Christian Foundations Plumbline Adult Teaching Series Book One

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." ~2Timothy 2:15 KJV When you build your life on a foundation of Bible teaching, you can withstand anything that comes your way. A solid biblical foundation produces steadfast faith, wisdom, success, and an eternity with God. Pastor Gwen Thornton leads readers through a concise study of crucial Bible topics, including creation, the fall of man, the answer to sin, the trinity, Satan, the lineage of Christ, the birth of Israel, angels, and more. The format is designed for groups, churches, home study groups, and church schools. Easy to read and rich in revelation, this faith-filled curriculum will impact new believers and seasoned veterans alike. A sure foundation in Christ and a life built on the Bible will always be rewarded with God's abundant favor and blessings. About the Author Gwen Thornton and her husband, Philip Thornton, are founding pastors of Legacy Faith Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Thornton has taught Bible curriculum to students from toddlers to adults. She writes her own curriculum because of the lack of high-quality Bible-based materials. A perpetual student of the Bible, Mrs. Thornton makes the study of the Old and New Testaments and teachings of Jesus Christ the foundation upon which her life is based. In answering her call to ministry, Pastor Gwen Thornton believes in a collective responsibility to raise children and adults with a sound spiritual foundation for their daily life.

Now revised and expanded for the first time in more than thirty years, this classic will now be available for a new generation of readers.

If any portion of the Old Testament has come in for undeservedly scant attention, it has been the minor prophets. Their significance has been obscured by our neglect. Among the major messages of these prophets, that of Zechariah shines forth with special prominence. Zechariah's prophecy is given primarily to console and comfort weary Israel. The nation's initial enthusiasm for rebuilding the temple and resettling the land had waned. With growing opposition to the temple reconstruction, they had turned to the pursuit of their own affairs. Zechariah (along with Haggai) arduously seeks to bring Israel from their indifference to a complete spiritual return to the Lord. The prophet's pronouncement is of a coming day of unparalleled glory - a day when Messiah will rule the entire earth from Jerusalem. The book's major eschatological importance can be clearly seen for it reveals a wealth of information about Messiah and about the future and role of Israel during the important Day of Jehovah. The prophet provides this information for us in concise, epitomized form. In 'God Remembers,' Charles Feinberg brings a high level of scholarship to his study of this significant and exegetically difficult book. His familiarity with and love for the Old Testament can be readily seen in his thorough and readable exposition of the message of Zechariah. In addition to the main body of the commentary, 'God Remembers' includes an informative introduction, thorough scripture and subject indexes, and an annotated selected bibliography, further enhancing the usefulness of this important reference work.

This devotional for children featuring messages from Jesus brings spiritual principles to a level that young children can easily understand and relate to. The messages are on themes such as getting along with others, studying smart, learning to read, being a good sport, thinking of others, asking questions, respecting the uniqueness of others, good manners, taking care of pets, and gratitude. Each message from Jesus is accompanied by a beautiful illustration.

Explore the Book is not a commentary with verse-by-verse annotations. Neither is it just a series of analyses and outlines. Rather, it is a complete Bible survey course. No one can finish this series of studies and remain unchanged. The reader will receive lifelong benefit and be enriched by these practical and understandable studies. Exposition, commentary, and practical application of the meaning and message of the Bible will be found throughout this giant volume. Bible students without any background in Bible study will find this book of immense help as will those who have spent much time studying the Scriptures, including pastors and teachers. Explore the Book is the result and culmination of a lifetime of dedicated Bible study and exposition on the part of Dr. Baxter. It shows throughout a deep awareness and appreciation of the grand themes of the gospel, as found from the opening book of the Bible through Revelation.

Truth used to be based on reason. No more. What we feel is now the truest source of reality. Despite our obsession with the emotive and the experiential, we still face anxiety, despair, and purposelessness. How did we get here? And where do we find a remedy? In this modern classic, Francis A. Schaeffer traces trends in twentieth-century thought and unpacks how key ideas have shaped our society. Wide-ranging in his analysis, Schaeffer examines philosophy, science, art and popular culture to identify dualism, fragmentation and the decline of reason. Schaeffer's work takes on a newfound relevance today in his prescient anticipation of the contemporary postmodern ethos. His critique demonstrates Christianity's promise for a new century, one in as much need as ever of purpose and hope.