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Reading The Corinthian Correspondence (Student/Study Guide)
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Reading the Corinthian Correspondence is a clear and concise introduction to the two letters Paul wrote to Corinth, a community plagued by internal divisions, social and ethnic distinctions, and diversity of congregations.

Kevin Quast begins this study with an overview of Paul’s life, influences, and missionary career. The author then moves to a vivid description of the city of Corinth and the church there. He devotes the next twelve chapters to an in-depth, paragraph-by-paragraph treatment of 1 and 2 Corinthians. Within these chapters, Dr. Quast deals with the wide variety of issues that Paul addressed – including private and public relationships, matters of worship, resurrection, and the nature of true Christian ministry. In the two concluding chapters, he offers invaluable insights into both the literary aspects and prevading themes that characterize the letters of Paul.

Ever mindful of his modern readers, the author bridges the first century and today with penetrating commentary, provocative questions, and substantive summary charts.

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Power
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The image of power is prevalent in the Bible as well as in daily life. This volume of 20/30: Bible Study for Young Adults will center on both the use and abuse of power in and toward oneself, others, God, and the church. It defines power in human experience and bilbical witness and explores powerlessness and vulnerability, the power of the Divine, the power of evil, the work of the Holy Spirit, the power of the Church, and what it means to give God power over our lives. This study includes 7 sessions, and uses the NRSV.

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Gods Unfaithful Wife
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Series Preface
Preface
Abbreviations
1. In The Beginning: Human Marriage As “One Flesh”
2. Playing The Harlot
3. Committing Great Harlotry
4. Under Every Green Tree
5. In Every Public Square
6. The Ultimate Marriage As “One Spirit”
7. Concluding Reflections
Appendix: The Harlot Metaphor And Feminist Interpretation
Bibliography
Index Of Scripture References
Index Of Authors

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The biblical theme of spiritual adultery stands in all its bluntness for a deeply offensive sin–the unfaithfulness of God’s covenant people in departing from Yahweh, their husband, and going after false gods.
Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. begins by showing how the Genesis vision of human marriage provides the logic and coherent network of meanings for the story of Israel’s relationship with Yahweh. He traces the specific theme of marital unfaithfulness, first through the historical books of the Old Testament and then through the prophets, particularly Hosea, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Turning to the New Testament he also shows how the sad story of Israel’s adultery is transcended by the vision of ultimate reality in Christ and his church–the Bridegroom and the Bride.

This beautifully written book, a New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, is marked by careful exegesis and deep sensitivity. It is that rare thing–a work of scholarship that calls readers to love God with an ardor that suffuses all of life.

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So Shall It Be
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So Shall It Be is a detailed look at just one specific slice of Bible prophecy: the tribulation. The author believes that God gave the details of the future judgments not to spell out the gloom and doom of His wrath, but to invite unbelievers to experience His great love and power. Very few, if any, other books look just at the tribulation. When all of the other aspects of the book of Revelation are added, it can be somewhat confusing, especially for non-Christians and those unfamiliar or uncomfortable with Bible prophecy. Christians may find this book very helpful as a tool of evangelism, with the increased interest in the end times and prophecy, as well as a personal guide through the various scenes and events of the Bible’s most intriguing book. Most chapters close with an impassioned invitation to surrender to the lordship of Jesus Christ before it’s too late.

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Possessing The Land (Student/Study Guide)
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What do the names Jericho, Gilgal, Ai, or Gibeon have to do with our lives in this modern age? Wasn’t “crossing the Jordan” just an act of an ancient people who were intent on establishing their God-given claim to the Promised Land? What possible value could come of investigating the treachery of the Gibeonites – and who were they, anyway? These and similar questions are what this book seeks to answer. Possessing the Land is an investigative study of the Old Testament book of Joshua. It began as a simple home Bible study, but as I studied, it became apparent that God was setting out a battle plan not only for His original chosen people, but also for every modern pilgrim and sojourner in Christ. This book examines the experiences of the original people of God as they went about taking possession of the land that God had promised them, and attempts to draw parallels between their journey in a physical sense and ours in the spiritual realm. Numerous references are made to the real-life battles that face every Christian, not only in the variety of circumstances, but also in the strategy needed to be victorious over those circumstances. We desire to be able to join God’s chosen people in their victories, learn from their defeats, and ultimately, like them, to enter into the fullness of all that God has prepared for us.

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Perfected Self : A Study In Self From The Gospel Of Luke
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In our noble efforts to become more Christ-like, we Christians spend an inordinate amount of time, energy, and resources just trying to be good for Jesus! In the process, we tend to reduce our Christianity into an ongoing, labor-intensive work of sin management. The Church seems to exasperate the problem by promoting a wellintentioned but poorly planned smear campaign against sin with a “Just Say No” theme. As a result, our public service announcements use a heavyhanded smorgasbord of Scriptures that scream “die to self-you sinner!” The end result? We bring more frustration to Christians and non-Christians alike without offering people many practical options of escape. Folks, something has to change! How much simpler could our Christian life be if we began focusing on the root of the sin problem? Just think how effective we might become if we began encouraging folks to a better understanding of the major temptations surrounding the issues of self. So it is in the life and ministry of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. As the chosen representative of God’s perfect plan of redemption, Jesus of Nazareth comes to teach and model for us a fully reproducible, Kingdombased lifestyle of self-control: The Perfected Self.

