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By Randy Frazee. 2014
Celebre la esperanza de la Pascua con este folleto de bajo costo diseñado para centrarse en la esperanza de la…
eternidad. Con 3 capítulos de Creer - una experiencia tópica de 30 semanas con la Biblia NVI - este folleto explora los tres temas de la esperanza, la eternidad, y la fe..By Mark Ashton. 2002
The Reality Check series makes just one assumption: that you’re serious enough about your spiritual journey to investigate Christianity with…
an open mind. This isn’t about joining anyone’s religious club—it’s about being real with yourself and with the others in your group. Since no one has all the answers, there’s plenty of room for discussion. After all, if there is any truth to the Bible’s stories about Jesus, then one thing he’d welcome are questions and opinions that come from honest, earnest hearts. Miracles? Rising from the dead? God Incarnate? Some people say such claims about Jesus are myths and lies. Yet through the years countless others, beginning with Jesus’ closest friends, have staked their lives on the accuracy of those claims. Fortunately, faith is not a leap in the dark. In Clear Evidence, you’ll weigh the arguments for and against the Jesus of the Bible. How convincing is the case for either side? The verdict is yours. Clear Evidence includes these sessions: Credible Sources A Brush with Greatness Reason, Faith, and . . . Miracles? The Finish Line Final Proof Skeptics Turn For the Group Leader Reality Check is for spiritual seekers of every persuasion. Uncompromisingly Christian in its perspective, it steers wide of pat answers and aims at honesty. This innovative and thought-provoking series will challenge you and those in your group to connect heart to heart as together you explore the interface between Jesus, the Bible, and the realities of this world in which we live.By Luciano Jaramillo Cárdenas. 2004
Los números pasan a representar cantidades y cifras matemáticas exactas, a simbolizar realidades más complejas, conceptos, mensajes y verdades de…
capital importancia para el lector de las Escrituras. «Muchos han hecho de los números unos instrumentos de sortilegio, agüeros y adivinación, sin detenerse a examinarlos en el verdadero contexto que tienen como vehículos de la revelación divina. El estudio sistemático y erudito del doctor Jaramillo en este nuevo libro. El mensaje de los números provee a la iglesia cristiana, y al público en general, del adecuado marco teórico para el tratamiento de un tema tan importante como mal tratado en el seno de la «religión informal».By Karen H Jobes, John H Walton, Janet Nygren. 2008
A series of Bible study guides following the format and content of the NIV Application Commentaries Series. Each study looks…
at the original meaning, bridging contexts, and contemporary significance of the text, and offers small group participants a better understanding and relevant application of the biblical material to their daily lives.By Jean E. Syswerda, Natalie Block. 2003
A Bible study series addressing the unique needs of moms. These 8 Bible studies help women discover God’s wisdom on…
how to be the best mothers, women, and disciples they can be. Each study contains 6 sessions divided into 5 flexible portions: For You Alone, For You and God’s Word, For You and Others, For You and God, and For You and Your Kids. The last section helps moms share each week’s nugget of truth with their children. • Entering God's Presence covers the topic of prayer “everything from having access to God to unanswered prayerBy Klyne Snodgrass. 2012
Muchos comentarios bíblicos nos llevan en un viaje de ida del siglo veinte al siglo uno. Sin embargo, nos dejan…
ahí, asumiendo que, de alguna manera, podremos regresar por nosotros mismos. En otras palabras, se enfocan en el significado original del pasaje, pero no discuten su aplicación contemporánea. ¡La información que ofrecen es valiosa, pero el trabajo está hecho solo a la mitad! Esta nueva y única serie muestra a los lectores cómo traer un mensaje antiguo al contexto moderno. Explica no solo lo que la Biblia quiso decir, sino también cómo puede hablar de un modo poderoso en la actualidad.By Bill Hybels, Kevin Harney. 2007
How do you hand the tough challenges of parenting? Parenting. Nothing gives us more joy—or greater challenges. “How do I…
