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Morning Has Come 10 Pack
$4.47When I was a teenager, I experienced my first struggles with insomnia. I would lie in bed for hours without being able to drift off to sleep. As the clock ticked on, I became anxious; would I get any rest? Something about the deep hours of the night is unsettling: black darkness all around, stiff silence, the feeling life itself has become frozen. In those moments, it is easy to wonder: Will the morning ever come?
Mornings feel precious, don’t they? We might say we aren’t a “morning person,” but we still eagerly look out the window when the warm light starts streaming in. When faced with a big decision, we often say, “I’ll sleep on it,” or “I’ll think about this in the morning.” Why do we talk and act as if the arrival of a new sunrise is somehow powerful? As if it can somehow purify or help us?
The Bible says that when God created the whole world, the very first thing he said was, “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3). Into the darkness, God spoke the very first morning. The world’s first morning was perfect. Its light was pure and unpolluted. It announced a day without sorrow, without death, without regret. In the beginning, absolutely everything was “very good” (Genesis 1:31).
Maybe that’s one reason that we feel the way we do about mornings. The first light of a new day almost promises to wash away the anxieties, disappointments, and regrets of the past. A night of sleepless suffering melts before the sunbeams. Dawn seems to offer a second chance as the day begins again. Everything seems very good.
And yet, this feeling of new hope doesn’t last forever, does it? With a new day comes not just a new beginning, but the same old fears and failures from yesterday. Have you ever started a day determined to make it better than yesterday, only to feel helpless just hours later as the habits you vowed to kick come back or the promises you wanted to keep break like glass? The day that started very good goes back to being the same struggle you remember.
The Bible has an explanation for that too. Even though the world and human beings were very good when God created them, something happened. The Creator God gave his human creations a magnificent responsibility: to love and obey him in a perfect paradise and to extend God’s reign over all the universe as his prized image bearers. But the humans he created chose something different. They rejected his rules and their responsibility. They tried to find joy and wisdom apart from God. When they did this, so
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Legend Of The Candy Cane 25 Pack
$4.25Long ago there were two villages in a distant land. One was in a valley, and one was on a mountaintop. The people in the mountain village wanted to give each person in the valley a Christmas gift.
So the mountain townspeople formed a committee to think of something special. Money was limited, and each gift had to be of equal value to each person. After much time and discussion a decision was finally reached. The town’s candymaker, an elderly gentleman who had loved Jesus for many years, came up with an idea–the candy cane.
Now, you may be thinking, what is so special about a candy cane–and how can it ever be tied in with the real meaning of Christmas? Continue reading to find out how and why!
1. The candy cane is in the shape of a shepherd’s staff. Jesus is our Shepherd, and we are his flock. A sheep follows his own shepherd, knows his voice, trusts him, and knows that he is totally safe with him. The sheep will follow no other shepherd than their own. In the same way, if we belong to Jesus, we are to follow only him. (John 10:11; Psalm 23:1; Isaiah 40:11)
2. The candy cane has a “J” shape–the first letter of Jesus’s name. In the Bible, an angel came to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and said, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus” (Luke 1:30-31).
3. The wide red stripes on the candy cane represent the blood Jesus shed on the cross for each one of us so that we can have eternal life through him. He restores us and cleans us with his shed blood–the only thing that can wash away our sin (Ephesians 2:13).
4. The white stripes on the candy cane represent Jesus’s virgin birth and his pure, sinless life. He is the only human being who never committed a single sin, even though he was tempted just as we are. “He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth” (1 Peter 2:22).
5. The narrow red stripes on candy canes symbolize Jesus’s stripes, or scars, which he got when he was arrested and whipped. The Bible says we are healed (of sin) because he took those wounds (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24).
6. The flavoring in the candy cane is peppermint, which is similar to hyssop. Hyssop is of the mint family and was used in Old Testament times for purification and sacrifice (John 19:29; Psalm 51:7).
7. Candy canes are made of hard candy to remind us that Christ is the “rock” of our salvation. “He [Christ] alone is my rock and
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Hope Of Christmas 25 Pack
$4.25Christmas. For many, the word brings thoughts of fun with friends and family and the enjoyment of giving and receiving gifts. For them, as the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” But for others, Christmas is a painful reminder of broken relationships, lost loved ones, or financial hardships, any of which makes the season the most difficult time of the year.
Whatever feelings we have this Christmas, the Bible explains that there is good news that can give us hope and joy no matter what our Christmas season is like. But before we can benefit from this good news, we must first understand the “bad news.”
