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24 Hours That Changed the World
by: Adam Hamilton
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2009-12-01
ASIN: 0687465559
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| | More details | | No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this book, Adam Hamilton guides us through the last twenty-four hours of Jesus' life. Each chapter is designed to help the reader experience and understand the significance of Jesus' suffering and death in a way you have never done before. Whether readers are long-time Christians or simply curious about the story of Christ's crucifixion, they are invited to join the author in retracing the last 24 hours of Jesus' life. CHAPTER TITLES The Last Supper The Garden of Gethsemane Condemned by the Righteous Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate The Torture and Humiliation of the King The Crucifixion Christ the Victor The program that supports this product includes: 1) a DVD that contains session video filmed in the Holy Land and a leader's guide; and 2) a paperback devotional book. Although 24 Hours that Changed the World will be used as a Lenten read or in a Lenten study, Adam Hamilton's name and the important subject matter will make this book an important read anytime of the year. Adam Hamilton is pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, one of the fastest growing, most highly visible churches in the country. Named by PBS s Religion and Ethics Newsweekly as one of the top Ten People to Watch, Hamilton is the author of Confronting the Controversies, Making Love Last a Lifetime, Unleashing the Word, Leading Beyond the Wal ls, Selling Swimsuits in the Arctic , and Christianity and World Religions , all published by Abingdon Press. |
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24 Hours That Changed the World - 40 Days of Reflection
by: Adam Hamilton
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2009-12-01
ASIN: 1426700318
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| | More details | | Devotions based on Adam Hamilton's powerful book 24 Hours That Changed the World. No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In his inspiring book 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton guided us, step by step, through the last day of Jesus life. Now, in a companion volume that can also function beautifully on its own, Hamilton offers 40 days of devotions enabling us to pause, reflect, dig deeper, and emerge changed forever. The devotions, ideal for use in Lent or any other time of the year, include Scripture, reflection on the events of Jesus final day, stories from Hamilton s own ministry, and prayer. Adam Hamilton is pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, one of the fastest growing, most highly visible churches in the country. Named by PBS s Religion and Ethics Newsweekly as one of the top Ten People to Watch, Hamilton is the author of Enough , Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White , Selling Swimsuits in the Arctic , Confronting the Controversies, Making Love Last a Lifetime, Unleashing the Word, Leading Beyond the Walls, Christianity and World Religions, and Christianity's Family Tree, all published by Abingdon Press. |
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30 Days to Understanding the Bible (The "30 Days" Series)
by: Max Anders
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 1994-07-13
ASIN: 084993575X
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| | More details | In just 15 minutes a day for 30 days one can gain a clear, useable understanding of the most important book ever written. With appealing anecdotes and memory-enhancing exercises, this revised edition of Anders' popular "30 Days" series offers a roadmap for "thinking your way through the entire Bible." |
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A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23
by: W. Phillip Keller
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2007-04-16
ASIN: 0310274427
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| | More details | | 'The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want ...' Travel the shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd, Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep---and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. This beloved classic will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you. |
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Abide in Christ (Andrew Murray Christian Classics)
by: Andrew Murray
Publisher: Diggory Press WWW.DIGGORYPRESS.COM
Published: 2008-03-20
ASIN: B0016A2F24
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Andrew Murray (May 9, 1828 – January 18, 1917) was a South African writer, teacher, and Christian pastor. Murray considered missions to be "the chief end of the church."
Andrew pastored churches in Bloemfontein, Worcester, Cape Town and Wellington, all in South Africa. He was a champion of the South African Revival of 1860.
In 1889, he was one of the founders of the South African General Mission (SAGM), along with Martha Osborn and Spencer Walton. After Martha Osborn married George Howe, they formed the South East Africa General Mission (SEAGM) in 1891. SAGM and SEAGM merged in 1894. Because its ministry had spread into other African countries, the mission's name was changed to Africa Evangelical Fellowship (AEF) in 1965. AEF joined with SIM in 1998 and continues to this day.
He died on January 18, 1917, four months before his eighty-ninth birthday. Over the years he has influenced many, including Jessie Penn-Lewis, a key figure in the 1904-1905 Welsh Revival.
