Act Study

The Cotton Patch Gospel recasts the stories of Jesus and the letters of Paul and Peter into the language of the mid-20th century South. Born out of the Civil Rights struggle, these now classic translations of much of the New Testament bring the far-away places of Scipture closer to home: Gainesville, Selma, Birmingham, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. As Jordan once wrote, "While there have been many excellent translations of the Scriptures into modern English, they still have left us stranded in the long-distant past. We need to have the good news come to us not only in our own tongue but in our ...

In compelling dramatic fashion Marquis takes you on a historic journey through the Acts of The Apostles, the fifth book on the New Testament Bible, commonly referred to as Acts. This powerful word for word presentation continues the story of Jesus' ministry with a particular emphasis on the ministry of the twelve apostles and of Paul of Tarsus.

From Cornelius to Corinth the Bible text is provided in bold and the commentary within brackets on Acts Chapters Ten through Eighteen. This book has many other features: Two salvation and one rightly dividing copy ready tracts. Maps of Paul’s three apostolic journeys. Paul’s ministry in a nutshell. A timeline. A one sentence review of each chapter. A Comparison Chart of Peter’s and Paul’s signs and miracles by the Spirit. Hymns. A Chart on Caesar’s Family. A Brief Summary of the Preservation of the New Testament. The Olive Tree Concisely Explained. Outlines of the Gospel of Mark ...

Ever since he became a Christian at the age of forty, it has been Poirot actor David Suchet's dream to make an audio recording of the whole Bible. In between filming the final episodes of Poirot, David Suchet spent over 200 hours in the recording studio to create the very first full-length audio version of the NIV Bible spoken by a single British actor. Volume 2 of the NIV Audio Bible includes the Prophets, Gospels, Acts and Letters, covering the books of Isaiah to Revelation.

Marlene Wagman-Geller, author of Once Again to Zelda and Behind Every Great Man, presents a fascinating collection of biographical vignettes of dozens of women of a certain age who have excelled, inspired, and achieved. Learn how these women changed their respective fields of art, politics, science, mathematics, media, literature, activism, education, and more. From actresses, yoga teachers, folk artists to business women, prime ministers, monarchs, and authors, this group of exceptional women will illustrate that women can achieve anything, no matter their age.

The Prophet’s Life: Prophetic fACTS, Prophetic Acts presents eye-opening examples of the nonverbal ways the Lord communicated through His prophets, and how a multitude of those prophetic acts pointed to the coming Messiah, Jesus the Christ. Jesus, while pointing to His Father in Heaven, also did things that spoke volumes even without Him uttering a Word. Prayerfully, after reading The Prophet’s Life: Prophetic fACTS, Prophetic Acts, you will become more in tune with whatever the Spirit of the Lord communicates to you. His nonverbal communications are why some people experience what they...

Descriptive study of the book of Acts and its lessons.

This is a basic workbook of the History of the Christian Church with a biblical approach. At the end of the book, you will gain a general biblical knowledge of the History of the Christian Church (Examples: Church in the Book of Acts, Reform and Modern Eras). Enroll in our Bible studies courses at: https://biblestudy.gnomio.com/

A tool for grace pastors, teachers of Bible studies, and individual ambassadors in the organization of the local assembly, the teaching of sound doctrine, and edifying of the saints. God “will have all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim. 2:4). Features: Verse-by-verse commentary of Paul’s Pastoral Epistles; The Two Ministries of Christ; Why Paul?; The Three Circles (What happens at salvation?); The Four Faithful Sayings; A portrait of Timothy; A portrait of Titus; Do the bread and cup pertain to the body of Christ?; Easter; The Tanakh explained; The ...

American expatriate Frederick Winterbourne has long resided in Switzerland, where society follows strict rules for proper behavior. When Daisy Miller of Schenectady, New York arrives in Vevey, however, Winterbourne soon finds that he must reckon with his own assumptions about what makes someone "proper" and "good."

Pure Act tells the story of poet Robert Lax, whose quest to live a true life as both an artist and a spiritual seeker inspired Thomas Merton, Jack Kerouac, William Maxwell and a host of other writers, artists and ordinary people.

What if the faith and courage of the first Christians could shape your life today? Are you searching for practical wisdom, deeper community, or a renewed sense of purpose in your spiritual journey? The story of the early church is more than history—it’s an invitation to discover simple, transformative lessons for everyday living. In this accessible and inspiring guide, you’ll learn how to: Grow in faith and spiritual resilience through the real stories of Acts and the first believers. Build authentic Christian community and experience the power of unity and generosity. Overcome fear, ...

In The Story of Jesus Continues: Audio Lectures, professor and scholar Douglas Huffman takes learners through different introductory and interpretive issues in the study of Acts, including the genre, purpose, history, culture, and geographical setting of the story. Equipped with these fascinating details, in broad strokes, each lesson traces Luke's well-told recounting of the ongoing story of Jesus.

Diligently sourced and researched, Boy with the Bullhorn provides both an intimate look into how activist strategies are developed and deployed, as well as a snapshot of life in New York City during the darkest days of the AIDS epidemic. He relies on his extensive archive of original ACT UP documents, news articles, and other published material, as well as activist videos and oral histories, to help flesh out actions, events, and the background stories of key activists.

The entire book of Genesis from the Old Testament Bible is brought to life by performance artist Marquis Laughlin. From Adam to Noah, to Abraham and Joseph you'll hear moving stories of God's covenant promises to His people, and you'll marvel at His boundless grace.

This Bible study is easy to understand and enjoyable because it is written by someone like you.

"This modern study on bid'ah - or heretical innovation - critically explores the boundaries of normative Islam and outlines the legal debate surrounding the subject. It examines the influence of foreign elements in Islamic thought, focusing on corrupt religious practices, as well as distorted beliefs, acts of worship and customary practices pertaining to religious expression. Muhammad al-Ghazali also argues for a 'Sufi core' in the reformist tradition, but one that has been stripped of the foreign accretions that have corrupted many Sufi movements."

Enjoy Acts and the Letters from this faithful rendering of the New King James Version (NKJV) Bible in compelling, dramatic audio theater format with world-class audio production. With an original music score by composer Stefano Mainetti (Abba Pater), feature-film quality sound effects, and compelling narration by Michael York and the work of over 500 actors, the The Word of Promise Audio Bible will immerse listeners in the dramatic reality of the scriptures as never before.

A respected pastor and a man whose study series has sold over 4 million copies, Wiersbe affectionately calls the apostle Luke "Dr. Luke" as he shows how Dr. Luke recorded Paul's missionary journeys. Listeners travel through dungeon prisons, see the ancient world as if it were today, and witness the marvelous work God can do through a few souls fully surrendered to His purposes. They witness Paul's conversion and spot his imperfections, yet still they enter his successes as the Lord uses Him to preach Good News to the lost and dying.

The purpose of this book is to rapidly increase the believer’s understanding of God’s Word and to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ. Treasure Hunt Volume II covers all of Paul’s Prison Epistles. God’s Word in the King James Bible is given in bold and the commentary is given within brackets. Ephesians is Christ’s revelation of the mystery to us through Paul. It is advance doctrine and practice for the body of Christ. Philippians is an exquisite thank you letter encouraging believers in superior spiritual growth and unity. Colossians exalts Jesus Christ as the preeminent Head of the ...