In this thought-provoking compilation, Leo Tolstoy delves deep into the realms of religion, art, and morality. "The Kingdom of God is Within You" challenges traditional Christian beliefs, advocating for non-resistance to evil, while "What is Art?" examines the essence and moral implications of art. Translated by Aline Delano, this work is a testament to Tolstoy's profound philosophical insights and his ability to question societal norms.
Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. The Bible is clearly no ordinary book. How can you begin to read and understand it as a whole? This excellent overview gives you the big picture, providing both the encouragement and the tools you need to read the Bible with confidence and understanding.
What does art have to do with faith? For many Christians, paintings, films, music, and other forms of art are simply used for wall decoration, entertaining distraction, or worshipful devotion. But what if the arts played a more prominent role in the Christian life? In Discovering God through the Arts, discover how the arts can be tools for faith-building, life-changing spiritual formation for all Christians. Terry Glaspey, author of 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know, examines: How the arts assist us in prayer and contemplation How the arts help us rediscover a sense of wonder How the arts help us deal with emotions How the arts aid theological reflection and so much more. Let your faith be enriched, and discover how beauty and creativity can draw you nearer to the ultimate Creator.
Over the centuries some of the world’s greatest painters have explored and expressed their faith in God through their art. Here, Richard Harries invites you to reflect with him on thirty such artists, and to see how their paintings illuminate important aspects of Christian faith and teaching. Encompassing masterpieces by Rembrandt, Leonardo, Titian and Caravaggio as well as modern works by Chagall, Spencer and Rouault, this book presents the essentials of the faith in a way that will move the reader to respond with heart as well as head.
Shares uplifting advice about the virtues of forgiveness, offering strategic and biblically based advice on how to achieve peace and personal fulfillment by letting go of past wrongs.
One of the greatest mind blowing revelations in our days is the Kingdom of God. We owe our Christian faith and belief to the Jews. So the God of Hebrews is our God, we Gentiles who worshiped idols that were not God at all. That is, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the true God. And the Holy Bible addressing the Jews has become our daily devotional in search of this true God. So the thought of a Kingdom of God has to do with the Jews. Indeed Jesus Christ is the King of the Jews-by dying on the cross, He established an invisible Kingdom and reconciled Jews to the Father and us Gentiles who believe in Him as the Son of God. Surely Christ made peace between man and God-making Jews and Gentiles ONE; such that in Christ, there is no Jews nor Gentiles; we all are one in Christ Jesus. My heart is for you all following these notes praying that the Holy Spirit, whom the world cannot receive because they do not know Him, reveals to you this mysterious Kingdom that is ongoing and it transcends every walks of life ; careers, sports, politics, social media, family, religion, education, science, art, governments, culture.... and rules over everything! The thought of the Kingdom resonates soundly in Jews culture for they long to see their Kingdom restored to them according to the Scriptures. During Jesus Christ’s time, the Jews were under the reign of Roman Empire and they asked Jesus Christ, ‘If you are the Messiah, are you the King of the Jews? ‘Even when Jesus was about to ascend to heaven and told those Jews who believed Him not to depart from Jerusalem until they be endued with power from above, the Jews asked Him, “Will you at this time restore the Kingdom to the Jews?” In these last days before Christ’s returns, the Jews anticipate so see restoration of a Kingdom like that of King David. Jesus Christ said His Kingdom is not of this world systems. Thus in this short note, I seek to exemplify what Kingdom Jesus Christ came to initiate and what Kingdom manifestation we expect in these last days as we usher in the Millennial Reign of Christ Jesus, the Messiah, King of kings and Lord of lords. These notes are intended to expose the hidden truth of the Kingdom of God to those that it has been intended. As you read, may you desire, hunger and thirst to enter the Kingdom of God right now , by becoming born again, paving way for us to eventually reign with Christ Jesus, the Messiah, and the King of kings for a thousand years in Jerusalem at the appointed timing of the Father in Heaven.