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Absolute Surrender (Andrew Murray Christian Classics)
by: Andrew Murray
Publisher: Diggory Press
Published: 2007-05-14
ASIN: 1846856736
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| | More details | | "My Lord, O King, according to thy saying, I am thine, and all that I have." Words of absolute surrender with which every child of God ought to yield himself to his Father. If our hearts are willing for that, there is no end to what God will do for us, and to the blessing God will bestow.'How many times have you left a prayer meeting or revival service determined to dedicate every area of your life to God, only to feel frustrated and defeated a few days later' We all want to be absolutely surrendered to God, and yet we hardly dare utter the words. We don't exactly know how. Andrew Murray clearly and simply explains full surrender to God and shows the way to a victorious life in Him. |
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An Introduction to the New Testament
by: D. A. Carson
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2005-08-16
ASIN: 0310238595
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| | More details | | An Introduction to the New Testament focuses on 'special introduction' that is historical questions dealing with authorship, date, sources, purpose, destination, and so forth. This approach stands in contrast to recent texts that concentrate more on literary form, rhetorical criticism, and historical parallels---topics the authors don't minimize, but instead think are better given extended treatment in exegesis courses. By refocusing on the essentials, An Introduction to the New Testament ensures that the New Testament books will be accurately understood within historical settings. For each New Testament document, the authors also provide a substantial summary of that book's content, discuss the book's theological contribution to the overall canon, and give an account of current studies on that book, including recent literary and social-science approaches to interpretation. This second edition reflects significant revision and expansion from the original, making this highly acclaimed text even more valuable. * A new chapter provides a historical survey examining Bible study method through the ages. * The chapter on Paul has been expanded to include an analysis of debates on the 'new perspective.' * The discussion of New Testament epistles has been expanded to form a new chapter. This new edition will help a new generation of students better grasp the message of the New Testament. |
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Apocrypha
by: Matthew A. Misbach
Publisher: Misbach Enterprises
Published: 2009-02-25
ASIN: B001U0Q17K
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| | More details | This book has been specifically formated for the Amazon Kindle reader.
We did our best to take advantage of all the features of the kindle to maximize your reading experience with this book.
This book contains the following apocryphal books:
The First Book of Esdras
The Second Book of Esdras
The Book of Tobit
The Book of Judith
The rest of the chapters of the Book of Esther
The Book of the Wisdom of Solomon
The Wisdom of Jesus the son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus
The Book of Baruch
Epistle of Jeremy
The Song of the Three Children
The History of Susanna
Bel and the Dragon
The Prayer of Manasses
The First Book of the Maccabees
The Second Book of the Maccabees
The word Apocrypha comes from a Greek word meaning "those having been hidden away".
Apocrypha generally means those sacred books of the Jewish people which were not included in the Hebrew canonized Bible.
These books are valuable as forming a link connecting the Old and New Testaments, and are regarded as useful reading, although not all the books are of equal value.
The apocryphal books in this Kindle book are considered of "special value" and are mostly correct, but with many interpolations by man.
The Roman Church regards as part of the canon the books of Tobit, Judith, Wisd., Ecclus., Baruch, 1 and 2 Macc., and the additions to Daniel and Esther. Besides these books, there are other Jewish apocryphal writings. The chief are the Psalms of Solomon, the Book of Enoch, the apocalypse of Baruch, the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, the Assumption of Moses, the Book of Jubilees, and the Sibylline Oracles |
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At the Heart of the Gospel: Reclaiming the Body for the New Evangelization
by: Christopher West
Publisher: Image
Published: 2012-01-31
ASIN: 0307987116
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| | More details | The sexual revolution brought a terribly distorted vision of the body and sex into the mainstream. How should Christians respond? With his illuminating Theology of the Body, Pope John Paul II challenged the modern world not to stop at the surface, but to enter the depth of the “great mystery†that the body and sex reveal: a mystery that lies at the heart of the Gospel itself.
