What is the aroma of your heart? Is it full of pride, arrogance, bitterness and hatred that makes a putrefied, stinking heart? Or is your heart full of compassion, love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, and goodness that is a pleasing aroma to God? Your attitude determines the aroma of your heart. When your attitude stinks, so does your heart.
Who are Jesus’ brethren?
In Matthew 25:40 Jesus says we are to help the poor and less fortunate people and when we do, it is just like we are doing it for Him. However, there’s a part of this verse that is almost not noticeable. Jesus says, “inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren…” So, who exactly are His brethren? Did He mean the disciples? His half-brothers that Mary and Joseph had after Him? His earthly relatives? If we go over to Matthew 12:50, we find that “Whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” His brethern are His followers who seek to do God’s will.
How we treat others shows the aroma of our hearts
We should treat His brethern with humble compassion as we recognize they are His servants carrying out His will. How we treat them expresses our love for and commitment to Jesus Himself. But when we treat them harshly, it exposes our lack of devotion to Him. Jesus holds us accountable in how we live our lives. If we claim to live for Christ but our actions demonstrate differently, we need to examine the validity of our salvation.
With Christ living in us, we should be a reflection of His character. Jesus treated others with love, kindness and grace – and so should we. When His character shows through our actions, we put Him on display to the world around us. Jesus commanded in John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
We are known by our fruit
Jesus will be our final judge and there will come a day when we must stand before Him and give an account for how we lived out lives and how we reflected His glory to the world. Matthew 7:16-20 says, “You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will recognize them by their fruits.” Does your fruit stink from decay or does is it a pleasing aroma from your heart?
We are the aroma of Christ
The bitternut tree does not bear fruit every year. It only bears fruit every three years and sometimes only every five years. The beech tree bears fruit every eight years. The white oak can go ten years without bearing fruit. But the champion in delay is the bamboo which bears fruit only every 120 years! Most Christians don’t live to be 120, but if they did, some would still bear no fruit for the Lord Jesus.
When the final judgment comes, will Jesus recognize you by as one of His own by the fruits of your life? Will He see you as a healthy tree or a diseased tree? Will the aroma of your heart be pleasing to Him? Ask yourself: Do I have a real walk with Christ? Do I love others? Does my faith live out in my actions toward others? 2 Corinthians 2:15 says, “For to God we are the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.”
Facing the Giants, Sony Pictures Movies & Shows (c) 2006 written and produced by Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick
Like it is so well said in this clip from “Facing the Giants” movie, our attitudes and our behavior reflects the condition of our hearts. A healthy tree will produce good fruit. When our heart is right, we will reflect the nature and character of Christ and the aroma of our hearts will be pleasing to God.
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God, Love and Marshmallow Wars is a book that includes 365 daily activities and takes you on a guided journey through Biblical principles about Godly marriage that you can then apply to your marriage, as well as helping you talk through concepts that can help you develop a solid relationship. Inside you will find simple, quick activities that include:
Scripture to memorize and meditate on.
Conversation Starters.
Concepts from the Bible on Godly marriages.
Romance Builders.
Relationship Builders.
Personal reflections.
Date ideas.
Group date ideas for you and other Christian couples.
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While often overlooked, the Book of Jude remains as relevant today as the time it was written. God has commanded His beloved church to do the necessary work of contending for the faith in a world of unbelief, and as we do, He will keep us from falling into the same deception.
In this 7-session study from Jackie Hill Perry, dive into themes of being called, loved, and kept, and learn how to point others to Jesus in grace and truth. We serve others well when we share the whole gospel with them, not just the parts deemed attractive by our culture.
Grammy Award-winning songwriter Story had a fairy-tale life—until her husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Can blessings arise from broken dreams? Tackling common myths about God and hardship, she examines what happens when life doesn’t turn out as we expect—and offers assurance that although our situation may never get better, we can grow because of it. 224 pages, softcover from Nelson.
