Nothing is more important than hearing, understanding and obeying God’s Word. Our lives and local churches depend on this for their life, health and growth. John Stott is well known worldwide for the commitment he had to the Bible, both in his preach- ing and in his living. In this persuasive book, Stott concisely demonstrates the power, authority and relevance of the Bible for every Christian – in every culture and generation. What is the purpose of God’s Word? How does it point us to Christ? What is its relationship to the Holy Spirit? How does it shape the church? And what does it mean for Christian discipleship? The author answers these questions with simplicity and clarity, urging us to hear and obey God’s Word in today’s world.
Nothing is more important than hearing, understanding and obeying God’s Word. Our lives and local churches depend on this for their life, health and growth. John Stott is well known worldwide for the commitment he had to the Bible, both in his preach- ing and in his living. In this persuasive book, Stott concisely demonstrates the power, authority and relevance of the Bible for every Christian – in every culture and generation. What is the purpose of God’s Word? How does it point us to Christ? What is its relationship to the Holy Spirit? How does it shape the church? And what does it mean for Christian discipleship? The author answers these questions with simplicity and clarity, urging us to hear and obey God’s Word in today’s world.
What does the Bible say about itself? Before this question can be addressed, Tim Meadowcroft argues, we have to address the wider notion that God speaks. Accordingly, Meadowcroft offers fresh, wide-ranging expositions of key passages in both Testaments on the character and power of God's word.
Biblical illiteracy has reached epidemic proportions even within the sanctuary of God's church. In a recent survey, many Americans were convinced that Joan of Arc was Noah's wife and the Epistles were the spouses of the Apostles. Most have no clue that the Bible contains 66 books in 3 languages spanning 1400 years. Ten out of ten people cannot even find the book of Hezekiah . . . and if you wonder why, you might just be part of the problem. Our airwaves are littered with misinformation about the Bible and no small dose of outright heresy. What's worse, most Christ followers have little ability to distinguish truth from error because they are only vaguely familiar with the Word of God. If the Bible really is the revelation of God, this appalling ignorance will inevitably have detrimental effects on the Church. How will Christians discover and implement their spiritual gifts if they are not grounded in the Word? How will beleaguered spiritual warriors send the enemy into retreat apart from the Sword of Scripture? How will shepherds feed their flocks without the meaty doctrines of the Bible? Our assemblies are bloated with the cotton candy of pop-psychology that so tickles itching ears. We have mastered the mass assembly with seeker-sensitive sermons and clever marketing strategies. Don't get me wrong, this is fantastic progress for evangelism. And frankly, if one had to choose between evangelism and edification, one should prioritize lost sheep over emaciated sheep every time. At the same time, there is no necessary reason for making such a choice given the informational and technological advances the Lord has graciously put at our disposal. That's what this book is all about. We want to offer you the methods of interpretation through technologically available information. In other words, this book will give you a college-level course in How to Interpret the Bible using nothing but your own Bible and free internet resources.
Each one-page devotion contains a Bible verse and a reflection based on that text. There are also ten devotions for use on special days and church festivals.
Stott challenges readers to move with the times, while standing firmly on the truth of God's Word. He reflects here on many of his favorite themes from decades of preaching and teaching: the human paradox, authentic freedom, evangelism and social action, the pastoral ideal, dimensions of renewal, and more.
A brief rebuttal to several points of Biblical theology by this well known debater is the subject of this booklet which is one of the authors most popular books.
Have you ever wondered how God can be all-knowing, all-loving, and all-powerful at the same time when there is so much suffering in the world? And have you ever wondered why He appears to give Israel preferential treatment over other nations? Has God created us and then just left us hanging? What is our purpose in life, and what are the necessary requirements to be accepted by God? This little book is chock full of answers to these questions and many more. The answers come from the Bible, the Word of God, and LOOK AT GOD'S WORD IN TODAY'S WORLD presents them in a thoughtful, straightforward, and understandable manner. God is drawing us under His wing today so we can see things from His perspective, and this book invites you to open the Bible and gain a clearer vision.
Born out of the experiences of hundreds of thousands of women who Raechel and Amanda have walked alongside as they walk with the Lord, She Reads Truth is the message that will help you understand the place of God's Word in your life.
