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Is the Bible free from historical, scientific, doctrinal, moral, and other kinds of probable errors? This question has occupied the conservative Protestant Churches since 1800s. The majority of conservatives take a strong stand for Inerrancy of the Bible. This book explains the subject in a non-technical manner. It first gives a historical survey of how the idea of "errant" was made popular by government-funded mercenary theologians from Germany. It then mentions how the idea spread worldwide and then how the conservative Christians responded to it. At the end it mentions some of the most ...

According to a book from 2020, “non-causative predestination” is basically a modern guardrail phrase: it tries to protect two claims the author insists Scripture teaches plainly—God’s sovereignty over all events and God’s holiness as “not the moral author of sin”—without letting human “logic” bully the Bible into choosing only one of them. The Foreword’s core complaint is that many controversies come from confusing mystery with contradiction. A contradiction would be God being holy and unholy “in the same sense.” Mystery is God being “sovereign over all events”...

The Christ of God - Volume II Why He Suffered If Christ is eternal and sovereign, then His suffering was neither accidental nor misunderstood. Volume II of The Christ of God moves from identity to obedience, examining the suffering of Christ not as defeat, but as deliberate fulfillment. This volume confronts the cross as a theological necessity, not merely a tragic event, revealing a Messiah who enters suffering knowingly, submits without surrendering authority, and fulfills the Law without being overcome by it. Here, the crown of thorns is not a symbol of weakness, but of covenant ...

The Christ of God - Volume I Who He Is. Who is Jesus Christ-before tradition, before argument, and before the cross? The Christ of God is not a devotional and not a biography. It is a Christological work that begins where many discussions do not: with identity. Volume I examines who Christ is apart from human projection, cultural framing, or emotional reduction. Drawing directly from Scripture, this volume explores Christ as eternal, sent, anointed, and sovereign-revealing a Messiah whose authority precedes incarnation, suffering, and resurrection. Rather than treating Jesus as a response ...

Throughout history, Christians have pictured the relationships between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through analogies. Such illustrations—some from the West but also from Latin America, Asia, Africa, and other places—come laden with theological ramifications that the church has rejected (heresies) or embraced (doctrines). In Three in One, William David Spencer shares a lifetime of insights from teaching within the global church, bringing fresh images and analogies of the Trinity to deepen our theological vocabulary.

Imagine a life of street crime. What began as typical teen rebellion became cycles of dodging the police, nodding on the corner, and seeing your friends and loved ones shot or killed. Then someone tells you the truth - God loves YOU. Though you can barely believe it you do, because their voices bring hope of a better life. Like a child learning to walk, you stumble through life less and now you can run. As your life slowly changes for the better you begin to see and hear things that no longer ring true. You're learning for yourself that God's love for you is real, but the way you're being ...

Doctrinal deviation, degeneration, and denigration is a perilous path leading not to genuine unity of the Spirit, as posited by its propagators, but rather disunity with the Spirit, apostasy, perdition, and ultimately hell itself! An oft recited slogan in some segments of the church over the last few decades is: "We must agree to disagree without being disagreeable." In itself, the import of that pun has some merit.

Christ Condemned is a critical examination of the fundamental doctrines of Christianity, following in the long tradition of employing philosophy to understand and defend the teachings of scripture. These doctrines are illuminated in 12 propositions first proven by reason, then by scripture. The scripture proofs not only demonstrate the doctrine itself, but also the reason for its truth. In a harmony of orthodoxy and reason, studied philosopher and theologian Julian Gress presents a beneficial and constructive work for those interested in philosophy and Christian doctrine.

It might surprise you to know most Christians have not discovered, and therefore do not experience the central revelation of the New Testament. The New Testament reveals God did something completely new through the atonement of Jesus Christ, his death, burial, and resurrection on behalf of all people. It was God's intention all receiving Jesus' salvation should enter into a change never before available to mankind. John G Lake expressed it this way: "When it comes down to the real heart of things, you will want a religion that is not man-made…. all the old religions of the world are human...

Sumérgete en la riqueza de la enseñanza bíblica a través de los ojos de Charles H. Spurgeon y la mirada profunda de Fraskito Cases. Este libro ofrece un recorrido apasionante por los principios fundamentales de la vida cristiana, desde la fe hasta la santidad, pasando por la esperanza viva que sostiene al creyente en medio de pruebas. Con un estilo académico, pero cercano, cada capítulo guía al lector a comprender la Palabra de Dios, aplicarla en su vida diaria y experimentar la obra transformadora del Espíritu Santo. Lo que aprenderás en este libro: Cómo la fe en Cristo se ...

