| compelling truth got questions: Following Christ Joseph M. Stowell, 1998-02 Do you want your life to count for Christ? Would you like to make a real impact for God's kingdom in this world? You can -- and you don't have to be a great leader for it to happen. Just a good follower. In Following Christ, Joseph Stowell shows why Christ's command to Follow me isn't merely the starting point of Christianity. It's the very heartbeat of vibrant, effective faith. And it's not just for a few gifted leaders, but for all believers. Stowell shows you what happens when an ordinary man or woman pursues not the trappings of Christianity, but Christ himself. You'll discover - What a non-negotiated follower looks like - Why God does his best work through followers - Why self-directed living is a recipe for emptiness - What makes Christ so worth following - What it means to pick up your cross - Why a close walk with Jesus is the key to effective living -- Following Christ paints a compelling portrait of Christianity the way God intended it, marked by simplicity, vigorous faith, purpose and direction, soul-winning impact on others . . . and above all, a joyous, growing closeness with Christ. |
| compelling truth got questions: The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus Gary R. Habermas, Michael R. Licona, Kregel Publications, A phenomenal resource that is both user-friendly and up-to-date, [and will] equip believers to defend this crucial issue. - Josh McDowell. Includes an interactive CD in a game-show format to test your memory of the key issues and concepts. |
| compelling truth got questions: True Truth Art Lindsley, 2004-04-08 Art Lindsley ably demonstrates that faith in Christ is necessarily opposed to and incompatible with the abuses of oppression, arrogance, intolerance, self-righteousness, closed-mindedness and defensiveness. Surprisingly, he shows that it is relativism which often harbors dangerous, inflexible absolutisms. |
| compelling truth got questions: How to Worship Jesus Christ Joseph S. Carroll, 2013-07-26 What does it mean to enter the presence of Jesus? Can people today do this or only biblical characters? In this classic book, Joseph Carroll shows us what it means to truly come into Jesus’ presence. There is so much more to truly worshiping Jesus than church services and personal devotions. True worship requires complete commitment of emotions, intellect, and will—and our reward is great. Carroll directs us into the presence of Christ by drawing on Scripture, especially the book of Revelation, and by giving practical steps of personal worship. The experiences of some of history’s greatest saints also serve as relatable examples of true worship. This deeply practical and personal book will help us know Jesus more intimately on a daily basis. It will help us draw close to Christ, to experience His presence, and to worship Him in ways far better than what most of us imagine to be possible. |
| compelling truth got questions: A Peculiar Glory John Piper, 2016-03-16 God has provided a way for all people, not just scholars, to know that the Bible is the Word of God. John Piper has devoted his life to showing us that the glory of God is object of the soul’s happiness. Now, his burden in this book is to demonstrate that this same glory is the ground of the mind’s certainty. God’s peculiar glory shines through his Word. The Spirit of God enlightens the eyes of our hearts. And in one self-authenticating sight, our minds are sure and our hearts are satisfied. Justified certainty and solid joy meet in the peculiar glory of God. |
| compelling truth got questions: How to Share Your Faith Greg Laurie, 1999 One of America's premier evangelists provides a practical, step-by-step guide to help Christians share Christ with their friends and neighbors. |
| compelling truth got questions: The Letters of John Gary M. Burge, 2011-10-11 The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. John weaves together themes of light and darkness, falsehood and truth, and what it means to be children of God in community. He explores the theme of love as central to God's nature and thus as the defining characteristic of those who follow him. The Letters of John teach us about handling conflict, discerning orthodox belief, and measuring Christian conduct. Gary Burge shares perspectives on John's letters that reveal their enduring relevance for our twenty-first-century lives. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's context, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written. |
