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Noah and the ark makes it on everyone’s list of top-10 favorite Bible stories - right up there with Jonah and the whale, and David and Goliath. No biblical account has raised as many questions and has generated as much controversy as Noah and the ark. The story in the Bible is just the beginning! Was the massive ark seaworthy? Did the Flood cover the whole Earth? Has the ark been found on Mount Ararat? Where can you see the ark today? These questions and more are answered in Noah: The Real Story.

After the conversion of St. Paul on the road to Damascus, the dramatic conversion of St. Augustine—as he himself tells it in his Confessions—is the most significant conversion story in Christian history. Augustine’s experience speaks to his dilemma that many people have understood when...

Unlock the Blueprint of Ancient Christianity—With Teaching Attributed to the Apostles Themselves Step inside the worship, theology, and church life of the early Christians with one of the most important and overlooked texts of ancient Christianity. Draws from the Didache, Didascalia Apostolorum, and other early church teaching Reveals how bishops, deacons, and congregations lived and worshiped Includes early Christian prayers, liturgies, fasting rules, and household codes Newly translated into clear, modern English—with the help of AI Ideal for readers of church history, theology, and ...

WHAT WAS THE ORIGINAL GOSPEL OF THE FIRST CHRISTIANS? IT WAS NOT JESUS IS GOD, THE SECOND PERSON OF THE TRINITY. Kermit Zarley’s The Gospel Corrupted: When Jesus Was Made God is a 100-page, easy-to-read primer for his magnum opus The Restitution: Biblical Proof Jesus Is NOT God (568 pp.). In this little book, he focuses on the gospel, the “good news” of the early Christians as it is related in the New Testament. He shows that later church fathers were influenced by Greek philosophy in changing their original gospel by abandoning Jewish monotheism and falsely asserting that Jesus is ...

One of the most important things you can do as a Christian is to know the attributes of God, since all the essential doctrines of the Faith flow from these important characteristics. We are magnifying who and what God is! As the church grapples with new and innovating ways to understand God’s nature, a flawed concept of God threatens to reduce not only the awe and majesty of the Almighty, but also the clear and crucial ontological (being) distinction between the Creator and creation, the eternal and temporal, and the infinite and finite. Open Theism (aka Free Will Theism, Neotheism, or ...

Looking for a commentary and researched reference on the Book of Enoch? The Book of Enoch has had many translations that have been very academic in nature; often daunting and inaccessible to the modern reader. "Book of Enoch: The Ways of God, Angels and Men" has no pretensions to highbrow academic scholarship but seeks to be properly researched, helpful, and prove itself reliable to readers. Angels and Demons have occupied a special place the human imagination. They personify the continued struggle between two opposing forces: light and darkness, Heaven and Hell, good and evil. Roman ...

Hoy en día, Martín Lutero es conocido como el hombre que se enfrentó a papas y emperadores en defensa del evangelio. ¿Qué llevó a este solitario monje alemán a desafiar a la Iglesia católica romana? No fue la arrogancia ni la ignorancia. Lutero sabía lo que significaba vivir en la oscuridad de una culpa no resuelta. Una vez que descubrió que su aceptación ante Dios es un don recibido por la fe sola en los méritos de Cristo solo, Lutero fue liberado, y no descansaría hasta que la luz de esta verdad se extendiera por el mundo.

Martin Luther and the Birth of Protestant Thought: A Complete Guide to His Ideas, Influence, and Lasting Legacy is a clear, accessible, and well structured introduction to one of the most influential thinkers in Western history. This book offers readers a guided journey through Luther’s most important ideas, the world that shaped him, and the movement that emerged from his bold challenges to tradition. Written for learners, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the foundations of Protestant theology, it explains the core concepts that defined Luther’s work and why they ...

“Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the Lord’s house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow to it” (Isaiah 2:2). This book examines the power of the Gospel, not only to overcome all opposition, but to rise far above the powers of hell. The term “Harrowing of Hell” refers to idea that Christ descended into Hell, as stated in the Apostles’ Creed. It is further thought (by some, but by no means all) to mean that He made warfare against hell releasing its captives, particularly...

