Strength for the Weary

Religion & Spirituality

Thomas, Derek W.H.

Christian Books & Bibles

Ligonier Ministries

Why a book about heaven? For all the skepticism that abounds in our time, people still want to know what happens after death. Do you know with any certainty where your conscious, thinking, self–aware, communicative self will be? And does it matter, as long as you are in ‘heaven’? But the importance of ‘heaven’ does not consist only in it being the alternative to ‘hell’. It is not just an abstract future state into which we will slip, it is a physical reality which can give us joy and hope even now as we look toward it. Derek Thomas examines how the Christian can and should think about heaven: 1. We Die … Then what? 2. Are You Ready? 3. Falling Asleep 4. The Trumpet Shall Sound 5. The New Heaven and New Earth 6. What Will Heaven be Like? 7. Like the Angels

Heaven on Earth: What the Bible Teaches about Life to Come

Christian Focus

The word glory is used throughout the Bible - in over 370 verses in fact. It is often used to describe the majesty and greatness of God. This glory is reflected in His creation - and most particularly in His people. In this short book for young adults, Derek Thomas explains what the Bible means when it talks about glory. Beginning with the Creation, he explains how the reflection of God's glory was not completely destroyed when sin entered the world, but it was broken.Thomas then goes on to explain how this glory of God was perfectly represented in the person of Jesus; how it is partially restored in Christians; and how it will be perfectly restored in the new heavens and the new earth. This complex topic is simply explained for teenagers and young adults who may be trying to understand the concept of glorification for the first time. Each chapter is summarised in a 'Main Point' at the end and complemented with questions to reflect on and further passages of scripture to explore. If readers are looking to dig deeper into the subject, there is also a list of recommended books that they can investigate. Contents Introduction <ul> <li>Glory Begun</li> <li>Glory Lost</li> <li>Glory Restored</li> <li>The Golden Chain</li> <li>Now and Not Yet</li> <li>The Glory in Us</li> <li>The Glory and Glorification of Jesus</li> <li>Future Glory</li> <li>Final Glory</li> </ul> Conclusion:What a Thing of Beauty We Are Appendix A: What Now? Appendix B: Other Books on this Topic About the Track Series Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, & the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren't always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is.

Track: Glorification: A Student’s Guide to Glorification

How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home

In How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home, Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas explores Romans 8, which he calls “the best chapter in the Bible.” Here he finds an exposition of the steps through which God leads His people in the process of their salvation, but also loving counsel on such topics as prayer and resisting the Devil, as well as exhortations and comforts for weary pilgrims. Dr. Thomas begins at Romans 8:1 with “the best news imaginable”―believers’ just and deserved condemnation before God has been taken away by Jesus Christ’s work on the cross. He then contrasts earthly minded and spiritually minded people, showing that only those who are spiritually minded know life.
In Romans 8:29–30, he explores several steps in the process of salvation―foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and, finally, glorification―which show God’s invincible purpose in redemption. Finally, he unfolds the powerful promise of the final few verses of Romans 8: nothing can separate those God has redeemed from His saving love. How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home is a powerful exploration of the manifold gifts the heavenly Father has lavished upon His people–and a preview of the greater inheritance that lies ahead.

Reformation Trust Publishing

The Pilgrim's Progress: A Guided Tour

The Pilgrim's Progress, written by John Bunyan over 300 years ago, is one of the most widely-circulated books ever to be published in the English language. In spite of its popularity in the past, many people today are not familiar with this masterpiece. Join respected pastor and theologian Dr. Derek Thomas as he takes readers along this allegorical journey, showing that Christians have as much to gain from this book today as they did hundreds of years ago. Standard-definition DVD. Nineteen 30-minute messages, including Spanish navigation and dubbed equivalent.

The Book of Job

Why does God permit suffering? It's a question all of us have asked, and the book of Job points us toward the answer. Job's questions are our questions, and we can identify with his frustration, disappointment, and confusion in the midst of trials. In this series, Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas walks us through the book of Job and considers what the Bible says about our darkest moments. He addresses the difficult question of the relationship between God's sovereignty and the existence of evil, sin, and suffering. In the end, as Dr. Thomas shows, it's in our trials that we learn to trust God and say with Job, "Blessed be the name of the Lord." Standard-definition DVD. Twelve 23-minute messages, including Spanish navigation and dubbed equivalent.

SummaryWhy does God permit suffering? It's a question all of us have asked, and the book of Job points us toward the answer. Job's questions are our questions, and we can identify with his frustration, disappointment, and confusion in the midst of trials. In this series, Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas walks us through the book of Job and considers what the Bible says about our darkest moments. He addresses the difficult question of the relationship between God's sovereignty and the existence of evil, sin, and suffering. In the end, as Dr. Thomas shows, it's in our trials that we learn to trust God and say with Job, "Blessed be the name of the Lord." Audio CD. Twelve 23—minute messages.MessagesJob, Satan, & GodPain & SufferingThe Dark Night of the SoulMiserable ComfortersContending with GodMy Redeemer LivesThe Wisdom of GodThe Sovereignty of GodOut of the WhirlwindBehemoth & LeviathanRepentance & RestorationThe Patience of JobAdditional ResourcesMessages also available on DVDStudy guide available

Life is not easy. Its many trials often leave us wondering how we can press on in a fallen world. When we receive fresh wounds before old ones heal, we often are tempted to despair. We share this experience with the ancient people of God, and we can also share in the profound comfort God offered them. In the final chapters of Isaiah, the prophet presents a significant set of encouragements for the people of God as they journey through a world filled with trials and sorrow.
In Strength for the Weary, Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas explores the final chapters of Isaiah, laying out the remarkable promises that God makes to His people. In these pages, there is consolation in the struggles of this life and encouragement for the road ahead. The God of Comfort has promised to be with His people always.

The church in our time easily loses sight of her mission to witness to the resurrected Christ. Studying Acts identifies us with the early church and the way the gospel shaped her as she began witnessing in Judea and continuing, in concentric circles, "to the end of the earth." Acts reminds us that the story of the church remains incomplete—that there continues to this day an "Acts 29." We face relentless opposition as our postmodern world mirrors the world of the apostles. Planting and growing churches in such an environment poses particular challenges. Nevertheless, Acts clearly demonstrates that no obstacle can withstand the power of the Holy Spirit. As he did in the early church, the Holy Spirit teaches us in Acts to "expect great things." As are all the books in the Reformed Expository Commentary series, this exposition of Acts is accessible to both pastors and lay readers. Each volume in the series provides exposition that gives careful attention to the biblical text, is doctrinally Reformed, focuses on Christ through the lens of redemptive history, and applies the Bible to our contemporary setting.

Acts (Reformed Expository Commentary)

Presbyterian & Reformed Pub. Co

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Strength for the Weary

Heaven on Earth: What the Bible Teaches about Life to Come

Track: Glorification: A Student’s Guide to Glorification

How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home

The Pilgrim's Progress: A Guided Tour

The Pilgrim's Progress: A Guided Tour

The Book of Job

The Book of Job

Strength for the Weary

Acts (Reformed Expository Commentary)