| compelling truth got questions: Christology Gerald O'Collins, 2009-07-08 In this fully revised and updated second edition of his accessible account of systematic Christology, Gerald O'Collins continues to challenge the contemporary publishing trend for sensationalist books on Jesus that are supported neither by the New Testament witness nor by mainline Christian beliefs. This book critically examines the best biblical and historical scholarship before tackling head-on some of the key questions of systematic Christology: does orthodox faith present Jesus the man as deficient and depersonalized? Is his sinlessness compatible with the exercise of a free human will? Does up-to-date exegesis challenge his virginal conception and personal resurrection? Can one reconcile Jesus' role as universal Saviour with the truth and values to be found in other religions? What should the feminist movement highlight in presenting Jesus? This integral Christology is built around the resurrection of the crucified Jesus, highlights love as the key to redemption, and proposes a synthesis of the divine presence through Jesus. Clear, balanced, and accessible, this book should be valued by any student reading systematic theology, anyone training for the ministry in all denominations, as well as interested general readers. |
| compelling truth got questions: Honest Answers Janelle Alberts, Ingrid Faro, 2020-03-24 <p>Somewhere between Jesus Loves Me and high school cynicism, the childlike acceptance of pat answers about faith is lost--often forever. But while many parents find this transitional period daunting, they don't want their kids to leave the Christian faith just because they didn't get good answers to how prayer works or whether dinosaurs were on Noah's ark.</p><p><i>Honest Answers</i> is a discussion book to help parents tackle the God questions that make them sweat. This isn't the place to come for pat answers that will make their kids nod, smile, and disconnect. Janelle Alberts and Ingrid Faro know that when tweens start asking questions, they're already old enough to understand the answers. They're determined to equip parents with the language, theology, permission, and confidence to join in the discussion--and to learn how to offer deeply doctrinal answers in 140 characters or less.</p><p>The tween years present an incredible opportunity to build trust with kids and to keep them coming back to their parents for answers rather than finding other sources. With the tools and conversational tips here, mom and dad can engage in a hopeful conversation and help their children build a Christian faith to hold them steady their whole lives.</p> |
| compelling truth got questions: What Is the Gospel? Greg Gilbert, 2010 This accessible volume presents a straightforward statement of the gospel. Gilbert guides both Christians and non-Christians to the Bible as we gain a clear understanding of the central message of God's Word. Part of the 9Marks series. |
| compelling truth got questions: What God Wants Neale Donald Walsch, 2010-12-14 Be careful. This book is dangerous. It explores with startling freshness the most important question you could ever ask, and offers with breathtaking courage the most extraordinary answer you could ever imagine. That answer is so theologically revolutionary and so spiritually empowering that it could change the course of human history. If embraced, it most certainly will change your life. There are people and institutions in the world, long in place and long in power, that want neither of these outcomes to occur. They would rather that you put this book down right now. It's up to you. |
| compelling truth got questions: God Has a Name John Mark Comer, 2024-10-15 What you believe about God sets the foundation of the person you will become. In God Has a Name, pastor and New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer invites you to rethink many of the prevalent myths and misconceptions about God and weigh them against what God actually tells us about himself. After all, what you believe about God will ultimately shape the type of person you become. We all live at the mercy of our ideas, and nowhere is this more true than our ideas about God. The problem is many of our ideas about God are wrong. Not all wrong, but wrong enough to form our souls in detrimental and disheartening ways. God Has a Name is a simple yet profound guide to understanding God in a new light--focusing on what God says about himself in the Bible. This one shift has the potential to radically alter how you relate to God, not as a doctrine, but as a relational being who responds to you in an elastic, back-and-forth way. John Mark Comer takes you line by line through Exodus 34:6-8--Yahweh's self-revelation on Mount Sinai, one of the most quoted passages in the Bible. Along the way, Comer addresses some of the most profound questions he came across as he studied these noted lines in Exodus, including: Why do we feel this gap between us and God? Could it be that a lot of what we think about God is wrong? Not all wrong, but wrong enough to mess up how we relate to him? What if our God is really a projection of our own identity, ideas, and desires? What if the real God is different, but far better than we could ever imagine? No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, God Has a Name invites you to step into a fresh and biblically rooted vision of who God is that has the potential to alter your life with God and shape who you become. |
