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Using plain language and word pictures, Spurgeon shares an earnest word for those who are seeking salvation. It has been written to show clearly how much we all need grace and how much grace is available for our needs. The writer would like to compel us, by his words, to come to Jesus Christ and receive that grace. A classic on a great subject written by one of the greatest preachers who ever lived.

What is the meaning of the Lord’s Supper? Jesus instituted the Supper to strengthen the faith of his followers by reminding them of his promises. More than an ancient church tradition or a complex doctrinal controversy, it has practical importance in the lives of Christians today. God has always made promises to his people through covenants, and along with them given signs and meals to point to and confirm his blessings. In this book, professor Guy Prentiss Waters defines and explores the unity of the covenants in the Old and New Testaments.

For many Christians, the answer has been assumed rather than examined. Popular Calvinistic theology has taught generations of believers that divine sovereignty means God ordains every event, every choice, and even every act of human wickedness—while somehow remaining untouched by evil. But is that what Scripture actually teaches? In this carefully argued and biblically grounded work, the author engages directly with the influential Calvinistic teachings of R. C. Sproul on providence, sovereignty, evil, and human freedom. Sproul’s views are presented fully and fairly in their own ...

This book offers a concise explanation of what the Bible means by the term "born again." The reader will be given Scriptural principles allowing them to "rightly divide the Word of Truth" (2 Timothy 2:15) and thereby gain proper insight into the Biblical plan of salvation. The author has used the lessons which make up the contents of this book to convert hundreds of pastors on multiple continents to the undeniable truths contained herein.

On the Saints is the third volume in the series Sermons by Saint Gregory Palamas, in which the saints of both the Old and New Testaments are presented for the encouragement and edification of the faithful.

*Entirely rewritten and rerecorded for a more focused and deeply personal study of the most-loved verse in the Bible—John 3:16. In this updated classic Bible study, bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado pulls back the curtain on his favorite Bible passage to move you to a profound awareness...

How do I know I have been forgiven? What if I am not perfect? Does God forgive terrible things I have done to others? What if I keep sinning? Is there forgiveness for my addictions? Is there an unforgivable sin? How can I forgive myself? As Christians, we think we know everything about God, sin, and salvation. You may be surprised to find that some of the things you have learned all your life may not be entirely right. It may be time to challenge your old ideas about what the Lord can do for you. The Biblical teachings about God’s love and forgiveness are much better than imagined. You ...

Once a person really admits their helpless, sinful condition and accepts Christ as their Savior, can that person ever lose their relationship with Christ? The difference between Ironside's treatment of the subject is that after making his case for the Eternal Security of the Believer, he deals carefully with verses in the Bible which would seem to teach otherwise.

We've boiled down the message of Christianity to being imperfect people who have been forgiven. But what if the message isn't just about what Christ has done for us - forgiving our sins so we can go to heaven one day - but also about what he has done to us? Life is filled with shame, guilt, sin, and hurt. These things have convinced us that we're flawed, we're not enough, and that something is uniquely wrong with who we are. And quite honestly, we look to Christianity for help and the message we often hear leaves us disappointed, doubtful, and disillusioned.

Are you for Christ or are you against him? You know you are either one or the other, for he says so. We learn in Matthew 12:30 in the words of Jesus himself: He that is not with me is against me. Everyone is either with Jesus wholeheartedly, confessedly, and openly, or else they are against Jesus. Which are you? For Christ or against him?

In this audio Bible study, author and pastor Jay Kim guides small-group members through Paul's letter to the believers in Colossae, revealing what his words meant to his original readers . . . and how they apply to us today. The letter to the believers in Colossae contains a message that's...

ES MEJOR SER VITUPERADO POR ARREPENTIRSE QUE SER CONDENADO POR DIOS POR NO HACERLO Se podría argumentar que el "arrepentimiento" es una de las palabras menos utilizadas en la iglesia cristiana actual. En un mundo que no tolera la mención del pecado, y en las iglesias donde éste se ha definido sólo en términos sociológicos, la enseñanza bíblica sobre el arrepentimiento ha sido inevitablemente ignorada. Saber qué es el arrepentimiento y qué es realmente arrepentirse es esencial para el verdadero cristianismo. Jesucristo mismo dijo que si no nos arrepentimos, pereceremos. Por lo ...

Second Sermon of the series by the renowned 17th century Genevan pastor/theologian, Francis Turretin. Turretin, who has grown popular in recent years due to the republishing of his magisterial sytematic theology: The Institutes of Elenctic Theology, is not known as a preacher by the English speaking world. This sermon series makes Turretin's preaching available in English for the first time. In these sermons, Turretin shows remarkable sensitivity to his church audience and a keen demonstration of the dictinction between the genres of preaching and systematic theology. In these sermons, ...

Easy Chairs, Hard Words offers an honest look at difficult passages in Scripture. Presented as a series of fictional conversations between a curious young Christian and a seasoned pastor, these dialogues speak with clarity to those new to the Reformed faith. They begin with the question, "Can salvation be lost?" and from there wrestle with other hard-to-swallow doctrines, including the freedom of the will, election, and original sin.

Most books on early Christianity tell a familiar story. Jesus preached. The Church emerged. Doctrine settled. But beneath that tidy narrative lies a forgotten movement that never believed it had left Judaism at all—and its story changes how everything looks. The Ebionites for Beginners reveals the world of the Jewish Christians who followed Jesus as Messiah while continuing to keep the Law of Moses. Long before creeds and councils defined belief, these communities lived at the crossroads of Torah, monotheism, and faith in Jesus. Their existence raises uncomfortable questions about what ...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook’s direct narration of a book’s text, Sanctification: Audio Lectures include high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important...

Unlock the Crimson Thread of Scripture: A Verse-by-Verse Journey from the Fall of Man to the Glory of Atonement. In Topical Bible Studies (KJV) Volume 2: The Plan of Redemption, author David Michael Curtis takes the reader on a profound deep dive into the most critical doctrine of the Christian faith: Salvation. As the second installment in the ten-volume Topical Bible Studies Encyclopedia, this book moves beyond surface-level reading to explore the desperate need of the human heart and the sovereign remedy provided by God. Using a disciplined, scripture-interprets-scripture method, this ...

Jesús nos envía al mundo de la misma manera que el Padre lo envió a él. Sin embargo, aun miles de años después, muchos cristianos todavía no se ponen de acuerdo que incluye esto. Algunos creen que el enfoque de la misión cristiana es evangelizar y «salvar almas». Otros enfatizan asuntos de justicia global o la labor de alivio y desarrollo. ¿Acaso solo una de estas dos opiniones está en lo correcto por si sola?

In this refreshingly candid look at what it takes to live a life of faith, John Ortberg takes an honest look at the misgivings and uncertainties that often shake our beliefs as we navigate through the highs and lows of life. Reflecting on his own bouts with doubt and uncertainty, Ortberg shares...

Romans nine has been a theological battleground for centuries. Scholars from all perspectives have debated whether Paul is teaching corporate or individual election, whether or not God truly hates Esau, and how to understand the hardening of Pharaoh's heart. Both sides have accused the other of misrepresenting God.