The Believer’s Manual for Excellence


Book Description

Knowing and working with God is not a sprint. It is a marathon with very many dangerous twists and turns—craggy and crooked at that. It is getting progressively unpopular to be identified as a Christian in our present-day world with its attendant challenges and extraordinary indulgences. Real and valid questions are constantly agitating the minds of many, right from the crises of development to the decadence of aging and dying. This book is essentially a critical look at man as per who he is and his never-ending search for connection with his maker. It sees God as triune and also treats the trinity of man—that is, spirit, soul, and body—and the steps and strategies he needs to deploy to ensure he gets on top of his game in terms of his relationships with God, with brothers, at the workplace, in married life, social events, and many more. The Believer’s Manual is an attempt to critically look at the believer in terms of his coming to the understanding that he needs his maker in every area of his life. It starts with getting to know his god, his plans and purpose for him, divine leading and direction, etc. It does a synopsis of temperaments and how God can use man no matter his temperament. The indwelling Holy Spirit makes the difference.




Excellence


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We are called to excellence in all aspects of our lives and activities, and not least in our character. Andreas Köstenberger summons all Christians, and especially aspiring pastors, scholars, and teachers, to a life of virtue lived out in excellence. Köstenberger moves through Christian virtues chapter by chapter, outlining the Bible's teaching and showing how Christ-dependent excellence in each area will have a profound impact on one's ministry and scholarship. Virtues covered include grace, courage, integrity, creativity, eloquence, humility, diligence, and service. This unique book is an important character check for all Christians engaged in teaching and ministry, and especially for those in training. Köstenberger's thoughtful volume will be a valuable touchstone for readers, for one's character is a critical matter in both scholarship and ministry.




Christian Believer Study Manual


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The study manual guides daily reading in Scripture and in the Book of Readings. It encourages daily prayer while providing space for taking notes for use in weekly group discussion. Each lesson includes an explanation and commentary on the doctrines being studied, raises questions for reader reflection and written response, and suggests ideas for additional reading and study. The Christian Believer program focuses on classical teachings of the Christian faith—presenting, explaining, and interpreting them in a way that participants can understand, through the use of words, symbols, and hymns. Over a 30-week period, participants will examine the writings of ancient and modern Christian commentators and view video presentations by leading Bible scholars.




God Wants You to Dominate


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Imagine If you had the answers to all the things keeping you from being successful.#1 How to overcome self-doubt, poor self image. ( Most people never do something great because they can't see themselves doing great things)#2 How to have a clear vision that you and your family can follow ( Do you have too many great ideas but can't figure out which to do first.)#3 How to feel and think in times of crisis or seasons of lack ( The majority of people give up after one failure and the majority of successful people have failed hundreds of times but never gave up.)#4 To know exactly what steps to take so that you get to your goals faster, with less pain and costly mistakes. ( People say if it was easy everyone would do it. Actually everyone would do it if they knew how and what to expect!!)THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU ALL THESE THINGS AND SO MUCH MORE. You will get the tools to overcome the negative thinking many of us were raised with, proven ways to clarify your vision so it is plan and achieveable, real understanding on how to think your way through tough times, and the best success strategies used by the world's most successful leaders .




Identity in Action


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"Colleges today are filled with talk about identity and identity politics. But Glanzer shifts the conversation in Identity in Action by focusing on something one rarely hears anyone mention--the idea of identity excellence. In various professions, identity excellence means becoming an excellent accountant, biologist, historian, social worker, or teacher. But professors rarely go farther to talk the identities that really matter to students. What does it mean to be: an excellent friend? a good neighbor? a steward of one's body, possessions, or the environment? And what about social identities? How does Christianity impact: how I think about race? or gender? or citizenship? Students are often unaware of how to resolve conflicts between these identities on their own. Identity in Action, empowers readers to be excellent--and think deeply about the "why" questions of life in a practical, theologically informed manner. With personal stories and expert research, Glanzer explains how students can untangle the confusion and integrate their core identities with excellence."--




Believers


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Believers: Lessons from Women of Powerful Faith explores the lives of Hannah, Ruth, Mary, and nine other women from the Bible who believed God, no matter what. Each of these women held on to God, and He took them each down a unique path—just as He is doing for you. Through Gien Karssen’s vivid storytelling and deep insights, the lives of these biblical women will instruct and inspire you to embrace a more vibrant faith in your own life, no matter what. The stories you read will remind you of people you know, and maybe even of yourself. Each book in the Her Name Is Woman series brings alive women of the Bible. As you grapple with God’s role in each woman’s life, you will be motivated to live your own life wholeheartedly for God. Each chapter includes relevant Scripture passages and Bible study questions that have made the Her Name Is Woman series a favorite guide for Bible studies and small groups.




Spiritual Leadership


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Over 1 million copies sold What every church will always need The need for talented, vigorous leaders in the church cannot be overemphasized. Such times demand active service of men and women who are guided by and devoted to Jesus Christ. With more than 1 million copies sold, Spiritual Leadership stands as a proven classic for developing such leadership. J. Oswald Sanders, a Christian leader for nearly seventy years and author of more than forty books, presents the key principles of leadership in both the temporal and spiritual realms. He illustrates his points with examples from Scripture and biographies of eminent men of God, such as Moses, Nehemiah, the apostle Paul, David Livingstone, Charles Spurgeon, and others. Featured topics include: The cost of leadership The responsibility of leadership Tests of leadership The qualities and criteria of leadership The art of reproducing leaders The one indispensable requirement of leadership Sanders holds that even natural leadership qualities are God-given, and their true effectiveness can only be reached when they are used to the glory of God. Let this classic be your guide for leadership, and watch how God works through you to do great things for His glory.







Becoming a Woman of Excellence


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Society beckons us to succeed--to achieve excellence in our appearance, our earning power, our family life. God Himself also beckons us to be women of excellence. But what exactly is He asking? If you're hungry for God's perspective on success in a society that bombards you with conflicting demands, feed on the truths of God's Word that you'll discover in these pages. You will not only learn to "approve the things that are excellent" but will also experience the joy of becoming God's woman of excellence. This bestselling topical Bible study has helped over one million women over the past 30 years, and is newly revised and updated so today's women can discover who God designed them to be in this day and age. Written by Navigator author and Bible teacher Cynthia Heald, the 11 sessions in this Bible study explore what your identity in Christ is and how you can best serve Him.




The Music Architect


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Guidance for Leaders Seeking a Richer Way to Employ Worship Music Worship expert Constance Cherry offers comprehensive guidance to Christian leaders seeking a deeper, richer way to employ worship music in engaging ways for twenty-first-century worshipers. Following Cherry's successful book The Worship Architect, this work helps Christian leaders think theologically and act pastorally about worship music in their churches. It addresses larger issues beyond the surface struggles of musical styles and provides tools to critically evaluate worship songs. The book is applicable to all Christian traditions and worship styles and is well suited to both the classroom and the local church. Each chapter concludes with suggested practical exercises, recommended reading, and basic vocabulary terms.