The Unshakable Hope study provides groups of all sizes the opportunity to discuss and apply what they experience during the twelve-week Unshakable Hope church campaign. This study will open participants’ eyes as to how they can view their problems in light of God’s many promises in Scripture. This Unshakable Hope Study Pack contains one study guide and one DVD. The Unshakable Hope book is required for this study and is not included. Sessions include: You Are Stamped with God’s Image (14:00) God Will Win the Victory (13:00) You Are an Heir of God (13:00) Your Prayers Have Power (12:00) God Gives Grace to the Humble (12:00) God Gets You (13:00) Jesus Is Praying for You (13:00) Death Has Been Defeated (12:00) Joy Is Coming Soon (12:30) You Will Have Power (12:00) There Is No Condemnation in Christ (12:00) Justice Will Prevail (13:30)
John MacArthur takes readers through the book of Acts, exploring how the early believers relied on God’s spirit for direction as they sought to fulfill Jesus’ commission to spread the message of the gospel to the entire world. This study can be used for personal reflection or for use in a small-group setting. 12 sessions.The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur.
Beth Moore’s popular Believing God book is now available in a 365-day format, helping readers take the Lord at His Word throughout the year. The popular book uses Isaiah 43 and Hebrews 11 to remind us that God is bigger than we can imagine and faithful to do what He says he will do. The padded hardcover, portable format and nice two-color interior make it a nice gift for any occasion.
One in a Million: Journey to Your Promised Land – Leader Kit by Priscilla Shirer helps a leader facilitate this discussion-driven women’s Bible study. Priscilla encourages participants to fully engage in the abundant life God has waiting for those who will allow Him to take the lead in daily living. One in a Million is an opportunity for you to experience your deliverance from strongholds, to conquer your wilderness living, and to claim your God-given inheritance. Leader Kit includes one member book and two DVDs with seven teaching sessions, plus bonus material.
In the 6-session Not Forsaken Video Study, Louie Giglio introduces readers to the breakthrough possibility that regardless of life’s circumstances, a perfect father-to-child relationship can be ours when we follow God through Jesus Christ.In this companion Bible Study Book, group participants have personal study opportunities between group sessions for ongoing spiritual growth.
A powerful resource for preachers, teachers, or any student of the Bible
This concise yet thorough reference features essential information and insight for every verse of Scripture. The Holman Illustrated Bible Commentary also includes complete book introductions, substantial bibliographies for further exploration, and 350 color photos and graphics that bring the world of each book to life.
No other book in the Bible compares with the wonder of the sacred collection of inspired worship songs known as the Psalms. Considered by many to be the most loved portion of Scripture, the Psalms have been a bedrock of comfort and a tower of strength for believers in every experience of life. This is the first of two volumes in the Holman Old Testament Commentary given to the Psalms, that provides commentary on Psalms chapters 1-75. Some of the key Psalms receive an added in-depth treatment that includes exposition, illustrations, and teaching plans while providing an introductory overview of all 150 Psalms. The latest volume in the Old Testament series will equip teachers and pastors in preparing to teachers and preach the words composed from the shepherd king’s heart.
No other book in the Bible compares with the wonder of the sacred collection of inspired worship songs known as the Psalms. Considered by many to be the most loved portion of Scripture, the Psalms have been a bedrock of comfort and a tower of strength for believers in every experience of life. This is the second of two volumes in the Holman Old Testament Commentary given to the Psalms, that provide commentary on Psalms chapters 76-150. Some of the key Psalms receive an added in-depth treatment that includes exposition, illustrations, and teaching plans.
This commentary presents the book of Acts in a format that allows those with the time to delve into some detail of the book, while those with less time can quickly see the main points and issues of the book. Each chapter of Acts is broken down into 8 parts: an introduction, the commentary, a conclusion, life application, a prayer, deeper discoveries which add depth to the commentary, a teaching outline, and issues for discussion. Main ideas as well as supporting ideas are clearly laid out so one can easily get a feel for the passage. It is a verse-by-verse commentary that is non-technical so that lay people as well as pastors will be able to access it. This volume is written by Kenneth Gage, edited by Max Anders. New International Version.
In this six-session video study, pastor and author Andy Stanley shows how Jesus’s arrival signaled that the Old Testament was fulfilled and its laws reduced to a single verb – love – to be applied to God, neighbor, and enemy.
The Irresistible Curriculum Kit contains contains one hardcover book, one study guide, and one DVD. The DVD contains six 20-25 minute sessions. The study guide includes video teaching notes, discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions.
It doesn’t matter if you have a great marriage, an “ok” marriage, one that is limping along trying to survive, or one that is headed for divorce. Through the guided activities, couple’s can develop stronger marriages as they apply God’s principles to their marriage, take an honest look at what they do and do not contribute to the marriage, and learn to never stop dating. This is a great book for any couple. For pastors, counselors, and lay leaders working with or mentoring couples, this is a great book to recommend.
