A Sincere And Pure Devotion To Christ

Paul's affection for the Corinthian church and his endurance through hardship for their joy testifies to his deep devotion to Christ. His example and instruction in this letter inspires us to find our joy in Jesus. In this first volume of A Sincere and Pure Devotion to Christ, Storms provides readers with fifty daily meditations on this great epistle that are both accessible and substantive. His analysis and application of the biblical text make these meditations suitable for private devotions or small group studies, or as a commentary for Bible study, Sunday School lessons, or sermon preparation.

Paul's affection for the Corinthian church and his endurance through hardship for their joy testifies to his deep devotion to Christ. Paul's example and instruction in this letter inspires us to find our joy in Jesus. In this second volume of A Sincere and Pure Devotion to Christ, Storms provides readers with fifty daily meditations on this great epistle that are both accessible and substantive. His analysis and application of the biblical text make these meditations suitable for private devotions or small group studies, or as a commentary for Bible study, Sunday School lessons, or sermon preparation.

Second Corinthians is unique in the New Testament in the way it portrays the sufferings of Paul and the supremacy of Christ. Storms' meditations will help readers grow in their devotion to Christ and find their joy in him.

Second Corinthians is unique in the New Testament in the way it portrays the sufferings of Paul and the supremacy of Christ. Storms' meditations will help readers grow in their devotion to Christ and find their joy in him.

For decades, Americans were vaguely aware that Islamist barbarians were in the deserts of the Middle East and in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan, executing "infidels" and raiding villages with unrecognizable names. But the Muslim world seemed far away, remote, and irrelevant to our daily lives. Then came the terrorist attacks of 9/11, followed by attacks at Fort Hood, the Boston Marathon, San Bernardino, and more. Now terrorists seem to be emerging everywhere, unleashing senseless death and destruction on our nation. They are here, and their goal is nothing less than global conquest. Motivated by ancient prophecies, they are flooding into Western countries determined to conquer our countries and establish a global Muslim caliphate. In The Barbarians Are Here, Dr. Michael Youssef provides clear insight into the motives and mission of the Islamic extremists. He offers practical steps we can take right now to begin a New Reformation that will restore the hope of Western civilization. It's not too late. We are not doomed to destruction, even though the barbarians are already here. But we haven't a moment to lose. "Let this book shape how you think, pray, and take the Gospel to the ends of the earth." -R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "I want every American, every citizen, and every member of my family to read this book. It is foolhardy not to." -Pat Boone, Entertainer, Pat Boone Enterprises

Have you heard Him speak to you? What did He say? How did you respond? In the process of relating with the living God, you want to learn how to hear the whispers of His voice. You want to discern the nuances of His language. His sheep know His voice (John 10:27). The best way to position yourself to hear the Lord is to meet with Him every day and read His Word, invite His presence, and fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Your purposeful intention gains His attention. The most effective and practical tool to impact your personal time with God may be having a devotional that coincides with your Bible reading. Having another Spirit-inspired perspective to accompany you can pave the way for eye-opening revelation. And by looking beneath the surface you are able to gain a fuller perspective. In turn, you are drawn closer to God, and you build confidence in knowing what His heart is for you. It validates that you are hearing Him. The discovery of hearing God brings delightful satisfaction to your spirit and triggers a hunger for more. The Speaking God is a daily through-the-Bible devotional that will encourage you in your walk with the Lord. The bite size format will get right to the point and give you plenty to ponder. The concluding prayer makes it personal and practical.

A Devotional For Your Life is dedicated to presenting important and thoughtful subjects each day with applicable Bible verses. Over 350 subjects are presented that add a fresh Christian view grounded in scripture. The daily devotional entries include comments, questions, scripture and a short prayer. Enhance each day with attention to God’s word.

RETHINKING CHRISTIAN IDENTITY “A brilliant, compelling, agenda-setting book ... Volpe has written this thoughtful, passionate, informed critique that invites us all to think through precisely what is involved in being formed in the Christian tradition.” Ian Markham, Virginia Theological Seminary “A model for those of us who seek to combine the vocations of academic theology and pastoral ministry, Rethinking Christian Identity offers a compelling vision of Christian formation. Volpe deftly shapes her vision in conversation with contemporary theologians and voices from the history of the Church ... combining erudition with a passion for Christian discipleship.” Kathryn Greene-McCreight, St. John’s Episcopal Church Recent decades have seen major shifts in our understanding of Christian identity. This timely book explores contemporary theological theory in asking what makes a Christian in the twenty-first century: what unites and sets Christians apart from other social or political groups, and how is this identity forged and then passed on to others? Volpe engages with these changing ideas through the work of Kathryn Tanner, Rowan Williams, and John Milbank, whose accounts of Christianity challenge older views. Drawing these theologians into conversation with Gregory of Nyssa, she clearly and persuasively discusses the importance of doctrine in identity formation, the unexplored ideas of the significance of sin on Christian identity and its effects, and the need for an inclusive account of Christian identity. As Christianity declines in parts of the Western world, and yet expands in others, the nature of Christian identity is more crucial and vexed than ever before. This important book makes a valuable contribution to these ongoing debates.