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Two of the books of the scriptures that should be studied daily are the book of Proverbs and the book of Psalms. The book of Proverbs will show one how to be biblically wise in the things of the Lord. That book is primarily for spiritual guidance in this existence. But even an ungodly person will prosper by studying and applying its principles. In the same sense, the book of Psalms will also benefit anyone who studies it on a regular basis. The reason that the psalms are so valuable is because they are experiential. One can read exactly how David had felt while he was running from a king ...

This book is actually based on the merging of two separate books that I wrote in 2020. The first book of 2020 was about how to be saved and how to live a blessed life. That book was written because of something that Jesus said during His public ministry. John 10:10 says, "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." So the blessed life of the first book is the abundant life that one can have through a personal relationship with Christ. The second book of 2020 was written because a lot ...

The Bible is an honest Book. So it does not try to protect the guilty or sugarcoat their story. The Bible also does not try to distort or exaggerate the truth to advance the Lord's agenda. Therefore, a person can critically examine Bible characters, trust what he or she is reading, and then learn very much about the Lord, His Word, and His principles for living. For convenience and ease of use, the titles of all of the devotions in this book begin with the Bible character's name. That means that a reader can look up his or her favorite Bible character by name under Message Titles in the ...

UNA HISTORIA COMPLETA DE LOS BAUTISTAS A TRAVÉS DE SUS FIGURAS MÁS REPRESENTATIVAS La obra Los Bautistas Particulares Británicos – Vol. 1: Los Inicios es el primer volumen de una serie de cinco que narra de manera completa la historia de los bautistas a través de sus figuras principales. Esta obra, única en su genero, brinda una introducción completa a la historia y teología bautista, así como una exposición erudita del contexto histórico, político y social del desarrollo teológico entre los bautistas. Esta obra no tiene comparación en habla hispana, y recoge los aportes de ...

This first part of this series about the minor prophets covers the book of Hosea through the book of Amos. The Prophet Hosea lived during the middle Eighth Century BC and prophesied to the northern kingdom of Israel. He was the prophet when the northern kingdom fell to Assyria in 722 BC. He was probably even killed during that time or taken into exile. The historical record is not clear about that point. But he had prophesied gloom and doom to the northern kingdom over its idol worship, while the false prophets at that time had been painting a rosy picture for the kingdom because of its ...

In Paul's fourth letter to the Corinthian church, which was actually the book of Second Corinthians, Paul started the letter by telling the Corinthian Christians that he had not visited them after his third letter because he did not want to strain their already strained relationship. As will be discussed in that opening chapter, he had had a difficult second visit to the church during the early days of his third Bible-recorded missionary trip. He had then followed that up with a probable stern third letter to them. So because of that, he had not visited them after his third letter because ...

The book of Revelation is a very interesting book. With its various symbols, characters, and colorful language, it is also a very complicated book. But it is well worth studying to try to understand the future events of this world. In the pages that follow, the four main approaches that scholars have used for understanding the book of Revelation will be identified. They are the Preterist view, the Historical view, the Allegorical view, and the Futurist view. This text uses the Futurist view, which attempts to apply a literal interpretation whenever possible. This text will also identify ...

Author and Historian Thomas D. Perry started the Perry Family Scholarship in 2021 when his parents died within two months of each other. Since then eight students from Patrick County High School in Stuart, Virginia, have received $500 each. This book is divided into three parts. In Part One Perry writes about his mother, Betty Jane Hobbs Perry, who gave Tom his love of books and history. In Part Two Perry writes about his father, Erie Meredith Perry, an educator for thirty years in Patrick County. In Part Three the student recipients write about the topic of their choosing from the Civil ...

An anthology of short stories based upon/inspired by, and in loving homage to all of those great gore-fest movies and books of the 1980s (not necessarily based in that era, although some do ride that wave of nostalgia), the golden age when horror well and truly came kicking, screaming, and spraying blood, gore, and body parts out from the shadows.

After a 2003 car accident, a family struggles as one member recovers from an eight-day coma to a rich and happy life, even with the new limits set on her. Watch her success and, perhaps, even see your family doing the same thing.