There’s no doubt that marriage is hard work. Yet it can also be one of the most fulfilling relationships you can experience, outside of your relationship with God. However, many marriages leave God outside of the relationship. Godly marriages do not happen without cultivating it, investing in it, and putting God first in your individual lives and in your marriage.
This book includes 365 daily activities and takes you on a guided journey through Biblical principles about Godly marriage that you can then apply to your marriage, as well as helping you talk through concepts that can help you develop a solid relationship. Inside you will find simple, quick activities that include:
Scripture to memorize and meditate on
Conversation Starters
Concepts from the Bible on Godly marriages
Romance Builders
Relationship Builders
Personal reflections
Date ideas
Group date ideas for you and other Christian couples
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Most people associate repentance with displays of emotion that signal regret. But the emotional responses of remorse, guilt, or regret are insufficient to produce behavioral change. In fact, those toxic emotions may lead to an even deeper sense of hopelessness, defeat, and despair without the restorative power of true repentance. Genuine repentance dispenses with any attempt to remove guilt through a show of emotion. When activated, it leaves in its powerful wake the fruit of a changed life blazing a trail toward true deliverance, freedom, and salvation. This is the life God desires for us a life waiting on the other side of a door called repentance.
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul looks at several people in the Bible and how they give us a model of repentance. Dr. Sproul explains that true repentance is not simply a religious ritual or the resolve to do better next time. Rather, it’s a spiritual conversion in which we turn from our sin and to God in faith. Paperback.
Repentence begins at salvation, but it doesn’t stop there. It’s an ongoing attitude for daily living in Christ. This new edition of Repentence by C. John Miller, features an epilogue written by his widow Rose Marie, in which she shares how Jack lived out these principles on a daily basis. Learn how to experience a lifestyle of repentance with the Lord and find the peace and freedom He brings.
“Return to me, says the LORD of hosts, and I will return to you,” (Zech 1:3 ESV).
Repentance concerns the repair of a relationship with God disrupted by human sin. All the major phases of church history have seen diversity and controversy over the doctrine. The first of Luther’s famous ninety-five theses nailed to the church door in Wittenburg in 1517 stated that ‘the entire life of believers should be one of repentance’. In recent times, two divisive debates within evangelicalism over ‘lordship salvation” and “hypergrace” have had repentance at their core.
The theme of repentance is evident in almost every Old and New Testament corpus. However, it has received little sustained attention over the past half-century of scholarship, which has been largely restricted to word studies or focused on a particular text or genre. Studies of the overall theology of the Bible have typically given the theme only passing mention.
The Key to understanding Repentance:
In response, Mark Boda offers a comprehensive overview of the theological witness of Scripture to the theme of repentance in this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume. The key to understanding is not simply to be found in word studies, but also in the broader meaning of texts as these communicate through a variety of words, images and stories. The importance of repentance in redemptive history is emphasized. It is fundamentally a return to intimate fellowship with the triune God, our Creator and redeemer. This relational return arises from the human heart and impacts attitudes, words and actions.
About the Series: Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
Day after day, God patiently wishes you to discover Him at the deepest possible levels. The spiritual practice of repentance is the pathway into this most intimate of all human/divine interactions. Repentance, turning away from the world’s ways and fleshly desires, is the way to enter his kingdom.
River & Streams in the Desert, by author Pastor Jeffrey Daly, presents a guide to help you experience the power and liberty of repentance as a daily practice. With each of the forty scriptures, there is a connection to repentance, giving you encouragement to become more like Jesus. Each of the devotionals offers a suggested prayer for both personal and national repentance.
Insightful and inspiring, this devotional equips you with the necessary understanding, confidence, and encouragement to walk the path of righteousness and repentance. It encourages you, with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, to become zealous in repenting from old sin patterns and be inspired to be a daily witness to others.
About the Author
Pastor Jeffrey Daly, a former Wall Street lawyer, committed to serving Christ in 1991; this is his third book. He and his wife, Laurie, served as pastors of Jesus Christ Fellowship, Middletown, California. Retired from his legal practice, Daly writes, teaches, and works with national repentance and prayer ministries. In addition to founding the National Day of Repentance, he’s also a director of Capitol Hill Prayer Partners, Washington, DC. Visit him online at http://www.repentday.com. He is also the author of The Spiritual Battle for the White House” and “Making America Godly Again.”
