This is two books in one: the first explains clearly how the Holy Spirit works in our lives; the second addresses common areas of confusion and disagreement; miracles, "tongues," Holy Spirit baptism, the Trinity, the occult, and much more.

The Spirit: The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Lives of Disciples

Religion & Spirituality

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Christian Books & Bibles

Illumination Publishers

What are the parenting principles of the Bible? Are we guaranteed "success" if we teach our children the word of God, or are there exceptions? When is a child old enough to become a Christian? What is the greatest threat to our families, and why do so many parents do little or nothing to prevent it from brainwashing their children with worldly values?

The Quiver (Christian Parenting in a Non-Christian World)

Shining Like Stars is rich with studies, insights and practical’s in helping reach the world for Jesus. This book will help each of us live boldly, effectively, and graciously for the Lord as we teach others the good news.

Shining Like Stars (An Evangelism Handbook) by Douglas Jacoby (2006-05-03)

Jesus and Islam launches us into the Muslim world, explaining not only the origin of the religion, but also the teachings of its scriptures, the Qur'an. Further sections deal with terrorism and the Christian response to violence. Regardless of your background or religion, Jesus and Islam will stimulate you to deeper though, and even some soul searching.

Jesus and Islam

The book of Acts is history, but it is also far more than history. It is the story of how God dramatically changes the lives of those who make Jesus their Lord. It is a story waiting to be relived again and again by idealistic, faithful men and women who dare to follow the world's greatest radical Leader. The fact is that the book of Acts may be far more radical than some of us think. Some of us have read Acts for years and have taught our favorite verses from it to others on many occasions. We think we know this book. We think we are like the people it describes. We feel comfortable in Acts. Perhaps we should not. A careful look at Acts will reinforce many of our convictions, but it will also stretch us, challenge us and even shake us up. If that is what we need, and I think it is, so be it. The book of Acts was written to show how the gospel spread according to Jesus' plan, to "Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). It also provided the history of the establishment of specific congregations to whom later letters would be written. It powerfully records how individuals became a part of God's kingdom. It clearly shows the conversion process, and combining the elements of the different accounts, we can demonstrate the big picture of just what becoming saved disciples of Jesus is all about. The history of the church in Acts is so important for disciples young and old to learn, because it must be the "norm" for the church today! World Changers is a new version of the original work, Revolution from 1994.

World Changers (Book)

Gordon Ferguson

Aquinas and Augustine, Baptists and Anabaptists, Wyclyffe and Wesley, homoiousios versus homoousios, Councils and Creeds, Reformation and Counter-Reformation-a lot of information-probably too much for most believers to sort through. Why would anyone want to take on the overwhelming subject of church history? One good response is to remind ourselves of the famous motto: "Those who do no learn from history are doomed to repeat it." If church history is a litany of mistakes and false starts then it offers an unlimited number of opportunities to learn; it is a great source of practical advice on what not to do. No sect of Christianity is without fault. All of us need significant midcourse corrections to the path our own particular local congregation, denomination or church movement is following. At the risk of offending the reader right from the beginning, all of us teach at least some false doctrines, no matter what religious group we associate with. Church history tells us this has to be true. How are we to determine which changes are most needful right now? What practical steps do we need to take to pursue these changes? Of course, the divinely inspired word of God is the first rule for determining our steps. In this book you will learn about: Beginnings: the New Testament record Christian writings before AD 150 Early church fathers: setting a cannon, and fighting heresy The Gnostics: their text and beliefs Important church fathers from the early third century Heterodox theological movements in the early church Persecution and its impact on the church Developments in worship, teaching and practice The relationship between Christendom and the Roman Empire The early ecumenical councils: their purpose and impact

The Christian Story (Finding the Church in Church History)

Dr. John Oakes

If your desire is to stay faithful till the end then make it your goal to never stop growing in Christ. "For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure...you will never fall" (2 Peter 1:8-10). So what does it take for a Christian to continually grow in his or her walk with Christ? Well, Bryan's passion and gift is to take complicated ideas and simplify them in a way that is easy for us to both remember and apply. First, he takes the central convictions and spiritual disciplines that every Christian needs to grow, and he puts them into two acronyms that are easy to remember (V.A.L.U.E.S. &amp; H.A.B.I.T.S.). The two acronyms represent, 1) The things we need to DO to grow (habits), and 2) The heart and reason WHY we do them (values). For example, many Christians break the habit of "A-ttending regular church meetings" because they lose the value that they "A-lways need encouragement to endure." Second, it takes about 30 days to form a new habit; therefore Bryan created a yearlong quiet time series so that we can slowly develop these 6 values and 6 habits in a way that will last. Each week there is one big idea, one verse to memorize, great insights to consider and several helpful ideas for how to apply them. Finally, the author has also created a weekly "Discipleship Guide" so that you can partner with a more mature disciple who can help us along our journey. It's full of discussion questions that are designed to help us review, digest and apply what we've learned each week. Altogether this book is perfect for new Christians or anyone else who simply wants to strengthen their foundation in Christ.

