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"An original and important book. . . . [T]he most readable introduction to the history, theology and present-day practices of Protestantism." —Publishers Weekly
A New Interpretation of Protestantism and Its Impact on the World
The radical idea that individuals could interpret the Bible for themselves spawned a revolution that is still being played out on the world stage today. This innovation lies at the heart of Protestantism's...
A New Interpretation of Protestantism and Its Impact on the World
The radical idea that individuals could interpret the Bible for themselves spawned a revolution that is still being played out on the world stage today. This innovation lies at the heart of Protestantism's...
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"This comprehensive historical reference covers the Apostolic Succession from St. Peter to Pope Francis, plus a selection of Papal Bulls and teachings. The papacy is a unique religious office. Lasting two millennia, it is one of the oldest and most enduring institutions in the world. The line of authority linking the current pope to the ministry of Jesus Christ has continued unbroken over the centuries. The Popes: Every Question Answered presents...
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Confessions, by St. Augustine, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:
• New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars
• Biographies of the authors
• Chronologies of contemporary...
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The Conspiracy chronicles the monumental struggles of an innocent priest, Monsignor William McCarthy, falsely accused in 2003 of molesting two young sisters more than 23 years earlier. On the eve of his retirement from a stellar career as a priest and pastor, for the next five tortuous years, he was the victim of an anonymous complaint that was accepted as true by his bishop and friend of 40 years. Share his travails and see how ones faith can overcome...
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"The term evangelical is often poorly defined and frequently comes with cultural and political baggage. As the label has become more controversial, many Christians have begun to wonder if they should abandon it altogether. Michael Reeves argues from a global, scriptural, and historical perspective that, while it's not necessary to discard the label altogether, Christians must return to the root of the term -- the evangel , or "gospel" -- in order...
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Author Frank Viola gives readers language for all they knew was missing in their modern church experience. He believes that many of today's congregations have shifted from God's original intent for the church. As a prominent leader of the house church movement, Frank is at the forefront of a revolution sweeping through the body of Christ. A change that is challenging the spiritual status quo and redefining the very nature of church. A movement inspired...
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Rev. Jones was asked to write a paper for one of the oldest main line Protestant denominations on the phenomenon of miracles, signs, and wonders, known as pentecostal experiences. Pentecostalism is the fastest growing arm of the Christian body in the world today and is breaking into older more traditional churches, as well as touching almost every city in the world through the last three waves of the Holy Spirit, the Charismatic movement of the 1970's,...
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Un manual práctico que trata de los pasajes importantes de las Escrituras sobre el ayuno. También trata de las normas prácticas envueltas en dicho tema. El ayuno es importante. Es una ventana que abre nuevos horizontes en el mundo invisible. Es una arma espiritual provista por Dios para ayudarnos a "derribar fortalezas."
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Based on detailed analysis of interviews with gay clergymen, and also with retired heterosexual clergymen whose ministries span the period since the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, Transcendent Vocation provides specific examples to back up the contention that the approach of the Church of England to homosexuals has increasingly been characterised by hypocrisy. It considers why gay men wish to work within an organisation that treats them with such negativity,...
11) But God
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But God is a book about Valerie's personal experiences of how God intervened in her life as she dealt with sexual abuse and personal turmoil during her preteen and teenage years and into adulthood. She shares her personal experiences of God showing up in her life in some of the lowest times in her life and how he has been a continued source of strength and guidance throughout her life.
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• Includes instrumentalist survey and worship planning checklist
Worship is a slice of eternity that Christians can participate in on earth, and nothing can facilitate our experience of worship like music. This wise, concise guidebook will help you harness your God-given musical talent as a gift to the body of Christ, in a way that brings joy to both God's heart and yours.
Serving in Your Church...
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Many of us long to experience the fullness of God and his purpose for our lives. Not a whole lot of us ever do. The reason is that we have departed in some significant ways from the biblical view of Christian life and growth. The New Testament highlights the communal, missional, and eschatological aspects of our walk with God. We grow in our faith as individual Christians to the degree that we are (a) deeply rooted relationally in a local church community...
15) I Am Peter
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I Am Peter is the story of Peter, the disciple and apostle, as told by Peter himself. I invite you to walk with Peter or perhaps just listen as he speaks to you about the segment of his life from the time he met Jesus through Pentecost in Jerusalem. Peter talks about learning to know Jesus, being called the "Rock," walking on water, denying Jesus, the resurrection, and Pentecost. He talks about his doubts, fears, frustrations, joy, guilt, observations,...
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We resist change less when we associate it with mission and fortify it with hope. So argues longtime congregational consultant Peter Steinke in his fourth book, “A Door Set Open”, as he explores the relationship between the challenges of change and our own responses to new ideas and experiences. Steinke builds on a seldom-explored principle posited by the late Rabbi Edwin Friedman: the 'hostility of the environment' is proportionate to the 'response...
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We, as church ushers, deal with people from all walks of life. Before we were church ushers, we were those people from all walks of life. Each chapter titled deals with something that can be apart or affect our life. Even as church ushers, we can be troubled in our soul, in despair, have jealousy, envy, and some have issues of a dark past. Some chapters might define how some who usher are; in spite of what will be read, there are many genuine church...
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Heart of a Minstrel is a dynamic book guaranteed to give you a better understanding of what the true definition of a minstrel is in the church. This book will help restore the initial assignment of the music ministry and birth out another dimension of worship. Expect to be enlightened, blessed, and motivated by this anointed man of God's passion and obedience to do what God has called him to do.
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For Individual use or Group training (Photocopyable) resources include:
• Job descriptions
• Caregiver interview form
• Staff evaluation survey
• Guidelines for nursery us
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• Incident report form
A well-run nursery is a tremendous asset to a church. The responsibilities are demanding, but with prayer, patience, and commitment, you can minimize the frustrations and maximize the difference you make in the lives of children...
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An examination of Roman Catholicism in light of scripture and the facts of history.
An easy-to-read, well-documented, and insightful book on the teachings and claims of Catholicism and how they line up with the truth of scripture and the facts of history. Misplaced Faith of Millions: The Legacy of the Roman Catholic Church examines the papacy, infant baptism, sacramental grace, purgatory, indulgences, Mary, the Eucharistic sacrifice of the mass, and...
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