Table of ContentsIntroduction 6Historically: 12Philosophy and Religion: 17Deviations: 28Preamble to Synoptic Gospels and Acts 34Matthew 41The person: 41The Gospel: 42Mark 49The person: 49The Gospel: 50Luke 55The Person: 55The Gospel: 56John 61The Person: 61The Gospel 64Acts 73The Person: 73The Book: 73Preamble to the Letters 81Galatia 91

The amazing thing about Scripture is how the Old-Testament was so full of predictions that came true in such fine detail. This, at least, provides good evidence that the author and the writer were in tune with each other. But the writer wrote for a time and expressed things for an age, not for our age and culture. The prophecies themselves had to be fulfilled in the right time and at the right place. As the story unfolds, we begin to see the hand of a Creator God, who has ordained a purpos...

Are you a toe-dipper or a surfer?Scriptures are out of fashion and favour at the moment, but Scripture-Surfers know they will be back. Scripture-Surfers have seen a pattern that is repeated from Genesis- (the opening chapter), through to Revelation- (the last): The world cries out from chaos; God reminds the world of His contract, (usually through a prophet or preacher). The people agree for a while; then they tear out bits of the contract they do not like. The world declines back i...

Psychologists tell us every human being possesses imagination. But like those possessing money, some are richer than others. Theologians are more incline to warn us of imagination's dangers. The King James version of the Bible references at least fourteen verses to the imagination of the heart. Most of these are referred to as wicked. One, in Luke 1:15, reminds us that Jesus came to scatter the proud in the imagination of their hearts. But for all this, the imagination of the heart is a li...

A person of faith is a person on a journey.For the person of faith, walking by faith produces the evidence to reinforce that faith. Evidence deepens faith. The more faith grows, the clearer our spiritual insight becomes.Doctrines are not the essence of a believer's relationship with God, spiritual experience is. Doctrines are flexible hypotheses expressed from the experience of faith; they are formulated from growth in faith. If doctrines dictate a person's belief, then the r...

Want to engage deeply with the Bible text and think practically about your faith in everyday life? Then the Going Deeper With God "Journeying With..." Study Series is for you. Whether you're studying alone or as part of a church group, these books enable you to reflect in fresh ways upon the stories of biblical characters and your own experiences and daily living.This is the first book in the "Journeying With..." Study Series. Joe Lenton has an MA (Merit) from LST and works as a fr...

Proclaiming the gospel is without a doubt the most important task of pastoral ministry, yet often other, seemingly more urgent activities obscure it. From time to time all pastors and preachers need to be reminded of the primacy of the gospel.Preaching the Cross does just this. It is a call to expository, gospel-centered preaching as the center of pastoral ministry. This volume showcases an unprecedented combination of pastors representing a variety of evangelical traditions. Thoug...

Bestselling author Stormie Omartian has written longer books on prayer, but this time she turns her hand to something a little more compact, yet just as powerful."What do I do now that I am on my knees?" Stormie provides readers with 10 simple but effective steps to ignite their prayer lives. These steps can each take only a minute, or just one can be the focus of a longer, more meaningful time of prayer with God. They are flexible, personal, and helpful.These 10 suggestions are not part o...

The gospel is under attack today--not only from outside cultural forces but also from within the church. In Misled, popular YouTuber and Bible teacher Allen Parr equips readers to identify and withstand seven of the most common false teachings that undermine the gospel and lead many well-meaning Christians astray.For an anxious and weary world, the gospel of Jesus Christ is the one true source of deep peace and lasting joy. But today, many supposedly Chris...

Everyone is controlled by something. Who is controlling your life, you, the devil, or the Holy Spirit? The Bible says we are controlled by the Holy Spirit. But how can someone know who is in control? Our flesh will always manipulate, make demands, and pressure us to fulfill its desires. The Holy Spirit is always gentle, meek, and humble. He will lead and guide us in a still small voice. By contrast, the devil's voice is sharp, hard, and pressing. The Holy Spirit will always lead us into al...

Stormie Omartian has helped millions of readers approach God with confidence and experience His power. With transparency and biblical depth, she now shares what it means to connect with God in a deep and meaningful way through the leading of the Holy Spirit. The powerful and meaningful prayers from Lead Me, Holy Spirit are pulled together for readers in this compact book, great for carrying along in a purse, backpack, or briefcase. This is the perfect prayer companion for anyone who desire...

Defines a biblical church as one that properly balances the eternal truths of Scripture with timely, relevant methods designed to engage the culture. The latest book in the popular Re:Lit series picks up where Vintage Jesus leaves off, beginning with a focus on the person and work of Jesus and then exploring the confessional, experiential, and missional aspects of his church. This study grows out of the vintage concept of taking timeless truths from Scripture—truths about church leader...