The Bad News: We are all separated from God
God did not create us like robots to automatically love and mechanically obey him. The first man and woman chose to disobey God and to go their own willful way. Each of us since then has been born sinful and disobedient toward God. All this results in spiritual separation from him.
The Bible says . . .
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
The wages of sin is death. Romans 6:23
People have tried many ways to bridge this separation between themselves and God.
The Bible says . . .
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Proverbs 14:12
Your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God. Isaiah 59:2
No bridge reaches across that separation . . .
except one.The Good News: God has provided a bridge–the cross
Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose from the grave. Though he was God’s sinless Son, he became a human and took our place in order to pay the penalty for our sin. By doing that he bridged the otherwise uncrossable gap between God and us!
The Bible says . . .
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5
Christ . . . suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God. 1 Peter 3:18
God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. . . . The free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 5:8; 6:23
Christ died for our sins, . . . he was buried, . . . he was raised on the third day. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
God has provided the only way to forgiveness of sin and eternal life. But each person must make a choice.
The Choice: Accept or reject Jesus Christ
In order to receive the forgiveness of sin and the eternal life offer
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How Going To Church Could Save Your Life 10 Pack
$4.25Trust Me, I’m the Doctor
At some point in our lives, we’ll all need a doctor. We might go to the doctor because we know we’re sick. Or we might go for an annual checkup and find out we’re sick. In the Bible, Jesus says he is the Doctor sent by God, and we all need him desperately.
One time, Jesus called a man named Matthew to follow him. Everybody knew Matthew was a sinner, not a good person. But Matthew agreed to follow Jesus, and he invited Jesus over to his house. So, Jesus had dinner with Matthew and his sinful friends.
The religious leaders of that day were shocked. They asked Jesus’s followers, “Why is your teacher eating with sinners?” If Jesus had been sent by God, surely he’d want to spend his time with good (or “righteous”) people, not with sinners!
But Jesus replied, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Mark 2:17 NIV).
Are You Healthy or Sick?
I wonder where you see yourself in this story.
Perhaps you see yourself as a good person–not perfect, but good enough to be on the right side of God, if God exists. That’s how a lot of people think. But Jesus diagnoses all of us with spiritual sickness. This is the bad news of Christianity. We’re all sinners who deserve God’s judgment. The Bible says that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23 NIV).
But the good news of Christianity is that Jesus didn’t come for good people. He is the Doctor sent by God for sinners just like us! When Jesus died on a cross two thousand years ago, he took the judgment we deserve, so that anyone who trusts in him can be forgiven and made right with God.
What’s more, when Jesus rose again, he beat death for us. So, anyone who now trusts in Jesus can live with him forever!
Are You Ready to Die?
Perhaps you don’t believe in God. You think you’ll simply stop existing when you die. But if that’s true, your life is meaningless. You and everyone you love are just atoms and molecules. Deep down, we all know that’s not true. The Bible says you’re not just atoms. You were handmade by God to live in love with him forever.
Perhaps you do believe in God, and you think God will welcome you to heaven when you die. But according to the Bible, none of us deserves to live with God. All of us have sinned and we deserve God’s judgment.
*Being better than a lot of other people isn’t
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What Should I Do Now That Im A Christian 10 Pack
$4.25Are you a Christian?
Have you trusted in the cross and resurrection of Christ for salvation? If so, you now have the joy of knowing your sins are forgiven. You now have the privilege of living every day in the confidence that, in Christ, God is for you.
But what now? What does it mean to follow Jesus for the rest of your life?
I want to offer you a few specific things you should do now that you’re a Christian. No matter your circumstances, this road map will help you thrive as a disciple of Jesus.
1. Get Baptized
If you have recently become a Christian, the first thing you should do is get baptized. Why? Because baptism is how Jesus commanded Christians to profess publicly their faith in him (Matthew 28:19). Jesus’s instructions are quite clear: Believe the gospel; get baptized. In that moment, you are saying to the world, “I belong to Jesus.” As a friend of mine says, when we are baptized, we put on the Team Jesus jersey.
Baptism is also how a church affirms our profession of faith and receives us into membership. We will think more about the importance of the local church in a minute. For now, just notice that Jesus gave the ordinance of baptism to the church (Matthew 28:18-20). The Bible records that the early church brought people into membership by baptizing them after they had shown evidence of genuine repentance (Acts 2:41). When we follow Christ in baptism, we declare our allegiance to Jesus and at the same time the church affirms that our allegiance is genuine.
What should you do now that you’re a Christian?
