Oh Death Where Is Thy Sting? Oh Grave Where Is Thy Victory?


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This book talks about having live and having it more abundantly, though the shed blood of Jesus on the cross at Calvary. When Jesus rose from the grave early one Sunday morning we too will rise up out of our dead circumstances. Jesus rose with all power in His hands. We too possess love, power and a sound mind. Get the book and be blessed. Jesus' resurrection is greater than sin and death, it is sin's inevitable result of human failure. So many Christians today are dying because they live in sin and do not understand how Jesus' death gave them life. There is purpose is pain. Hurting people, hurt people and suffering is painful, no one likes to suffer. There's nothing to be ashamed of because you were or are being persecuted by the enemy. Don't take it personal, it's the devil's job. But, it may seem that our outward man is perishing but it's only because God is strengthening us inwardly. The old self dies and a new creature emerges. We no longer think the way we used to think, or act the way we used to act, or talk the way we used to talk. Romans 6:4 NIV says "we were buried with Jesus through baptisms into death in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." And now sin's power is broken, we are no longer bound by the law. We belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed us from the power of sin that leads to death.




Radical


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New York Times bestseller What is Jesus worth to you? It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily... But who do you know who lives like that? Do you? In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus. Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment -- a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.










"He Descended to the Dead"


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The descent of Jesus Christ to the dead has been a fundamental tenet of the Christian faith, as indicated by its inclusion in both the Apostles' and Athanasian Creeds. But it has also been the subject of suspicion and scrutiny, especially from evangelicals. Led by the mystery and wonder of Holy Saturday, Matthew Emerson offers an exploration of the biblical, historical, theological, and practical implications of the descent.







What's Best Next


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By anchoring your understanding of productivity in God's plan, What's Best Next gives you a practical approach for increasing your effectiveness in everything you do. There are a lot of myths about productivity--what it means to get things done and how to accomplish work that really matters. In our current era of innovation and information overload, it may feel harder than ever to understand the meaning of work or to have a sense of vocation or calling. So how do you get more of the right things done without confusing mere activity for actual productivity? Matt Perman has spent his career helping people learn how to do work in a gospel-centered and effective way. What's Best Next explains his approach to unlocking productivity and fulfillment in work by showing how faith relates to work, even in our everyday grind. What's Best Next is packed with biblical and theological insight and practical counsel that you can put into practice today, such as: How to create a mission statement for your life that's actually practicable. How to delegate to people in a way that really empowers them. How to overcome time killers like procrastination, interruptions, and multitasking by turning them around and making them work for you. How to process workflow efficiently and get your email inbox to zero every day. How to have peace of mind without needing to have everything under control. How generosity is actually the key to unlocking productivity. This expanded edition includes: a new chapter on productivity in a fallen world a new appendix on being more productive with work that requires creative thinking. Productivity isn't just about getting more things done. It's about getting the right things done--the things that count, make a difference, and move the world forward. You can learn how to do work that matters and how to do it well.




Ask Pastor Adrienne


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A collection of one-hundred articles which appeared in rural newspapers in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois over a period of three years. The ongoing, syndicated column,"Ask Pastor Adrienne(TM)," provides a forum for readers to query a member of clergy without being judged, interrogated or embarrassed by their standing (or non-standing) on the Christian landscape. Readers asked questions and were answered by Pastor Adrienne in general, biblical terms. The book is an archive of diverse topics regarding the American culture of Christianity as experienced by the public.




Christ's victory over death


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HEAVEN and LIFE BEYOND the GRAVE


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What happens to Christians when they die? Does heaven really exist? And what is the eternal future of God's people?HEAVEN & LIFE BEYOND THE GRAVE, "A Biblical, Christian View of Victory Over Death," tackles these fascinating (and many other) questions!Most books about heaven are "airy fairy." They are derived more from imagination and speculation than clear Biblical teaching. Nor do most books about heaven offer any explanation about what "heaven" truly is -- or is all about -- within the framework of a coherent worldview.This book seeks to remedy that by setting forth scriptural truths relating to the biggest questions about heaven -- and life throughout eternity, especially for Christian believers. Especially for Christian believers... (This IS IMPORTANT*) Non-Christians are certainly welcome to read this book, but just know that it is written entirely from a biblical, Christian perspective! Is the Bible a reliable source of information about "heaven" (or any other topic)? This question is addressed (along with a great FREE RESOURCE provided for even) more information about why the Bible is true. The focus in this book, however, is really on HEAVEN. What makes this book different from others about "heaven"? It presents a view of heaven that logically fits within the entire biblical story of God's redemptive plan for mankind. It simply (and biblically) lays out the story of the eternal future of God's people as taught in the Bible. Discover... -- Why the Bible is a "sure Word from God" about the existence of heaven -- How heaven fits into the entire scheme of God's "redemptive plan" for mankind -- Why the Book of Genesis gives us a glimpse of the glories awaiting God's people in heaven -- The mistake of thinking heaven is the ultimate eternal destination of Christians -- When sin and death entered the world ... and God's great plan to fix the cosmos -- The "real" underlying sin committed by Adam and Eve (and why it's still the root of all sins) -- A biblical definition for "death" (it's probably different than what most people think it is) -- How death figures into your existence and the various stages of God's plan of redemption -- How God is planning a Paradise ... but not in the heaven that now is -- Why those who die in this life are not "disembodied spirits" for all of eternity -- Are NDE (Near Death Experiences) proofs of a biblical view of the afterlife? -- What the Bible says happens when we die -- The biblical reason why physical death is an unnatural separation of a soul from its body -- How God's people are presently comforted in paradise (heaven) -- The reality that heaven now is simply a foretaste of amazing events yet to come -- The ONE thing that will NOT be included in the "resurrection bodies" of God's people -- When "death" is permanently destroyed for God's people -- Does the Bible teach there will be a brand new "physical" world in the future? Plus... -- Will "time" exist in the future? -- How could anyone be happy if they have loved ones in hell? -- Are "evildoers" really punished for "all of eternity" ... and if so, does that make God "unfair"? -- Do our beloved pets go to heaven? If you really want to understand the BIGGEST TRUTHS regarding what the Bible teaches about "heaven" then this book is for you. With HEAVEN & LIFE BEYOND THE GRAVE, "A Biblical, Christian View of Victory Over Death," you can both understand (or even teach others) essential scriptural truths about heaven. Put your mind forever at rest. Know the essential truths about the eternal destiny of God's people. And understand heavenly truths from a truly biblical perspective using this book!