As one of the foremost evangelical thinkers of the twentieth century, Francis Schaeffer long pondered the fate of declining Western culture. In this brilliant book he analyzed the reasons for modern society's state of affairs and presented the only viable alternative: living by the Christian ethic, acceptance of God's revelation, and total affirmation of the Bible's morals, values, and meaning. - Publisher.

Get the most out of your Bible. In clear, simple language, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth helps you accurately understand the different parts of the Bible—their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today—so you can uncover the inexhaustible wealth of God's Word. More than three quarters of a million people have turned to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth to inform their reading of the Bible. This fourth edition features revisions that keep pace with current scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include: Updated language for better readability. Scripture references now appear only in brackets at the end of a sentence or paragraph for ease of reading. A new authors' preface. Redesigned and updated diagrams. Updated list of recommended commentaries and resources. Used all around the world, this Bible resource covers everything from how to choose a good translation to how to understand the different genres of biblical writing. Understanding the Bible isn't just for the few, the gifted, and the scholarly. The Bible is meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from casual readers to seminary students. Even a few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your twenty-first-century life.

The storms of life rain down on everyone

J. Hudson Taylor was truly God's chosen servant. From his early life in England, through the founding of the China Inland Mission, to reaching millions of Chinese, his life of faith gives glorious testimony to God. His spirtual secret could change your life.

"The condition of God's blessing is absolute surrender of all into His hands. If our hearts are willing for that, there is no end to what God will do for us, and to the blessings God will bestow." --from Absolute Surrender Greatly concerned for the spiritual guidance of new converts, and for spiritual growth in long-time Christians, Murray penned some of the most enduring devotional classics of Christian literature. The two beloved works in this volume reflect Murray's longing for a deeper life in Christ and his prayer that others would long for and experience that life as well. Hendrickson Christian Classics is planned to include all the timeless books that generations of believers have treasured. Each volume in the series is freshly retypeset, while thoughtful new prefaces explore their spiritual and historical contexts. For contemporary readers, here is an essential library of Christian wisdom through the ages.

Alister McGrath unpacks the content of the Apostles' Creed and introduces us to the essential truths about God the Father, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

Though countless Christians through the ages have confessed, "I believe in the Holy Spirit," the Spirit has often remained a shadowy figure, relegated to the fringes of many Christians' faith. In some quarters, however, the rise of the charismatic movement has made the Holy Spirit a focus of heated controversy. In this updated edition of his widely popular book, Michael Green traces the doctrine of the Holy Spirit through the Bible, discusses the baptism and gifts of the Spirit, and addresses the dynamic, ongoing work of the Spirit in today's church and world. Enriched by Green's extensive teaching, pastoral, and personal experience, I Believe in the Holy Spirit remains one of the clearest, most balanced books ever written on this subject.

This easy-to-use study guide -- the companion to Joshua Harris's runaway bestseller, I Kissed Dating Goodbye -- is designed to spark dialogue and get people talking openly and honestly about relationships. Most importantly, it helps them apply biblical principles to their lives. Whether it's in personal study, with a small group of friends, or in a Sunday school class, this study guide can help make God's best in relationships a reality in your life. - Back cover.

Lasting marriages are built one defining moment at a time. The moment of blame. The moment of weakness. When your spouse suffers. When dreams disappoint. When the kids leave the nest. It's how we think and behave toward one another in moments like these that determines whether our marriage endures or falters. Ultimately, these are invitations from God to consider our direction and pursue transformation. With 37 years of marriage and 33 years of pastoring under his belt, Dave Harvey has identified those life-defining moments of a post-newlywed marriage. He wants to help couples recognize them in their own relationships so that they can take a proactive, godly approach to resolving conflicts, holding one another up as change inevitably happens, and ensuring that their marriage survives and thrives. Whether your relationship is maturing gracefully, just needs a tune-up, or you and your spouse are locked in conflict and your future seems uncertain, Dave Harvey has encouragement and practical tools to help strengthen what remains and build a rock-solid union for the days to come.

Bestselling author Philip Yancey writes on a diverse range of topics that touch on the fields of history, science, religion, ethics, and more, in this new edition based on his stimulating columns written especially for "Christianity Today" magazine. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The fresh, heartwarming poetry of Joy Morgan Davis conveys an inspirational message of faith and hope. In this joyous collection, Davis deals with God's promises and blessings, focusing on the floods, mountains, and rainbows of everyday life.

Buku ini berisi tentang penafsiran kitab Ibrani yang dapat digunakan oleh mahasiswa teologi maupun hamba Tuhan

Dalam buku ini penulis menguraikan tiga surat penggembalaan yang singkat, yang ditulis oleh Rasul Paulus kepada Timotius dan Titus, yakni dua orang anak didiknya yang masih muda. Isi surat-surat kiriman ini praktis, namun memberi inspirasi, serta relevan dengan lingkungan pergaulan masa kini sama seperti dengan keadaan pada zaman Paulus. -Yayasan Penerbit Gandum Mas- -gandummas- -Gandum Mas- -penerbit- -yayasan- -yayasan penerbit gandum mas-

Principles of Islam.