He was a carpenter from an obscure village, a teacher who never wrote a book, and an executed criminal who became the dividing line of history. Yet, two thousand years later, the life of Jesus of Nazareth remains the most consequential story ever told. Who was he, really? In The Nazarene: A Life of Jesus, this monumental life is explored with unprecedented depth and narrative power. This is not a fragmentary look at a single teaching or miracle, but a sweeping, cradle-to-ascension biography that places you squarely in the dust and drama of first-century Palestine. Meticulously researched ...

Dive into a world of timeless faith and rich heritage with Two Pillars of Orthodoxy: Serbia and Poland's Sacred Legacy. This 2-in-1 volume seamlessly brings together Serbian Orthodox Church for Beginners and Polish Orthodox Church: A Beginner's Guide—a perfect blend of history, spirituality, and cultural discovery. Uncover Sacred Treasures: Explore the awe-inspiring monasteries of Serbia and the resilient beauty of Poland’s Orthodox sanctuaries. Each location is steeped in stories of devotion and resilience, connecting you to centuries of tradition. Meet Saints and Heroes: From Saint ...

Where did Jesus spend his teenage years? Did he really study in India? And how did this allegedly shape his mission? Discover the shocking coincidences between the spiritual teachings of the Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians, and the truth behind Jesus’ alleged trip to ancient India, where he presumably lived from his 13th to his 29th year, as told by The Life of Saint Issa (1895), Mystic Christianity (1908), and The Aquarian Gospel (1911).

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.

"Maccabees: The Hidden Battles and Eternal Lessons" is a comprehensive book that delves into the history of the Maccabees and their significant impact on Jewish and Israeli identity. The book begins with an introduction to the background and context of the Maccabean Wars, exploring the key figures and groups involved, as well as the causes and triggers of the conflicts. It then proceeds to examine the battles and campaigns of the Maccabees, including the First, Second, and Third Maccabean Wars, along with the significant events and battles that shaped their struggle for independence. The ...

EL PACTO DE OBRAS: EL FUNDAMENTO DE LA TEOLOGÍA REFORMADA ¿Qué papel desempeña la obediencia en la vida cristiana? ¿Cómo se relacionan la ley y la gracia en la redención? En este revelador tratado, Thomas Boston (1676-1732) ofrece una exposición profunda y clara sobre la doctrina del pacto de obras y su decisiva importancia para la teología reformada. A través de un minucioso análisis bíblico, Boston examina cómo el pacto de obras, establecido con Adán en el Jardín del Edén, se rompió y abrió el camino a la instauración del pacto de gracia, centrado en la obediencia ...

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This book addresses three vital subjects in regards to the Christian faith. The first is the reliability of the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible and of the Old Testament, and most specifically its teachings about divine creation. That relates to the issue of science and the Bible in general. The second subject is the reliability of the Gospels, the first four books of the New Testament of the Holy Bible, and most specifically their claims about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There is much contention about these two issues.

TODO LO QUE HAY EN DIOS ES DIOS MISMO Sin que muchos lo sepan, un número cada vez mayor de evangélicos conservadores niega los principios fundamentales de la enseñanza cristiana clásica sobre Dios, con graves desviaciones incluso entre los teólogos de la persuasión calvinista y reformada. El libro de James E. Dolezal Todo lo que hay en Dios ofrece una exposición de la posición cristiana histórica al tiempo que se enfrenta a estas graves desviaciones contemporáneas. Su convincente crítica de la nueva posición que él denomina mutualismo teísta es filosóficamente sólida, ...

Edwards gives his usual thorough treatment as he examines the difference between common grace and saving grace, demonstrates the nature and qualities of saving grace, and emphasizes how the principle of grace is from the Spirit of God. Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) is a towering figure in American history. A controversial theologian and the author of the famous sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, he ignited the momentous Great Awakening of the eighteenth century.

In The Forgotten Preface, Joshua Barzon presents 10 theses based entirely on the King James translators’ words in their preface to the KJV. This book deals with what the King James translators believed (chapter one), an endorsement of modern Bible translations (chapter two), an evaluation of a particular modern translation as a case study (chapter three), and quotes from respected historic Christians who used and endorsed modern Bible translations (chapter four). A modern English translation of the preface is also included as an appendix at the end of the book.