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As the apostle, Paul said in that famous passage in 1 Corinthians 13, there are three vital things that stand the test of time, faith, hope and love.
Each of these 3 key core elements of the Christian belief and practice have been explored by different writers in 3 separate books, and the entire study is now brought together in this one-volume trilogy, which is ideal for personal study and meditation.
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Modern Christianity seems to have largely overlooked the concept of a spiritual house for God today - but, as this book aims to show, it was a focus and an objection of deep affection for some of the most well-known characters in the Bible. More importantly, it is something that God loves, and therefore every Christian should surely learn to love it too!
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER TWO: A PATRIARCH'S GLIMPSE
CHAPTER THREE: BETROTHAL LOVE
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The Kingdom of God is an entity that appears in both the Old and New Testament, this book traces its development in the Bible and explains how God intends for it to operate today.
CHAPTER ONE: THINGS CONCERNING THE KINGDOM OF GOD
CHAPTER TWO: THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THE WILDERNESS
CHAPTER THREE: THE KINGDOM OF GOD UNTIL THE CAPTIVITY
CHAPTER FOUR: THE KINGDOM OF GOD AFTER THE RETURN FROM CAPTIVITY
CHAPTER FIVE: THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THE DAYS OF JESUS...
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Bible teacher and radio broadcaster Brian Johnston explores the book of Ephesians, including such topics as the Holy Spirit, prayer, God's glory, and the armor of God. Brian remains true to his signature down-to-earth and accessible style in this latest book, but don't make the mistake of thinking there isn't some real spiritual meat here! Also added is a short three-chapter book on Philemon.
CHAPTER 1: FILLING AND MADE FULL OF
CHAPTER 2: TO THE...
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International Bible teacher and radio broadcaster Brian Johnston helps us to check out what really counts with God by looking at a number of key episodes in the life of one of the most important figures in the Old Testament- King David of Israel.
The study questions provided for each chapter make this an excellent resource for personal or group bible study.
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The letter to the Hebrews has been, called "the forgotten letter of the New Testament". But, as Bible teacher and radio broadcaster Brian Johnston outlines in this little book, the letter contains a marvelous, divine revelation that is not found anywhere else in the Bible!
The writer of the letter is concerned that new Jewish believers might be soon be walking away from their newfound faith and reverting, back to Judaism. He passionately explains...
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The so-called "Minor Prophets" of the Old Testament of our Bibles, such as Nahum, Micah and Malachi, are often overlooked because of their brevity and also because they might seem irrelevant to Christians of today.
Bible teacher, missionary and radio broadcaster, Brian Johnston shows how, inaccurate this perception is by pointing out in this Old Testament commentary that, although these books do not perhaps, provide much in the way of a biography...
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One thing is certain-we live in uncertain and fast-changing times! Using the change and uncertainty that was experienced as the Year 2000 approached as an illustration, Bible teacher Brian Johnston draws from the writings of the apostle John to provide reassurance of things that John wanted his readers to be certain about-about salvation, about Jesus Christ, and about the future!
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Elijah and Elisha are two of the most significant people in the Old Testament. Alan Toms recounts the major events from their lives and brings out some important lessons today for any Christian who wants to serve God like they did, lessons about faith, trust, obedience, knowing God's will in the ups and downs of life.
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David was the greatest king that Israel ever had, and this book looks at some of the well-known and some much less well-known episodes in his life, as well as key relationships such as Saul, Jonathan, Goliath, and Absalom, in order to draw valuable lessons from this great man of God for Christians today.
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Bible teacher John Miller explores the New Testament book of Hebrews in this helpful Bible commentary.
"We turn to this wonderful epistle to learn of the Lord's priesthood and His work in connection with the heavenly sanctuary and also the service of the people of God in association therewith. It is indeed a precious inheritance to God's people and may we prize more and more its mind-illuminating contents" - John Miller
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Why did God go into such great detail with Moses as to exactly how the Tabernacle was to be built and the offerings that were to be made there? And why did He include it all in our Bibles? Is it just rather dry, ancient history or is there anything that is applicable to Christians today — thousands of years later?
Bible teacher, missionary and radio broadcaster, Brian Johnston provides insights into a subject that many find daunting - including...
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Are you considering taking up fresh responsibilities in following and serving the Lord Jesus? Are you finding it a daunting prospect? There's nothing unusual, or even wrong about that. In fact, it can be a healthy sign. Great heroes of the Bible like Gideon and Jeremiah, to name but two, certainly needed God's encouragement before they felt ready to be launching out on their life's work. As Brian Johnston shows in this latest book in the Search For...
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As Brian Johnston explains, 8 different prepositions are used in the Holy Spirit's inspiration of the apostle Paul's writings, and this is no accident, for each of them tells us something different about our relationship with Jesus.
Also included in this book "Faith with Focus" which looks at four "one things" that the Bible talks about.
CHAPTER ONE: THROUGH CHRIST (OUR MEDIATOR)
CHAPTER TWO: ON CHRIST (OUR FOUNDATION)
CHAPTER THREE: IN CHRIST (OUR...
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Bible teacher and broadcaster Brian Johnston takes a look at five encounters of people, who met Jesus at the cross:
CHAPTER 1: PONTIUS PILATE -UNDER PRESSURE
CHAPTER 2: SIMON OF CYRENE -UNDER OBLIGATION
CHAPTER 3: BARABBAS -UNDER CONVICTION
CHAPTER 4: JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA -UNDER COVER
CHAPTER 5: THE CENTURION -UNDER AUTHORITY
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When the Israelites crossed over to the Promised Land, they may have thought that the hard work was over, but it had only just begun! They had a wonderful inheritance but they needed to possess it. The book of Joshua tells the story of the ups-and-downs, and of the successes and failures in doing so, each of which provides a valuable lesson today to Christians. When we become disciples, the journey has only just started!
CHAPTER ONE: PREPARATION...
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The story of Esther is one of the most remarkable in the Bible. It has all the intrigue and as many twists as a modern thriller. Dark forces of evil, in opposition to the good, swirl around the lead character, who's a girl some Jewish sources have claimed as being one of the four most beautiful women in the Bible. The drama has been styled as a rags-to-riches or even a peasant-to-princess type of adventure. One thing's for sure: the Jewish girl Hadassah...
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