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Dickens and the Bible: 'What Providence Meant' (ISSN)
By Jennifer Gribble. 2021
At a time when biblical authority was under challenge from the Higher Criticism and evolutionary science, ‘what providence meant’ was…
the most keenly contested of questions. This book takes up the controversial subject of Dickens and religion, and offers a significant contribution to the interdisciplinary area of religion and literature. In a close study of major novels, it argues that networks of biblical allusion reveal the Judeo-Christian grand narrative as key to his development as a writer, and as the ontological ground on which he stands to appeal to ‘the conscience of a Christian people’. Engaging the biblical narrative in dialogue with other contemporary narratives that concern themselves with origins, destinations, and hermeneutic decipherments, the inimitable Dickens affirms the Bible’s still-active role in popular culture. The providential thinking of two twentieth-century theorists, Bakhtin and Ricoeur, sheds light on an exploration of Dickens’s narrative theology.John
By Elena Bosetti. 2007
With insightful reflections, scripture scholar Elena Bosetti brings a prayerful, uniquely feminine, and deeply human perspective to God's word. This…
exploration of the Gospel launches us on a journey of encounter, discovery, conversion, and announcement of news so good that it must be shared.Jeremiah and Lamentations: Judgment and Grace (MacArthur Bible Studies)
By John F. MacArthur. 2024
The prophet Jeremiah ministered during the waning decades of Judah. The people had rebelled against the Lord through their constant…
idolatry and injustice of all kinds—and they were about to experience God's wrath in the form of a conquering army. Yet even as Jeremiah described the short-term consequences of the people's rebellion against the Lord, he also spoke of God's long-term plan to provide salvation.In the twelve studies within, join John MacArthur on an exploration of this "weeping prophet"—so called because of the grief he expressed for his people—and the prophecies he faithfully related to them for more than fifty years. By working through this study, you will learn that in your life—just like in the lives of the people of Judah—God may discipline you for a season, but He will always extend His grace to you.The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur.Galatians, Volume 9 (New Word Biblical Themes: New Testament)
By Nijay K. Gupta. 2024
The study of Galatians has had a massive impact on Christianity throughout the ages, especially in the Reformation and modern…
eras. The language of "justification by faith" has generated vigorous discussion among Protestants and Catholics for more than 500 years. It would be easy to reengage this conversation again. But in this inaugural volume of the New Word Biblical Themes series, Nijay Gupta argues that Paul has much wider interests in view in Galatians. He argues that Paul's main theme in Galatians is family--who belongs within the household of God and how they are welcomed in.While addressing additional key topics and themes like justification, faith, and freedom, Gupta skillfully unifies them under the overarching rubric of inclusion in God's family through participation in the Sonship of Jesus Christ. In God's household, the Son is the model, love is the culture, the cross is the family crest, and Christian brothers and sisters enjoy equal access, privilege, and status in the community in Christ.A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Women: Daily Inspiration for Christian Women (A Cup of Comfort)
By James Stuart Bell, Carol McLean Wilde. 2005
In this special addition to the bestselling A Cup of Comfort series, more than 100 contributors extend a sisterly hand…
to help you stay on the path of Christian love and devotion every day of the year.You will cherish real-life heroines such as:Mimi, whose love for her daughter and trust in the Lord allows her to confront her greatest fearMaralee, whose kidney cancer is diagnosed on Valentine's Day and, by God's grace, is healed in time for her beloved son's wedding that JuneRenee, a substitute teacher who asks God to help her connect with a troubled student With a touching story for each month and biblical passages as well as accounts of women's real-life encounters with God for every day in the year, A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Women is a daily dose of grace and goodness for Christians everywhere.A Cup of Comfort Devotional: Daily Reminders of God's Love and Grace (A Cup of Comfort)
By James Stuart Bell, Stephen Clark. 2004
In A Cup of Comfort Devotional 366 entries provide a daily dose of comfort, strength and inspiration. The perfect bedside…
companion to be read in the morning or evening, this magnificent work is the first of its kind to combine biblical passages and commentary with a dozen touching, heartfelt stories that have become the hallmark of A Cup of Comfort. Readers will cherish stories of Jesus entering into everyday life, such as: Ul>A young woman, traumatized during her first helicopter ride, says the Lord's Prayer and finds herself in awe as she looks down on God's creation; A woman finds out through a co-worker that Jesus can meet her right in the midst of her depression;A mother learns an unforgettable lesson of faith when a doll representing the baby Jesus in her outdoor nativity scene is stolen;With entries linked to the holidays and seasons, A Cup of Comfort Devotional brightens every day of the year, deepening our joys and sustaining us through the darker times.In The Everything Saints Book, you'll learn about the fascinating lives (and sometimes untimely deaths) of more than 85 saints…