Since he first discovered John Paul II’s teaching in 1993, Christopher West has devoted himself to sharing its life-transforming message with the world. In this highly anticipated work, West leads us into the depth of Christ’s “nuptial union†with the Church, demonstrating how authentic Catholic teaching on the body and sex saves us from both the libertine perspective of popular culture and the cold puritanism that has sometimes infected Christianity. In the process, West provides a blueprint for reaching our sexually broken world in the “new evangelization.†|
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Bad Girls of the Bible and What We Can Learn from Them
by: Liz Curtis Higgs
Publisher: WaterBrook Press
Published: 1999-08-17
ASIN: 1578561256
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| | More details | Women everywhere marvel at those “good girls†in Scripture–Sarah, Mary, Esther–but on most days, that’s not who they see when they look in the mirror. Most women (if they’re honest) see the selfishness of Sapphira or the deception of Delilah. They catch of glimpse of Jezebel’s take-charge pride or Eve’s disastrous disobedience. Like Bathsheba, Herodias, and the rest, today’s modern woman is surrounded by temptations, exhausted by the demands of daily living, and burdened by her own desires.
So what’s a good girl to do? Learn from their lives, says beloved humor writer Liz Curtis Higgs, and by God’s grace, choose a better path. In Bad Girls of the Bible, Higgs offers a unique and clear-sighted approach to understanding those “other women†in Scripture, combining a contemporary retelling of their stories with a solid, verse-by-verse study of their mistakes and what lessons women today can learn from them.
Whether they were “Bad to the Bone,†“Bad for a Season, but Not Forever†or only “Bad for a Moment,†these infamous sisters show women how not to handle the challenges of life. With her trademark humor and encouragement, Liz Curtis Higgs teaches us how to avoid their tragic mistakes and joyfully embrace grace.
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Bible Studies in the Life of Paul Historical and Constructive (Annotated)
by: Henry T. Sell
Publisher:
Published: 2011-12-16
ASIN: B006N3675U
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| | More details | The book of Acts shows in a very graphic way the rapid growth and marvelous progress of Christianity in the midst of great opposition. We see in process of fulfillment the promise of Jesus Christ to his disciples that they should receive power after the Holy Ghost had come upon them and that they should be witnesses unto Him "both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and in Samaria and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Those were earnest times and full of stirring events, when men went forth to conquer a hostile world not with swords, but by the preaching of a gospel of peace and good will. As soon as this proclamation was made in Judea and Samaria a new instrument was chosen by Jesus Christ, in Paul, to carry His message to the uttermost part of the earth. He thus became at once the chief character in the larger work of planting and developing churches outside of Palestine. The study of Paul's life shows the difficulties encountered, the doctrines taught, and the organization perfected in the early churches. "We here watch the dawn of the gospel which the Savior preached as it broadens gradually into the boundless day."
Bible Studies in the Life of Paul is designed to follow the author's Bible Studies in the Life of Christ and to show the work of the Great Apostle in carrying the gospel to a Gentile world. The aim is to present the work of Paul in a constructive and historical way. While there has been a careful consideration, on the part of the author, of disputed questions, only conclusions upon which there is a general agreement amongst scholars, and which can be consistently held, are presented. The great main facts of Paul's life and work stand forth unchallenged and the emphasis is placed upon them. This book is divided into three parts, Paul's preparation for his work, his missionary journeys, and his writings. This is a text book, and, with the analysis of each study and questions, is prepared for the use of normal and advanced Sunday-school classes, teachers' meetings, schools, colleges, and private study. This is the sixth book of the kind which the author has prepared and sent forth. The large favor with which the other books have been received, and the desire, first of all, of making the life and work of Paul even better known, have been the motives which have led to its preparation.
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Chapters of Bible Study A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Sacred Scriptures (Annotated)
by: Herman J. Heuser
Publisher:
Published: 2011-12-25
ASIN: B006QAZFMQ
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| | More details | The following pages are printed from notes used in a series of lectures before the "Catholic Summer School of America" at Pittsburgh. They are neither an exhaustive nor a scientific exposition, but are meant as a suggestive introduction, in popular form, to the intelligent reading of the Bible. Some of the answers to questions proposed by members of the "School" during the course have been inserted where it seemed most suitable.
I take occasion here to express my deep appreciation of the courtesy shown to its visitors by the Directors of the "Catholic Summer School." Their self-sacrificing spirit has secured to the organization the earnest co-operation of many gifted men and women animated by that refined Catholic feeling which constitutes the highest type of a truly cultured society. Nothing could have placed the institution on a firmer basis, or could better have given it that guarantee of success to which the last session has borne witness.