| compelling truth got questions: The Assumption of Moses Robert Henry Charles, 1897 The Assumption of Moses by Robert Henry Charles, first published in 1897, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it. |
| compelling truth got questions: Legends Die Young Brian Barcelona, 2024-11-12 Every martyr had surrendered long before their ultimate sacrifice, death. This book will help me to grow in faith and strengthen my understanding of all that God is. I will watch as God patches up the wounds of my heart so that I can step fully into the calling and all the plans that He has for my life. Legends Die Young unveils the journey every believer embarks on--a battle against forces seeking to separate them from their faith in Jesus. In an era marked by deconstruction and great offense, where the timeless solution lies in the essence of discipleship, this book isn't just a collection of narratives; it's a repository of practical wisdom and contemporary tales featuring modern legends in the Christian faith who selflessly sacrificed themselves to ensure the longevity of their faith. It echoes a truth: every martyr had surrendered long before their ultimate sacrifice, death. Many books teach you to be a better you; few teach you to lay your life down. Within these pages readers will explore transcending bitterness, betrayal, and unforgiveness, as well as navigating through the storms of hardship with grace and mercy as our guiding lights. Whether readers are shepherding a small group or leading stadiums, this book underscores the essence of nurturing their heart's core and fostering an unwavering connection with God--a connection resilient against the cunning schemes of the devil, ensuring a life marked by resounding victory. This book aspires to penetrate the very essence of a believer's soul, igniting in them an unshakable and triumphant faith in Jesus. It's crafted to profoundly impact readers, equipping them with tangible tools to overcome challenges, accompanied by real-life narratives of individuals who have traversed similar paths. Potential prodigals will never have to eat with pigs if their faith in Jesus is strengthened and they simply can see light at the end of the tunnel of whatever season they are in. --Brian Barcelona |
| compelling truth got questions: I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist Norman L. Geisler, Frank Turek, 2021-05-17 To some, the concept of having faith in a higher power or a set of religious beliefs is nonsensical. Indeed, many view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as unfounded and unreasonable. Norman Geisler and Frank Turek argue, however, that Christianity is not only more reasonable than all other belief systems, but is indeed more rational than unbelief itself. With conviction and clear thinking, Geisler and Turek guide readers through some of the traditional, tested arguments for the existence of a creator God. They move into an examination of the source of morality and the reliability of the New Testament accounts concerning Jesus. The final section of the book deals with a detailed investigation of the claims of Christ. This volume will be an interesting read for those skeptical about Christianity, as well as a helpful resource for Christians seeking to articulate a more sophisticated defense of their faith. |
| compelling truth got questions: Can Science Explain Everything? John C. Lennox, 2019 Evangelistic book looking at whether science and religion are opposed. |
| compelling truth got questions: The Reason for God Timothy Keller, 2009-12-11 As the pastor of an inner-city church in New York City, Timothy Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced ‘doubts’ sceptics bring to his church, as well as the most important reasons for faith. In THE REASON FOR GOD, he addresses each doubt and explains each reason.Keller uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and reasoning to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth. |
| compelling truth got questions: Annual Interpretative Expository 2020-2021 Church Of God In Christ Publishing House, 2020-12-04 Sunday School across America is on a decline. Biblical literacy is at an unprecedented low amongst believers, and it seems as if there is no end to where this could lead to in our churches. The COGIC Sunday School department desires to help aid literacy by providing quality supplemental lesson material. Enlisting help from scholars across the country, the department wrote the Interpretative Expository, an exposition for each lesson of the Sunday School curriculum. Also, to assist pastors, preachers, missionaries, and laity with sermon subjects and preparation, our team has included a sample sermon outline from one of the lessons. Reemphasize the message of Sunday School by preaching a message from the text of the lesson. |
