Preparation For A Christian Life

Sren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a prolific 19th century Danish philosopher and theologian. Kierkegaard strongly criticized both the Hegelianism of his time, and what he saw as the empty formalities of the Danish church. Much of his work deals with religious themes such as faith in God, the institution of the Christian Church, Christian ethics and theology, and the emotions and feelings of individuals when faced with life choices. Scholars have interpreted Kierkegaard variously as an existentialist, neo-orthodoxist, postmodernist, humanist, and as an individualist. Crossing the boundaries of philosophy, theology, psychology, and literature, he is an influential figure in contemporary thought. His works include: The Concept of Irony (1841), Either/Or (1843), Fear and Trembling (1843), Repetition (1843), Philosophical Fragments (1844), The Concept of Dread (1844), Stages on Life's Way (1845), Concluding Unscientific Postscript to the Philosophical Fragments (1846), Works of Love (1847), Christian Discourses (1848), The Sickness Unto Death (1849) and Practice in Christianity (1850).

“This is the ultimate motivation for the way we live–the anticipation of the coming of the Lord.”

"Does Grace Grow Best in Winter?" addresses the issue of suffering from the standpoint of the sovereignty of God. It teaches that we need to learn that suffering exists, and we need to learn to suffer.

Preparation For Discipleship is for those who wish to improve their understanding of the language of faith. In the process it leads the reader to a deeper awareness of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Written in easy-to-understand language, the book will be a useful resource for: individuals seeking clarity about their life as Christians new member classes for congregations pastors in teaching and preaching Contents include: What Disciples Believe: The Basics Of Our Faith How Disciples Live Out Their Faith Grasping The Message: A Series Of Summary Quizzes Jerry L. Schmalenberger is the former President of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, California, and currently serves there as Professor of Parish Ministry. He served as a parish pastor for many years in Ohio and Iowa. He graduated from Wittenberg University and Hamma School of Theology. In 1976 he received his Doctor of Ministry degree. Schmalenberger served as Pastor Evangelist and Pastor Director of Evangelical Outreach for the ELCA. He has taught in Hong Kong, Germany. Jamaica, and Liberia.

The apostle Paul often taught young converts to the Christian faith that 'we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God' (Acts 14:22). For first-century Christians suffering for Christ was an inevitable accompaniment to a life of serious discipleship. In many parts of the world little has changed since those early days. But in the West, Christians have long enjoyed a period of unusual rest from such troubles. However, there are ominous signs that change is on the way. Suffering 'for righteousness' sake' may once again mark the lives of faithful Christians in the West. In this exposition of Paul's words, 'For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus' (Acts 21:13), John Flavel shows us how vital and excellent a thing it is to prepare ourselves for the onset of sufferings.

Our time is short on this earth. Jesus will soon be returning to take His children home but are we ready? There are preparations we can make. The book you are holding is a story about fighting the good fight of faith and conquering it with Christs help. Gods Word says, My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. (Hosea 4:6) The Bible also says, The truth shall make you free ye shall be free indeed. (John 8:32,36) Author Rick Streight speaks heartto-heart with the reader about the realities of the Christian journey and the reward that is waiting for us. He also speaks about the dangers that surround us, the temptations we often struggle with, and how to overcome sin through Christ. He asks a major question: Why hasnt Jesus come yet ? This book answers that important question. Are you spiritually homesick? God has made a plan that we may have boldness in the day of Judgment. (1 John 4:17) Jesus depended totally on His Father for wisdom and power. If we depend on Jesus, we can receive that same power to live the Christian life maturely, with no short cutsthats Gods way! This book also provides answers as to how we can hasten Jesuss second coming. May we all prepare ourselves for the day of the Lord through in-depth study of His Word with much prayer. Ask God, How do I apply these things I am learning to my life?