If you haven’t been baptized, find a faithful, gospel-preaching, Bible-loving church–and pursue baptism.2. Join a Local Church
In Christ, God has forgiven us of our sins and received us as sons and daughters. He has not only acquitted us in his courtroom but also invited us to the family dinner table. Through Christ, we know God as our Father–we have a personal relationship with God.
But we shouldn’t confuse a personal relationship with a private relationship. God never intended for us to follow him by ourselves. God saves us into a community, and he designed our relationship with him to include fellow believers who are walking the same path of obedience. Being reconciled to God means being reconciled to his people (Ephesians 2:11-21; 1 Peter 2:10).
The New Testament is filled with “one another” passages for precisely this reason. Now that we are in Christ we are meant to do the following:
Love one anot
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Greatest Hero 25 Pack
$4.25Have you ever noticed how often books and movies tell stories about heroes who defeat evil and save the world?
Think about Superman. He comes into the world as a baby, and when he grows up, although he looks like a normal human, he uses all his power to rid the world of evil.
Think about Anna from Frozen. She sacrifices her own life?even for people who don’t deserve it. As a result, her love brings the warmth of life to a frozen world.
And think about Frodo from The Lord of the Rings. He left his home to go on an adventure, and in great weakness carries the burden of evil, even if it kills him. Why? To save the world.
It’s like we humans write these stories because deep down, we all know what we really need. The human race needs someone?to help us, love us, and rescue us.
Someone like Jesus.
Really? “Someone like Jesus”? How do superheroes point to Jesus?
The Bible teaches that Jesus came to earth to clean up and conquer the evil that had spread throughout the world and corrupted human life.
Don’t just take my word for it. You should meet Jesus by listening to his own words. But prepare yourself: He made some pretty intense statements.
Jesus declared he could give people true life (John 5:21-29; 6:35). Jesus told people that he could forgive sins (Mark 2:1-12; Luke 7:48-49). And Jesus even claimed to have the authority of God (Matthew 28:18; John 17:2).
What kind of person would make these kinds of huge claims?
According to C. S. Lewis (author of The Chronicles of Narnia), you’ve basically got three options.
Option 1: Jesus Is Lying
Think about the strong statements that Jesus made about himself. Anyone could say that he had all authority. Anyone could just tell people that he could give them true life or forgiveness. But he’d be lying.
Yet Jesus did more than merely talk. He calmed storms?something only God can do (Mark 4:35-41). He healed people that no one else could help (Mark 5:1-20). And he raised people from the dead (Mark 5:21-43). Jesus proved his words with his actions! So Option 1 isn’t really an option.
Option 2: Jesus Is Insane
Some people might say that Jesus wasn’t lying but that he went around making wild statements. The world is full of crazy people. What if Jesus meant well but was actually out of his mind?
But Jesus did more than make incredible statements about who he was. He also gave lots of brilliant teaching (Matthew 5-7; 10; 13; 18; 23-25). People were amazed by what he taught
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How To Become A Christian 25 Pack
$4.25The central theme of the Bible’s New Testament is God’s love for you as an individual. This love was revealed through Christ’s coming into the world and living among humankind, and through his dying on the cross and rising from the dead. By Christ’s death, God offers you forgiveness for your sins, and by his resurrection, the promise of everlasting life.
Christ died and rose again for the whole world, but for you to become a Christian is an individual matter. The only way to establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is to accept his offer of forgiveness and everlasting life. The following Scriptures show God’s part and yours. Read each verse and believe it, for it is the Word of God speaking to you.
God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
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Is Hell Real 25 Pack
$4.25Adapted from bestselling author Dane C. Ortlund’s booklet Is Hell Real?, this tract explores 3 biblical realities of hell, arguing we should not view hell as a problem but as an affirmation that God is rightly establishing justice, fairness, and grace.
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Christmas Uncut : What Really Happened And Why It Really Matters
$3.99The nativity story is often seen as cute and cuddly and for kids. But that’s because some of what really happened at the first Christmas has been edited out! The full, unabridged, uncut story is full of twists and turns, controversy and mystery.
This best-selling book, now revised and updated, tells readers what really happened all those years ago, and why it really matters for our lives and futures today.
Warm and witty, short and easy to read, Christmas Uncut is perfect for giving out at Christmas services and events, or to nonbelieving family and friends.
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Gospel Of John
$2.99The world’s most valuable message packaged to appeal to the lost.