Manajemen sabagai bidang ilmu telah berkembang sedemikian pesat sepanjang abad yang lalu. Di abad ke-21 sekarang, setelah studi dalam semua bidang keilmuan menjadi makin multidisipliner, dibutuhkan pemahaman yang kuat tentang akar dan tradisi dari masing-masing ilmu. *** Persembahan penerbit Kencana (Prenadamedia Group)

Buku Membangun Negeri: Kontribusi Pemikiran Ilmuwan Administrasi Negara di Era Modern adalah sebuah karya yang memberikan analisis mendalam tentang berbagai pemikiran dan kontribusi ilmuwan administrasi negara dalam membantu memajukan Indonesia di era modern. Buku ini mencakup pembahasan tentang berbagai aspek yang menjadi fondasi bagi pembangunan negara Indonesia. Pentingnya perencanaan jangka panjang yang berkelanjutan, dengan mengedepankan transparansi dan inklusivitas, serta menjadikan rakyat sebagai pusat perhatian dalam perumusan kebijakan. Pemikiran-pemikiran ini dirumuskan dengan tujuan untuk menciptakan arah pembangunan yang jelas dan berkelanjutan, yang tidak hanya mengutamakan kesejahteraan ekonomi, tetapi juga keadilan sosial bagi seluruh rakyat Indonesia. Disisi lain, reformasi dalam hal ini mencakup upaya untuk memperbaiki birokrasi dan sistem pemerintahan yang ada, dengan menekankan prinsip-prinsip efisiensi, transparansi, dan akuntabilitas. Para ilmuwan administrasi negara, menurut buku ini, memberikan banyak pemikiran tentang bagaimana menciptakan pemerintahan yang lebih responsif terhadap kebutuhan rakyat dan lebih baik dalam memberikan pelayanan publik. Di era globalisasi dan perkembangan teknologi yang pesat, penguatan kualitas pendidikan menjadi salah satu kunci utama dalam membangun bangsa. Buku ini menekankan pentingnya pendidikan yang merata dan berkualitas sebagai dasar untuk menciptakan generasi yang terampil, cerdas, dan memiliki karakter yang baik. Pendidikan yang efektif, menurut buku ini, tidak hanya berbicara tentang peningkatan kualitas pendidikan formal, tetapi juga mencakup peningkatan keterampilan melalui pendidikan non-formal yang dapat membantu memperkecil kesenjangan sosial. Kemandirian ekonomi ini sangat penting untuk mengurangi ketergantungan pada negara lain, dengan memanfaatkan teknologi dan inovasi yang ada untuk meningkatkan daya saing global. Buku ini juga menyarankan berbagai kebijakan yang dapat mengembangkan sektor-sektor produktif seperti industri, pertanian, dan teknologi, yang pada gilirannya akan meningkatkan perekonomian dan kesejahteraan rakyat. Demokrasi yang matang akan memberikan ruang bagi rakyat untuk berpartisipasi dalam proses pengambilan keputusan, yang pada akhirnya akan memperkuat legitimasi pemerintah. Bab ini juga mengingatkan pentingnya menjaga kedaulatan nasional, di tengah tantangan globalisasi, dengan tetap menjaga integritas wilayah dan sumber daya alam Indonesia. Dengan keberagaman yang dimiliki Indonesia, buku ini mengajak untuk lebih menghargai kebudayaan lokal dan keberagaman sosial sebagai kekuatan untuk mempererat persatuan bangsa. Kebijakan yang inklusif dan berorientasi pada keberagaman sosial diharapkan dapat mewujudkan masyarakat yang harmonis, toleran, dan adil. Secara keseluruhan, buku Membangun Negeri memberikan gambaran komprehensif mengenai pemikiran ilmuwan administrasi negara yang dapat memberikan solusi terhadap berbagai tantangan pembangunan yang dihadapi Indonesia. Dengan mengangkat isu-isu strategis yang meliputi reformasi pemerintahan, pendidikan, ekonomi, politik, dan kebudayaan, buku ini menjadi panduan penting dalam merumuskan kebijakan publik dalam mempercepat kemajuan Indonesia dan mewujudkan generasi emas pada tahun 2045.

"How does worship work? How exactly does liturgical formation shape people? And how does the Spirit marshal the dynamics of such transformation? In the second of James K. A. Smith's three-volume theology of culture, the author expands and deepens the analysis of cultural liturgies and Christian worship he developed in his acclaimed Desiring the Kingdom. Drawing on the work of Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Pierre Bourdieu, this book helps readers understand and appreciate the bodily basis of habit formation and how liturgical formation--both 'secular' and Christian--affects one's fundamental orientation to the world. Worship 'works' by leveraging one's body to transform his or her imagination, and it does this through stories understood on a register that is closer to body than mind. This has critical implications for thinking about the nature of Christian formation and the role of the arts in Christian mission. Students of philosophy, liturgical studies, and theology will welcome this work as will scholars, pastors, worship leaders, and Christian educators. Imagining the Kingdom includes analyses of popular films, novels, and other cultural phenomena, such as The King's Speech, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest, the iPhone, and Facebook." -- Publisher description.