| compelling truth got questions: How You Can Help Fulfill the Great Commission Bill Bright, 1991-07-01 |
| compelling truth got questions: The Jesus Papers Michael Baigent, 2009-03-17 In this New York Times–bestselling study, the co-author of Holy Blood, Holy Grail explores further mysteries surrounding Jesus Christ. What if everything we have been told about the origins of Christianity is a lie? What if a small group had always known the truth and had kept it hidden . . . until now? What if there is evidence that Jesus Christ survived the crucifixion? In Holy Blood, Holy Grail Michael Baigent and his co-authors Henry Lincoln and Richard Leigh stunned the world with a controversial theory that Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene married and founded a holy bloodline. The book became an international publishing phenomenon and was one of the sources for Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code. Now, with two additional decades of research behind him, Baigent’s The Jesus Papers presents explosive new evidence that challenges everything we know about the life and death of Jesus. Praise for The Jesus Papers “An explosive book.” —The Today Show “Fascinating.” —CNN’s American Morning |
| compelling truth got questions: The Death of Death in the Death of Christ John Owen, 2017-10-12 Owen was a renowned theologian in his day and this work is a piece of theological brilliance in the reformed and protestant tradition. The death of Christ had a wide range of implications on the fate of humanity and the cause of redemption that Christ came to give to us all. This work goes over all the arguments that have been set up against the reality of Christ's death and Owen brilliantly rebukes these arguments and settles it all. |
| compelling truth got questions: The Case for Christ Lee Strobel, 2010-11 The book consists primarily of interviews between Strobel (a former legal editor at the Chicago Tribune) and biblical scholars such as Bruce Metzger. Each interview is based on a simple question, concerning historical evidence (for example, Can the Biographies of Jesus Be Trusted?), scientific evidence, (Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus' Biographies?), and psychiatric evidence (Was Jesus Crazy When He Claimed to Be the Son of God?). Together, these interviews compose a case brief defending Jesus' divinity, and urging readers to reach a verdict of their own. |
| compelling truth got questions: New Christian's Handbook Max Anders, 2011-03 Well-respected pastor Anders helps ground new Christians in the faith. Thirty-six, easy-to-follow chapters deepen one's understanding of biblical doctrines, while helping the reader apply them to everyday life. |
| compelling truth got questions: The Invisible War Chip Ingram, 2015-08-25 Some Christians believe strongly in the existence of demons and spiritual warfare. Others downplay or even ignore the idea. With such divergent views, how are Christians supposed to know the truth about demonic forces at work in this world? The Invisible War examines what every believer needs to know about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare, offering a balanced look at this controversial subject. This provocative book will help Christians understand what the Bible says about these threats and will show them how they can safeguard themselves and their families through prayer. Now repackaged for a new generation, The Invisible War offers a balanced look at what is going on in the spiritual realm and what believers can do to defend themselves. |
| compelling truth got questions: Transforming Austen Hartke, 2018-04-07 In 2014, Time magazine announced that America had reached the transgender tipping point, suggesting that transgender issues would become the next civil rights frontier. Years later, many peopleeven many LGBTQ alliesstill lack understanding of gender identity and the transgender experience. Into this void, Austen Hartke offers a biblically based, educational, and affirming resource to shed light and wisdom on this modern gender landscape. Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians provides access into an underrepresented and misunderstood community and will change the way readers think about transgender people, faith, and the future of Christianity. By introducing transgender issues and language and providing stories of both biblical characters and real-life narratives from transgender Christians living today, Hartke helps readers visualize a more inclusive Christianity, equipping them with the confidence and tools to change both the church and the world. |