This unique, conveniently sized Gospel of John uses a very eye-catching cover to stir curiosity. Designed after Ray Comfort’s best-selling gospel tract, with over 60 million in print, it’s a sure way to get the world’s attention.
This creative approach makes it easy to share the gospel and conveys a message far more valuable than a mere one million dollars: how to find the riches of everlasting life.
Includes a gospel presentation as well as “The Uniqueness of Jesus” – a 14-page summary of Jesus’ unprecedented words and unparalleled works.
Ideal for personal witnessing, church outreach, and evangelism events. For bulk distribution, see “The Vault,” which contains 100 copies of the “million dollar” Gospel of John.
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Greatest Commandment Pamphlet
$4.99Gain fresh insight with charts, clear summaries, reflection questions, and practical applications for Jesus’ greatest commandment that turned the religious legalism of his day upside down.
You likely know the greatest commandment, but do you know what it meant in Jesus’ time, in context of historical and cultural backgrounds? This easy-to-read pamphlet explains all the need-to-know details and key facts at a glance! Learn:
Jesus’ definition of love for your neighbor
The historical context of Jewish religious culture in Jesus’ day
The political and spiritual power struggles at the heart of the pharisees’ hatred of Jesus
Why different groups of Jewish leaders disagreed about the weightiest commandments
Traits of godly love for the selfThe Pharisees debated over 600 commandments to try to trap and discredit Jesus and his teachings. The Gospel of Mark is a record of some of Jesus’s answers, including the most brilliant and important summary of all: “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: “Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Unpack and dig deeper into the greatest commandment and enrich your Bible study like never before!
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I Am Pamphlet
$4.99I Am: Seven Powerful Claims of Christ is a full-color, glossy-coated pamphlet that fits in the back of most Bibles for handy reference. Packed with illustrations, simple summaries, and charts, this pamphlet covers the 7 powerful I AM statements Jesus made at a glance!
Seven times in the gospel of John, Jesus makes powerful I AM statements: I am the bread of life. I am the light of the world. I am the good shepherd. I am the true vine. This foldout pamphlet gives you a deeper understanding of the biblical imagery of Christ’s seven I AM sayings.
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Hero Of Christmas 25 Pack
$4.25Far more than just a baby in a manger, Jesus came to earth as a warrior prepared to do battle with humanity’s greatest enemy: Satan. In this tract, best-selling author and popular speaker Paul David Tripp shows that the Bible is a story that contrasts two events: the horrible moment when Adam and Eve gave in to the deception of the serpent and sinned in the garden of Eden and God’s magnificent response to the cry of the world in the birth of his one and only Son, who came to defeat Satan, sin, and death. Readers will join in celebrating the true hero of Christmas: Jesus, our great warrior.
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Why Me 25 Pack
$4.25When people encounter profound suffering, God often seems invisible, silent, and far away. It is in times of despair that they begin to ask questions like Why me? In this tract, David Powlison encourages believers to ponder the life and death of Jesus Christ. As they discover that God came in the flesh for them, and suffered on their behalf, they will begin to ask the question Why you, Lord? Through this encouraging tract, readers will discover that God has a purpose through all trials in his story of redemption-a story that ends with redemption and restoration.
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Offer Of Hope 25 Pack
$4.25Many people are struggling with shame. Whether it comes from things they have done, or things done to them, shame is the sign of a wounded spirit. But there is hope: Although the Bible says that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), the story does not end there. The Bible also says that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died and rose again to take away the shame of his people. This tract extends Jesus’s offer of unlimited mercy, forgiveness, and cleansing to all who trust in him.
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Last Prayer Of Jesus 25 Pack
$4.25A person’s dying words can reveal a lot about them–they may express love, regret, gratitude, or many other things. The Bible says that Jesus, while dying on the cross, uttered “It is finished” in his final moments. What did Jesus mean by these words?
In this tract, readers are invited to ponder the last words of Jesus–words that reveal that he was finishing something. Jesus fulfilled his mission on earth by taking the punishment that humanity deserved so that anyone who believes in him can find forgiveness and know and enjoy God forever. This tract is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the free gift of salvation and is an open invitation to come to know Jesus through his dying words on the cross.
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Understanding The World Of Jesus Pamphlet
$4.99Experience reading the stories of Jesus in the Gospels in a whole new way! Understanding the World of Jesus is a slimline pamphlet packed with key information about the fascinating time in which Jesus lived.
