Have you always wanted to know more about the people, places, and events that have shaped church history? Rose Book of Christian History highlights the significant milestones with concise summaries and helpful visuals.It's hard to comprehend all that has happened during the two thousand years that have passed since the disciples began to take the good news of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. Authors Michael and Sharo...

What happened on this date in church history? From ancient Rome to the twenty-first century, from peasants to presidents, from missionaries to martyrs, this book shows how God does extraordinary things through ordinary people every day of the year. Each story appears on the day and month that it occurred and includes questions for reflection and a related Scripture verse.

Life-Changing QuestionsWhat does Scripture say about the end of the world? We hear so many opinions, fears, and ideas about this subject that it can be difficult to discern what the Bible says. But God has chosen to reveal to us his plan for the future not to divide or confuse us, but so that we might live more purposefully today.In this guide, Bible teacher Michael Rusten looks at the major biblical themes and passages related to the end times, leading you...

Can You Know for Certain God Hears Your Prayers?Do you sometimes wonder if God hears–let alone answers–your prayers? Do you ask yourself, What’s the point of praying? Do you long to experience the power of prayer in your daily life?Find the keys to an effective prayer life in this compelling study that explores both God’s expectations of you and His promises to you when it comes to prayer. Through a detailed examination of the Lord’s Prayer and oth...

Daily Assurance in the Face of Life’s Hardest StrugglesWhen life throws challenges at us, our view of God’s presence can become cloudy. If God is good, why is there so much evil and suffering? In times of hardship, it’s easy to lose sight of God’s purpose, goodness, and love.90 Days of God’s Goodness helps disperse the fog—little by little, discovery by discovery, day by day. Through these thoughtful, inspiring devotional readings, bestsel...

Inspired by the best-selling book Heaven, Life Promises for Eternity provides readers with more than 100 brief, inspirational readings on the topic of Heaven and the New Earth. Each reading is coupled with a trio of complementary Bible verses designed to further illuminate what the Bible has to say about the extraordinary place we will someday call home. A beautifully designed two-color, padded gift book, Life Promises for Eternity is an ideal gift for anyone who...

John Calvin (10 July 1509 27 May 1564) was one of the most influential Christians of the last millennium. An influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation, Calvin was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later named after him. Originally trained as a humanist lawyer, he broke from the Roman Catholic Church around 1530, and after religious tensions provoked a violent uprising against Protestants in France, Calvin fled to Base...

A study of eschatology and the last days

Songs and poetry are forms of expressing and communicating the emotions we are truly feeling. The book of Psalm in the Bible is no exception. Full of hope and dreams, disappointments and anger, this book holds the words of people who have felt all of life's raw emotions. Because of this, the book of Psalm has often been a place for people throughout the ages to turn in the midst of the difficulties of life.Kristi Burchfiel continues The Daily Devotional Series with her signature de...

In these days of economic uncertainty, and in a society that values financial security, money is an emotional topic. Appearances and lifestyle matter to us. And money–or the lack of it–often determines whether or not were content. The truth is, our attitudes toward money and possessions reflect the quality of our relationship with God. And, according to the Scriptures, our view of money reveals where our true affections lie.Prosperity is not a sin, but it does bring responsibilitie...

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (19 June 1834 – 31 January 1892) was a British Particular Baptist preacher who remains highly influential among Christians of different denominations, among whom he is still known as the "Prince of Preachers". Spurgeon was to 19th century England what D. L Moody was to America. Although Spurgeon never attended theological school, by the age of twenty-one he was the most popular preacher in London.A strong figure in the Reformed Baptist tradi...

How can we evaluate the claims of Jesus? Was He just a deluded prophet of the first century? A historical character out of step with his times? Or was He really who He claimed to be--the son of God? What were His claims? What response do His claims demand? This studyguide is for anyone who has questions about Jesus Christ?