Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
In this highly useful book, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. explores the role of the deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The author explains the freedom for churches to define the roles of deacons while also supplying many helpful suggestions. Johnson examines the ministry as it is described in sections of the Book of Order and analyzes how the word "deacon" is used in Scripture. In addition, Johnson provides historical information regarding the inclusion...
Author
Language
English
Description
This accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have been elected to this ordered ministry. It explains the meaning of the term "ruling elder� and the qualifications and duties of this ministry. The book goes on to explore the relationship of ruling elders to other elders, the role of the ruling elder on session and in the presbytery, and the relationships...
Author
Language
English
Description
The lessons in this book are those Schmidt did not and probably could not have learned in school. They aren't so much facts and concepts as states of mind and acts of will. Most of the lessons contained in the book came to the author through trial and error and reflecting on mistakes and misunderstandings. Some emerged out of a time and pain and disillusionment. It is when a relationship is strained, a project botched, or an idea scorned that creative...
Author
Series
Language
Español
Description
La Pasión de Jesús nos habla de su amor por nosotros, un amor infatigable, incondicional, infinito, lleno de "locuras". Nadie nos ama como Él.
Es lógico que el cristiano medite a menudo lo sucedido en aquella primera Semana Santa: el lavatorio de los pies, la institución de la Eucaristía, la Pasión y muerte de Jesús, la amorosa esperanza de María durante el Sábado Santo, y la resurrección y apariciones de Jesús a sus discípulos.
Author
Language
Español
Description
El cristianismo es la religión que significó el inicio de una época y fundó las bases de nuestra cultura de Occidente. Sin embargo, a veces resulta de interés recordar elementos clave respecto a la doctrina que ha conformado nuestro contexto cultural durante siglos.
Este libro trata de cómo se formó su ideario y cuáles fueron los principales ideólogos de los dogmas cristianos, qué tomó de otras religiones y qué fue original y propio, de...
Author
Language
English
Description
There is no user-friendly, seeker-sensitive Gospel. There is only the truth. Let John MacArthur personally guide you deeper into the biblical truths of Hard to Believe?truths that triumph over the world's false view of Christianity. In this workbook, pastor, teacher, and best-selling author John MacArthur takes you step by step through each main idea of his insightful and sometimes shocking new book, Hard to Believe. These interactive lessons reaffirm...
Author
Language
English
Description
There is much focus today on the agony of Christ's death. The story is not finished. God has left us with four different accounts of Jesus' victory over death. Here are all the words of all the Gospels about the last week of Christ and His resurrection. The orderly and harmonized reports about the passion of Jesus and His rising from the dead make an exciting story. It is completely Scripture with some commentary; but, now all of the accounts have...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
From one of the UK's leading reference publishers, comes an approachable and authoritative guide to Saints, old and new. The Collins Dictionary of Saints includes Saints from all around the world and across the millennia, giving a fascinating - and sometimes intriguing - insight into the lives and achievements of the men and women of God. From such little-known local Saints as Cadoc, the Welsh abbot who lived the life of a hermit on the island of...
Author
Language
English
Description
Get the Summary of Collin Hansen's Timothy Keller in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. The book "Timothy Keller" by Collin Hansen provides an in-depth look at the life and ministry of Tim Keller, from his family's historical roots and upbringing to his transformative work as a pastor and author. It traces Keller's early life in Pennsylvania, his academic and spiritual development at Bucknell University, and his exposure...
Author
Language
English
Description
In her book about the disciplines necessary for prophesying the author has desired to share with others what the Bible has to say about this important and neglected subject. The author presents a series of chapters designed to help the beginner to approach God in a productive and useful way. This is a stimulating and fascinating book with Scriptural quotations necessary to inspire the reader with faith. Her personal understanding and experiences will...