| compelling truth got questions: Reasonable Faith (3rd edition) William Lane Craig, 2008-06-09 Perfect as a textbook yet excellent for lay readers, this updated edition builds a positive case for Christianity by applying the latest thought to core theological themes. J. Gresham Machen once said, False ideas are the greatest obstacles to the reception of the gospel-which makes apologetics that much more important. Wanting to engage not just academics and pastors but Christian laypeople and seekers, William Lane Craig has revised and updated key sections in this third edition of his classic text to reflect the latest work in astrophysics, philosophy, probability calculus, the arguments for the existence of God, and Reformed epistemology. His approach-that of positive apologetics-gives careful attention to crucial questions and concerns, including: the relationship of faith and reason, the existence of God, the problems of historical knowledge and miracles, the personal claims of Christ, and the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus. He shows that there is good reason to think Christianity is true. As Craig says, If you have a sound and persuasive case for Christianity, you don't have to become an expert in comparative religions and Christian cults. A positive justification of the Christian faith automatically overwhelms all competing world views lacking an equally strong case. |
| compelling truth got questions: Words of Encouragement James Langston, 2019-06 At its core, Words of Encouragement is a daily devotional that invites readers to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, resilience, and faith. Each day presents a new opportunity to find solace, strength, and inspiration through the power of words. Whether you're facing a personal crisis, navigating a difficult season of life, or simply seeking to cultivate a more positive mindset, this book offers a wealth of wisdom and encouragement to guide you along the way.With its engaging writing style and accessible format, Words of Encouragement is suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're a busy professional, a stay-at-home parent, a student, or a retiree, you'll find something valuable within these pages to uplift your spirit and renew your sense of purpose.Throughout the book, readers will encounter a diverse range of topics and themes, including resilience, gratitude, perseverance, forgiveness, and the power of positivity. Each entry is carefully crafted to resonate with readers on a personal level, offering practical insights and actionable steps to help them navigate life's ups and downs with grace and resilience.In addition to its daily reflections, Words of Encouragement also features inspirational quotes from notable figures, uplifting scriptures, and thought-provoking prompts designed to foster self-reflection and personal growth. Whether you're seeking a moment of inspiration to start your day or a source of comfort to carry you through difficult times, this book offers a wealth of resources to support you on your journey.Words of Encouragement is not just a book to be read--it's a companion to be cherished and revisited time and time again. Its timeless wisdom and timeless truths offer solace and strength to readers as they navigate life's many challenges and triumphs. With its powerful messages of hope, resilience, and faith, this book has the potential to transform lives and inspire readers to embrace each day with courage, compassion, and gratitude.In summary, Words of Encouragement is more than just a book--it's a lifeline for those seeking hope and inspiration in a world filled with uncertainty. Through its uplifting messages and heartfelt reflections, this book offers readers a powerful reminder that they are not alone and that brighter days are ahead. So, open its pages, immerse yourself in its wisdom, and let its words of encouragement light the path toward a brighter, more fulfilling future. |
| compelling truth got questions: Mother Earth, Mother Africa and Theology Sinenhlanhla S. Chisale, Rozelle Robson Bosch, 2021-11-30 The theological role of African women and men in sustainable development and environmental justice strongly emerges in this book. Picking up the theme and metaphor of the fifth pan-African conference of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians (hereafter ‘Circle’), ‘Mother Earth and Mother Africa’, this book titled Mother Earth, Mother Africa and Theology presents original and innovative research by scholarly members and friends of the Circle. The main contribution of the volume is its multi- and trans-disciplinary exploration and reimagining of human relationships to Earth from an African ecofeminist and ecowomanist theological perspective. It engages in critical conversations of re-interpreting and re-imagining African cultural, religious, theological, and philosophical perspectives on gender and the Earth. The aim is to construct Earth-friendly relationships in the face of the growing global environmental crisis. Scholarly voices of African women and men from fields such as Theology, Environmental Law and Policy, Tourism, Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, and Economics are reflected in this book, which consists of three parts: Creation, the Trinity, and Mother Africa; Caring for Mother Africa; and Mother Africa and her daughters’ (in)fertility. Each of the eleven chapters in the volume presents the metaphor of Mother Earth, Mother Africa, and gender relations, with the aim to explore life-affirming, life-enhancing human relationships to Earth from the author’s particular area of specialisation and context. |
