del Cristiano (5 vols.) tuvo veinte ediciones holandesas sólo en el siglo XVIII. El título se deriva de Romanos 12:1. La obra expresa lo que Dios requiere del hombre, y particularmente del cristiano, que le sirva en espíritu y en verdad, de manera inteligente, racional y en armonía y respuesta a la revelación que Dios hace de sí mismo en su Palabra. Con un sabor decididamente puritano, representa el cristianismo experiencial reformado y escolástico en su mejor momento. ...

EL CONTENTAMIENTO EN LA VIDA CRISTIANA ES ALGO QUE SE APRENDE Jeremiah Burroughs combinaba armoniosamente en su persona lo que podrían considerarse cualidades incompatibles: un celo ferviente por la pureza de doctrina y culto, y un espíritu pacífico, que anhelaba y trabajaba por la unidad cristiana. Uno de sus principales escritos, La joya rara del contentamiento cristiano se caracteriza por la sensatez, la claridad, la aptitud de ilustración y la calidez de la apelación al corazón. «Hay un arca a la que pueden entrar, donde ningún hombre en el mundo puede vivir tan cómodo, alegre ...

The Teachings of Jesus: Discovering the Wisdom and Truth of Christ is an in-depth exploration of the life-changing lessons of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels. Through His parables, sermons, and commands, Jesus revealed the heart of God and outlined the path to living a life aligned with His Kingdom. This book takes readers on a transformative journey through the key teachings of Christ, including the Sermon on the Mount, the parables about the Kingdom of Heaven, and His profound lessons on love, forgiveness, faith, and prayer. Each chapter delves into the wisdom behind Jesus’ words, ...

In The Method of Christian Theology, Rhyne Putman guides listeners through the essential “first words” of systematic theology. Written for entry-level theology students, this book provides clear guidance for using theological sources, reasoning through difficult questions, and applying theological reflection in paper writing and preaching.

You have a philosophy. It's the lens through which you view the world and make decisions. Everyone views life through a filter. The Bible calls that your philosophy. It's the way you think and it controls the outcome of your life. Ask yourself, do you believe the Bible is the infallible and inspired Word of God? Do you believe there is only one way to God? Is God good or judgmental? Does He control your destiny or is that up to you? The answers to these questions and many more will determine your philosophy. That philosophy then, will affect the way you see many social issues like creation ...