The apostle Paul wrote that “when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son” (Gal. 4:4). It’s no coincidence that God the Father sent his Son into the world exactly when and where he did. This pamphlet lets you see snapshots of the most important historical, cultural, and political changes that formed the setting to the life and ministry of Jesus. In this easy-to-understand overview, you’ll get answers to questions like: What language did Jesus speak? What’s the difference between Pharisees and the Sadducees? Who were the Samaritans? What happened in the time between the Old Testament and New Testament? Who are all those different Herods in the Bible?
Features:
*Timeline of key people and events before the birth of Christ
*Family tree of Herod’s dynasty
*Map of the Roman Empire
*Jewish religious and political groups
*Comparison chart of Pharisees and Sadducees
*Languages in the time of Jesus
*Jewish expectations for the MessiahThis pamphlet’s high-gloss coating makes it a durable, convenient resource you’re sure to keep with you and use time and again. Fits in the back of most Bibles so you can take it anywhere.
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Chronology Of The Bible Pamphlet
$4.99Enjoy seeing over 200 key Bible characters, books, and events across 2,200 years of biblical history at a glance!
Ever wanted to read the Bible in the order that each of the events happened? Now you can! Chronology of the Bible is a valuable pamphlet and chronological Bible reading plan that helps you see Bible history from Genesis to Revelation in chronological order. Simple, colorful, and easy to follow, this fold-out pamphlet covers more than 2,200 years of biblical history. It includes over 200 key Bible characters, books, and events arranged on a timeline in the order that they happened. This attractive and easy-to-use pamphlet helps you discover where your favorite Bible stories fit within the larger story of God’s Word.
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Templo Folleto – (Spanish)
$4.99Se proporcionan ilustraciones y hechos detallados siguiendo la historia del templo desde el tabernaculo en el desierto hasta el templo construido por el rey Salomon, el de Zorobabel y el templo de Herodes, el que Jesus conocia. Se explican los propositos y las funciones de los muebles requeridos por Dios y son mostrados los significados que tienen para los creyentes hoy. Como centro judio de la adoracion y el sacrificio, un estudio del templo dara una comprension mas completa o una introduccion al papel de Cristo en la vida de un creyente. 12 paneles laminados a todo color se despliegan a 33 pulgadas de largo, pero encajan dentro de la cubierta de la mayoria de las Biblias.
The Temple has a detailed and colorful diagram of the Jewish Temple drawn to scale based on measurements from the Bible. Each of the Temple furnishings are explained in detail, as well as their functions, purposes, and the meanings they have for believers today. The Temple pamphlet also has a question-and-answer section filled with fascinating facts about the biblical Temple. The physical pamphlet version is 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches folded, which fits in most Bibles; it unfolds to 33 inches long. The e-book and/or digital versions can be scrolled or zoomed.
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Como Estudiar La Biblia Follet – (Spanish)
$4.99La Biblia tiene 66 libros, mas de 1000 capitulos y fue escrita por alrededor de 40 autores diferentes. Cualquier persona puede emprender con confianza el estudio de la Palabra de Dios con Como estudiar la Biblia. Sea que usted no tenga experiencia en la Biblia o haya estudiado la Biblia durante largo tiempo, este folleto practico proporciona una introduccion excelente al estudio personal de la Biblia. Aprenda como permanecer arraigado en la fe aprendiendo los conceptos basicos del estudio de la Biblia.
The Bible has 66 books, more than 1000 chapters, and was written by about 40 different authors. Anyone can learn how to dive in and dig deep into the Word of God with How to Study the Bible. Whether you have no Bible experience or have studied the Bible for a long time, this handy pamphlet provides an excellent introduction to personal Bible study. Learn how to stay grounded in the faith by learning the basics of Bible study.
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Ark Of The Covenant Pamphlet
$4.99Inside the holiest of holy places in the tabernacle stood the Ark of the Covenant. This gold-covered box was Israel’s most sacred object and the one that most symbolized God’s presence. Its power and uniqueness has given rise to all sorts of curiosity, speculation, and mystery surrounding the ark. Even longtime students of the Bible still have questions about the ark.
This slimline pamphlet gives biblical answers to your questions about the Ark of the Covenant:
*Who built the ark and why?
*How big was the ark and what was inside it?
*What was the mercy seat for?
*What happened to the ark?
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To Be A Christian
$4.25To Be a Christian
By J.I. Packer and Lane Dennis
What does it mean to be a Christian? What is essential for Christian faith and life? How can we know Jesus Christ and experience the full love of God through him? How can you become a child of God, anchored in the full reality of unquenchable joy, beginning in this life and ever increasing in the life to come?