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Now Behold The Ancient Days
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This book presents an overview of God’s plan for the ages as laid by the Ancient of Days long ago. It has been written to inform and enlighten, and to challenge those who study the Word of God and its many mysteries of prophecy. The writer encourages the reader to examine the Scriptures and to reason along with him. This book will be a great source for classroom discussion and commentary for the student and teacher in the church or seminary. It presents a challenge to ministers to examine their sermons for correctness through enlightened study. You will see the work of the Holy Spirit as the writer explains, in an understandable way, many of the unseen mysteries that have been hidden and misunderstood for centuries. As you progress through the book and the mysteries begin to open up your understanding, you will say, “I’ve never heard that before,” and “I’ve never seen that before, but I see it now.”

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2nd Chances : How God Uses Imperfect People For His Great Glory
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THE BIBLE IS FULL OF STORIES OF PERSONAL FAILURE. It is full of stories of people who committed murder, committed adultery, engaged in acts of prostitution, lacked faith in God, doubted that God would give provision as He had promised, committed fraud against loved ones, cheated the public out of tax money, engaged in other acts of corruption, lived lives ruled by fleshly desires, disobeyed God’s direct commands, persecuted and killed believers, and denied Christ for purposes of self-preservation. What a mess! There isn’t a single sin, failure, or shortcoming known to man which isn’t catalogued somewhere in the Bible. There isn’t a single sin, failure, or shortcoming known to man that wasn’t committed by one of the heroes of the faith. So then should we admire these imperfect, sin-stained people? Yes. Because they weren’t just failures. They also were great successes. One of the great truths of the Bible is that every hero of the faith was an imperfect human being, full of doubts, worries, fears, and spiritual shortcomings. After all, they were only human. Just like you. Just like me. SECOND CHANCES shows how God used 20 imperfect beings for His great glory-and how He can use us in the same way.

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Did God Really Say That
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Did God Really Say That? Satan’s actual words (
as recorded in Genesis 3:1)
were “Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not…?” Our enemy, Satan, “more subtle
than any beast of the field” is a clever deceiver!
The author recognizes that God’s Word has not changed from the beginning.
Satan continues his deceptions. His great tool of our age is the lie of evolution.
This book challenges that lie, and explains to readers that the foundations of
the Christian faith, beginning with the creation, still stand. The author writes
in an enjoyable style and includes Scripture passages within the text to
effectively explain how one’s belief regarding origins affects our daily
lives six thousand years later.
This book is written for all Christians, and for Jews who want to learn how
science fits with the fact that God created everything from nothing in six days,
as God inspired Moses to record. Christians and Jews worship the same
Creator God, and the Jews are part of God’s master plan. Our Jewish friends
might be interested in why Christians accept Jesus Christ as the Messiah.

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Did God Really Say That
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Did God Really Say That? Satan’s actual words (
as recorded in Genesis 3:1)
were “Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not…?” Our enemy, Satan, “more subtle
than any beast of the field” is a clever deceiver!
The author recognizes that God’s Word has not changed from the beginning.
Satan continues his deceptions. His great tool of our age is the lie of evolution.
This book challenges that lie, and explains to readers that the foundations of
the Christian faith, beginning with the creation, still stand. The author writes
in an enjoyable style and includes Scripture passages within the text to
effectively explain how one’s belief regarding origins affects our daily
lives six thousand years later.
This book is written for all Christians, and for Jews who want to learn how
science fits with the fact that God created everything from nothing in six days,
as God inspired Moses to record. Christians and Jews worship the same
Creator God, and the Jews are part of God’s master plan. Our Jewish friends
might be interested in why Christians accept Jesus Christ as the Messiah.

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In Touch With Eternity
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Read this book. Come with me; see for yourself. You will learn lessons that you will never forget. Regardless of your religious inclinations, you will accumulate knowledge on many subjects. At first I thought I would write for the uninformed, the non-religious. But assuredly, I also wanted to reach those bright and upwardly mobile men and women who make things happen in global environments. I see them racing through air terminals-jetting to faraway places-with small Notebook computers, hand-held cell phones, opening one deal, closing another. I also want to reach those who commute to their jobs, balancing home and family responsibilities. Many of them do not allow time for spiritual development. I wish to make contact with them. Finally I want to reach the quiet ones. Those men and women who have succeeded in their chosen fields, and now they wish to reclaim some time for spiritual development that they forfeited in the pursuit of their success. Now is the time for you to be better informed, step forward and decide on major issues. Now is the time for you to take action and make a difference in this world. You who are the descendants of the Hebrew tribes, whatever degree of faith you have must decide. And those of you who are believing Christians, whatever degree of faith you have must decide. And for those of you for whom this information is new, I pray that my writings will enlighten you in your personal spiritual journey, to help you to decide as well.

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Reading The Bible Today
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14 Chapters

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Readers who effectively discern God’s Word speaking in Scripture to today’s world distinguish between the cultural circumstances of origin of the biblical writings and their abiding message. This new book by distinguished biblical scholar Edgar McKnight begins by dealing with the reality, necessity, and value of the completely human nature of the Bible. After discussions of the specific geographical and historical setting of the Bible and the contribution of archaeology, consideration is given to the major themes and translations of the Bible, the formation of the canon, and the language and literary means of expounding the message. The final chapter deals with the credulous, critical, and creative readings of the Bible that are possible and even necessary in light of its character as Word of God in historical and literary form

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