The scriptures come alive with America’s best-loved Bible teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Whether you are a new believer or a longtime Bible student, the series offers sound biblical scholarship and practical, down-to-earth suggestions for applying the principles of Scripture to everyday life. The studies in the series have been taken from Dr. McGee’s “Thru the Bible” radio messages. With his familiar, anecdotal style and lively approach, Dr. McGee makes biblical truth understandable and Bible study more enjoyable.
For those who don’t know Hebrew, this series may serve as a great introduction. Each volume’s author uncovers the main idea of a passage; its literary context; a fresh translation; an exegetical outline of Hebrew structure and form; an explanation of the text; and its canonical and practical significance. Exegetes and expositors, dive in! 208 pages, hardcover. Zondervan.
Here the meaning of the prophecy of Joel is presented in an easy to understand style. Joel deals with significant issues that have many parallels to our own time today. It is a reminder for the people of God to heart felt repentance and the glorious truth of the blessing of the Lord in the renewal of the earth by the outpouring of the Spirit on men and women, young and old, Jew and Gentile. O. Palmer Robertson received his Bachelor of Divinity from Westminster Seminary and his Master’s and Doctorate from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.
Is your soul so stuffed with worldly desires that you have little room left for God? Piper invites you to turn from materialism and sharpen your appetite for God through prayer and fasting. His exploration of fasting will help you understand how this ancient biblical practice can nourish your spiritual life and satisfy your longings. 201 pages, softcover from Crossway.
Discover God in all aspects of your life! Examining everyday experiences in the light of God’s Word, Kelley Patterson will help affirm your faith in God’s daily presence. In this collection of 36 essays, she shares insights on family life, dealing with adversity, the power of prayer, intimacy in marriage, and evangelism. A daily Bible reading plan is included. eBook Version.
Are there places in your life where you would like to experience an aha! moment? A moment of truth that renews your heart and mind bringing transformation? Maybe for you, it’s a fear or a failure that you just can’t shake. For some, it could be the need for approval, a food addiction, or an all-out rebellion that leads to a life of excess and shame, like the prodigal son.As a pastor, Kyle Idleman has heard dozens of stories from people about their aha! moments. In this newest book, he shares the common threads from their stories, and the story of the prodigal son that will help you reconnect with the love of our heavenly Father. Drawing on Scriptural truths, he outlines three key elements (Awakening, Honesty, Action) that will draw you closer to God and change your life for good. Includes study questions.
One reason that America borders on the brink of economic disaster and constant violent upheaval is we have turned blind eyes and deaf ears to the plight of our brothers and sisters. Like Cain who killed his brother Abel, we have despised good and have turned away from caring about what happens to others.
We must humble ourselves as Nehemiah did: “When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.” (Nehemiah 1:4 NIV). Amazingly, in 2015, there emerged an unlikely presidential candidate who wanted to “make America great again.” He spoke of “building a wall” around America’s borders. The people became fearful; the naysayers furious. Yet the talk of America’s wall continued.Finally, 21st century America has taken notice that something more is required if there is hope for America.Yes, there’s hope, and there is still time to return to God and rebuild God’s wall of protection around our nation. If we sincerely desire to rebuild, there is much to be learned from the lessons in the books of Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah.It’s the season for the “hidden prophets” to speak out
Develop a deeper walk with God as you seek the Lord for your battles first. The Battle Plan for Prayer Bible Study equips believers to create their own prayer strategy and be specific and strategic in prayer. This study features teaching by Alex and Stephen Kendrick on the topics of: what prayer is and is not, why God wants us to pray, specific areas of prayer, specific strategies for prayer, and more. The Bible Study book includes a Video Notes Section, Group Discussion Questions, and 5 days of homework for each week’s session.
Nancy DeMoss has discovered an irrefutable spiritual principle: before every great moment of God there is always a time of deep repentance. Here is her moving, true account of how God created that brokenness in others – and the astonishing revival that followed.
Are you seeking healing? Does a loved one need salvation? Is your faith community searching for direction? Tap into the power of fasting and present your requests to the Lord! Offering simple suggestions, Franklin shows how abstaining from food will leave your spirit uncluttered so you are free to seek God’s will in prayer and humility. 256 pages, hardcover from Charisma.
