God S Grace A Gift Freely Given

God's Grace: A Gift Freely Given was written for each and every person who is trying to figure out what "amazing grace" is all about. Grace is God's special gift that has been purposefully packaged for you in the book called the Bible. In this book, you will discover that no matter who you are, what you believe, or what you've done, God's saving grace is yours, freely given. No strings attached. The author reveals the answers to questions such as: What is the meaning and purpose of God's grace? Why is grace entirely dependent upon the Creator for its existence? What is the relationship between God's grace and your obedience? Why does God's grace create such strife and contention? How does a false view of grace affect your view of God? What is the relevancy of God's grace in your daily life? If the answers to these questions pique your spiritual curiosity and palate, then this book's for you!

Explore this stunning quality of God’s grace: It never ends! In this revision of a foundational work, John Piper reveals how grace is not only God’s undeserved gift to us in the past, but also God’s power to make good happen for us today, tomorrow, and forever. True life for the follower of Jesus really is a moment-by-moment trust that God is dependable and fulfills his promises. This is living by faith in future grace, which provides God's mercy, provision, and wisdom—everything we need—to accomplish his good plans for us. In Future Grace, chapter by chapter—one for each day of the month—Piper reveals how cherishing the promises of God helps break the power of persistent sin issues like anxiety, despondency, greed, lust, bitterness, impatience, pride, misplaced shame, and more. Ultimate joy, peace, and hope in life and death are found in a confident, continual awareness of the reality of future grace.

Renowned biblical scholar Thomas Schreiner looks at the historical and biblical roots of the doctrine of justification and offers an updated defense of this pillar of Reformed theology. Reinvigorating one of the five great declarations of the Reformation—sola fide—Schreiner: Summarizes the history of the doctrine, looking at the early church and the writings of several of the Reformers. Walks readers through an examination of the key biblical texts in the Old and New Testament that support the Reformed understanding of justification. Discusses whether justification is transformative or forensic and introduces readers to some of the contemporary challenges to the Reformation teaching of sola fide, with particular attention to the new perspective on Paul. Five hundred years after the Reformation, the doctrine of justification by faith alone still needs to be understood and proclaimed. In Faith Alone you will learn how the rallying cry of “sola fide” is rooted in the Scriptures and how to understand this doctrine in a fresh way. —THE FIVE SOLAS— Historians and theologians have long recognized that at the heart of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation were five declarations, often referred to as the "solas." These five statements summarize much of what the Reformation was about, and they distinguish Protestantism from other expressions of the Christian faith: that they place ultimate and final authority in the Scriptures, acknowledge the work of Christ alone as sufficient for redemption, recognize that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone, and seek to do all things for God’s glory. The Five Solas Series is more than a simple rehashing of these statements, but instead expounds upon the biblical reasoning behind them, leading to a more profound theological vision of our lives and callings as Christians and churches.

Grace distinguishes Christianity from all other religions. Although commonly used among Christians and non-Christians, the word is too often misunderstood or underappreciated. And yet God's grace is not only the key to becoming a Christian, but also the key to the assurance of salvation and living in freedom to serve God and others. "Simply by Grace" is an easy-to-read introduction to a core Christian belief. By looking at the major questions and issues that surround the concept of grace, Charles C. Bing helps readers understand and appreciate this God-given gift and how simple it really is. "Because only when you understand the simplicity of His grace," writes Bing, "can you begin to understand its deep riches also."

What is this Amazing Grace that saves us? This world could not fully understand what divine grace is till it was disclosed through the incarnation of Jesus, the Christ. After 2,000 years the believing followers of the Christ still cannot fully apprehend the depth of that grace. Even today this incredible salvation continually amazes those of us who have been touched by Gods grace. It is my prayer that this observant and grace-filled, faith-filled book will help you fulfill your fundamental vocation in life: to grow in holiness and to be conformed to the image of God. Grace is the only answer to mankinds need for meaning, purpose and fellowship with God. This book will help you learn more of the lavish abundance of grace freely given to all Gods children, and discover just how powerfully His grace moves in a life surrendered to Christ! This book is filled with quotations, Scripture, and heartwarming stories. This book will encourage you to embrace and enjoy Gods grace - and freely extend it to others. As you experience your true identity in Christ, youll come to know Amazing Grace as not just a song but as your true way of life! And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you among all who are sanctified (Acts 20:32 NIV).

These books meet the need of lay people and libraries, students and pastors, for a single set of books containing the great literature of the Chiristian heritage. The texts are heightened in usefulness by a wealth of introductory material, explanatory notes, bibliographies, and indexes. The contents of each volume are exactly the same as in the original hardbound edition.

THIS HIGHLY GIFTABLE DELUXE EDITION OF THE BESTSELLER INCLUDES THREE ALL-NEW CHAPTERS Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture’s solutions only raising more questions, you’re not alone. But there is hope. You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Discover how closely the gospel connects with today’s motherhood. Join Emily and Laura as they walk through the redemptive story and reveal how the gospel applies to your everyday life, bringing hope, freedom, and joy in every area of motherhood.

Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James