Bible Theology

Salvation for Sale!Secrets. We love a good mystery, don’t we? What aren’t preachers telling us about their demands for tithes and their requests for offerings? The short answer is we’re being deceived, bullied, and manipulated. The longer answer is this book. Millions of Christians are under the impression that the salvation they received freely “by grace through faith” actually costs a non-negotiable lifetime fee of ten percent of their gross income. Preachers (usually) don’t explain it this way, and Christians don’t (usually) think of it this way. But when all is said and ...

What follows is not a translation in the ordinary sense of the word. It’s more like a paraphrase. Rather than worry over the letter of the text, the goal has been to illuminate the large scale patterns that structure it. The King James Version, for instance, renders Paul’s letter with uncanny beauty but is opaque as an argument. Modern translations tend to have the same problem. Their overriding concern is with the letter of the text, not with its logic. As a result, Paul’s forest is always getting sacrificed for the sake of his trees. But Paul’s work is too important, his good news...

An exegetical and theological exposition of the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel. The text is organized as a sequence of fifteen units, each covering a key passage in the text, and presented within the context of the theme of that passage with an emphasis of its historical and literary context as well as its application to modern daily life. Each unit is useful for about thirty minutes of personal study, or about an hour of small-group study. Table of Contents: 1:1-28 Trusting in God’s Grace 3:1–4:1 Responding Faithfully to God’s Call 5:1-6:16 The Folly of False Worship 7:1-15 Trusting ...

How do we know who God is and what He wants from us? Many things are said about God, but what does God say about Himself? Does the Bible give us these answers? How should we approach the Bible in the first place? Why does God have different rules and consequences in the Old Testament than He does in the New Testament? What are the conditions for having a relationship with God throughout human history? Do they change? What are the conditions today? These and many more questions are answered in this book. God of Covenants covers a wide range of issues related to God, the Bible, and His people...

Be inspired by Esther, an incredible woman of God. Esther was willing to risk her life for the welfare of her people and the furthering of God's plan. Strategically positioned by God in a place of influence, Esther is a powerful biblical example of how God can use anyone. She answered God's call and went through a season of preparation physically and spiritually to get ready. It doesn't matter where you came from or what skills and talents you have; if you let him, God can use your life for his glory!

How the Bible Actually Works makes clear that there is no one right way to read or listen to the Bible. Moving us beyond the damaging idea that “being right” is the most important measure of faith, Enns’ freeing approach to Bible study helps us to instead focus on pursuing enlightenment and building our relationship with God - which is exactly what the Bible was designed to do.

One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, Mere Christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide. This audiobook brings together C. S. Lewis' legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out simply to "explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times."

Prophecy is leaping off the pages of today's headlines. The return of Israel. Increased turmoil in the Middle East. The rise of ISIS. China and Russia's presence in the Fertile Crescent. The exponentially increasing technological explosion. The "Trojan horse" refugee crisis. America's collapsing borders. The rise of the Sodom and Gomorrah spirit. The targeting of Christians around the world and particularly in the Middle East and the United States.

Pressure is rising. The global atmosphere is morphing as never before. It's time to pay attention to the warnings around us that point to inevitable catastrophes to come. Bible prophecy expert Ron Rhodes surveys 15 current trends that affect us on a worldwide, national, and personal scale - suggesting some inescapable consequences to our safety, rights, and way of life. You will see how the stage is being set for the end times.

If you have not read the Bible, consider this, that it is the best seller of all best sellers, the #1 most printed book every week of every month of every year. It is estimated that over five billion complete copies of the Bible have been printed in 349 languages and with partial copies additionally printed in another 2,123 languages (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/best-selling-book-of-non-fiction). Consider carefully that something inside the Bible must be profound and compelling since hundreds of millions if not billions of people have read it. Over the centuries, the ...

Book Description: The Hard Sayings of Jesus Christ: Life-Changing Truths In The Hard Sayings of Jesus Christ: Life-Changing Truths, readers are invited to step into the enigmatic and transformative world of Jesus’ most challenging teachings—words that defy the grasp of the natural mind and demand a deeper, spiritual awakening. This profound book explores twenty of these hard sayings, with four receiving an in-depth, soul-stirring dive that unveils their hidden depths. From the call to eat His flesh and drink His blood to the stark warning of blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, each saying...