and the miracles ascribed to them.In this authoritative new edition of The Everything Saints Book, you'll find rare quotes, little-known facts, and captivating stories of heroism and personal sacrifice, including:-Traditional saints -European, African, and Asian saints -Soon-to-be saints -Disappearing saintsFrom Mary, the mother of Jesus, to early European saints like Saint Valentine, to modern men and women who are now being considered for sainthood, The Everything Saints Book reveals the personalities and piety of these intriguing people-and the ways in which their unwavering devotion to God transformed their lives and the lives of those around them.Three Gospels
By Reynolds Price. 1997
Reynolds Price pays tribute to his literary love of translation in this adaptation of the Gospels of Mark and John,…
in addition to a gospel written by the esteemed novelist himself.Esteemed novelist, dramatist, scholar, essayist, and poet, Reynolds Price turns his attention back to a literary love he had discovered earlier in his career: translation.But for Reynolds that didn&’t mean abandoning his passion for writing original work; powerful and imaginative, Three Gospels offers eloquent translations of the Gospels of Mark and John as well as a gospel never before seen—an original one written by Price himself.These stunning triumphs of imagination tell and retell some of the most iconic ancient stories in Price&’s unparalleled literary voice.The Prayers and Meditations of St. Anselm with the Proslogion
By Anselm. 1973
Mostly written between 1070 and 1080, before he became Archbishop of Canterbury, the prayers and meditations of Anselm of Aosta…
created a tradition of intimate, intensely personal devotional works written in subtle and theologically daring prose. While the Prayer to God is based on the Lord's Prayer, the Prayer to Christ is inspired by ardent private emotion and other prayers invest saints with individual attributes, with John the Baptist as the friend, Peter as the shepherd and Mary Magdalene as the forgiving lover, among many others. The meditations include a searching exploration of the state of the soul and a lament on the loss of purity, and the Proslogion discusses the mysteries of faith. With their bright imagery, beautiful language and highly original thought, the works of Anselm have secured a lasting place in both religious and secular literature.The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah (Eerdmans Classic Biblical Commentaries (ECBC))
By Leslie C. Allen. 1976
The eloquent and uncompromising calls for social righteousness by the Minor Prophets are familiar to many, yet the writings themselves…
are probably the least-studied and least-known texts of the Old Testament. Those who are familiar with these books are also aware of the historical and literary problems that plague their study. Drawing on theological, historical, and literary insights, Leslie Allen&’s commentary on Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah carefully and imaginatively reconstructs the context in which the original Hebrew audience received the prophets&’ messages. In turn, Allen shows what relevance they hold for contemporary Christians. For each of the books, Allen includes a substantial introduction, presenting and assessing a broad range of scholarship, a select bibliography, and an extensive commentary on the author&’s own translation of the text. Allen pays special attention to Micah, in which he treats at greater length many of the forms and motifs that also appear in Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah. The introductory material for Joel includes discussions of canonicity and textual criticism that apply to the entire volume.The Book of Micah (The new International Commentary On The Old Testament Ser.)
By James D. Nogalski. 2024
What is the balance between judgment and hope? Micah spoke powerfully to the people of Judah millennia ago. His…
prophecy has the same power to change the minds and hearts of Christians today. As a volume of the New International Commentary on the Old Testament, James D. Nogalski&’s fresh commentary on Micah is academically serious and pastorally relevant. Based on Nogalski&’s original translation of the Hebrew text, this commentary takes seriously the historical and theological contexts of the book of Micah. The thorough introduction considers the book&’s literary form, its composition, and its function in the canon, especially within the Book of the Twelve. Ample notes point readers to the most relevant, up-to-date critical scholarship. Nogalski explicates Micah&’s major themes, including fidelity to Yahweh, abuses of power, and the intriguing juxtaposition of judgment and hope for God&’s people. Combining scholarly rigor with an evangelical point of view, The Book of Micah serves as the perfect companion for scholars, students, and pastors seeking to understand this essential prophet.The Jesus Touch
By Lynn Anderson. 2002
Max Lucado says of this book:"Lynn Anderson has some words for your heart. He will do more than help you…
deal with people -- he will help you love people. His model? The source of love Himself: Jesus of Nazareth." For Jesus, people are number one. For authentic followers of Jesus, people become top priority as well. Based on Jesus' "creative encounters" with the people he met throughout the Gospel of John, this powerful book will teach you how to treat each individual you meet with the creativity and love exhibited by the Master. Walk through the days of Jesus' life and witness heaven reaching down to humanity, Immanuel among the earthlings, the Christ amidst the commoners; Jesus touch people.God Attachment: Why You Believe, Act, and Feel the Way You Do About God
By Tim Clinton, Joshua Straub. 2010