If Charles Spurgeon was the Prince of Preachers, one might say that J. C. Ryle was the Prince of Theology. Not as catchy of a title perhaps, but it’s true. While he is widely known for his book Holiness, his sermons on faith are equally as powerful, and practical. John Charles Ryle, widely known as J.C. Ryle, was a prominent figure in the 19th-century Anglican Church, renowned for his unwavering commitment to evangelical principles and his influential role as a bishop, pastor, and writer.

In our day and age, the concept of "sin" is considered gauche and repugnant, but to the Christian, our tendency to sin is a sorrow. In this excerpt from his book, "Solid Ground," Mr. Clay discusses our propensity to sin and the provision God has made for us to help us to walk in a manner pleasing to him. And he wrestles with a topic most Christians assume they know they answer to: do we have to sin?

Alianza Eterna: La Promesa de Redención es una obra teológica y literaria que revela el hilo invisible que une la historia de la humanidad con el corazón de Dios: Sus pactos. Desde el Edén hasta la cruz, desde el arcoíris de Noé hasta la sangre del Cordero, estas páginas muestran que la redención nunca fue un plan alterno, sino el propósito eterno del amor divino. Con una narrativa que entrelaza profundidad teológica, belleza poética y sensibilidad espiritual, el autor invita al lector a descubrir que cada pacto bíblico es una manifestación distinta del mismo amor inmutable. ...

A drive into the first six books of the Minor Prophets, detailing both the literal and spiritual, or symbolic meanings. Despite being called minor prophets, they have great messages to tell and make up for their short length with concentrated power. This book covers Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obediah, Jonah, and Micah.

R.C. Sproul argumentiert jedoch, dass jeder von uns ein Theologe ist. Schließlich betreiben wir immer Theologie, wenn wir über eine Lehre der Bibel nachdenken, von Jesus weitererzählen oder über unseren Glauben sprechen. Deshalb ist es wichtig, dass wir über die verschiedenen Lehren der Bibel nachdenken und zu einer Theologie gelangen, die ohne Widersprüche ist und auf Wahrheit beruht.

Redemption is the heartbeat of the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, the sacred pages tell one great and unified story—a story not fragmented or accidental, but divinely orchestrated from before time began. This story of redemption is not linear alone, nor does it end in tragedy or suspension; it is circular in nature. It begins in the eternal heart and mind of God before the foundation of the world and circles back to the eternal future where God will dwell with His redeemed people in a restored creation forever. It is a cycle of divine love, justice, mercy, and glory that unfolds ...

What is your perspective on life or reality? What provides you with context for all that you experience? This book challenges you to view the world and reality from a different perspective - a perspective that truly considers God. It recognizes God's sovereignty and God's plan. Considering God opens one's heart and mind to be truly awed by God.

L'élection suscite de nombreuses questions. Pour que tout s'éclaire, nous devons apprendre à soumettre nos pensées à celles de Dieu, prendre conscience que Dieu est trop grand pour que nous comprenions, par le raisonnement, tout ce qu'il nous révèle. Le chrétien soumis peut dire « Par la foi, nous comprenons... » (Héb. 11 : 3). Dans ce livre, Roger P. Daniel étudie ce que la Bible dit de l'élection. Il conclut que ceux qui ne le reçoivent pas sont conduits à avoir : – Une appréciation limitée de l'étendue de l'oeuvre du Seigneur pour nous, – Une appréciation fausse de...

What is anthropology? Anthropology comes from the Greek word anthropos which means man or humanity. Therefore, anthropology is the study of humans. It considers who we are and why we exist. In secular universities, the study is engaged primarily from a man-centered perspective; however, since God created humans and made them in his image, it is impossible to truly study humanity apart from God. It is from God that people derive their significance and purpose. Consequently, the study of anthropology is intensely practical. For us to know who we are and what to do with our lives, we must see ...

It is common to speak of the attributes or characteristics of God. This book picks ten key characteristics of God and explores them both biblically and theologically. God is mystery, love, power, knowledge, presence, Immanuel, good, parent, justice, and savior.