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How to Make Sense of Jesus Divine ClaimsDo you ever wonder if Jesus really claimed to be God? Maybe youve heard people say, "Jesus never said he was God," or youve been asked, "Why believe Jesus is divine if he never claimed it?" These challenges arent just from non-Christiansthey show up in church, too. Even if youre not coming from a place of skepticism, you might still question how well church teachings about Jesus match up with what he actually said. So, did the historical Jesus really claim to be divine?This book is here to give you confidence in the historicity of Jesus claim to divinity. Its designed to help you explain your faith in a world that increasingly doubts the Bibles portrayal of Jesus. Instead of focusing on what Jesus followers believed, this book takes a different approachit looks at what Jesus enemies thought. How did they interpret his words and actions? Their perspective can help you understand the historical validity of Jesus divine claim.In this book, biblical scholar Mikel Del Rosario uses historiography to examine claims about Jesus divinity, analyzes ancient Greco-Roman, Jewish, and biblical sources to understand how Jesus words and actions were interpreted by his adversaries and followers, and argues that Jesus claimed divine authority, a claim supported by strong historical evidence. If youre a Christian, this book will equip you to defend your faith against theories that suggest Jesus only claimed human authority, not divine. If youre someone who sees Christianity differently, this book offers a serious investigation into the claims of the historical Jesus, providing evidence that any theory of his identity must address. Whether youre searching for answers to your own questions or trying to share about Jesus with others, this book will help you communicate Jesus divine claim with clarity and confidence.

AO FALAR SOBRE TEOLOGIA, logo nos vem à mente a compreensão lógica das coisas divinas, e não as experiências com Deus que ultrapassam a razão. Ao fazer teologia sobre o Espírito Santo, porém, precisa

O que te define? O que faz de você... você?Talvez sua vontade seja responder: "Cristo! Minha relação com ele me define!". Mas essa realmente é a resposta ou é apenas o que parece correto?No dia a dia

No segundo volume da aclamada série Origens Cristãs e a Questão de Deus, N. T. Wright examina o Jesus histórico: "Quem era? O que disse? O que quis dizer?". Inicia mostrando que as questões suscitada

Em Cristianismo puro e simples, C. S. Lewis apresentou o "saguão" da fé cristã – os princípios essenciais que caracterizam o cristianismo e conectam os diferentes "cômodos" da casa de Deus, represent

Grow as a Family Together in ChristFaith Foundations enables parents and children to dig into the essential truths of Christianity to deepen their understanding of theology and strengthen their love for Jesus. Through ninety-nine devotions for families to engage in together, this family resource introduces and explores the core areas of Christian doctrine: God the Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, people and sin, salvation, the Bible, Christian living, the church, and Last Things.Theology isnt just for scholarsits for everyone, and Faith Foundations makes it accessible to your family through a simple approach. With clear connections to Jesus and practical steps for living like him, this resource helps you and your children deepen your understanding of key doctrines and apply them to daily life. Each devotion includes a short catechism, a key Scripture passage, devotional text, engaging family discussion questions, a prayer response, and a hands-on family activity.Through Faith Foundations, you and your family will gain: A meaningful structure for family devotions. Practical steps for parents and kids to live like Jesus in daily lives. Fresh opportunities to learn about God and each other. A deeper appreciation and love for doctrine. A desire to learn even more about God and his ways. Discipleship isnt meant to be done aloneand it definitely isnt just for grown-ups! Grow deep roots of faith as a family by exploring theology and living a life of faith together with Faith Foundations.

When was the church founded? Jesus spoke of the kingdom of God and not of a religious organization subsequently called church. We dont find in the Gospels expressions which make reference to the foundation of a new religious community, a new and distinct community of followers of Jesus. But after the resurrection of Jesus, his followers, as a result of his express command, gather together not only those from the people of Israel but men and women of all nations.The final clauses of the Nicene Creed spell out, briefly and to the point, the churchs self-understanding in these early centuries. Angelo Di Berardino assembles a wide range of texts and teachers of the church during these years to enrich our understanding and deepen our faith in the great mysteries expressed here.The Creed quickly hits the four marks of the churchthat it is "one holy catholic and apostolic." What do we mean by professing each of these? Di Berardino helps us to give an answer with the help of the fathers of the church.The volume closes, as does the Creed, with a consideration of baptism (the traditional entrance for people into the church) and two central features of the church in the futurethe expectation that all of Gods people will enjoy the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.The five-volume Ancient Christian Doctrine series follows up on the acclaimed Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture to provide patristic commentary on the Nicene Creed, translating source material from the church fathers into English for unparalleled insight into early church history.