balance my work and family time? What’s the best way to handle my teenager's attitude? Can I do a better job of raising my kids?” Parenting helps you and your groups tackle the thorny issues parents face today. Each session covers a topic that's key to effective parenting, from raising well-balanced kids to overcoming the mistakes you make along the way. This practical, hands-on discussion guide helps you create a home where children can thrive. You'll develop confidence and competence in your God-entrusted role as a parent and enjoy watching your kids grow into vibrant, godly adults. Interactions—a powerful and challenging tool for building deep relationships between you and your group members, and you and God. Interactions is far more than another group Bible study. It's a cutting-edge series designed to help small group participants develop into fully devoted followers of Christ.By Stephen Eyre. 2001
“Lord, I want patience, and I want it right now!” It is easier to joke about patience than to become…
patient. You can tell that God is growing patience in you when you run into frustrating experiences; when others fail to meet your expectations; when people you depend on let you down. Most of all, you know you are learning patience when you call out to the Lord for help and he seems to be on vacation. In the face of such trials, the Bible tells us that patience is worth the wait. This Fruit of the Spirit Bible study helps you discover the benefits of waiting. The eight-volume Fruit of the Spirit Bible Studies series not only helps you discover what the Bible says about the vital traits that the Holy Spirit produces in believers, but also moves you beyond reflection and discussion to application. Designed for use in small groups or personal devotions, the interactive format will help you grow in your ability to reflect the character of Jesus. Revised to include: Expanded leader’s notes Between-studies applications Suggestions for prayerBy Kevin Harney, Candace Payne. 2017
Joy is closer than you think because God is better than you may believe!Using humor, wit, and wisdom, author Candace…
Payne (aka “Chewbacca Mom”) reveals biblical insights to unshakable joy and freedom in every circumstance. Dispel the myths that joy is frivolous, immature, or reserved for a few select “happy” people, and open your heart to receive the freedom and joy God created you to live in.“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete” (John 15:11).In this six-session video Bible study, learn what it is to live a life expressed by joy!This study guide challenges groups to get honest and real in their discussion time and to explore the truth in what Scripture says about joy. It also includes a personal “Joy Lab” that makes homework a new daily practice in the art of encountering the abundance God intends for each of us when we know joy.Sessions include:Laugh It Up, Live It OutKnow Hope, Know JoyJoy Is a FighterJoy Is Not Arrogant, But She Is ConfidentJoy Embraces SorrowYou’re Full of ItDesigned for use with the Defiant Joy Video Study (9780310090557) sold separately.By Sharon A Hersh, Jean E Syswerda. 2003
A Bible study series addressing the unique needs of moms. These 8 Bible studies help women discover God’s wisdom on…
how to be the best mothers, women, and disciples they can be. Each study contains 6 sessions divided into 5 flexible portions: For You Alone, For You and God’s Word, For You and Others, For You and God, and For You and Your Kids. The last section helps moms share each week’s nugget of truth with their children. • Mothering without Guilt identifies and debunks the “perfect mom” stereotypes and encourages moms to be real—not perfect—and forgiven—not guilty.By Stephen M Miller. 2005
Where was the garden of Eden? What happened to the ark of the covenant? What is the unforgivable sin Jesus…
spoke of? If you’ve ever wondered about these or other questions while reading the Bible, then this is the book for you. Here is a fascinating look at some of the most perplexing mysteries found in the pages of the Bible. Drawing from the latest research in both archaeology and biblical studies, Incredible Mysteries of the Bible sheds fascinating and helpful light on fifty topics. Each article is accompanied by beautiful full-color images and helpful sidebars. Whether you read the book cover to cover or dip in and out at your leisure, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the world and message of the Bible. So grab your sleuthing hat and dig in!By Rick Warren. 2003
God longs for you to have rich, genuine connections with him and a handful of other people. These six sessions…
will help you connect more deeply with Jesus Christ and build genuine relationships with Christian friends. Christ’s love makes it possible for you to be known and to know others, to be loved and to love, to resolve conflict effectively, and to move outward together in faith.“Doing Life Together is a groundbreaking study…[It’s] the first small group curriculum built completely on the purpose-driven paradigm…The greatest reason I’m excited about [it] is that I’ve seen the dramatic changes it produces in the lives of those who study it.” —From the foreword by Rick Warren Based on the five biblical purposes that form the bedrock of Saddleback Church, Doing Life Together will help your group discover what God created you for and how you can turn this dream into an everyday reality. Experience the transformation firsthand as you begin Connecting, Growing, Developing, Sharing, and Surrendering your life together for him.The NIV Kids’ Visual Study Bible, for ages 8–12, brings the Bible to life in four-color illustrated splendor. This study…