In Goliath Must Fall, Pastor Louie Giglio examines the story of David and Goliath to reveal how we must slay the giants of fear, rejection, complacency, anxiety, anger, and addiction in our lives. In this six-session video study, he shows how the key to living free from our giants is not better slingshot accuracy, but keeping our eyes on the one and only giant-slayer: Jesus. Put your hope in him, and watch Goliath fall. Pack includes 1 Study Guide and 1 DVD with six sessions.Sessions:Dead but Still Deadly (22:00) Fear Must Fall (23:00) Rejection Must Fall (20:00) Comfort Must Fall (20:00) Anger Must Fall (21:00) Addiction Must Fall (19:30)Approximate running time: 126 minutesFirst Lesson Free! PDF Study Guide
This 8-week Bible study is changing the lives of husbands and fathers everywhere. Start a study at your church, and see how its message can bring powerful change to your family, your church, and your entire community for many years to come.
Every session involves watching a clip from the movie to help group members engage in discussion. And daily readings from The Resolution for Men and The Resolution for Women will help you connect with God and His best plan for your family. This study goes even deeper than the Courageous Living 4-session study and allows spouses to study together and make new commitments as parents.
Pray Like This outlines the Model Prayer from Matthew 6 that Jesus gave His disciples; and shows believers today how to pray with an understanding of who God is and what He desires for our lives.
Pray like This Leader Kit includes a Bible Study Book and a DVD with a promotional video and six 15-minute videos that introduce each phrase in the Model Prayer, explore its theological truths, and suggest areas of life application.
The study follows a six-week format that covers these topics:
Weekly sessions include the following titles
1 – The Fatherhood of God 2 – The Worthiness of God 3 – The Kingdom and Will of God 4 – The Provision of God 5 – The Forgiveness of God 6 – The Protection of God
Be the Man God Made You to Be! – Sometimes circumstances in life make it difficult for men to be all God wants them to be. But Tony Evans urges men to stop looking at their circumstances as excuses and instead to see them as challenges and opportunities for success.
No More Excuses 8-session video study by Tony Evans explores examples of men of God throughout the Bible such as Moses, Joseph, and David. He challenges you to lay down your excuses and fight to be a man of character and commitment.
This No More Excuses Leader Kit includes a Bible Study Book and two DVDs with a promotional video and eight 12- to 15-minute video teaching sessions featuring author Tony Evans. The Kit also includes codes for access to digital video downloads and additional resources through Wordsearch Bible.
Session Titles/Times:
DISC 1
Promotional Video [01:11]
2. Session 1: No More Hiding Behind the Past [11:21]
3. Session 2: No More Holding Back [13:22]
4. Session 3: No More Weak Leadership [12:04]
5. Session 4: No More Going Through the Motions [12:04]
DISC 2
6. Session 5: No More Compromising Your Integrity [12:41]
7. Session 6: No More Sifting Through the Rubble [13:18]
8. Session 7: No More Half Stepping [12:31]
9. Session 8: No More Standing on the Sidelines [15:27]
Inspired by the movie COURAGEOUS, this study contains twelve commitments related to characteristics men of God want to pursue – responsibility, faithfulness, honor, justice, forgiveness, integrity, courage, and more. In eight sessions, Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick lead men through these “I Will” commitments, identifying the biblical message and ways to live out each principle in real life, especially with their families.
Discover what it means to step up and live a courageous life. Based on his book by the same title, Dennis Rainey and other ministry leaders unpack what biblical manhood looks like. Stepping Up® define courage throughout the five stages of manhood and commissions men to honestly evaluate where they stand in their duties of masculinity. Essential for the small-group study experience, the workbook correlates to the 10 video sessions and provides additional thought-provoking content, small-group discussion questions, and three days of follow-up exercises for men to finish on their own.
It doesn’t matter if you have a great marriage, an “ok” marriage, one that is limping along trying to survive, or one that is headed for divorce. Through the guided activities, couple’s can develop stronger marriages as they apply God’s principles to their marriage, take an honest look at what they do and do not contribute to the marriage, and learn to never stop dating. This is a great book for any couple. For pastors, counselors, and lay leaders working with or mentoring couples, this is a great book to recommend.
There’s no doubt that marriage is hard work. Yet it can also be one of the most fulfilling relationships you can experience, outside of your relationship with God. However, many marriages leave God outside of the relationship. Godly marriages do not happen without cultivating it, investing in it, and putting God first in your individual lives and in your marriage.