God. Whether one loves him, hates him, denies or defies him, it is hard to deny the worldwide fascination with…
God. This book explores why and suggests a personal response to the God Attachment in all of us.Why has the human race, the world over, been so fascinated with . . . some might say obsessed with . . . God? This built-in attachment to God crosses religious, political, ethnic, cultural, and generational barriers.Drs. Clinton and Straub reveal fascinating research about this worldwide phenomenon. From avoidant, anxious, and fearful to secure and personal, the range of responses to our internal attachment to God has a profound influence on the way we do relationships, intimacy, and life choices.With helpful self-assessments, intriguing questions, and surprising revelations, this book moves from worldwide statistics to personal challenge, offering the means to become securely attached to God in a way that can have positive effects on our attitudes, approach to life, and overall life satisfaction.The Everything Bible Study Book: All You Need to Understand the Bible—On Your Own or in a Group (The Everything Books)
By James Stuart Bell, Tracy Sumner. 2007
A complete package for individual or group bible study!Studying the Bible can be a daunting prospect—but with The Everything Bible…
Study Book, reading and understanding this great work has never been easier. This unique, nonsectarian guide has everything you need to study the Bible, either on your own or in the company of your peers.Beginning with an overview of the various methods of Bible study, this fascinating and informative book takes you step by step through the important sections of Scripture, beginning with Genesis and ending with Revelations.Every Scripture reference includes: -Brief summaries of each biblical book -Critical historical and background information -Interpretations relevant to today -Ways to apply Bible teachings to daily lifeThe Everything Bible Study Book provides fifty lessons and discussion topics designed for a full year of Bible study. The accompanying CD includes lesson plans, study guides, readings, and other ready-to-print handouts. Whether you&’re studying solo or starting your own Bible study group to accompany you, you&’ll be ready for the spiritual journey of a lifetime with The Everything Bible Study Book.The Methodist Book of Daily Prayer
By Matt Miofsky. 2023
Daily prayer the Wesleyan wayPrayer is a spiritual practice, and daily prayer uses the repetition of forms and words to…
cultivate a deep, meaningful ritual, drawing the individual into an ever-closer relationship with God. This book is organized by liturgical season, but is undated, so the individual is free to begin using it at any point during the year. The book is concise and easy to use and includes the words of scripture and other necessary text. It is a simple, frictionless tool for spiritual health. The Methodist Book of Daily Prayer provides complete texts for Morning Prayers and Evening Prayers, with a new set of texts for each week of the year. Each week is anchored in its liturgical season: Advent, Christmastide, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Eastertide, Pentecost, Sow & Rest (Ordinary Time), and Harvest & Create (Ordinary Time).Each set of prayers centers on a scripture passage, with an emphasis on the Psalms. The prayers draw from familiar historic, classic, and ancient Christian texts, and from Methodism’s rich hymnody. They also feature fresh, original words from new writers. This book facilitates deep daily connection with God--a method for spiritual sustenance.Misericordia sin velo hará precisamente eso: desvelar la manera en que se habla de la misericordia de Dios en el…
Mesí as desde la primera palabra hebrea de la Biblia, hasta llegar al ú ltimo capí tulo de Malaquí as. Al té rmino del añ o, habrá s entrado al Antiguo Testamento por 365 nuevas puertas, habrá s visto antiguos versos con nuevos ojos, y habrá s trazado una red de conexiones por toda la Escritura que nunca antes habí as advertido. Comenzará s a ver a lo que se referí a una persona cuando describió las palabras hebreas como « guiones entre el cielo y la tierra» .Leer la Biblia en una traducció n puede ser como « besar a la novia por sobre el velo» . Cada uno de estos 365 devocionales está elaborado con el fin de levantar ese velo muy ligeramente, tocar piel con piel, por así decirlo, con el idioma original. No es necesario saber nada de hebreo para beneficiarse de estas meditaciones. No está n escritas para enseñ arte el idioma de Abraham, Moisé s e Isaí as, sino para darte una muestra de sus ideas, exponerte a su elocuencia, reí r con ellos en sus ingeniosos juegos de palabras, para desespañ olizar sus modismos, y, lo que es má s importante, para seguir sus trayectorias hasta la predicació n del Mesí as y los escritos de sus evangelistas y apó stoles.MC: God Creates His People
By Gary Holloway. 2024
The spirituality of Genesis centers on God as Creator and God as a Faithful Partner.“In the beginning, God . .…
.” The Lord makes all things. He is therefore the God of all power and wisdom. What’s more, he creates everything good. Very good. And when they go bad, he still works his good will. Things are not the way they were supposed to be. Genesis begins the story of a God who is working to make things right.When humans abandon their proper place and rebel against the Lord, he punishes them as any loving father would. But he does not abandon humanity or the rest of his creation. Genesis tells the story of how God works in surprising ways through human choices, good and bad, to reclaim and restore his creation.Genesis tells of a faithful God. And the Lord in turn expects his people to be faithful. That means trusting him, especially when his ways do not make sense. Abraham is willing to sacrifice his own son. Joseph trusts even when he is a slave and a prisoner. As we meditate on these stories of those who trusted, followed, and wrestled with God, let us open ourselves to his Spirit. Let us trust his inscrutable ways. Let us believe God so he might, through his covenant of love, count us as righteous.Gospel in Life Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Grace Changes Everything
