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The book of Hebrews is a rich and complex work of Christian scripture, emphasizing the superiority of Jesus Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of the Jewish faith. It offers a theological exploration of key concepts such as faith, redemption, sacrifice, and the role of Christ as both priest and sacrifice. The author urges his audience to persevere in their faith despite persecution and the temptation to revert back to Judaism. The book also contains...
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First Timothy Overview.What the book of first Timothy deals withThe book of First Timothy is a letter written by the apostle Paul to his young protégé, Timothy. It is part of the New Testament in the Bible and is one of the pastoral epistles.First Timothy deals with various issues that were arising in the early Christian church, including false teachings, church leadership, and practical instructions for Christian living.Paul instructs Timothy on...
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Embark on an enlightening expedition through the prophetic tapestry of the Bible with "Bible Prophecy Made Simple," a groundbreaking guide that demystifies the complexities of prophetic passages. In this compelling book, the author distils centuries of Biblical prophecy into an accessible and engaging narrative, making the enigmatic world of prophecy understandable for both seasoned scholars and those new to the exploration of the scriptures. Whether...
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Though bringing people to new birth in Christ through evangelism is essential, says Eugene Peterson, isn't growth in Christ equally essential? Yet the American church by and large does not treat Christian maturity and character formation with much urgency.
In Practice Resurrection Peterson brings the voice of Scripture - especially Paul's letter to the Ephesians - and the voice of the contemporary Christian congregation together to unpack the crucial...
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The Apostle Paul wrote the book of Colossians as a letter to the Christian community in the city of Colossae, which was located in the region of Phrygia in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The exact reason why Paul wrote this letter is not entirely clear, but scholars believe that there were several issues facing the Colossian church that prompted Paul to write.One of the primary concerns was the influence of false teachings and philosophies that were...
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Is there any relationship between the health of our physical body and our mind with our voluntary acceptance or rejection of the will of our Father in heaven for our lives?Are ill health and disease sometimes the product of our voluntary proximity to the evil and darkness that exists in our world?Can we, if we voluntarily approach and consciously cooperate with the establishment of the kingdom of God in this world, improve our physical and mental...
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The First Epistle of Peter constitutes an important work of New Testament theology and pastoral care, serves as an example of how the early church applied Jesus' sayings and the Old Testament writings to contemporary concerns, and presents some extremely useful perspectives on living the Christian life today. This commentary by Peter Davids does an excellent job of mining the rich wealth of instruction to be found in this very significant section...
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The book of 2 Thessalonians is one of the letters that the Apostle Paul wrote to the early Christian church in Thessalonica. It is believed to have been written shortly after the first letter to the Thessalonians, likely in the early AD 50s. In this letter, Paul addresses some of the concerns that had arisen among the Thessalonian believers since he last wrote to them.Here are some of the key themes and topics addressed in 2 Thessalonians:Persecution...
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Far above dominion and every name that is named, not only in this world but also in the world which is to come. It places us far above sin, far above sickness, far above addictions, far above fears, far above poverty, far above loneliness, and far above the powers of the devil. Not only is Jesus risen from the dead, but He has now ascended, and Christ Jesus is Revealed!
You will be amazed at the impact of knowing the titles and names given to...
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The Lord's Supper, also known as Communion or the Eucharist, holds significant importance in Christian theology for several reasons:Remembrance of Christ's Sacrifice: It commemorates Jesus Christ's Last Supper with his disciples, during which he instituted the practice. Christians believe that by partaking in the bread and wine (or symbolic elements), they remember and proclaim Christ's sacrificial death on the cross for the forgiveness of sins.Spiritual...
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There is a gate, very narrow, that few find to eternal life.To have an intimate relationship with God, - listening to His word without any distortions and acting upon it - such as the one that Jesus has with our Father in heaven is what defines eternal life.Unfortunately, We cannot see all these heavenly aids for our wholeness and salvation because we are spiritually blind.However, There is a possibility to see our world with spiritual eyes even in...
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I thought it was best to put all four books together in one since they were short letters written by the apiatles John, Jude, and Paul. I know you you will greatly appreciate it so that at the same time you can get to save on money buying them separately. God bless you as you learn God's will, his way and his character. By learning these things, they will help you to grow more in the Lord and better informed.
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A distinguished group of scholars here introduces and illustrates the array of strategies and methods used in New Testament study today. Standard approaches - text criticism, historical methods, etc. -appear side by side with newer approaches- narrative criticism, Latino-Latina hermeneutics, theological interpretation of the New Testament, and more. First published in 1995, Hearing the New Testament is now revised and updated, including rewritten...
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Every single day of our lives we are faced in our activities with decisions that affect our thoughts, words, and deeds and these either help positively or disturb negatively our inner spiritual being.Some due to their negative connotations build more spiritual inertia, and some others being positive help us to increase our sanctifying grace.Unfortunately, most of the time they neutralize each other, and we do not advance towards the heavenly kingdom...
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This new commentary - part of Eerdmans's acclaimed NICNT series - gives primary attention to John's gospel in its present form rather than the sources or traditions behind it.
J. Ramsey Michaels assumes that the John, who authored the book is someone very close to Jesus and, therefore, that the gospel is a testimony to events that actually happened in the life of Jesus. Yet Michaels does not ignore the literary character of the gospel of John or...
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“... undertaken to provide earnest students of the New Testament with an exposition that is thorough and abreast of modern scholarship and at the same time loyal to the Scriptures as the infallible Word of God.” This statement reflects the underlying purpose of The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Begun in the late 1940s by an international team of New Testament scholars, the NICNT series has become recognized by pastors, students,...
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The role of women in the upbringing and well-being of men in our world can never be overestimated.Mary of Nazareth, the mother of Jesus due to her extraordinary life became a female role model for all generations of women to come.The model represented by Mary as a woman, mother and wife, dearly shows what is specific to the feminine personality and affirms the uniqueness of the gift of femininity.Her purity, sanctifying grace and dedication to God...
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Relying on the wisdom of Jesus, the apostle Paul of Tarsus and the sacred scriptures, the author reflects on the dangers of our spiritual depletion, and its consequences for our salvation that the world ruled by Satan tries to impose on our souls and our whole beings on an everyday basis.Spiritual depletion takes place when destructive habits deplete our subtle spiritual energy, and the soul is then disfigured distorting its physical vehicles as a...
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". . . undertaken to provide earnest students of the New Testament with an exposition that is thorough and abreast of modern scholarship and at the same time loyal to the Scriptures as the infallible Word of God." This statement reflects the underlying purpose of The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Begun in the late 1940s by an international team of New Testament scholars, the NICNT series has become recognized by pastors, students,...
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Las estatuas de ángeles y sus representaciones artísticas se encuentran repartidas por todo el mundo y han existido y se han construido a lo largo de la historia de la humanidad.Podemos encontrar estatuas de ángeles en Italia, Francia, Alemania, Gran Bretaña, México, Grecia, España, Estados Unidos, Canadá, Argentina y Brasil por mencionar algunos países.¿Por qué hay tantas representaciones de ángeles en nuestro mundo?Porque la humanidad...
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