Bible includes a spectacular full-color interior featuring over 700 illustrations, photos, infographics, and maps on every page that visually represent key Bible information. Each page also features important facts located near the relevant verse. Intriguing facts; colorful, engaging maps; photographs; and illustrations make this a Bible they’ll want to explore. Features: Over 700 four-color photographs, illustrations, infographics, and maps throughout Full-color design Book introductions, including important facts and an image to orient the reader One-column format with side bar study notes for ease of reading Presentation page The complete text of the New International Version (NIV) translation of the BibleBy Zondervan. 2015
The bestselling NIrV Study Bible for Kids starts early readers ages 6 to 10 on the rewarding path of reading…
and studying God's Word. This Bible uses the complete text of the New International Reader’s Version® (NIrV) which is written at a third-grade reading level and is perfect for those learning to read. With colorful artwork, easy-to-read Bible text, and fun features, kids will engage with the Bible in a way that makes it stick. Features include: •Presentation page—for personalization and gift giving •32 full-color pages—includes illustrations to bring Bible characters and events to life plus helpful study information about the Ten Commandments, how to become a Christian, prayer, and more. •Check It Out—sketches and descriptions of what life was like in Bible times. •Brain Game—questions to help kids remember important Bible themes. •Soak It up—key verses highlighted for kids to memorize. •Book Introductions—brief overviews of each book with an outline of key events. •Dictionary—key Bible words for quick reference. •Map sectionBy Stephen Eyre, Phyllis J Lepeau, Peter Scazzero, Jack Kuhatschek, Jacalyn Eyre. 2001
These forty-eight Bible studies were written with one goal in mind – to allow the Spirit of God to use…
the Word of God to produce fruit in your life. These studies will help you discover what the Bible says rather than simply telling you what it says. They encourage you to think and to explore rather than to merely fill in blanks. Fruit of the Spirit will help you discern what the Bible says about the vital traits that the Holy Spirit produces in believers, and move you beyond reflection to application. Designed for use as personal Bible study or group study, the interactive format will help you grow in your ability to reflect the character of Jesus and will aid not only in understanding the fruit, but also in applying them to daily life.By Zondervan. 2016
The NIV Bible for Teen Guys, designed specifically for guys ages 13 to 18, is for real teenage guys with…
real lives. Packed with daily readings, highlighted promises of God, challenging insights, smart advice, and open discussion about the realities of life, this Bible is designed to help teen guys grow in their faith. The NIV Bible for Teen Guys is as serious about your walk with God as you are, helping you discover his will for all areas of your life, including relating to your family, dealing with friends, work, sports, girls, and so much more.Features include:Daily readings for teen guys by popular Christian male authors (Mark Batterson, Kyle Idleman, Mark Hall, Max Lucado, and more)Character profiles of men in the BibleBook introductions for each book of the BibleHighlighted promises of God: verses worth rememberingA concordance for help in finding versesThe complete text of the bestselling New International Version (NIV) of the BibleBy Zondervan. 2013
This is a small, softcover booklet with a big message. The Story of Jesus: Teen Edition uses the clear, accessible…
language of the New International Version (NIV) to tell the story of the most significant person who ever lived. Compelling and powerful, it’s also a compact, low-priced way to share the Jesus story in one seamless narrative. The Story of Jesus: Teen Edition is one book that will be read again and again.By Moisés Silva. 1984
Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times organizes material in thematic fashion and distills from the various articles the information…