| compelling truth got questions: The First and Second Letters to the Thessalonians Gordon D. Fee, 2009-07-10 In this commentary Gordon Fee aims first and foremost to offer a fresh exposition of the text of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He shows the reader what is in the biblical text, what the text meant in the first century, and what it means now. Fee reveals the logic of each argument or narrative before moving on to the details of each verse, and he concludes each section with a theological-practical reflection on the meaning of the text today. Among other things, Fee explores the occasion for writing for each epistle, restoring 2 Thessalonians to the place it deserves as a full companion to the first letter, rather than merely a tagalong to 1 Thessalonians. |
| compelling truth got questions: The Faith of Jesus Christ Richard B. Hays, 2002 In this important study Hays argues against the mainstream that any attempt to account for the nature and method of Paul's theological language must first reckon with the centrality of narrative elements in his thought. Through an in-depth investigation of Galatians 3:1-4:11, Hays shows that the framework of Paul's thought is neither a system of doctrines nor his personal religious experience but the sacred story of Jesus Christ. |
| compelling truth got questions: The Gospel According to Mark , 1999-01-01 The earliest of the four Gospels, the book portrays Jesus as an enigmatic figure, struggling with enemies, his inner and external demons, and with his devoted but disconcerted disciples. Unlike other gospels, his parables are obscure, to be explained secretly to his followers. With an introduction by Nick Cave |
| compelling truth got questions: Still Sovereign Thomas R. Schreiner, Bruce A. Ware, 2000-03-01 The relationship between divine sovereignty and the human will is a topic of perennial theological dispute and one that is gaining increased attention among contemporary evangelicals. In Still Sovereign, thirteen scholars write to defend the classical view of God's sovereignty. According to the editors, Ours is a culture in which the tendency is to exalt what is human and diminish what is divine. Even in evangelical circles, we find increasingly attractive a view of God in which God is one of us, as it were, a partner in the unfolding drama of life. . . . In contrast, the vision of God affirmed in these pages is of one who reigns supreme over all, whose purposes are accomplished without fail, and who directs the course of human affairs, including the central drama of saving a people for the honor of his name, all with perfect holiness and matchless grace. The fourteen chapters of Still Sovereign (originally part of the two-volume, The Grace of God, the Bondage of the Will) are divided into three parts. Part 1 offers fresh exegesis of the biblical texts that bear most directly on the doctrines of election, foreknowledge, and perseverance of the saints. Part 2 explores theological and philosophical issues related to effectual calling, prevenient grace, assurance of salvation, and the nature of God's love. The final section applies the doctrines of election and divine sovereignty to Christian living, prayers, evangelism, and preaching. |
| compelling truth got questions: Rich Wounds David Mathis, 2022-02-01 Profound reflections on the cross that help you to meditate on and marvel at the sacrificial love of Jesus. This book can be used as a devotional, especially during Lent and Easter. These profound reflections on the cross from David Mathis, author of The Christmas We Didn’t Expect, will help you to meditate on and marvel at Jesus’ life, sacrificial death, and spectacular resurrection-enabling you to treasure anew who Jesus is and what he has done. Many of us are so familiar with the Easter story that it becomes easy to miss subtle details and difficult to really enjoy its meaning. This book will help you to pause and marvel at Jesus, whose now-glorified wounds are a sign of his unfailing love and the decisive victory that he has won: “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) This book can be used as a devotional. The chapters on Holy Week make it especially helpful during the Lent season and at Easter. |
| compelling truth got questions: Outlines of Theology Archibald Alexander Hodge, 1866 |
