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Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. Wesley for Armchair Theologians is a guide into one of the most prominent theologians of all time, the founder of Methodism.

Two rival sects. One battle for the soul of Judaism. A legacy that shaped the world. For centuries, the Essenes and the Pharisees stood on opposite ends of a religious and political divide—one withdrawing into the wilderness, the other entrenching itself in power. Their conflict would ripple far beyond the borders of ancient Judea, influencing the rise of Christianity, reshaping Jewish thought, and leaving behind a legacy still debated today. The Essenes—mystics, ascetics, and the mysterious keepers of the Dead Sea Scrolls. They abandoned society, awaiting the end of days and the coming...

America has traversed the road of transforming Jesus in light of the American culture. This Western mindset has led Americans astray. Biblical hermeneutics has fallen by the wayside as the prosperity gospel has replaced the foundations of the Holy Scriptures. From the Enlightenment to our postmodern day, the deconstruction of the Gospel has changed the American mindset on the truths of God. Take a journey through the thought process of the flawed mindset and misinterpretation of the misconceptions that America has undergone.. Unfortunately, this Western mindset has led Americans astray.

The third of Martin Luther’s 1520 treatises, also referred to as A Treatise on Christian Liberty, this work focuses on the topics of justification and total salvation. Boldly, unmistakably, and directly contrasting the teachings of the church, Luther argued for the truth he found in studying the Bible on his own. Introducing, for the first time to many people, the argument for justification through faith alone, he knocked down the idea of being dependent on additional sacraments, penances, and works for salvation.

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 139 The Discourses of Abba Isaiah of Scetis, a classic text of fifth-century desert literature, are grounded in Scripture and the teaching of the earliest Christian monks. The authors of this book present Abba Isaiah as one of the first of the Desert Fathers to examine the relationship between abba and disciple, the monastery and the outside world. Rev. Dr John Chryssavgis is Professor of Theology at Holy Cross School of Theology, where he is the inaugural Director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute. His numerous publications focus on the early church and the ...

Postcolonial Politics and Theology seeks to reform and reimagine the field of political theology—uprooting it from the colonial soil—using the comparative lenses of postcolonial politics and theology to bring attention to the realities of the Global South. Kwok Pui-lan traces the history of the political impacts of Western theological development, and the need to shift these interlocking fields toward non-Western traditions in theory and practice.

Did you know Vincent van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime, and that during the last three months of his life, he completed an average of one painting every day? Did you know that Michelangelo's David is covered in a dusting of human skin? Rembrandt Is in the Wind: Audio Lectures is an invitation to discover some of the world's most celebrated artists and works, while presenting the Gospel of Christ in a way that speaks to the struggles and longings common to the human experience.

In this concise introduction to Calvin's life and thought, Elwood offers an insightful and accessible overview of Calvin's key teachings within its historical context. This is an engaging look at an all-important theologian.

The essays in The Beauty and Glory of the Reformation illustrate the rich biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical heritage passed on by the great 16th-century Reformation. Through these studies, you will be challenged to treasure basic Reformation principles such as Scripture alone, Christ alone, and the glory of God alone, as well as to increase your awareness of what amazing spiritual mentors and models of godliness a variety of Reformation stalwarts were and what they can still teach us today.

“The fire must be kept burning on the altar continually, it must not be extinguished” (Leviticus 6:13). John Wesley was asked how thousands fall on their faces and cry out in repentance when he preaches. He responded, “I just set myself on fire and they come to watch me burn.” Throughout church history, God has raised up “flames of fire” to stir hearts and turn the world upside down. Count Zinzendorf, Jonathan Edwards, Charles Finney, Evan Roberts, William Seymour, Smith Wigglesworth, Kathryn Kuhlman, and countless others fanned the sparks of revival and revolutionized history. ...

The most powerful teachings of Jesus. The force that fuels your faith. Now in one book. For centuries, the Beatitudes have been quoted, studied, and admired—but few truly live them. And the Holy Spirit? Many believe in Him, yet struggle to experience His power in their daily lives. This book bridges that gap, bringing together two of the most transformative forces in Christianity—Jesus’s wisdom and the Spirit’s presence—to unlock a faith that is alive, resilient, and unstoppable. Inside this two-in-one volume, you will: Decode the Beatitudes—understand what Jesus meant when He ...

This book unveils the truth about our history. The truth of our history begins and ends through biblical scriptures. We start with creation, and build from that point to the formation of Man (mankind). We identify our natural state of being much different that we have been taught in our education system and the church. The conclusion of this book will provide you a complete understanding of WHO WE ARE as God's people.

About 382 A.D., in the days of Jerome known for the Latin Vulgate, a new term began to be used in Bible scholarship [Charles, 81]. Certain texts of historical value and even Canon were now defined as something other than inspired scripture. The very concept is a clear redefining of books already in existence and in most cases, texts recorded as inspired scripture and Bible Canon now somehow in question by those without any such authority. This paradigm remains today even further rooted as if it ever represented the historical approach to these Old Testament texts. However, the Qumran exiled...

In all the discussion of women’s roles in the Church, we’ve ignored a pressing question: Why don’t men go to church anymore? Why are the most common traits of the modern Church doves and quilts and little old ladies? Dr. Leon Podles documents the current feminized state of the Western Church, the masculine traits that once characterized Christianity, and how they can be restored. While the masculine exodus from churches is dangerous for the Church, it is also dangerous for society as a whole. Masculinity will out.

A man of reason and vigorous discourse, and a renowned professor of literature and philosophy, C.S. Lewis, always "Jack" to family and friends, never shied from intellectual debate, and through his written works encouraged others to wrestle with the difficult questions of faith. A master of visual illustration and allegory, Lewis wrote with the intuitive understanding that his readers wrestled with the same questions about the Christian story, about pain, suffering, and notions of Heaven and Hell, as he himself had wrestled.

This work is not only an important piece of history. It has been passed down from generation to generation to inspire you to stand for truth, and to be set ablaze with passion for the King of Kings.

In The Truth in True Crime Audio Study, detective J. Warner Wallace explores the clues lying behind our human nature as he uncovers fifteen life truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient biblical wisdom.

An unapologetic tale of 21 saints from 21 centuries, Against the Grain is a heroic love story. To add texture and depth, each century is set in its historical context and highlights a heroic virtue associated with the saint. For our church, nation, and culture to improve, there must be an increase in virtue. This is a playbook to stop playing defense and start playing offense. If you live as a sign of contradiction amidst our coarsening culture and are looking to live a life of greater virtue, perhaps even heroic virtue, be fortified with Against the Grain.

Unlock the Mysteries of Christianity’s Oldest Traditions. Journey into the heart of two ancient Christian faiths that have shaped the spiritual lives of millions. Exploring Eastern Christianity: The Syriac and Ethiopian Churches reveals the hidden richness, profound beliefs, and enduring legacies of the Syriac Orthodox Church and the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church—two of the most fascinating and misunderstood branches of Christianity. Discover the spiritual power of these ancient churches, where prayers have echoed through centuries, and where the faith of the earliest Christians ...

Among the traditional tenets of the Christian faith is the belief that God chooses or elects people for salvation. For some Christians, such an affirmation is an indication of God's sovereign and perfect will. For others, such a notion is troubling for it seems to downplay the significance of human agency and choice. Throughout the church's history, Christians have sought to understand the meaning of relevant biblical texts and debated this theological conundrum.