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There is no easy answer to the meaning of life-even when you believe in God.
The book of Ecclesiastes seeks to answer the question: "What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun?" The book's central character is Qoheleth, who wants to understand the meaning of life as far as he possibly can with the tools of his own empirical observation and reason. He struggles to reconcile the beautiful world that we love and enjoy...
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The KJV Everyday Bible guides you to read the entire Bible in 365 sections with a blend of the Old Testament, Psalms, Proverbs, and the New Testament, providing a simple yet effective way to engage the Bible every day of the year.
The Everyday Bible guides you to listen to the entire Bible in 365 sections designed for short, daily segments. Each day is a blend of Scripture from the Old Testament, Psalms, Proverbs, and the New Testament. With no...
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Maybe you have been there: you're running late to church, and you know it will be hard to find an empty seat. This is an all-too-frequent experience in a growing church. For churches experiencing this dilemma, a common solution is to add another service or location. This seems like a cost-effective fix. Besides, no one wants to turn away non-Christians. But is it the best option?
Jonathan Leeman presents a series of biblical, theological, and pastoral...
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Bestselling author Charles Swindoll challenges us to take a closer look at Job's life, carefully examining his response to the unexpected and painful experiences that assaulted his once peaceful and God-honoring existence-and we might just find that Job is a hero after all.
When you think of Job, you may think of a hapless victim of unfair treatment. His disastrous circumstances overwhelmed him, his so-called friends belittled him, and his distraught...
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A Clear and Concise Exploration of the Christian Doctrine of Scripture
The Bible is the written word of the living God. He speaks through this word, working in and through human agents as he reveals himself to his people. His word is trustworthy, yet many Christians struggle to articulate why they believe that to be true. Centered in the words of Scripture and especially the teaching of Jesus himself, this volume unpacks the doctrine of Scripture...
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Martin Luther, full of compassion, grief, disappointment, and frustration, turns away from his entreaties to and debates with church leaders and writes instead to the German political leaders. With extreme clarity, Luther explains in this letter the unbalanced nature and habits of the religious institution - certain at this point that the German people could only be set free from this continual and escalating religious destruction through the intervention...
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Jehovah God has never left us in doubt about His love for humanity. in spite of man's penchant for going against His will and commandments. God's abiding desire to rescue us from eternal perdition which we brought upon ourselves has never waned. and because of His mercies for human beings, God sent Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, to this world to rescue perishing souls. though He hates sin, yet He loves us. His love for us is so great that it...
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Now, more than ever, we're in need of men and women who aren't afraid to live courageously. Thankfully, the Bible gives us timeless examples of great leaders who gracefully stood up for what they believed in, including God's mighty prophet Elijah. Join bestselling author Charles Swindoll as he explores the life and legacy of this incredible man of faith.
Exploring the depths of Elijah's fascinating life as a prophet of God, Swindoll doesn't gloss...
9) Pure Voice Audio Bible - New International Version, NIV (Narrated by Barbara Rosenblat): The Gospels
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This is more than a Bible you listen to; it's an experience that helps you enter God's Word . . . so God's Word can enter you. Narrated by Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most sought after and beloved narrators of audiobooks in the country, this vivid recording of the Gospels in the NIV will reignite your passion for the Word of God. This is more than a Bible you listen to; it's an experience that helps you enter God's Word . . . so God's Word can enter...
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Many books have dealt with sexual abuse scandals in the church and the role of pastoral care for survivors. Others have provided liberatory readings of biblical texts to support survivors of sexual violence. Surviving God takes a new approach, centering the voices of sexual abuse survivors while rethinking key Christian beliefs. Starting from experiences of oppression, beliefs that contribute to oppression are challenged, and new, hopeful, and healing...
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Die geheimnisvoll-poetische Einführung in die Schöpfungsgeschichte gehört zu den bekanntesten Passagen der Bibel. Doch so wie Ben Becker diese Zeilen spricht, hat man sie noch nie gehört. Mit seiner markanten, basslastigen Stimme - untermalt von eigens komponierter Musik - verleiht er den Bibeltexten eine einzigartige Kraft und Dynamik. Selbst nicht-religiöse Menschen können sich der magischen Anziehungskraft von Ben Beckers Stimme kaum entziehen...
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Do you want to know the answers to your existential questions?
The Angels and Archangels always have messages for us. Messages about life and death, about love and resentment. Answers to many questions, from the most mundane to the most complicated.
This book is a compilation of 71 messages that Guardian Angels dictated to a Channeler and have been written word for word. Each page is filled with answers to your doubts, hope, and comfort, so you don't...
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The Seed of the Woman traces the gospel storyline through the narratives of women―from the garden of Eden to the times of the matriarchs, the judges, the kings, the Exile―to the birth of Christ. In this thoroughly biblical and encouraging book, Nana Dolce opens up their lives and uncovers deep truths that shape our daily life and faith. Through the stories of these thirty women, we find our place in the fabric of redemptive history as it unfolds...
14) Worte des Glaubens (Das Hohelied der Liebe / Das Johannes Evangelium / Das Buch Hiob) (Ungekürzte
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Auf diesem Hörbuch: "Das Hohelied der Liebe", "Das Evangelieum des Johannes" und "Das Buch Hiob". Gelesen von Claudia Urbschat-Mingues, Christian Schmidt und Traugott Buhre.
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Historical Theology presents the key pillars of the contemporary church and the development of those doctrines as they evolved from the history of Christian thought.
Most historical theology texts follow Christian beliefs in a strict chronological manner with the classic theological loci scattered throughout various time periods, movements, and controversies-making for good history but confusing theology.
This companion to the classic bestseller...
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The Minor Prophets dramatize the character of God as few other books in the Bible do.
According to noted expositor James Montgomery Boice, the Minor Prophets particularly highlight three aspects of God's character: his sovereignty, his holiness, and his love. The messages of the Minor Prophets and their pertinent application for our lives should not be dismissed.
This is volume two of a two-volume expositional and inspirational commentary on the...
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Ezra the Scribe (Audiobook Bible)
Do you feel overwhelmed on where to start your Bible reading?
Does a book with many chapters make it hard for you to focus?
Are you someone who finds it hard to understand the Bible?
Do you want an audiobook that is nice and relaxing to listen to every now and then?
Our audiobook Bible can make your Bible reading more manageable. This means you can sit back and enjoy listening to your favorite Bible chapters. It also...
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Buy now to get the key takeaways from Dane C. Ortlund's Gentle and Lowly.
Sample Key Takeaways:
1) Gentle and Lowly introduces you to Christ, who he really is, and how he feels about you. It answers necessary and legitimate questions through biblical text.
2) Thomas Goodwin, Richard Sibbes, and John Bunyan have given us insight on what the Bible beholds, and these Puritans are what drove Gentle and Lowly to fruition.
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Los valores espirituales son las nociones que permiten a los seres humanos establecer una relación con una o varias deidades. El ser humano desarrolla estos valores a lo largo de su vida conforme recibe una formación moral, ya que estos se traducen en el buen comportamiento y costumbres avaladas por la cultural.
20) Inspired By … The Bible Experience Audio Bible - Today's New International Version, TNIV: The Gos
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Some of Today's Leading Black Voices-Including 3 Oscar® Winners, 23 Grammy® Winners, 8 Emmy® Winners, and 5 Golden Globe® Winners-Performing Today's New International Version (TNIV)
This ambitious and critically-acclaimed presentation of the Bible is set to an original musical underscore performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and a Hollywood-style sound design created by Technicolor Studios. Listen as the voices of Denzel and Pauletta Washington...
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