| compelling truth got questions: Why Does God Allow Evil? Clay Jones, 2017-08-01 If you are looking for one book to make sense of the problem of evil, this book is for you. Sean McDowell Grasping This Truth Will Change Your View of God Forever If God is good and all-powerful, why doesn't He put a stop to the evil in this world? Christians and non-Christians alike struggle with the concept of a loving God who allows widespread suffering in this life and never-ending punishment in hell. We wrestle with questions such as... Why do bad things happen to good people? Why should we have to pay for Adam's sin? How can eternal judgment be fair? But what if the real problem doesn't start with God...but with us? Clay Jones, an associate professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University, examines what Scripture truly says about the nature of evil and why God allows it. Along the way, he'll help you discover the contrasting abundance of God's grace, the overwhelming joy of heaven, and the extraordinary destiny of believers. |
| compelling truth got questions: Holman New Testament Commentary - Acts Kenneth O. Gangel, 1998 One in a series of twelve New Testament verse-by-verse commentary books edited by Max Anders. Includes discussion starters, teaching plan, and more. Great for lay teachers and pastors alike. |
| compelling truth got questions: Questioning Christianity Dan Paterson, Rian Roux, 2021-06-02 Have you ever seriously questioned Christianity? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people have wondered if this faith is outdated . . . irrelevant . . . maybe even harmful. But what if everything is not as it seems? What if there’s more to the story? Questioning Christianity explores the nature and relevance of the Christian story in an accessible and compelling way. No slogans. No politics. No simple solutions to complex problems. After many years of exploring issues of faith with skeptics, seekers, and new believers, Dan Paterson and Rian Roux serve as guides to help you navigate what can be a disorienting and confusing journey. Perhaps you’re feeling lost, unable to find your bearings, and you need some help to map out the terrain around you. Or maybe you’ve encountered obstacles and have hard questions that need to be addressed before you can move ahead. Whatever it is that has made you curious about this faith, there are good answers waiting to be discovered. So go ahead. Question Christianity. Just give Christianity the chance to answer back. |
| compelling truth got questions: What Do Jews Believe? David Ariel, 1996-01-23 A lively exploration of Jewish ideas and beliefs. Anyone who seeks to know what Judaism is really all about will be in his debt (David Wolpe, author of Why Be Jewish?). In this fresh and lucid study, Ariel presents the fundamentals of Jewish thought on the profound issues of God, human destiny, good and evil, Torah, and messianism, guiding the reader toward a definition of the beliefs that shape Jewish identity. This lively exploration of Jewish ideas and beliefs provides a rationale and stimulus for anyone seeking to understand or reconnect to the rich and diverse spiritual tradition of Judaism. |
| compelling truth got questions: Not Yet Married Marshall Segal, 2017-06-20 Life Is Never Mainly About Love and Marriage. So Learn to Live and Date for More. Many of you grew up assuming that marriage would meet all of your needs and unlock God's purposes for you. But God has far more planned for you than your future marriage. Not Yet Married is not about waiting quietly in the corner of the world for God to bring you the one, but about inspiring you to live and date for more now. If you follow Jesus, the search for a spouse is no longer a pursuit of the perfect person, but a pursuit of more of God. He will likely write a love story for you different than the one you would write for yourself, but that's because he loves you and knows how to write a better story. This book was written to help you find real hope, happiness, and purpose in your not-yet-married life. |
| compelling truth got questions: The Queen James Bible God, 2012-11-07 |
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A Storytelling Commentary on Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 - gotell.org
First of all it is a commentary on the mission of the twelve and then on the death of John the Baptist. It is also the introduction to the feeding of the 5000 and Jesus walking on the water …
Transcript 174 - GotQuestions.org
Relativism first thing with the new lens, right, relativism is the idea that their truth is not absolute. What's true for you is not necessarily true for me. What's true yesterday is not necessarily true …
Transcript 162 - GotQuestions.org
We get a lot of questions about the church and wide variety of questions from the theological to the the practical. So we are going to do a summary, basically answering the question of what …
Question: "Christian fasting - what does the Bible say?"