Con un enfoque compasivo pero incisivo, el Dr. DeGroat, terapeuta licenciado, director espiritual, líder de retiros y autor, aborda tanto la comprensión del abuso espiritual como las formas en que este fenomeno se manifiesta en los lideres y sistemas eclesiasticos. Esta obra esencial ayuda al lector a comprender mejor:Como se presentan el abuso espiritual en los diferentes tipos de personalidad del EneagramaLas caracteristicas del abuso espiritualLa dinamica de los sistemas de abuso espiritualEl Dr. DeGroat tambien ofrece una profunda reflexion sobre la naturaleza del abuso espiritual y su relacion con la cultura occidental contemporanea, asi como su devastador impacto en las comunidades de fe.Sin limitarse a la critica, este libro ofrece tambien un camino de sanacion y transformacion tanto para quienes se han visto afectados por el abuso espiritual como para quienes luchan contra estas tendencias en su propio liderazgo y vida espiritual. Con una combinacion de sabiduria clinica, perspicacia teologica y compasion pastoral, DeGroat invita a los lectores a un viaje de autodescubrimiento, sanacion y restauracion.

Explora las profundidades de la oración con el gigante de la fe E. M. BoundsPrimer libro de la serie Las obras esenciales de… . Este libro contiene escritos seleccionados de las obras de E. M. Bound

Find joy and freedom in surrenderLetting go is hard.To surrender is to let go of what we tightly grip, the good and the bad. Its a relinquishing of control, a recognition that God alone can meet our deepest needs. Its a holy pause that entrusts each hope, each worry, and each pressing concern to the One whose love for us is beyond measure. And in this surrender, we enter into freedom. But, even so, letting go often feels easier said than done.In The Freedom of Surrender, author Mary DeMuth invites you to journey through forty days of entrusting specific areas of your life to Godyour inner struggles, your family, your expectations, your regrets, your ministry, your grief, your relationships, your job, your health, your finances, your future, and more. Every daily devotion includes Scripture, prayer, and Marys original art that help you cast each care on the One who cares for you.On this forty-day journey, youll learn: How to trust that God is in control, even in moments of chaos and stress. True joy and freedom can happen when we release what were holding too tightly. Gods plan is to see you thrive and grow. Prayer opens the door to freedom and peace. Even in your struggles, you are never alone. When we entrust our stresses and worries to God, we embrace the reality thats always been true: Our "control" is an illusion. God alone can meet our needs, heal our wounds, and guide our steps. From this place of total reliance on God, we can experience deep joy and the peace that passes understanding.What are you holding too tightly? Experience freedom as you invite Jesus to help you surrender all.

"By his wounds we are healed" Isaiah 53:5 We are wounded people. In this fallen world, people are hurt and exploited. Children are abused. Marriages are broken. Tragedies of all kinds afflict us and the ones we love. Woundedness, it seems, is simply a fact of life.But we are not alone in our suffering. Despite our emotional, psychological and physical injuries, God has not abandoned us. God is not distant or aloof. On the contrary, through the ministry of Jesus, God enters our painful situations to bring healing and redemption.Balancing sound biblical exposition with sensitive pastoral care, Stephen Seamands examines the profound implications of Jesus crucifixion for our healing and restoration. Because Jesus experienced abuse, shame and rejection, he understands the hurts we experience today. And his response to pain and suffering gives us hope that we too can experience forgiveness and new life.Filled with real-life stories of peoples brokenness and healing, Wounds That Heal offers comfort for our wounded souls. Ultimately, we take heart that God not only understands our pain but has done something about it. Encounter here the promise that the wounds of Jesus are wounds that heal.

From the crisis of the Babylonian exile to the rise of rabbinic Judaism--a span of over six hundred years--the Jewish people produced a wealth of literature that lies outside the Hebrew Bible. Today it goes under names such as apocrypha and pseudepigrapha, Josephus and Philo, apocalyptic literature and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Mishnah and targums. But line by line, scroll by scroll, it represents the history and theology, the hopes and prayers of a living and diverse Judaism. It is an engrossing subject in and of itself, but for students of the New Testament it offers an invaluable context for understanding the words and actions of Jesus as well as the conversion and thinking of Paul.Exploring Jewish Literature of the Second Temple Period is an introduction to this literature and places it within its historical context. Riding the explosive growth of knowledge of this period, Larry R. Helyer guides students to the heart of the matter. What were the pressures and realities, the questions and dreams that nurtured and provoked these written expressions? And how does this literature throw light on the text of the New Testament and origins of Christianity?