V.A.L.U.E.S. & H.A.B.I.T.S. of Spiritual Growth (One Year Quiet Time Series for New and Growing Christians)

Bryan Gray

¿De qué se tratan Los 8 principios esenciales del matrimonio? En pocas palabras, este es un libro de trabajo para ayudarte a conseguir que tu matrimonio tenga una base espiritual sólida y mantenerlo allí. Es un plan de ocho semanas de duración, diseñado para estudiar diariamente de manera individual, y en grupo pequeño una vez por semana. Aquí están los ocho principios que serán cubiertos: Principio 1: Jesús es el Señor Principio 2: Conócete a ti mismo, conoce a tu pareja Principio 3: Comunícate: Con claridad y amabilidad Principio 4: Esposos: Amen y dirijan Principio 5: Esposas: Admiren y adáptense Principio 6: Una administración sólida Principio 7: Apasionado y piadoso Principio 8: Amor para toda la vida Sombre Sam y Geri Laing Sam empezó a trabajar como ministro después de obtener su título en la Universidad de Florida en 1971. Desde entonces ha servido a las congregaciones en Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nueva York y Carolina del Norte. Sam y Geri trabajan actualmente con la iglesia en Florida del sur. Se casaron en 1972 y tienen cuatro hijos, todos cristianos fieles. Sam y Geri son también los orgullosos abuelos de seis jóvenes nietos. Los Laing han escrito tres libros sobre el tema del matrimonio y la familia Criando Niños Ejemplares en Tiempos Difíciles; Amigos y Amantes y The Wonder Years (con su hija, Elizabeth Thompson). Geri escribió con su hija, Elizabeth Thompson, The Tender Years, un libro para las madres de niños preescolares. Ella también escribió un libro para las mujeres, A Life Worth Living. Sam ha escrito cuatro otros libros: Poderoso Hombre de Dios; Be Still, My Soul; The Guilty Soul’s Guide to Grace y The Five Senses of Romantic Love. Además de su trabajo en Florida, Sam y Geri viajan constantemente por los Estados Unidos y al exterior para ministrar a las iglesias y presentar seminarios sobre el matrimonio, la familia y el crecimiento espiritual.

Los 8 (Principios esenciales del matrimonio)

Sam Laing

Geri Laing

We all know that something is wrong. When you compare the rates of divorce, suicide, fatherlessness, children born out of wedlock, obesity, and even the entertainment choices of today's world in contrast to our parents' generation, the difference is mind-blowing. Our world is on a spiritual decline and too many people either do not care or do not know what to do.Do you hear the alarm that God is sounding? Does God expect his children to answer the call?Through sound use of scripture and compelling narrative, Troy Criss calls us out of our comfort zone and into a radical faith. He calls us to examine what it really means to love the Lord and inspires us to help change the world, both individually and collectively as Christians. "Love God, Change the World" will awaken your spiritual eyes and leave you hungry to make a difference for Jesus.

Love God (Change the World)

Troy Criss

This book will help you learn the biblical concepts of leadership and how to implement them to produce a life-changing church. The book is divided into four sections: Part One: Leadership Principles Part Two: Leadership Roles Part Three: Leadership Relationships Seven Appendices that cover additional leadership questions This book powerfully addresses both leaders and followers. Remembering that ll of us will function in both roles at some point in our lives, we must be united. In God's kingdom, there is no "us" and "them"; there is only "us"-brothers and sisters standing at the foot of the cross, trying to help one another live the kingdom life. I believe Dynamic Leadership is a must read for every evangelist, elder, teacher, deacon, deacon, board member and small group leader in our churches today! Building effective church leaderships is an evolving process that begins with the belief in team leadership as a concept. It then requires building your group as God raises up the men and women who are gifted, humble and spiritual enough to fulfill these functions. In addition to promoting the concept of team leadership, this book offers expanded Biblical examples and practical insights in both the why and how to do it!

Dynamic Leadership (Principles, Roles and Relationships for a Life-Changing Church)

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