Why did we form Kingdom Business Mentors? As many Christians have been erroneously taught that wealth is something evil and not meant for the children of God, we align with biblical scripture that we were born to rule, reign, and prosper. We believe that abundance is the ONLY way to be sustainably generous, so we, the Body of Christ, can be the catalyst to help heal our hurting and dying world. We believe that God has opened the business platform as the extension of the Church for a great harvest in the last days, increasing the Kingdom of God, day by day.

Many, but not all of the heroes of the Faith, are named in Hebrews chapter eleven. Sixteen saints were specifically named in the first thirty-two verses of that chapter. But many others were implied indirectly in the last eight verses of that chapter. Hebrews 11:32-40 says, "And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell…of the prophets: Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to ...

In the first four chapters of his letter to the Corinthian church, which was obviously not originally divided into four easy-to-read chapters, Paul talked about a division in the church that he had learned about from either Chloe or from a person in Chloe's household. Then in the next four chapters of this first volume of a commentary on the book of First Corinthians, he talked about fornication in the church, taking a brother or sister in the Lord to court, to marry or not to marry, and the Christian position on eating meats that had been offered to idols. But in looking at his ...

The Letter of James is one of the most practical and challenging books in the New Testament. Written with a deep concern for authentic Christian living, James calls believers to a faith that is not only professed but lived out daily. His words emphasize the connection between faith and deeds, urging followers of Christ to demonstrate their faith through actions that reflect God’s wisdom, love, and righteousness. This Bible study is designed to help you engage with the Letter of James in a meaningful way. Each entry includes a passage from James, a reflection to deepen your understanding, ...

Many people may find this text offensive. But my desire for many years has been to understand why so many people who regularly attend church do not get more involved in the church's ministries. While not everyone will agree with my general conclusion, it is that most of those individuals are probably not really saved. I do not want to be a judge or sound judgmental. But the simple fact is that the Bible teaches throughout that the Christian is a life of ministry and service for the Lord by the true followers of Christ. So as will be discussed in the following pages, one of my conclusions is...

In response to a request from the publishers, I am pleased to present a newly authorized edition of this cherished book, originally penned under my initials J.T.K. thirty-five years ago. This reissue remains a faithful word-for-word reprint of my early attempt to bring the captivating tales of King Arthur to a wider audience. It serves as an abridgment of Sir Thomas Malory’s classic version as published by Caxton, enriched with select additions from Geoffrey of Monmouth and other notable sources. My aim was to weave these legendary stories into a coherent narrative that honors the timeless ...

Not surprisingly, the scriptures share many important doctrinal truths about Jesus and the principles of Christianity. It is for that reason that this book has been written. The whole goal has been to share Bible truth and doctrinal truth by presenting one hundred stories about Jesus during His incarnated life and also stories about His apostles. Those truths will be shared as short two-or-three-page essays. They range from Jesus feeding five thousand men to Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding supper in Cana. They range from Jesus and John the Baptist warning the people to repent to ...

Step into the heart of America's foundation with Charters of Freedom: The United States Law Collection, a beautifully curated and remastered edition of the three most pivotal documents in American history: The Declaration of Independence, The United States Bill of Rights, and The United States Constitution. These timeless texts, which have shaped the values and freedoms of the nation, are now more relevant than ever.

In his gospel, the Apostle John had recorded eight occasions when Jesus had made metaphorical statements about Himself. In chapter one of this text however, the evidence to show that he had actually written the gospel by his name will first be presented. One should note from that discussion that this gospel has not always had his name associated with it. So there had initially been some room for doubt. One should also understand that not everyone agrees about when this gospel was written. So that will also be a matter for discussion. Finally, chapter one will also consider some of the very ...

Special Agent James Hosty began investigating Lee Harvey Oswald in October 1963, a full month before the JFK assassination. From November 22 on, Hosty watched as everyone from the Dallas Police, the FBI, the CIA, Naval Intelligence, and the State Department up through the Warren Commission to J. Edgar Hoover, Robert Kennedy, and Lyndon Johnson reacted to and manipulated the facts of the president’s assassination - until Hosty himself became their scapegoat. After seeing his name appear in three inconclusive federal investigations and countless conspiracy theories, Hosty decided to tell his own story.