Navigating Change in Complex Ministry EnvironmentsMission Design by Aaron Abramson is a timely guide for ministry leaders navigating the challenges of a volatile and rapidly changing world. With technological growth, societal shifts, and economic instability reshaping the landscape, traditional five-year plans feel out of touch. Yet, even amidst uncertainty, opportunities for meaningful kingdom impact abound.Drawing on principles from design thinking, user experience design, and service design, Aaron Abramson provides a step-by-step approach to help pastors, church planters, nonprofit leaders and mission entrepreneurs adapt and innovate ministries to reach the shifting world around us. This book provides the tools and insights you need to adapt, pivot, navigate, and kickstart change for your ministry. Whether youre clarifying your vision, understanding your communitys needs, or testing new strategies, Mission Design equips you to lead your organization into a flourishing future.With relatable examples and case studies, Abramson doesnt just show you how to launch impactful ideashe also teaches you how to pivot, evaluate, and grow through the learning process. No matter where your ministry is in its organizational life cycle, God can do new things in and through you for the good of those to whom you are called.Mission Design features: Step-by-Step Approach: Learn how to lead your organization through change with strategies drawn from experience and the principles of design thinking. Practical Tools: Clarify your vision and design tangible solutions to adapt to a shifting world. Real-World Case Studies: Explore examples from real-life ministries that show how to implement changes effectively and learn from the results. Focus on Community Impact: Develop a deeper understanding of the people you serve to ensure your ministry reflects their needs and Gods calling. Expert Guidance: Gain insights from Aaron Abramson, CEO of Jews for Jesus, who has led impactful innovations in ministry and mission strategy. Why Read Mission Design?If youre a ministry leader looking to adapt to evolving dynamics, navigate cultural shifts, and lead with impact, this book is your trusted guide. Abramsons thoughtful approach combines experienced wisdom with practical tools that can give you confidence as you step into uncharted territory in your own ministry. Get your copy today and get equipped to lead more effectively through changing ministry dynamics.

Academy of Parish Clergy Top Ten BookTheology is "the doctrine of living unto God," wrote the Puritan theologian William Ames. Unfortunately, post-Enlightenment theology has tended to divorce "doctrine" from "living unto God." And to the degree that this split has been deepened and perpetuated, both theology and spirituality have been impoverished.Spiritual Theology is a rare book. In it, Simon Chan surveys the little-explored landscape where systematic theology and godly praxis meet, highlighting the connections between Christian doctrine and Christian living and drawing out the spiritual implications of particular aspects of systematic theology. Allowing rational formulations to drop into the background, he brings the mystery of the faith to the fore.Chan begins with the principal doctrines of God, sin, salvation and the church. He then progresses to a reflective consideration of the practice of the spiritual life, from prayer to spiritual direction. Unabashedly evangelical and truly ecumenical, Chan grounds his exploration in the sources of the Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox traditions. His work is well abreast of contemporary theological currents and crossculturally conversant from an Asian perspective.Spiritual Theology is a book for those who care deeply about theology and spirituality, and strive to integrate the two. It is well worth careful reflection and prayerful reading.

Christian hospitality is about people and relationships, not just spaces. It goes beyond opening our homes or extending invitationsits about cultivating a posture of welcome that reflects Gods presence and generosity wherever we go. Becoming a Person of Welcome provides an expanded vision of hospitality as a spiritual practice, offering practical steps and thoughtful reflections for those eager to embody Gods heart for welcome in their communities and lead others to do the same.Laura Baghdassarian Murray challenges common assumptions about hospitality and invites readers to reframe their understanding, shifting from outward performance to inward transformation. Through heartfelt stories from her Armenian heritage, contemporary community life, and years in church leadership, Murray offers a new vision of hospitalityone that moves beyond performance and privilege to a life shaped by Gods welcome of us.This book will help you: Develop a posture of hospitality: Move beyond traditional ideas of hospitality and create authentic belonging wherever you are. Imitate Gods welcome: Reflect Gods act of offering himself to us by offering true connection and care to those around you. Lead others to embody hospitality: While you expand your own view of hospitality, youll also be equipped with theological and practical tools to help those you influence become people of welcome too. Are you ready to become a person of welcome? This book offers the tools, inspiration, and guidance to help you live out a life of connection rooted in Gods example. Dont wait to start this life-changing journeypurchase your copy today and take the next step toward embodying hospitality in every part of your life.

E se o maior especialista em negócios da história quisesse ser seu sócio?Ele conhece todos os mercados, prevê todas as crises, sabe como gerar prosperidade e paz… e jamais erra. Esse sócio é Deus — e

Silencie as vozes das dúvidas e da escassez e cure-se de dentro para fora! Em Desperte o poder dentro de você, Paulo Vieira, autoridade inquestionável em inteligência emocional e autor best-seller,

Lo que crees sobre Dios construye los cimientos de la persona que serás.En Dios tiene un nombre, el pastor y autor bestseller del New York Times John Mark Comer te invita a reconsiderar muchos de los mitos y las ideas equivocadas prevalecientes sobre Dios, y sopesarlas contra lo que Dios nos dijo de si mismo. Despues de todo, lo que creas respecto a Dios al final moldeara el tipo de persona que seas.Todos vivimos a merced de nuestras ideas, y en ningun lugar es esto mas cierto que respecto a nuestra concepcion de Dios. El problema es que muchas de nuestras ideas sobre Dios estan mal. No todo esta mal, pero lo suficiente para moldear nuestras almas de formas descorazonadoras y perjudiciales.Dios tiene un nombre es una guia sencilla, pero profunda, para comprender a Dios bajo una nueva luz, enfocada en lo que Dios dice de si mismo en la Biblia. Este unico cambio tiene el potencial de alterar radicalmente como te vinculas con Dios, no como doctrina, sino como un ser relacional que te responde de una manera elastica y reciproca.John Mark Comer te lleva linea por linea a traves de Exodo 34: 6-8: la autorrevelacion de Jehova en el Monte Sinai, uno de los pasajes mas citados de la Biblia. A lo largo del libro, Comer aborda algunas de las mas profundas preguntas que se topo al estudiar estas famosas lineas del Exodo, incluyendo:¿Por que sentimos esta distancia entre Dios y nosotros?¿Podria ser que mucho de lo que pensamos de Dios este mal? ¿No enteramente mal, pero lo suficiente para arruinar nuestra forma de vincularnos con el?¿Que tal si nuestro "Dios" es realmente una proyeccion de nuestras identidades, ideas y deseos?¿Y si el verdadero Dios es diferente, pero mucho mejor de lo que pudimos haber imaginado?Sin importar donde te encuentres en tu viaje espiritual, Dios tiene un nombre te invita a adentrarte en una vision fresca y arraigada en la Biblia de quien Dios es, con el potencial de alterar tu vida con Dios y moldear tu futuro como persona.

Encuentra esperanza en medio de la ansiedad a través de la práctica espiritual de respirar orando en esta hermosamente ilustrada guía práctica para conectar mente, cuerpo y espíritu durante los momentos de estres.El aliento como oracion te llevara a traves de la practica y los beneficios de salud demostrados por la practica cristiana de respirar orando: rezos intencionales centrados en las Escrituras que enfocan nuestra mente en Cristo mientras calmamos nuestro cuerpo por medio de la respiracion.El aliento como oracion ofrece:Mas de 80 oraciones con respiracion enfocadas en las Escrituras, junto con meditaciones breves.Preciosas ilustraciones originales a todo color.Una rapida guia de usuario que puedes consultar cuando sea necesario.Consejos para implementar la practica de respirar orando.La ciencia detras del trabajo de la respiracion y la oracion, y por que funciona.Una invitacion a reflexionar sobre el efecto que tiene en tu cuerpo respirar orando.Dentro de una bella portada con detalles metalicos, El aliento como oracion es un regalo ideal para:Cualquiera que experimente estres, ansiedad o miedo.Grupos de apoyo para duelos y ansiedad.Grupos de oracion y ministerios de oracion.Hombres y mujeres en busca de nuevos caminos hacia una conexion con Dios.Adolescentes y adultos jovenes lidiando con estres y ansiedad.Bautismo y confirmacion de adultosDios creo nuestro cuerpo, mente y espiritu para que estuvieran intimamente conectados entre si. La respiracion dirigida es una de las formas mas efectivas y relajantes de integrar todos los aspectos que nos conforman, sobre todo durante tiempos de intenso estres. El aliento como oracion te invita a la encrucijada entre la practica contemplativa cristiana, la Escritura, la psicologia y la ciencia, para profundizar tu fe, traer paz a tu cuerpo y descubrir un nuevo recurso en Cristo.Respira profundamente, inclinate hacia la Palabra de Dios y descubre por que cada aliento puede ser una invitacion a orar.

Experimenta la alegría que llega en la mañana con la autora bestseller del New York Times y maestra de la Biblia Joyce Meyer, mientras comparte un devocional de 365 días para animar a los lectores a empezar sus dias con la Palabra de Dios.Con cada nuevo dia, el Señor ofrece otra invitacion para vincularte y acercarte a El. Nunca se cansa de escuchar tu voz. Podemos acudir ante El con nuestras ansiedades, nuestros defectos, nuestras esperanzas y nuestras alegrias, pues El se preocupa por nosotros. Cuando rezamos a lo largo del dia, el Espiritu nos conforma y nos ayuda, y somos capaces de animar a otros y de enfrentar nuestros dias con una fuerza renovada.¡No hay mejor forma de empezar tu dia que pasar tiempo con Dios, que anhela conocerte mas y llenar tu vida con las riquezas de Su gracia!