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Complete Dead Sea Scrolls
by: Geza Vermes
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Published: 1998-11-01
ASIN: 0140278079
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| | More details | | The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls by a Bedouin goatherd in 1947 transformed our understanding of the Hebrew bible, early Judaism, and the origins of Christianity. Nothing in the modern study of the ancient Mideast can match the fifty-year saga of these documents hidden by a Jewish sect existing before and during the time of Jesus. After years of academic debate and maneuvering as tense as any espionage novel, the Dead Sea Scrolls and fragments are at last available in their entirety, in an established standard English version. The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English--the crowning achievement of esteemed biblical scholar Geza Vermes--provides not only reliable, direct access to these intriguing documents but a wealth of scholarly information and an outline of the history surrounding them. Here, for scholars, students, and the fascinated general reader, are the texts which endure as the nonbiblical center of Judeo-Christianity and the foundation of Western literary traditions. |
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Courageous Living Bible Study Member Book
by: Michael Catt
Publisher: B&H Books
Published: 2011-05-01
ASIN: 1415871191
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| | More details | In the new film Courageous (from the makers of Fireproof), four law officers are confident and focused when standing up to the worst the streets have to offer. But leading their families at home in a God-honoring way? That takes courage.Â
Based on the highly anticipated movie, the Courageous Living Bible Study is a 64-page book used for four weeks by an individual in relation with the class leader's companion teaching DVD of Courageous film clips. It will guide the participant toward living more courageously in four key areas:Â
Responsibility: serving, protecting, and casting a vision for their familyÂ
Priorities: focusing on eternal things rather than what is temporaryÂ
Legacy: recognizing a father's potential impact as a godly role modelÂ
Faith: strengthening a father's identity in Christ, increasing in wisdom |
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Developing the Leader Within You: Leader Guide
by: John C. Maxwell
Publisher: Maximum Impact
Published: 2000-12-20
ASIN: 0785298843
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| | More details | | For many years, John C. Maxwell has equipped and inspired Christians to attain the highest levels of effective leadership through his conferences and books. Maxwell believes leadership determines an organizations growth. More specifically, empower people within the group to become leaders. Designed for both small and large groups, this leader guide has everything necessary to equip anyone who wants to reproduce leaders. |
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Expositions of Holy Scripture, Psalms
by: Alexander MacLaren
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
Published: 2003-08
ASIN: 1404374450
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| | More details | | This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |
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Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V)
by: Alexander MacLaren
Publisher: Textstream
Published: 2010-03-04
ASIN: 144320921X
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| | More details | | It is a great mistake to treat Paul¿s writings and especially this Epistle as mere theology. They are the transcript of his life¿s experience. As has been well said the gospel of Paul is an interpretation of the significance of the life and work of Jesus based upon the revelation to him of Jesus as the risen Christ. (Excerpt from Text) |
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Facing Your Giants: The God Who Made a Miracle Out of David Stands Ready to Make One Out of You
by: Max Lucado
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2008-10-07
ASIN: 0849921023
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| | More details | You know your Goliath. You recognize his walk, the thunder of his voice. He taunts you with bills you can't pay, people you can't please, habits you can't break, failures you can't forget, and a future you can't face. But just like David, you can face your giant, even if you aren't the strongest, the smartest, the best equipped, of the holiest. David. You could read his story and wonder what God saw in him. His life has little to offer the unstained, straight-A saint. He fell as often as he stood, stumbled as often as he conquered. But for those who know the sound of Goliath, David gives this reminder: Focus on giants -- you stumble; focus on God -- your giants tumble. If you're ready to face your giants, let his story inspire you. The same God who helped him will help you. |
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Flowers over the Wall
by: Karolee Grim
Publisher: Kelli Grim
Published: 2011-07-11
ASIN: B005CB9VAW
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| | More details | | Being thin will not make you happy.You will still have the anxiety you have always had about your weight. However, instead of worrying about being overweight, you will be anxious about gaining it back.Your thoughts will still be obsessed with fat, calories, etc., and You will still yearn for and desire food. Flowers over the wall uses the Bible to show you why you keep failing to lose weight. |
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Forged: Writing in the Name of God--Why the Bible's Authors Are Not Who We Think They Are
by: Bart D. Ehrman
Publisher: HarperOne
Published: 2012-03-06
ASIN: 0062012622
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| | More details | The Untold Story of Forgery in the Bible In Forged, leading Bible authority Bart D. Ehrman exposes one of the most unsettling ironies of the early Christian tradition: the use of deception to establish the truth. With the scholarly expertise and provocative claims for which he's known, Ehrman reveals which texts were forged in the name of Jesus's disciples and considers how the deceptions of an unnamed few have prevailed for centuries. The untold story of widespread forgery in the ancient world sheds new light on how documents of scandalous origin became part of the Bible we have today. |
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Grasping God's Word
by: J. Scott Duvall
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2001-08-01
ASIN: 0310228328
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| | More details | Just as a rock climber’s handhold enables him to master the mountain, a firm grasp on God’s Word empowers us to traverse the challenging, risky slopes of life. Grasping God’s Word helps college students, beginning seminary students, and other serious readers get a grip on the solid rock of Scripture--how to read it, how to interpret it, and how to apply it.
