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This 2nd Edition contains the new NIV 2011 and the new Common English Bible translations.
Compare 20 Bible translations in a single glance. Discover what the translations have in common, how they differ, and which one is best for you. It's all found in the bestselling Bible Translations Comparison pamphlet that offers an easy-to-use format, full color design, and glossy finish. The comparison chart displays: the name of the translation, the method...
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Written and revised over the course of 15 years, the author felt it necessary to focus on particular scriptures in the Bible and what each one's purpose and message is for. After being born again in his teen years he realized there were many issues unresolved in his Christian life and, before maturing into a young adult, decided to venture out into these unexplored avenues and start writing about what each one meant. It was with great humility and...
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Many people today encounter strange events, names, customs and/or people when they pick up their Bible to read. The world of the Bible can seem very distant to modern readers, even if they are reading a contemporary translation. To help readers gain a better understanding of the world of the Bible, Zondervan has developed a one-volume, handy-size reference resource that will take readers from Genesis to Revelation and provide helpful insights along...
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ENSURING VICTORY IN SPIRTUAL WARFARE.
The whole armor of God is God's provision for His people, and needs to be utilized as He has directed. Living the successful life God has ordained for us through His Son, Jesus Christ, entails spiritual warfare. Believers are God's army on earth, and we are to do exploits for the Kingdom of God. This can only be fully accomplished when we are properly fitted to traverse every enemy territory, enabling us to come...
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ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need essential information in a hurry. Accessible and highly useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key to Christian students. Titles in this growing series include Charts of Ancient and Medieval Church History; Charts of Reformation and Enlightenment Church History; Charts of Modern and Postmodern Church History;...
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Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary is the most comprehensive and up-to-date Bible dictionary available. With a fresh new look and updated photographs, this new and enhanced edition is a wealth of basic study information with more than 7,000 entries plus more than 500 full-color photographs, maps, and pronunciation guides.
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Cross-references to major translations.
More than 7,000 up-to-date entries.
More than 500 full-color photographs...
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The Ultimate A-to-Z Resource to Common Expressions and Curious Words from the Bible Martin Manser is a professional reference-book editor and Bible scholar who has compiled and edited more than 70 titles, including dictionaries and biblical reference works. He holds the BA Honours degree in linguistics and an M Phil degree, and he resides with his wife and children in England.
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How might our understanding of God's Word be deepened if we recognized the significance of the signs and symbols found within its pages--signs that would have been obvious to the original readers? From the tree of life to Noah's ark, from circumcision to animal sacrifice. From the feasts, the Passover lamb, and the manna in the wilderness to the furniture in the tabernacle and the visions of prophets. From the Lord's Supper to baptism and from the...
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This practical, applicable, and easy-to-use reference tool offers an "at your fingertips" guide to key Scripture references, Bible stories, and verses that relate to topics like -anger -controversy -employment -going green -happiness -leadership -money -relaxation -sex -worship Even topics off the beaten path, such as UFOs, pistachios, and insomnia are covered. An excellent resource for pastors, speakers, and writers, this collection is produced by...
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My quest for truth led me to take a course in Christianity. I found out that the Bible was, written over sixty years after Jesus died. After I was ordained, I was not, called to preach. Instead, God laid it heavy on me to write these new scriptures. For over twenty years, I pleaded, "No! I'm not qualified. Get someone else." Over twenty years, God's love lay heavy on my mind. He just wouldn't take no for an answer, so I started writing down what he...
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Students of the New Testament are confronted with a vast amount of information, both biblical and extrabiblical. Chronological and Background Charts of the New Testament helps the student organize and synthesize this material by providing a helpful visual overview of the data, chronology, historical background, and criticism of the New Testament. This format allows facts, relationships, parallels, and contrasts to be grasped quickly and easily. The...
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Whatever your question, you'll find reliable answers in this comprehensive guide to the Bible and Christian faith. On key topics from angels to Zion, this classic handbook delivers thoughtful balanced and easy-to-understand discussion. You'll turn to it time and time again!
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Storytellers made history, and Jesus was the greatest of them all. But how can modern readers know what he actually meant in such iconic parables as the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan? Jesus, the Middle Eastern Storyteller combines the readability of a popular novel and the authority of scholarship to uncover the hidden meaning of references too often misinterpreted or left shrouded in mystery. The first volume in the Ancient Context, Ancient...
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In seven brief sections, Biblical Prophecy gives you an introduction to Bible Prophecy and an essential grasp of - Hermeneutics of Bible Prophecy - Biblical Theological Foundations of Bible Prophecy - Prophecy in Old Testament - Prophecy in New Testament - Central Themes in Bible Prophecy - Theological Systems and Bible Prophecy -- Turn here for exactly the kind of informative, easy-to-read overviews you're looking for. From theology, to biblical...
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The Supernatural in Scripture--Its Scope and Significance The Bible is a book of miracles. From Genesis to Revelation, the supernatural power of God is on display from the Creation, to the plagues of Egypt, to the Messiah's authority over demons and diseases, to the apocalyptic clash between satanic forces and divine omnipotence. In detailed description and analysis, Dr. Herbert Lockyer furnishes a case-by-case look at all the miracles of the Bible....
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Con páginas llenas de la erudición más reciente y con relevantes aplicaciones de la Palabra de Dios para la vida, el Nuevo comentario bíblico ilustrado presenta todo esto en una forma visualmente interesante. Quien quiera entender más completamente el sentido de la Palabra de Dios y su trasfondo hallará aquí lo que necesita.
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In this book Dr. James B. Sampson addresses the importance of sowing good seed in God's good field. To do so God promises that we will literally reap an abundant harvest, and in some cases we will reap more than we have sown. Sowing and reaping is a law of the natural and spiritual world. Sowing and reaping is analogous to the Word of God. All Christians are sowers and reapers. The question is, "What kind of seeds have you been sowing lately"?
59) The Book of Acts
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The Book for Authentic Christian Living and FellowshipThe early church was filled with Christians who had seen Jesus, and who were committed to telling His story for the benefit of future generations of God's family. The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Acts connects you to the people and events that shaped the church as we know it today. You'll be inspired-and equipped-to love and serve one another as Christ intended.Be Smart About:EvangelismThe...
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Angels' statues and their artistic representations are located throughout the world and have existed and been built throughout the history of mankind.We can find statues of angels in Italy, France, Germany, Great Britain, Mexico, Greece, Spain, the United States, Canada, Argentina, and Brazil to mention some countries.Why are there so many representations of angels in our world?Because humanity has attested their existence for generations up to the...
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