Question: "Christian fasting - what does the Bible say?" Answer: Scripture does not command Christians to fast. God does not require or demand it of Christians. At the same time, the Bible …
Transcript 165 - podcast.gotquestions.org
doctrines, biblical passages, et cetera. A lot of questions we receive are someone who's been taught a certain way and then now either they're reading it a different viewpoint. Or they're …
Transcript 187 - GotQuestions.org
people who asked us questions about this, they truly don't understand what Calvinism is and what Arianism is and is, and how and how they're different. That's really what we want to …
Questions About God
important question. Because we live in a world with many competing truth claims—and many so-called gods—the identity of the o. , and Jude 1:24-25. What do these verses reveal about God …
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT TRUTH - Explore God
In this essay, I’m going to explore what the Bible says about the question “What is truth?” The Bible teaches that there is such a thing as truth—“true truth,” as Christian apologist Francis …
THE WORD OF HIS GRACE - Reston Bible Church
The “Compelling Truth” series is written for the express purpose of encountering believers to boldly face issues that are too often avoided for fear of offense.
Transcript 141 - GotQuestions.org
Welcome to the Got Questions Podcast. On this episode we're going to be tackling a question that really has two sides to it. That's the question of judgment. When are we to judge? When are …
How to Understand the Promises of God in Scripture - She …
Here are principles to help you better interpret the promises of God. We’ve used God’s promises to Abram (later Abraham) in Genesis 12 as an example to illustrate how these principles can …
Lessons & Observations from Acts 22 - Bible Charts
We need to speak where people can understand us. 2. Recounting one’s obedience to Christ may teach, help, and encourage others. 3. Some places will not receive the truth. 4. The world often …
PRAYER TO EXPERIENCE TRUTH DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
PRAYER TO EXPERIENCE TRUTH DISCUSSION QUESTIONS EPHESIANS 3:14-21. 6 How can a fuller understanding of God’s love make a practical difference in your life? Think of how …
PURPOSE - GotQuestions.org
In these studies you will find content questions to grow your understanding, Bible search questions to dig deeper, and heartfelt questions to spark reflection and discussion.
What Does the Bible Say About Truth? - Explore God
In this essay, I’m going to explore what the Bible says about the question “What is truth?” The Bible teaches that there is such a thing as truth—“true truth,” as Christian apologist Francis …
Questions About the Holy Spirit
Throughout this study, there will be information to read and questions to answer. Next to the questions will be icons. Here is your key to understanding them: Who is the Holy Spirit? There …
Questions About Jesus
Throughout this study, there will be information to read and questions to answer. Next to the questions will be icons. Here is your key to understanding them: Who is Jesus Christ? Unlike …
Scriptures Most Compelling Argument for the Pre …
Students of the Bible must determine prophetic truth by properly interpreting the Scriptures (2 Pt 1:20-21). This paper provides a solution to one major controversial theological challenge, …
Transcript 134 - GotQuestions.org
When people ask us questions about how can I be saved? How can I better understand the salvation that God is provided to Christ? Those are truly our favorite questions to answer. I …
The assertion of revealed truth as compelling argument in …
In 2:5 and 14 Paul speaks explicitly of 'the truth of the gospel'. As the origin and content of the gospel, it is to Jesus Christ that this 'truth' refers.
A Storytelling Commentary on Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 - gotell.org
First of all it is a commentary on the mission of the twelve and then on the death of John the Baptist. It is also the introduction to the feeding of the 5000 and Jesus walking on the water …
Transcript 174 - GotQuestions.org
Relativism first thing with the new lens, right, relativism is the idea that their truth is not absolute. What's true for you is not necessarily true for me. What's true yesterday is not necessarily true …
Transcript 162 - GotQuestions.org
We get a lot of questions about the church and wide variety of questions from the theological to the the practical. So we are going to do a summary, basically answering the question of what is …
Question: "Christian fasting - what does the Bible say?"
Question: "Christian fasting - what does the Bible say?" Answer: Scripture does not command Christians to fast. God does not require or demand it of Christians. At the same time, the Bible …
Transcript 165 - podcast.gotquestions.org
doctrines, biblical passages, et cetera. A lot of questions we receive are someone who's been taught a certain way and then now either they're reading it a different viewpoint. Or they're …
Transcript 187 - GotQuestions.org
people who asked us questions about this, they truly don't understand what Calvinism is and what Arianism is and is, and how and how they're different. That's really what we want to accomplish …
