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There is no denying the importance of Jesus Christ in the history of humankind. He has walked through the last two thousand years of history, of empires, governments, political systems and philosophies and has remained as a dominant, challenging, yet mysterious presence. In "The Life", J.John and Chris Walley achieve an uncommon blend - a serious book for popular use and a popular book for serious reading. If you want to know who Jesus Christ is, then read "The Life" and be rewarded.

After a review of scholarly work on the speeches in Acts, particularly Paul's Pisidian Antioch speech, Morgan-Wynne sets Paul's speech in the context of the first missionary journey and the rest of Luke-Acts. In this book he analyzes the structure of the speech, asks whether Luke used sources for the speech, and examines the main theological themes, including the characterization of God and Jesus, the use of the OT, the place of Israel, and the portrait of Paul that emerges. Finally, the author...

Your Storm Doesn't Have to Sink YouAt some point in our lives, we all find ourselves in a boat in the middle of a lake. We might be there due to a job loss or the death of a loved one. Maybe disability, divorce, or financial insecurity has stranded us. Patrick and Ruth Schwenk found themselves feeling battered after five miscarriages and then surrounded by the waves with Patrick's cancer diagnosis at age forty-three. They were alone. Drifting. And that's when their transformation began.In this c...

What's in a name? In the case of Jesus Christ, rich insights, fresh perspectives, and pathways to intimacy. From "Good Shepherd" to "Lamb of God," Rubel Shelly explores the various names given to Christ in the Bible and reveals a Christ that will both surprise and challenge you. Shelly, a deeply respected scholar, uses his unique insight and fervent love for the Scriptures to develop a clear and unobstructed picture of Jesus through the biblical names that describe the One who invites the whole...

The impact of ungodly judgments can be extremely damaging and far reaching in their effect. This unique book covers a subjectrarely written about and yet it is so important that the Bible speaks extensively about it. There is little that is more offensive and divisive than a person with a judgmental spirit. The Bible's teaching on ungodly judgments is desperately needed for the health and growth of the Church. One critical step in the process of moving toward freedom and maturity in Christ is re...