It is possible to know about these things, however, without actually knowing them personally in one’s life. In order not to miss what God is offering you, it is imperative that you receive Jesus Christ as your own Savior and Lord–if you have not already done so–and commit yourself to him to be his life-long disciple.
There is no more important thing in life that you could ever do–both for the sake of this life and immeasurably more for the life to come. And when you have received Jesus Christ as your own Savior and Lord, to know that you have done it, so that you can go on from there, knowing the fullness of joy as a child of God both now and forever.
To be a Christian is a lifelong personal commitment to Jesus Christ, but it begins with becoming a Christian in a deliberate conscious way, much like being a spouse begins with taking marriage vows. Being a Christian is a process of advance from that point. As you continue with Christ, with his Father as your heavenly Father, his Holy Spirit as your helper and guide, and his Church as your new family, you will constantly be led deeper into your born-again calling of worship, service, and Christ-like relationships.
You need to know from the beginning that God creates human beings for the purpose of knowing him, loving him, and enjoying a deep friendship with him. But no one naturally fulfills this purpose. We are all out of step with God. In the words of the Bible, we are sinners, guilty before God and separated from him (Romans 3:23). Life in Christ is, first and foremost, God’s taking living action to remedy our dire situation (Romans 5:8).
The key facts of this divine remedy–which the Bible calls the Gospel (meaning “good news”)–are these:
1. God the Father sent his eternal Son into this world to reconcile us sinners to himself, and to preserve and prepare us for his glory in the life to come.
2. Born of the Virgin Mary through the Holy Spirit, God’s son (whose human name is “Jesus”) lived a perfect life, died a criminal’s death as a sacrifice for your sins, and rose again from the grave to rule as Christ (meaning “the A
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Greatest Chapter In The Bible
$4.25The Greatest Chapter in the Bible
Adapted from Why I Love the Apostle Paul by John Piper
By John Piper
The greatest chapter in the Bible is Romans 8. Why? Because Romans 8 spells out all that God is for us in his Son, Jesus Christ. Romans 8:32 says, “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” What are the great obstacles between us and everlasting happiness? One obstacle is our sin. We are all sinners (Rom. 3:23), and the wages of that sin is eternal death (Rom. 6:23). Another obstacle is the wrath of God. If God is justly wrathful toward us in our sinful guilt, then we have no hope of everlasting happiness.
When Paul calls Jesus God’s own Son, the point is that there are no others like him, and he is infinitely precious to the Father. The point of Romans 8:32 is that this love of God for his one and only Son was like a massive, Mount Everest obstacle standing between God and our salvation. Here was an obstacle almost insurmountable. Could God-would God-overcome his cherishing, admiring, treasuring, white-hot, infinite, affectionate bond with his Son and hand him over to be lied about and betrayed and denied and abandoned and mocked and flogged and beaten and spit on and nailed to a cross and pierced with a sword, like an animal being butchered and hung up on a rack?
The unthinkable reality that Romans 8:32 affirms is that God did it. He did hand him over. God did not spare him. In this passage Paul is saying the most unthinkable thing: God handed over his Son to death. “This Jesus [was] delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God” (Acts 2:23). God himself handed over his Son. Nothing greater or harder has ever happened. Or ever will.
Therefore, God has done the hardest thing to give us everlasting happiness. He did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all. What does this guarantee? Paul puts it in the form of a rhetorical question (that means a question he expects us to immediately answer correctly): “how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” “All things” is not a promise of a trouble-free life. Four verses later Paul says, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” (Rom. 8:36) Instead, “all things” means all things we need to be eternally happy in God. Since God did not spare his own Son, all things will work together for our good (8:28), we wil
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24 Maneras De Explicar El Evan – (Spanish)
$4.99En nuestro mundo posmoderno, puede ser dificil explicar el concepto de la salvacion. Afortunadamente, la Palabra de Dios provee muchas maneras de ayudar a otros a entender conforme intentamos guiarlos hacia la salvacion. Este folleto provee docenas de imagenes, referencias biblicas e ilustraciones que lo ayudaran a comunicar el Evangelio de 24 formas diferentes. El folleto se despliega a 38 pulgadas de largo y cabe en la mayoria de las Biblias.
In our post-modern world, it can be difficult to explain the concept of salvation. Fortunately, the Word of God provides many ways to help others understand as we try to guide them toward salvation. This pamphlet provides dozens of images, Biblical references, and illustrations that will help you communicate the Gospel in 24 different ways. The pamphlet unfolds to a length of 38 inches and fits in the majority of Bibles.
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