that is most useful for appreciating the cultural background of the biblical writings. The book begins with a chapter on the family, describing what the Bible says about children, from their birth through their education, and discusses the roles played by men and women when they reached adulthood. The topics of sex, marriage, divorce, old age, death, and burial are also treated. From there, topics include: -The household—from house architecture and furniture to the subjects of food and water—and health and illnesses in biblical times. -Social life, including population, the calendar, economics, crafts, travel and trade, dress, and music. -Government in the towns, the larger cities, and the state; including the role of the king, as well as the function of elders and officials. -Israel’s religious life—from the use of high places and altars, to the importance of the tabernacle and the temple, to role of priests and Levites.By J Dwight Pentecost. 1981
The life of Jesus Christ takes on fresh clarity and meaning in this masterful work by Dwight Pentecost. The words,…
the miracles, and overarching message of the Messiah come alive in flowing and detailed chronology, set against the cultural, political, and religious setting of his day. You'll gain new understanding of why Jesus came, how he operated, and what he accomplished. Above all, you'll acquire a deeper appreciation for the love that guided his path, beginning in a manger in Bethlehem, leading through three and a half years of ministry that ended abruptly at the cross on Golgotha, and blazing forth in eternal triumph at the resurrection. Drawing liberally on the works of others who have written about Christ, such as Alfred Edersheim, J. W. Shepherd, W. Graham Scroggie, and Frederick Faraar, Dr. Pentecost reveals in his own writing a familiarity with the subject that comes from years of teaching. Yet he writes, not as one who knows all there is to know about Christ, but with the restraint of one who knows that Jesus is to be worshiped and adored as the great King, and that no book can do more than begin to tell all the wonders of his being and his love.By George H Guthrie, Douglas J Moo, Clinton E Arnold. 2002
Discover: ·How the springs at Hierapolis help us understand why Jesus described the church at Laodicea as “lukewarm” ·The background…
and circumstances of certificates of divorce in Judaism ·How Jewish dietary laws provided a powerful metaphor for God’s acceptance of the Gentiles Brimming with photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary walks you verse by verse through all the books of the New Testament. It’s like slipping on a set of glasses that lets you read the Bible through the eyes of a first-century reader! Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New Testament into gripping immediacy. Things that seem mystifying, puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous meaning when you view them in their ancient context. You’ll deepen your understanding of the teachings of Jesus. You’ll discover the close, sometimes startling interplay between God’s kingdom and the practical affairs of the church. Best of all, you’ll gain a deepened awareness of the Bible’s relevance for your life. Written in a clear, engaging style, this beautiful set provides a new and accessible approach that more technical expository and exegetical commentaries don’t offer. It features: ·Commentary based on relevant papyri, inscriptions, archaeological discoveries, and studies of Judaism, Roman culture, Hellenism, and other features of the world of the New Testament ·Hundreds of photographs, illustrations, and line drawings ·Copious maps, charts, and timelines·Sidebar articles and insights ·“Reflections” on the Bible’s relevance for 21st-century livingWritten by leading evangelical contributors: Clinton E. Arnold (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen), General Editor S. M. Baugh (Ph.D., University of California, Irvine) Peter H. Davids (Ph.D., University of Manchester) David E. Garland (Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) David W. J. Gill (D.Phil., University of Oxford) George H. Guthrie (Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) Moyer V. Hubbard (D.Phil., University of Oxford) Andreas J. Köstenberger (Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Ralph P. Martin (Ph.D., University of London, King’s College) Douglas J. Moo (Ph.D., University of St. Andrews) Mark L. Strauss (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) Frank Thielman (Ph.D., Duke University) Jeffrey A. D. Weima (Ph.D., University of Toronto) Michael J. Wilkins (Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) Mark W. Wilson (D.Litt. et Phil., University of South Africa) Julie L. Wu (Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) Robert W. Yarbrough (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen)