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In this volume, Peter Davids offers a comprehensive study of the General or Catholic Epistles of James, 1-2 Peter, and Jude, which are often insufficiently covered in more general New Testament introductions, theologies, and surveys. Before discussing a theology of each of the four letters, Davids first deals with their common aspectstheir shared background in the Greco-Roman world and a similar Christology, view of the source of sin, and eschatologythus justifying their being treated together. In the chapters that follow, Davids embarks upon a theological reading of each letter informed by its social-rhetorical understandingwhat they meant in the context of their original cultural settingsincluding: a survey of recent scholarship, a discussion of relevant introductory issues, a thematic commentary, a treatment of important theological themes, and a discussion of the place of the letter in the biblical canon and its contribution to New Testament theology.The Biblical Theology of the New Testament (BTNT) series provides upper college and seminary-level textbooks for students of New Testament theology, interpretation, and exegesis. Pastors and discerning theology readers alike will also benefit from this series. Written at the highest level of academic excellence by recognized experts in the field, the BTNT series not only offers a comprehensive exploration of the theology of every book of the New Testament, including introductory issues and major themes, but also shows how each book relates to the broad picture of New Testament theology.

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Peter H. Davids, Andreas J. Kostenberger

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A Secret-Princess, Modern-Day Fairy Tale Romance

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In Princess Ever After, the second installment of the bestselling series USA TODAY insists is one "for which you should reserve space on your keeper shelf," Rachel Hauck delivers a royal rom-com where a small-town car restorer discovers she's actually royalty.

"Hauck has created an enchanting novel featuring a charming hero and heroine." --Booklist, starred review

Regina Beswick doesn't know she was born to be a princess. She is content to be a small-town girl, running a classic auto restoration shop, unaware a secret destiny awaits her--one that will leap from the pages of her grandmother's hand-painted book of fairytales.

Tanner Burkhardt is the stoic Minister of Culture for the Grand Duchy of Hessenberg. When he is tasked to retrieve the long-lost princess, he must overcome his fear of failure in order to secure his nation's future--and his own.

Yet lurking in the political shadows is a fierce opponent with sinister plans to abolish the throne forever.

Overwhelmed with opposition, Regina must decide if she's destined to restore old cars or an ancient nation. Together--with a little divine intervention--Regina and Tanner discover the truth of her heritage and the healing power of true love.

Perfect for fans of modern-day fairy tales and royal romance, Princess Ever After blends heart, humor, and the irresistible charm of discovering who you were always meant to be.

Dive into the Royal Wedding series (Once Upon a Prince, How to Catch a Prince, and A Royal Christmas Wedding) and experience Hauck's unique brand of royal-style romance.

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From bestselling author Tamera Alexander comes an exquisite historical novel set against the real history of Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, Tennessee, that explores the struggles of real people of the post-war South and the journeys of a man and a woman scarred by betrayal.

Olivia Aberdeen, destitute widow of a man shot as a traitor to the South, is shunned by proper society and gratefully accepts an invitation from Elizabeth Harding, mistress of Belle Meade Plantation. Expecting to be the Hardings head housekeeper, Olivia is disillusioned when she learns the real reason Elizabeths husband, Confederate General William Giles Harding, agreed to her coming. Not finding the safe haven she expects, Olivia is caught off guard by her feelings for Ridley Adam Cooper, a man who seems anything but a Southern gentleman.

Branded a traitor by some, Ridley Cooper, a Southern son who chose to fight for the Union, is a man desperate to end the war still raging inside him. Determined to learn the gift that Belle Meade's head horse trainer and former slave, Bob Green, possesses, Ridley harbors secrets that threaten both their lives.

As Ridley seeks to make peace within himself for fighting against the South he loved, Olivia is determined to never be betrayed again.

Praise for Tamera Alexander:

To Whisper Her Name has everything a fine historical novel needs: characters we truly care about, struggles that really matter, splashes of humor to engage us, and period details that bring the past to vibrant life. Ridley and Olivia both arrive with heartaches and disappointments tucked in their traveling bags. Watching them unpack those memories and make room for the Lords cleansing touch is pure reading pleasure. Liz Curtis Higgs, New York Times bestselling author

Rich in history, romance, and human drama, To Whisper Her Name is a book to be savored, like a sumptuous Southern banquet. Tamera Alexanders skills as a master storyteller have never been more evident. Robin Lee Hatcher, bestselling author of Cross My Heart and Who I Am with You

To Whisper Her Name will grab you and not let go. Its a beautiful, powerful story with unforgettable characters who face the unthinkable with honor while a captivating romance blooms where seeds should never have been scattered. Cindy Woodsmall, New York Times and CBA bestselling author
This inspirational historical romance can be read as a stand-alone novel or enjoyed as the first book in Tamera Alexanders Belle Meade seriesBook length: approximately 125K wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs, a recipe, and a note from the author

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...Not only grabs a readers attention; he teaches all you need to know about the inner world of stock-car racing. This book will surprise you with a treasury of life lessons.--Dale Beaver, Nextel Cup Chaplain, Motor Racing OutreachThe unthinkable has finally happened. Can Chance Reynolds face a life without racing?Before he even had his drivers license, Chance Reynolds was racingand winning. He worked his way up the racing ranks from go-carts to sprint cars to stock cars, exercising a natural talent that made him one of the best drivers in midwestern racing. Now he has captured the points lead in stock car racings premiere series, and is a favorite to win the championship . . .. . . Until an off-track accident shatters his career and his life.Riddled with doubts and questions, Chance delves into the Bible, looking for answers, a clear path for the next turn in his life. The thought of leaving the racing world is mind- numbingits all he has ever known. Turn Four is an unforgettable ride through the realities of professional racing. Cloaked in the fanfare, its a life of seeming comfort and glory. But underneath it all, people are searching for meaning in life, for love, for God. Buckle up and hold on tight.

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Five Commitments to Fail-Proof Your Marriage

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Is it possible to have a great marriage? Yes, but it is not likely if you treat marriage like everybody else does!

In this five-session video-based small group study (DVD/digital video sold separately), New York Times bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel gives you five commitments to make in order to fail-proof your marriage. You know the stats, and they are horrifying. 50% of marriages dont make it. What other area of your life are you satisfied with 50% odds against you?

The choices you make each and every day determine not only your relationship with God but also the quality of your marriage. The decisions you make today will determine the marriage you will have tomorrow. In this five-session study, you will discover five commitments that will absolutely fail-proof your marriage. If you make these commitments, you'll discover a richer, deeper, more authentic relationship and a more rewarding, more passionate love life than you could have ever imagined

Dont be a statistic. Dont be average. Lets get you that marriage that you always wanted. Starting right nowfrom this day forward.

Sessions include:
Seek GodFight FairHave FunStay PureNever Give Up
Designed for use with the From This Day Forward Video Study 9780310697206 (sold separately).

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Wheres our confidence? Our hope? Is it possible that, in our hyper-vigilance against our enemies, real or perceived, weve taken our eyes off of Jesus, our protector and Redeemer?With tremendous spiritual insight and a rapier wit, Karen Spears Zacharias weaves a compelling narrative of faith versus fear. How is it that those of us who claim to be so firmly founded can be so easily shaken? How do we believe that a God who loves us more than we can comprehend can be willed by us to harm those who do not share our beliefs? As wars rumble and personal conflicts tear at the fabric of our lives, where is our Jesus? Zacharias finds him in a Vietnamese war widow, in a young man decimated by HIV, in the burnt remains of a handmade maternity outfit, and in the strength of a mother with a gun held to her chest. Along the way she offers a profound meditation on the nature of faith, the evidence of things not yet seen. God is specific in his intentions toward us, Zacharias says. He came to give us hope. Wheres Your Jesus Now? puts readers back on the path to finding it again.

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Complete Preparation for Your Students' Cross-Cultural Experience

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You work hard planning mission trips. Now make mission trips work for you and your group.Headed to inner-city America? Appalachia? A border shantytown? Overseas? Wherever your destination, the MISSION TRIP PREP KIT contains all you need to prepare your students for an unforgettable cross-cultural experienceand tools to debrief them after theyve returned to their worlds.Use this kitTo get on-site impact as well as long-term spiritual change in your kids.Whether youre a mission-trip novice or a savvy traveler outside your comfort zones.Whether your groups trip is geared toward reaching others with the gospel or to disciple your young missionaries.In several sessions spread over a month or twoor in an intensive, two-day training session or retreat.IN THIS LEADERS GUIDE: Youll receive not only the rationale, the how, and the logistics of planning and pulling off a missions trip, butand this is the genius of the leaders guide4 PRE-TRIP TEACHING SESSIONS that will help your studentsAssess their EXPECTATIONS, their fears, their motivations.Adjust their PERCEPTIONS of the culture theyll be working in.Improve their emotional and spiritual STAMINA for living for a week or a month in a very different world from their own.Practice the skills and ATTITUDES (teamwork, servanthood, Christ-centeredness) theyll need for a missions trip.And to make sure your trips goals are accomplished and the benefits stick around for the long haul, youll also receive 2 POST-TRIP SESSIONS that will help you DEBRIEF your students, ease them back into their own worlds, CELEBRATE with them, and make missions and ministry part of their EVERYDAY LIVES WITH JESUS.Whats more, in these pre- and post-trip teaching sessions are a variety of ACTIVITIES...processing points...creative PRAYER IDEAS...take-home applications...BIBLE STUDIES relevant to mission tripping...TALK OUTLINES that both instruct and inspire...and lots of sessions options you can tailor to your own HIGH SCHOOLERS OR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS.

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1002 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking

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Fresh, Timely, Compelling Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Speakers

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Lasso Them With LaughterThe way to your listeners hearts is through their funny bones. Want to grab their attention? Do it with humor. Need to drive home a point theyll remember? Nothing does it better than a rib-tickling anecdotelike the ones in this book. 1002 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking is jam-packed with one-liners, jokes, humorous stories, and pithy proverbs for just about any subject or circumstance under the sun. Pick your topic. Appearances, Communication, Opportunity, Prayer, Self-Image, Sports . . . these and plenty more come to you conveniently alphabetized, numbered, and indexed for instant referencing. Theres even a space for you to log what you use, so fresh nuttiness doesnt become old chestnuts.Tested by preachers and public speakers, this ensemble of humor is just the ticket to get your audience laughingand listening.

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Bestselling author Amy Clipston (Amish Homestead series) presents a YA tie-in to her popular Kauffman Amish Bakery books with Reckless Heart, which follows a member of the Bontrager family as she deals with a mistake that could destroy her standing in the community.

One wild night. One big secret. When Amish teen Lydia Bontrager stumbles home drunk after a forbidden party, it opens up a world of guilt. Part of her wonders why she agreed to go to that barn after the youth gatheringbut the other half knows: to avoid the tensions at home.

Lydias youngest sister is deathly ill, causing a strain on her parents and added expectation on her to be the good daughter and care for the householdin addition to working as a teachers assistant and helping part-time at her grandmothers bakery. Adding to the stress, as Lydia feels even more restless and confused, Joshua, the only boy shes ever loved, becomes increasingly distant. When an English boy moves in nearby, Lydia finds someone who understands her, but her community is convinced it is proof shes becoming too reckless. With her sisters worsening condition, a splintering relationship with Joshua, and her own growing questions over what is right, Lydia could lose everything that shes ever held close.

A Reckless Heart:
directly connects to Amy Clipstons bestselling Kauffman Amish Bakery series, but can be read as a standalone novelwill appeal to fans of Amish and cozy fictioncontains the universal themes of coming of age and dealing with societal pressure that are true for any teenager

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Some doors are better left unopened. Some doors, you dont want to find out what lies behind them. In the Forbidden Doors series by bestselling author Bill Myers, teenager Rebecca Becka Williams, her younger brother Scott, and her friend Ryan Riordan are swept into heart-stopping encounters with an all-too-real invisible worlda world fraught with deception and spiritual adversaries that promise goodness and enlightenment but will stop at nothing to destroy life, sanity, and human souls. Witchcraft. Reincarnation. Ouija Boards. UFOs. Shamanism. Counterfeit spiritualities are widespread and popular with spiritually searching young adults such as Beckas peers. Whats the harm? Find out. Join Becka, Scott, and Ryan as they head for mind-bending clashes between the forces of darkness and the kingdom of God. Combining meticulous research, realistic settings, and masterful storytelling, the Forbidden Doors novels take you from the mountains of New Mexico to the inner workings of a secret societyand into the truth of Gods Word, which exposes lies and reveals the reality of spiritual warfare. Each volume in the series contains three books that center around a particular kind of Forbidden Door. Book One: Dark Powers contains The Society, The Deceived, and The Spell; Book Two: Invisible Terror contains The Haunting, The Guardian, and The Encounter; Book Three: Deadly Loyalty contains The Curse, The Undead, and The Scream; Book Four: Ancient Forces contains The Ancients, The Wiccan, and The Cards

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Practical Ideas to Nurture Long-Term Faith in Teenagers

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Many of the statistics you read about teenagers and faith can be alarming. Recent studies show that 40-50 percent of kids who are connected to a youth group throughout their senior year will fail to stick with their faith in college. As youth workers are pouring their time and energy into the students in their ministries, they are often left wondering if theyve done enough to equip their students to carry their faith into adulthood. Fuller Youth Institute has done extensive research in the area of youth ministry and teenage development. In Sticky Faith, the team at FYI presents youth workers with both a theological/philosophical framework and practical programming ideas that develop long-term faith in teenagers. Each chapter presents a summary of FYIs quantitative and qualitative research, along with the implications of this research, including program ideas suggested and tested by youth ministries nationwide. This resource will give youth pastors what they need to help foster a faith that sticks with all the teenagers in their group long after theyve left the youth room.

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Kara Powell, Brad M. Griffin, Cheryl A. Crawford

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In this ebook historical romance novella by Jody Hedlund, young Rosemarie finds herself drawn to Thomas, the son of the nearby baron. But just as her feelings begin to grow, a man carrying the Plague interrupts their hunting party. While in forced isolation, Rosemarie begins to contemplate her futurecould it include Thomas? Could he be the perfect man to one day rule beside her and oversee her parents lands?

Then Rosemarie is summoned back to her castle in haste. The disease has spread, and her family is threatened. And the secret she discovers when she returns could change her future forever.

This novella also serves as a prequel to Jody Hedlunds An Uncertain Choice.

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A user-friendly book for young ladies who are being confirmed or have recently gone through the confirmation process. Special keepsake format includes a special presentation page and selected Scriptures and reflections that focus on the celebration of Confirmation.

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Like nothing else, small groups have the power to change lives. They are the ideal route to discipleshipa place where the rubber of biblical truth meets the road of human relationships. However, church leaders often feel at a loss when it comes to assessing the strengths and weaknesses of group life in a church, and they struggle with understanding and solving the root causes of problems. Group Life resources provide in ebook format the practical tools and training resources needed to develop life-changing small group leaders, coaches to shepherd group leaders, and ultimately, a thriving church-wide small group ministry. These resources include the updated and revised versions of the best-selling Leading Life-Changing Small Groups and Coaching Life-Changing Small Group Leaders, the new Building a Life-Changing Small Group Ministry and the supplemental Group Life Training DVD. Appropriate for individual or group study, the books function as manuals and workbooks that teach and allow readers to process and record information as they learn. Downloadable web-based vision clips and supplemental videos in the DVD help readers explore and discuss topics further. Group Life Resources conveniently integrate with the ReGroupTM curriculum, giving trainers the option to use them together. The updated and revised third edition of Bill Donahues best-selling Leading Life-Changing Small Groups will help church leaders prepare small group leaders who can successfully facilitate gatherings and shepherd group participants.

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Charles Spurgeons greatest devotions have now been fully updated and expanded. Jim Reimann, editor of the #1 Best-Selling Updated Editions of My Utmost for His Highest and Streams in the Desert has also added thought-provoking comments to each devotion, which include other Scriptures to consider, as well as application and closing prayers. Unlike the original edition, this new edition includes these new features: Scripture quotes referenced in the context of each devotion Scripture index Subject index Comments, applications, and prayers from Jim Reimann Jim Reimanns comments will bring in a number of interesting thoughts and ideas from his extension travel and studies in Israel. He has led 17 Bible-teaching tours to Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, and Greece.

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Hearing God's Voice in the Ordinary and the Everyday

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Passionate, honest, and filled with wisdom and inspiration, Hungry for God will help you cultivate a holy intimacy with God that your spirit craves.

In your heart, you feel the longing--an emptiness that can't be satisfied by food, friendships, entertainment, success, or anything else this world can offer. Only God can fill that void. More than you know, you hunger for God.

In Hungry for God, critically acclaimed author Margaret Feinberg puts you in touch with your desire for intimacy with your Creator and what it takes to find fulfillment. With rare insight into the Scriptures, human nature, and the heart of God, Hungry for God invites you to discover the ways in which God speaks to you not from the top of some holy mountain, but in the midst of your everyday life.

Hungry for God will give you the tools you need to:
Learn to hear God's voiceDeepen your relationship with GodTruly abide in God's presence
Learning to hear God's voice isn't as much a destination as it is a journey, and if you travel far enough, you'll find the wholeness you've always wanted.

Praise for Hungry for God:

"In Hungry for God, Margaret Feinberg whets our appetites for the full feast God has prepared for us. Pull up a chair, pick up a fork, and dive in!"

--Elisa Morgan, president emeritus of MOPS International

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A years worth of novellas from twelve inspirational romance authors. Happily ever after guaranteed.

Ellie has prepared for her wedding all her life . . . but she has forgotten the most important part.

Ellie Martin, a country girl living in Atlanta, has dreamed of a traditional wedding all her lifea wedding just like the one her younger sister is planning back home. Even though Ellie is realizing her dreams in the big city as an up-and-coming real-estate agent, shes missing a key ingredient to her plans for the future: a groom.

Then Ellie meets Gray Whitbyat a wedding of all places. Gray is handsome and fun, and he sweeps her away in a whirlwind romance. In a matter of months, Ellie knows Gray is "the one," but her mother isn't so sure, judging Gray to be the freewheeling type, like Ellie's runaway father.

When Ellie jeopardizes her own future for the sake of her sister, Gray feels like he'll always be second to Ellie's family. Can Ellie and Gray find their own way together amidst the demands and perceptions of others or will their romance end before it has truly begun?

I get to be involved with eleven other wonderful writers, some whom Ive known for years and some Im getting to know now. What a blessing. And who doesnt love a good wedding story? This has been a fun challenge and a true joy. Lenora Worth, author of An April Bride

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An introduction to a complex theological issue that impacts our daily lives as believers in Christ: What is the relevance of the Old Testament Law to our understanding of the Gospel and how it should be lived?

This book explores five major approaches to this important biblical topic as they've developed in Protestant circles:
Non-Theonomic Reformed View the law is the perfection of righteousness in Jesus Christ.Theonomic Reformed View the goodness of the law is dependent on how it's used and does not offer a way to salvation. Heavily focused on Paul's discussion of the Law. Law as "Gracious Guidance" View emphasizes the contrasts between the Mosaic law and the Gospel of grace, while still asserting the Law's value. Dispensational View approaches the Law from a historical perspective to help us understand its presentation, treatment, and recipients. Modified Lutheran View the Law of Christ as the fulfillment of the Law of Moses.
This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques of the other contributors, allowing you to compare their beliefs in an open forum setting to see where they overlap and where they differ.

The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

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Greg L. Bahnsen, Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Douglas  J. Moo, Wayne G. Strickland, Willem A. VanGemeren, Stanley N. Gundry

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"I don't want to go to heaven. Not that I'm lobbying for the other place . . ." Michael Wittmer

This planet is more than just a stopover on your way to heaven. It is your final destination.

God wants you to enjoy your earthly existence, and to think otherwise is to miss the life he intends for you. Exploring the book of Genesis, Heaven Is a Place on Earth gently but firmly strips away common misconceptions of Christianity and broadens your worldview to reveal the tremendous dignity and value of everyday life.

Taking you from creation, to the fall, to redemption, and to glimpses from the book of Revelation, Michael Wittmer opens your eyes to a faith that encompasses all of life--baseball games, stock reports, church activities, prayer, lovemaking, work, hobbies . . . everything that lies within the sphere of human activity.

To be fully Christian is to be fully human, says Wittmer, alive and responsive to the kingdom of God in all that you are and all that you do. Discover the freedom and impact God created you for. It starts with a truly Christian worldview. And its fruit is the undiluted gospel, powerful not only to save souls, but to restore them to a life that is truly worth living.

Includes discussion/reflection questions after each chapter.

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Susannah is out to prove that pyrotechnics genius Quinn Baldwinis responsible for a million-dollar fireworks catastrophe during a Mardi Gras ball.  With her faithful black Lab Monty she moves to the charming backwater city of Mobile, Alabama to uncover the truth. But this world-traveled military brat with a string of letters behind her name finds herself wholly unprepared to navigate the cultural quagmires of the Deep South.  Captivated by the warmth and joy of her new circle of friends, Susannah struggles to keep from falling for a subject who refuses to be anything but a man of integrity, compassion, and lethal Southern charm. Fireworks offers a glimpse into heart of the South and a cynical young womans first encounter with Christ-like love.