Author
Series
Language
Español
Description
La ambición tiene bastante mala prensa entre los católicos. Algunos la consideran una búsqueda del ego y la vanagloria, y reducen su sentido a la simple ambición mundana. Pero se puede lograr otro punto de vista más pleno si tratamos de considerarla "desde Dios".
Nuestra época se define a veces como la era del vacío, del desencanto, de la pérdida de valores. Se hace cada día más urgente que recuperemos el deseo de grandeza, la confianza...
Author
Series
Language
Español
Description
Desde hace un siglo, el Opus Dei irradia en el mundo un mensaje de encuentro con Dios en la vida corriente. No es poco lo que se ha escrito sobre esta institución y sobre su fundador, Josemaría Escrivá, pero es la primera vez que se lleva a cabo una investigación exhaustiva, con acceso a toda la documentación que se conserva y a numerosos testimonios orales.
Los autores, ambos historiadores, narran la génesis y el desarrollo del Opus Dei, sus...
Author
Language
English
Description
With lessons on Obedience, Humility and Servanthood this Bible study series will provide children and youth leaders with engaging ways to understand the character of Christ. Teachers are provided with lesson plans that include face-to-face and technology-based components that allow flexibility for how these interactive lessons will go forth for different age groups.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The author of Pinnacles of Power delivers a post-Cold War spy thriller featuring globe-hopping journalist Jackson Maxwell. The place: A European center of power in the emerging new world order. The event: An international conference plotting the strategy for evangelism in the post-Cold War era. Jackson Maxwell, Christian journalist, travels to Berlin intent upon capturing the spirit of this historic gathering. But behind the scenes, a much more crucial...
Author
Language
English
Description
Our modern-day Christian Church is Powerless! Dissension and division among the ranks have served as ballisic missiles which have all but destroyed the moral fabric of our faith. The enemy has divided Christians. Agents of Satan are poised to go forth to conquer. The Church is being rendered void and desolate in this world. The marginalization of the Church's presence and significance in this world are not acceptable with the Almighty God. The Holy...
Author
Language
English
Description
The author of The Phenomenon of Man reconciles passionate faith with the rigor of scientific thinking. Nineteen essays concerned with the relationship of science and religion. As a believing scientist, Teilhard wrestled with the problem of presenting to the believer a scientific picture that would enlarge his religious vision and to the scientist a statement of religious ideas that would integrate with his understanding of reality. Foreword by N....
Author
Language
English
Description
This book is an integration of the Old and New Testaments, and it is intended to demonstrate that there should be only one Testament. Together they form the Bible of the Jewish people. They unfold the long journey that Abram and Sarai were summoned by God to initiate. As migrants without a country and without an ethnic identity, they personified the Truth of God by incarnating "the Lord God's" being of presence and transcendent possibility. Incorporated...
Author
Language
English
Description
The Christian life isn't always a walk in the park. Children of Christian parents do die. Christian businessmen do lose their jobs. And husbands of Christian wives do cheat. Being a Christian doesn't protect you from the tough punches life throws. Taking fourteen strategies from the biblical account of the Israelite journey, Walking with God on the Road You Never Wanted to Travel offers real hope to those on an unexpected, difficult journey. For forty...
Author
Language
English
Description
It is God who has spoken to mankind this time through his loving Son, Jesus Christ, who has come to save our souls. This is the one whose birth, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and the greatest commission were accomplished. An ancient promise speaks of a new holy righteous convent, which will be everlasting in order to save the whole world. As a result of the gracious gift of life and the unfailing love of God that never dies, Emmanuel is the...
Author
Language
English
Description
The author who brought you the inspirational 101 Things God Can't Do now shows you 101 Things the Devil Can't Do. Filled with instant encouragement, this little treasure shows you that The Devil can't win.
The Discourager can't keep you depressed.
The Bad Habit can't ruin your life anymore.
Satan can't get God's glory or God's children.
101 Things the Devil Can't Do turns discouragement into encouragement, transforms trouble into an opportunity...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request