By Timothy Keller. 2024
Join bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller in an eight-week video Bible study on the gospel and how to live…
it out in all aspects of life—from your community to the world at large.The Gospel in Life video Bible study (video streaming code included) begins with the city, your home now: the world that is. The final week closes with the theme of the eternal city, your heavenly home: the world that is to come.Throughout this eight-week ascent—from earthly work to the final revelation of grace—you&’ll learn how the gospel can change your heart, your community, and how you can live as a disciple of Jesus Christ in this world, right now, even as you look forward to the promise we have in him. Discover how grace really does change everything.Sessions and video run times:City – The World That Is (11:30)Heart – Three Ways to Live (12:00)Idolatry – The Sin Beneath the Sin (12:00)Community – The Context for Change (11:30)Witness – An Alternate City (11:30)Work – Cultivating the Garden (11:30)Justice – A People for Others (12:30)Eternity – The World That Is to Come (11:00) This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don&’t need to buy a DVD!)Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.One Prayer Away: Healing Words to Speak Over Your Day (90 Devotions for Women)
By Lauren Fortenberry. 2024
Find hope when you need it the most with this gorgeous 90-day devotional for women who need a reminder that…
God can bring you past your broken beginnings, through the messy middles, and into a faith-filled future.When you're at the edge of what your heart can handle. When you can't see the road ahead. When you wonder if the hurt is beyond healing. One Prayer Away by Lauren Fortenberry is for every moment of the journey.Each day invites you to begin with your brokenness. To speak to God about what keeps you up at night. To know that in every single thing you carry today, you do not need to carry it alone. One Prayer Away includes:90 meditations of hope and encouragement in Lauren's signature poetic stylePrayers to receive for yourself or to pray for othersBible verses relevant to each day's needs like hope, mercy, and surrenderInspirational quotes and soothing photography to create a place where your soul can rest This beautiful devotional is a thoughtful gift for:A friend who needs encouragement in times of uncertainty, anxiety, loneliness, and lossWomen's prayer groups or Bible studiesMother&’s Day, birthdays, or simply to say "I'm thinking of you"Any woman who desires to grow spiritually Whether you are struggling or seeking, flying or failing—God is with you. You can trust Him to hold you through it all.Christ in the Passover: Celebrate A Christian Seder
By Rose Publishing. 2008
Christ in the Passover - Celebrate a Christian Seder The Passover is the Old Testament feast that celebrates and remembers…
God's liberation of Israel from Egypt. It also foreshadow's Christ's sacrifice on the cross. In just 14 pages, you will learn the history of this special day and the symbolism in the Passover that points to Jesus Christ. Christ in the Passover also includes a Passover seder that can be used by Christians year round.Jews and some Christians celebrate the Passover as a holiday that commemorates God's miraculous rescue of Israel from Egyptian captivity. God instituted the Passover feast over 3,500 years ago to remind his people of how much he loved them. The Passover is meaningful to Christians today because it is packed with symbolism that points to Jesus Christ and how much he loves us. Most people today do not observe Passover or understand its significance. Christ in the Passover looks at the origins and symbolism of the Passover and how the Old Testament Passover is relevant today through God's Son, Jesus. Christ in the Passover shows six ways that the Passover in the Old Testament points to Jesus, who was called the "Lamb of God."This [Passover] is a day to remember. Each year, from generation to generation, you must celebrate it as a special festival to the LORD. This is a law for all time.Exodus 12:14Christ in the Passover gives hundreds of facts at a glance, including:* The Passover story from the Bible - celebrating the Exodus from Egypt* The parallels between the Passover in the Old Testament and the work of Jesus Christ as the perfect Passover lamb in the New Testament. This is a good way of explaining the Jewish roots of Christianity.* The symbolism of the perfect lamb* The similarities between Passover and the Lord's Supper* A Christian Passover Seder script, with everything you will need, including the recipes. Our staff held a seder and it was very meaningful to everyone. It takes only 30 minutes and is good for all ages. Children have fun finding the hidden matzah bread that symbolizes Jesus. The Christian Seder can be used at home, in a small group, a classroom or a Bible study.Why is the Passover story important for Christians today?At some point, you will face hard times, tough problems, and unfair circumstances. It's good to know that when times are tough, God loves you and watches out for you. Passover is a reminder of God's control over earthly events and ultimate victory over sin and death. Christ in the Passover will increase your faith in God as you learn that Jesus was sent to earth to become the Passover Lamb for all humanity.