A translation of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Revelation in common English with technical comments.

The book consists of 106 topics. Some will inspire, some will inform, and some will make the reader angry. The information is based upon the information in the Bible. Longstanding traditions are placed alongside the words of Jesus so the reader can decide which he thinks is true. The intent is to be accurate without being judgmental. Do you know the name Gabriel told Mary to call her baby was not Jesus? Do you know Armageddon has already happened? Do you know there is no Greek word that ca...

God placed many parallels to the spiritual realm in the physical universe so the human brain could get some idea of the world that exists beyond the capacity of the human brain. One such parallel is the development of a baby in a mothers womb.Just as God took particles of the earth and made a body for the spirit he created, a woman takes the particles of her body and makes a body for a spirit that will live in that body. That body is developed inher womb and, at birth, that body becomes a ...

Everyone is challenged by Satan and his demons. The first task in engaging an enemy is to learn about him and his tactics. Unfortunately this hasnt been done well enough for people to recognize the voice inside their brain trying to get them to make bad decisions. Not recognizing thoughts put into your brain by Satan causes you to think they are your thoughts telling you how bad you are or giving you harmful solutions to your problems. Satans goal is to get humans to destroy themselves wit...

According to the Lord, one day is the same as one thousand years and one thousand years is the same as one day (2 Pet. 3:8). Based upon dates recorded in the Bible and the words of Christ, this world has just begun its seventh millennial day. Why did God create man and this universe? What commonly known creative force is left out of the theory of evolution? What speed is greater than the speed of light? What language is used to communicate with animals and inanimate objects? What makes peo...

From bestselling and beloved author Stormie Omartian comes a unique collection of prayer insight accompanied by carefully chosen Scripture.Praying the Bible into Your Life gives readers the help they need to draw from God's power, truth, wisdom, and comfort for everyday guidance and decision making. These short but significant prayer starters and verses from each book of the Bible...Genesis to Revelation...encourage readers to seek inspiration from God's Word to enhance and expand their co...

Pop culture and psychobabble tell us to make ourselves the center of the universe in order to be happy. Churches have communicated the false idea that God exists to give us all that we selfishly want. In this book, Max Lucado reminds us that it's not about us, it's all about God. It is through this shift in thinking that we can truly live an unburdened, happy life.

Long-time Bible Professor Tells the Compelling Story of JesusThe story of Jesus is the greatest story of all time. But the repetition and varying order of events in the Gospels can be confusing to readers. As he does in his bestselling book The Whole Bible Story, Dr. William Marty presents the full narrative of Jesus in chronological order. He tells the fascinating account of everything that happened in Jesus' life--from his birth to his ascension--as well as what happened...

In 1976 the Big Thompson River flood in Colorado took 150 lives, including those of seven women on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ International. Deeply grieved by the loss, survivor Ney Bailey embraced a journey of faith that led her to a life-changing truth: No matter how things look and no matter how we feel, God is in control.In Faith is Not a Feeling, Ney reveals how life’s tragedies and challenges lead each of us to an important decision about how we will relate...

The Story of Jesus is a small book with a BIG message.With the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version as its foundation, The Story of Jesus offers a revealing, insightful look at the most significant human being who ever lived. Compelling and powerful, it takes from the bestselling The Story to share Jesus’ story in one seamless narrative.Whether it’s a gift, the basis for a small group, or to rea...

Ever wondered if there's a purpose to your running and what it has to do with your spiritual life? The Runner's Devotional will inspire you in your faith while encouraging you to excel at the sport you love! This book is for runners of all levels—casual and avid, competitive and recreational—who want to improve their running skills, attain personal running goals, and grow closer to God. Fifty-two devotional readings will keep runners motivated, inspired, and running in the right d...

Named one of the Top Ten Books of 1994 by the Academy of Parish ClergyWhat should a pastor do?What makes a pastor good or effective?What is a pastor, after all?Hundreds of books, tapes, workshops and seminars promise to answer these impossible questions. Some offer a set of practical guidelines; others suggest a system or pattern to follow. Some stress various ministry functions; others feature case studies as models of success or failure. Some arehelpful. Oth...