Offering And Embracing Christ

The free offer of the gospel and the relation of saving faith to assurance, justification, and repentance were central issues in the Marrow controversy of the mid-eighteenth century. In Offering and Embracing Christ, John Biegel finds an unlikely stronghold of Marrow theology in the Established Church of Scotland: John Colquhoun. Biegel demonstrates that Colquhoun’s evangelical Calvinism reflected the thought of the Marrow men on offering and embracing Christ. Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson.

Messy Morning. Busy days. Sleepless nights. Motherhood takes everything you’ve got—even when you’re on empty. Long days make it hard to find calm in the midst of chaos, but there is hope. With the Thrive Moms Bible Studies, women will discover an abundant life in Christ, throw off fear to take up the freedom Jesus died to give, and find rest in the midst of the never-ending busy. Each study encourages women to hold on to their relationship with the Lord. Titles include: Abundance: Discovering a Full Life in Christ Freedom: Letting Go and Embracing Christ Rest: Finding Stillness in the Midst of Busy Designed for busy moms, each study’s six sessions include: Four easy-to-follow daily personal studies Options for weekly, community-building, group discussion Scripture passages Thought-provoking questions with space for reflection Prayer prompts

Christ as seen in the OfferingsThe Burnt Offering. The Meat Offering. The Peace Offering. The Sin and Trespass Offerings. The Red Heifer.

Unfortunately, in today's world many people fail to experience the freedom and healing power of God's grace. Even Christians too often experience judgement, rather than the love that is the vital essence of Christian life. A visionary guide in the spirit of Celebration of Discipline, Embracing the Love of God calls Christians back to the basics -- to understanding the promise of God's love to transform our most important relationships and fulfill our deepest spiritual needs.Here James Bryan Smith launches readers on a revitalizing spiritual journey. He distills the basic principles of Christian love and provides a new model for relationship with God, self, and others that is based not on fear and judgement, but rather on acceptance and care. Smith's moving insights illuminate the gentle nature of God's love and teach readers how to continue on the path of love by embracing it day by day. For both new Christians and those desiring renewal, Embracing the Love of God offers hope, peace, and guidance for spiritual growth.

After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. So, with pen in hand, she embarked on a journey that forever changed her—and many others around the world. In Jesus Always, Sarah recounts the words and Scriptures that Jesus has laid on her heart to help her growth in faith and lead a joy-filled existence. She relates how leading a quiet life since writing Jesus Calling has helped her find little treasures that brighten her day—treasures she now shares with readers in the pages of her book. In Embracing Jesus' Love, participants will be guided through eight sessions of study that explore what the Bible has to say about the way God views them as a precious treasure, how He restores them gives them a new identity, and how they should in turn respond to God's generous offer of grace and love. They will discover, as Paul wrote, "[God] saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy… so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life" (Titus 3:5,7). Each eight-session study includes readings from Jesus Always, selected Scripture and study questions, and daily reflection questions, and is designed for use in personal, small group, or classroom settings.

A quiet November night finds a mother of three young children contemplating a troubling situation. As Christmas approaches, her kids are overly absorbed with what they want for presents. The slew of TV commercials and newspaper ads has them diverted from what their mother learned in her childhood about the true meaning of Christmas: the spirit of giving, as exemplified by the birth and life of Jesus Christ. What could she do, with the odds stacked against her? How could she teach her children about the true spirit of giving? And more importantly, would any such attempt stick? She recalled learning that behaviors and personal habits are changed after many days of practice. Then an idea inspired her. She designed a twenty-five-day adventure for her family. They would daily give to others in simple and creative ways as they counted down to Christmas morning. Without her children even being aware of it, she was slowly creating in them a long-lasting giving spirit. Follow an extraordinary journey of how one mother discovered a way to instill in her children the true spirit of giving. Witness how one family touched many people with overwhelming expressions of love. Kelly Christine shares how you can make your own memories with her easy-to-follow guidelines and suggestions. She then gives you extra pages to create and record your own story that is sure to be a treasure for years to come.

This book is about my personal story, and walk with the Lord, and how he transformed my life and revealed traditions, and cycles that took place. You will read how a manifestation takes place and how I embrace this new creature in Christ.

As the latest book in bestselling author Elizabeth George's popular A Woman After God's Own Heart® Bible study series (550,000 copies sold!), Embracing God's Grace focuses on Colossians and Philemon, helping readers strengthen their faith by discovering more about God and His principles. Working through 25 lessons, readers will better understand who Christ is and who they are in Him. They'll be encouraged to embrace His life in all its fullness and... put away their sin natures develop compassion, kindness, peace, and other fruit of the Spirit draw on Paul's dedication and zeal to live fully for Christ employ the keys to recognizing and avoiding false teachings know and accept the amazing grace and forgiveness God offers This uplifting and stimulating study helps readers know more about their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and how they can live and share His love, wisdom, and teachings.