Filling the gap between approaches that are too simple and others that are too technical, this book starts by equipping readers with general principles of interpretation, then moves on to apply those principles to specific genres and contexts.
Features include:
* Field-tested in the classroom with nearly 600 students and various professors
* Numerous charts and sidebar highlights
* Hands-on exercises to guide students through the interpretation process
* Emphasis on real-life application
* Supplemented by a website for professors providing extensive teaching materials
* Accompanying workbook (sold separately)
Grasping God’s Word progresses through the following five sections:
1. How to Read the Book: Basic Tools
2. Contexts: Now and Then
3. Meaning and Application
4. The Interpretive Journey: New Testament
5. The Interpretive Journey: Old Testament |
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Great Truths from Jesus' Conversations With Pharisees
by: Shirley Stephens
Publisher: Authors Book Nook
Published: 2011-02-23
ASIN: B004P8JMV6
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| | More details | Great Truths from Jesus' Conversations With Pharisees presents ten conversations of Jesus with the Pharisees and their scribes who were considered to be experts in the interpretation of the Old Testament Scriptures. The conversations reveal Jesus’ passionate attempts to connect with these leaders who opposed his teachings and his mission from the moment he arrived on the religious scene. While he conversed with the Pharisees, Jesus taught great truths about the Christian faith that continue to inform and inspire.
The author presents Jesus' conversations in dialog fashion, using fiction techniques to enliven the text while remaining true to the biblical account. The presentations take into account the cultural and political background of the period and places.
Following the account of each conversation are interactive learning exercises that can be completed individually or in a group setting. This book is a handy tool for group and individual Bible study.
Contents:
Introduction: Conversation: A Way to Connect
Conversation 1: Why Am I Here?
Reflection 1
Conversation 2: When Will the Kingdom of God Come?
Reflection 2
Conversation 3: What Must I Do to Obtain Eternal Life?
Reflection 3
Conversation 4: Is It Lawful to Heal on the Sabbath?
Reflection 4
Conversation 5: Why Do You Eat with Sinners?
Reflection 5
Conversation 6: Why Don’t You Wash Your Hands?
Reflection 6
Conversation 7: Who Is My Neighbor?
Reflection 7
Conversation 8: What Is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
Reflection 8
Conversation 9: What Sign Will You Give Us?
Reflection 9
Conversation 10: Born Again? How Can This Happen?
Reflection 10
What Happened Next?
Scripture Index
Subject Index
Glossary of Terms
About the Author
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Halley's Bible Handbook: An Abbreviated Bible Commentary (Bible Handbook Series)
by: Henry H. Halley
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 1961-11-01
ASIN: 0310257204
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| | More details | | Halley's Bible Handbook was born out of the conviction of Henry H. Halley that everyone ought to read the Bible daily. From its first edition, a small give-away booklet of 16 pages, it has grown into an 864-page 'almanac' of biblical information, used regularly by hundreds of thousands of laymen, teachers, and ministers. Halley's Bible Handbook contains more biblical information than any other book of its size. It has been a continuous best-seller through the years and has sold more than five million copies in many languages. |
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