Stickelberger captures the essence of the life and times of one of the most influential men in the sixteenth century in this authoritative study of the life and times of John Calvin. Few great men have been so consistently misunderstood as Calvin and the eminent Swiss man of letters, Emanuel Stickelberger, attempts to readdress the balance as he portrays Calvin the man as well as Calvin the theologian. Stickelberger sees the pale, frail man of Geneva against the background of the tumultuous times in which he lived. His iron will, constant struggle with ill health, utter dedication to his task, almost super-human capacity for work and indifference to financial reward, are all arrestingly portrayed. Stickelberger paints his portrait with a remarkable economy of words and with a fine sense of drama. The result is a vivid and fascinating study of a man and an epoch, which captures the imagination from the first page to the last.

John Calvin's distinctive theology drew on a wealth of Christian thinking. Still relevant, its influence has extended into the 20th century. In this book, Calvin expert Parker provides a succinct but comprehensive look at the range of John Calvin's theology.

A rare and important study offering a complete review of John Calvin's preaching activity, purpose, method, and style. Parker's work includes Calvin's theological considerations, expository methods, applications of Scripture to the needs of his congregation, and his views of the preacher's office, duty and the congregation's active participation. Appendixes.

Loraine Boettner, author of "The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination," said of this book: "I am delighted to know that the book, Calvinism in History, by N.S. McFetridge is being reprinted. I do not know of any other book that sets forth so effectively and yet in such a brief form the real nature of Calvinism and the effect that it had in history." Introductory Essay by Benjamin Warfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Author's Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter One - Calvinism as a Political Force . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter Two - Calvinism as a Political Force In the History of the United States . . .. . . . . 43 Chapter Three - Calvinism as a Moral Force . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Chapter Four - Calvinism as an Evangelistic Force . . . . . . . 95

In this brilliant and compelling defense of the Christian faith, Ravi Zacharias shows how affirming the reality of God's existence matters urgently in our everyday lives. According to Zacharias, how you answer the questions of God's existence will impact your relationship with others, your commitment to integrity, your attitude toward morality, and your perception of truth.

Physician-assisted suicide. Racism. Genetic engineering. Abortion. Poverty. Capital punishment. Our culture is beset by a host of vexing ethical questions. Are there any foundational moral principles to guide us? If so, where do they come from? Christians say that we can--and should--be guided by principles derived from a right understanding of God. But skeptics and those with differing religious convictions argue that ethics and morality need not have anything to do with the God of the Old and New Testaments. Are they correct? Can right and wrong exist without God? Can we, in fact, be good or bad without God? In Paul Chamberlain's intriguing, inventive book, these questions are explored by a cast of five: Ted (a Christian) joins Graham (an atheist), Francine (a moral relativist), William (an evolutionist) and Ian (a secular humanist). Together they have been summoned to the home of a mystery host. And together, to the benefit of their host and the reader, they undertake a fascinating examination of truth, conduct, culture--and a few other things that matter.

I raise the example of the Roman Empire because in our time we are faced by perplexing questions. What does our rapidly globalizing world look like now, and what kind of planetary community awaits us? Can we get a perspective on these confusing times by looking back? How can Christians speak the gospel in a post-modern, post-Christian, and post-national situation? Does the Christian message remain the same? Will a new global situation require a new unifying religion? The following pages seek to answer these questions that concern our generation, our children, and our grandchildren. I hope in this book to provide perspective on the times in which we live by looking to the early days of the Christian movement. - Preface.

Lee Strobel's bestselling books on creation is adapted for a new generation.

Based on the New York Times bestselling Case for Christ, this new Case for Christ for Kids 90-day devotional celebrates the life of Jesus and explores what it means to be a Christian.

A book for young Christians to help answer questions about their faith.

Grace can be a tricky thing to understand, but in this adaptation of New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel's The Case for Grace, kid-friendly language and personal stories of grace in action help children eight to twelve discover firsthand what grace is, why it's so amazing, and how God uses his gift of grace to forgive, care for, and strengthen us ... as well as show kids how they can pass along the message of grace to others. Usually, in order to get something important, we have to do something in return, right? Like get good grades so you can get that puppy your parents promised. Or sell the most chocolate bars at school to win that epic pizza party. Which is why the idea of grace can be so hard to understand--being forgiven from all your sins and getting rewarded with eternal life as well because you told God you were sorry and repented seems a little too easy. In The Case for Grace for Kids, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Lee Strobel presents relatable stories from real people who have seen God's grace work in their lives to show you exactly how grace works, why God freely offers it to us, the amazing things grace can do, and what it means for your life today. Because grace is a gift you definitely want to receive. The Case for Grace for Kids Makes the complex idea of grace easy to understand by breaking down the questions kids ask and answering them in a way they will understand Contains short questions at the end of each chapter that can be used to apply the chapter to a child's experience Explores the grace God gives us, as well as the grace we can give to others Has illustrations and callout graphics to make the topics memorable for kids eight and up Can be used on its own or alongside other books like The Case for Christ for Kids, The Case for a Creator for Kids, and The Case for Faith for Kids to help children with faith development and answer questions they wonder about most

Build family traditions around the major Christian holidays. Provides the history behind the events and ways to celebrate each as a family.

Celebration of Discipline has helped over a million seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God. Hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality, Celebration of Discipline explores the classic "Disciplines," or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Along the way, Foster shows that it is only by and through these practices that the true path to spiritual growth can be found. - Publisher.