What Happens Next is an optimistic, accessible, and nonsensational guide to what the Bible says about heaven's time line that will empower you to face the future with faith. Max takes you on a well-researched overview of what God's Word says, exploring the following four big ideas that provide a solid foundation for understanding God's eternal plan.

Because God has made himself known in his word, a commitment to a high view of scripture is of paramount importance. Sadly, more and more people - not only from outside the church, but also from within - are denying the complete truthfulness of God's word. Edited by pastor John MacArthur, this compilation of essays by a host of evangelical pastors, theologians, historians, and biblical scholars contends that the Bible is completely true and without error - a foundational belief for those who claim to honor God and his word.

From beginning to end, the Bible reveals the glory of Jesus. But for many Bible listeners, it doesn't seem that simple. We're often unsure how the Bible's many stories, characters, events relate together and connect to Jesus. Some are tempted to force the pieces of the Bible together, making superficial jumps to him. Others give up trying to understand the Bible altogether.

The letter of Jude is one of the shortest books in the New Testament. Along with Philemon, it contains only 25 verses. What Jude’s letter lacks in length, it makes up for in content. Jude can pack a big punch in a small package. And while Christians might be more familiar with other New Testament letters, Jude should not be overlooked. Jude had intended to write about salvation. Instead, he urged his readers to defend the Christian faith. Ungodly people had wormed their way into the churches of his readers. Jude is an essential letter for modern believers. First, the threat of false ...

How did the Bible come to Be, and Why does it matter? This book tells the story of how the Bible came to be and makes a case for why this history matters. Beginning with the basic questions believers are often asked about the origins of the Bible, Spellman introduces strategic steps you can take to understand and explain how the biblical writings were written and then gathered together into a treasured collection of authoritative Scripture. Examining the story of canon formation is both challenging and rewarding. The gains from this historical and theological heavy-lifting will strengthen ...

This is a simple and very short booklet. It is not meant to be comprehensive. It provides a big picture structure to the book of Romans in the New Testament. In fact, if you have Kindle Unlimited, just read this in half an hour or less. That said, because of this hidden partition, it further clarifies some controversial aspects of Romans: Who can be spiritual Jews? What does Romans 9 really means and does it have anything to do with Calvinism? Is Romans 13 really about the government? If you are interested in answering those questions and more, this is a succinct and compact guide. The book...

Embark on a Journey of Spiritual Empowerment Welcome to Your Turning Point A New Dawn in Your Spiritual Walk Are you ready for a breakthrough that reshapes your spiritual life? "Dare to Sin No More: Breaking Free from Sin's Grasp" isn't just another book; it's a transformative journey that will lead you to live victoriously through the Holy Spirit. A Question Worth Pondering Have you ever considered that your spiritual struggles might stem not from a lack of faith, but from a deep-seated misunderstanding about the Holy Spirit’s pivotal role in conquering sin? Envision Your Transformation ...

Believer's Bible Doctrine Handbook provides brief summaries of eighty Christian truths, arranged in ten categories: Scripture, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Man, Sin, Salvation, Sanctification, the Church, and Future Events. Based squarely on the foundation of biblical authority, Believer's Bible Doctrine Handbook offers a Trinitarian theology and a balanced evangelical doctrine of salvation. It adopts credo-baptist, de-facto cessationist, and complementarian positions, in addition to advocating a non-legalistic doctrine of sanctification, elements of congregational, presbyterian, and ...

The Will of God could be the single most misunderstood topic in all of theology. Yet every believer ponders the Will of God and seeks to understand how it may be determining the details of their life. We reference the Will of God with statements like, "Everything happens for a reason." "If it’s God's Will, then it will happen." "God’s Will always prevails." "It’s impossible to be outside the Will of God" "God is in control." The truth is, every one of these statements is entirely unbiblical. Much of our modern understanding on the Will of God is actually philosophical more than it is ...