Balaam's God
Balaam's God

Author: Jonathan Ammon

Publisher: Lowerlight Books

Published: 2022-04-11

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13:

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A renowned diviner. An approaching and victorious army. A divine encounter. A talking donkey. And the message of Yahweh reigning as King. Balaam is well known as the primary example of a false prophet in the New Testament. But he wasn't a false prophet in the way that many of us would define them today. His story remains shocking and often misunderstood. While many remember the story of the talking donkey from the book of Numbers, few remember Balaam's incredible insights and battle of wills with Yahweh the Creator of the Universe. Balaam's God reveals the depths of Balaam's powers, the source of his accurate insight, and the weaknesses that led him astray. Balaam's reputation within the New Testament is as one of the worst false prophets in all of history. Yet his history outside of the New Testament is as one of the greatest diviners in all of antiquity. Balaam is a mysterious figure, yet the biblical text and context reveal the nature of his gifts and powers as well as the nature of his character. And there are important connections between Balaam and both the true and false prophets of today. Balaam's story doesn't end after his last oracle in the book of Numbers. It continues into the book of Revelation and even into our current day. In these pages you will discover the secrets to Balaam's communication with God, how God turned wrong divination into pure prophecy, and how to turn from Balaam's ways to a true mouthpiece of Yahweh.

Who Is the True Seer Driven by God: Balak or Balaam?
Who Is the True Seer Driven by God: Balak or Balaam?

Author: Junhee Lee

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2022-09-14

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1666736031

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Serious Bible readers, including biblical scholars, Sunday Bible teachers, laypersons of church, and even the Sunday school kids, ask the question, “Is Balaam a good or bad person?” or “Is Balaam a prophet of God or a pagan diviner?” However, nobody has provided a relieving answer for the question up to this day. Then, what does the Balaam story in the passage of Num 22–24 tell us about the character of Balaam? More fundamentally, what does the passage want readers to know? This book suggests a new way for Bible reading, especially the Old Testament. The Old Testament readers can discover a proper strategy to understand the intention and message of every single passage of the Old Testament through the ways that are suggested in this book.

The Prestige of the Pagan Prophet Balaam in Judaism, Early Christianity and Islam
The Prestige of the Pagan Prophet Balaam in Judaism, Early Christianity and Islam

Author: George H. van Kooten

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2008-05-31

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 9047433130

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This volume deals with the pagan prophet Balaam who figures in the book of Numbers. By the very nature of his stature as a non-Israelite, pagan prophet, the figure of Balaam raises important questions with regard to the nature of prophecy and the relation between the Israelite God and the pagan nations. The conflicting stories and potent oracles of Balaam in Numbers 22-24 and other parts of the Jewish Scriptures prompted extensive reflection on this ambiguous figure. Thus the leading perspective developed in this volume is the often simultaneous praise and criticism of Balaam as a prestigious pagan prophet throughout ancient Judaism, early Christianity and the early Koranic commentaries. The papers are clustered in four sections which deal with (1) Balaam in the Old Testament and the Ancient Near East, and comparable figures in Ancient Greece; (2) Balaam in Ancient Judaism; (3) Balaam in the New Testament & Early Christianity; and (4) Balaam in the Koran and early Koranic commentaries. The reception of this enigmatic figure can be characterized as the simultaneous praise and criticism of a pagan prophet. The book is particularly useful as it also contains Émile Puech’s newly reconstructed text, translation and commentary of the first combination of the Deir ‘Alla inscriptions which contain an excerpt of the book of the historical Balaam. Combined with the other papers, the volume pictures a fascinating continuum between paganism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The Wonder of His Name
The Wonder of His Name

Author: Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 080249210X

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Learn the life-changing names of Jesus Names matter. Did you know that more than 350 names and titles related to Jesus can be found in the Scripture? The vastness of His character and His work on the behalf of His people are revealed through His many names. The more deeply we explore the names of Jesus, the more we are able to move from simply knowing about Him to truly knowing Him. Fall in love with Jesus all over again as you get to know Him through thirty-two of His life-changing names. These meditations by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, illuminated by the artwork of Timothy Botts and accompanied by quotes from classic authors, hymn writers, and preachers, will help you recapture the wonder of His name.

Rooted: The NIV Bible for Men
Rooted: The NIV Bible for Men

Author: Zondervan,

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2023-09-12

Total Pages: 1506

ISBN-13: 0310462614

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A Bible for Men That's Focused on Godly Character and Faithful Living. As the world changes around us, it can be hard to hold onto your identity as a godly man. If you are struggling to find your place as a Christian, it helps to remember that while the expectations of the world seem ever-changing, the expectations that God has for you hold true. Rooted: The NIV Bible for Men strives to help you connect with your identity in Christ as it highlights timeless virtues that are still valued today. It is designed to speak to Christian men honestly and straightforwardly about their role as Christians in the face of cultural pressures and a changing society. And it speaks to character traits men need to cultivate in today's world, like confidence rooted in inner strength, self-possessed dignity and calm, kindness, joy, and leadership based in service. Drawing on the truths of Scripture, the features in this Bible will motivate you to redeem your God-given passions, drives, and purposes so you can live out your faith. Myths articles expose commonly accepted myths of our culture that many men believe. Each article opens with the first-person story of a man who believes a particular myth and how that affects his life. Then, principles from the Bible refute the myth and offer practical guidance and help. In addition, the Think About notes take you to the heart of important topics such as money, sex, and pride. Factoid-filled Get to Know profiles introduce you to 50 men from the Bible, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. You'll find questions to reflect on, either alone or in a small group study, in the Questions for Growth. And the Knowing God notes highlight attributes of God, teaching you that knowing the character of God can help you live as a man created in his image. Altogether, these resources offer you knowledge, wisdom, and clarity to strive to become a godly man, rooted in timeless virtues. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) 100 Myth articles—States a commonly accepted myth that the world tells you is true, then refutes the myth with the truth of God’s Word. 50 Get to Know profiles—Interesting information about men of the Bible. 200 Rooted: Questions for Growth—Questions for personal reflection or small-group study. 200 Knowing God notes—Highlights an attribute of God as revealed in Scripture. 300 Think About notes—short teaching notes on life topics such as money, sex, and pride. Articles to help men further their Bible study 66 book introductions Subject index

The Bible Delusion: 101 'Hang On A Minute' Moments; And God's Mysterious Ways
The Bible Delusion: 101 'Hang On A Minute' Moments; And God's Mysterious Ways

Author: Jim Whitefield

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-05-22

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1326662554

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OThe Bible Delusion: 101 OHang on a MinuteO Moments; and GodOs Mysterious WaysO comprises an easy to read summary of 101 examples of absurdity in the King James Version of the Bible, dismantling everything from the Genesis creation myth to the coherency of The Gospels. More aspects are categorised into groups that are anything but OgodlikeO in their nature. The Bible is full of bizarre rules, regulations and instructions D on animal sacrifice, war, including genocide and ethnic cleansing, misogyny, slavery, and much more D straight from God. There are numerous contradictions, anomalies, anachronisms and oddities, many of which are explored and explained in this comprehensive work."

Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia In their Local Setting
Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia In their Local Setting

Author: Colin J. Hemer

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 1987-03-01

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0567319431

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With a new foreword by David E. Aune, this modern classic by Colin J. Hemer explores the seven letters in the book of Revelation against the historical background of the churches to which they were addressed. Based on literary, epigraphical, and archaeological sources and informed by Hemer's firsthand knowledge of the biblical sites, this superb study presents in the clearest way possible a picture of the New Testament world in the later part of the first century and its significance for broader questions of church history.