This book includes 365 daily activities and takes you on a guided journey through Biblical principles about Godly marriage that you can then apply to your marriage, as well as helping you talk through concepts that can help you develop a solid relationship. Inside you will find simple, quick activities that include:
Scripture to memorize and meditate on
Conversation Starters
Concepts from the Bible on Godly marriages
Romance Builders
Relationship Builders
Personal reflections
Date ideas
Group date ideas for you and other Christian couples
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Most people associate repentance with displays of emotion that signal regret. But the emotional responses of remorse, guilt, or regret are insufficient to produce behavioral change. In fact, those toxic emotions may lead to an even deeper sense of hopelessness, defeat, and despair without the restorative power of true repentance. Genuine repentance dispenses with any attempt to remove guilt through a show of emotion. When activated, it leaves in its powerful wake the fruit of a changed life blazing a trail toward true deliverance, freedom, and salvation. This is the life God desires for us a life waiting on the other side of a door called repentance.
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul looks at several people in the Bible and how they give us a model of repentance. Dr. Sproul explains that true repentance is not simply a religious ritual or the resolve to do better next time. Rather, it’s a spiritual conversion in which we turn from our sin and to God in faith. Paperback.
Repentence begins at salvation, but it doesn’t stop there. It’s an ongoing attitude for daily living in Christ. This new edition of Repentence by C. John Miller, features an epilogue written by his widow Rose Marie, in which she shares how Jack lived out these principles on a daily basis. Learn how to experience a lifestyle of repentance with the Lord and find the peace and freedom He brings.
“Return to me, says the LORD of hosts, and I will return to you,” (Zech 1:3 ESV).
Repentance concerns the repair of a relationship with God disrupted by human sin. All the major phases of church history have seen diversity and controversy over the doctrine. The first of Luther’s famous ninety-five theses nailed to the church door in Wittenburg in 1517 stated that ‘the entire life of believers should be one of repentance’. In recent times, two divisive debates within evangelicalism over ‘lordship salvation” and “hypergrace” have had repentance at their core.
The theme of repentance is evident in almost every Old and New Testament corpus. However, it has received little sustained attention over the past half-century of scholarship, which has been largely restricted to word studies or focused on a particular text or genre. Studies of the overall theology of the Bible have typically given the theme only passing mention.
The Key to understanding Repentance:
In response, Mark Boda offers a comprehensive overview of the theological witness of Scripture to the theme of repentance in this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume. The key to understanding is not simply to be found in word studies, but also in the broader meaning of texts as these communicate through a variety of words, images and stories. The importance of repentance in redemptive history is emphasized. It is fundamentally a return to intimate fellowship with the triune God, our Creator and redeemer. This relational return arises from the human heart and impacts attitudes, words and actions.
About the Series: Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
Day after day, God patiently wishes you to discover Him at the deepest possible levels. The spiritual practice of repentance is the pathway into this most intimate of all human/divine interactions. Repentance, turning away from the world’s ways and fleshly desires, is the way to enter his kingdom.
River & Streams in the Desert, by author Pastor Jeffrey Daly, presents a guide to help you experience the power and liberty of repentance as a daily practice. With each of the forty scriptures, there is a connection to repentance, giving you encouragement to become more like Jesus. Each of the devotionals offers a suggested prayer for both personal and national repentance.
Insightful and inspiring, this devotional equips you with the necessary understanding, confidence, and encouragement to walk the path of righteousness and repentance. It encourages you, with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, to become zealous in repenting from old sin patterns and be inspired to be a daily witness to others.
About the Author
Pastor Jeffrey Daly, a former Wall Street lawyer, committed to serving Christ in 1991; this is his third book. He and his wife, Laurie, served as pastors of Jesus Christ Fellowship, Middletown, California. Retired from his legal practice, Daly writes, teaches, and works with national repentance and prayer ministries. In addition to founding the National Day of Repentance, he’s also a director of Capitol Hill Prayer Partners, Washington, DC. Visit him online at http://www.repentday.com. He is also the author of The Spiritual Battle for the White House” and “Making America Godly Again.”
The scriptures come alive with America’s best-loved Bible teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Whether you are a new believer or a longtime Bible student, the series offers sound biblical scholarship and practical, down-to-earth suggestions for applying the principles of Scripture to everyday life. The studies in the series have been taken from Dr. McGee’s “Thru the Bible” radio messages. With his familiar, anecdotal style and lively approach, Dr. McGee makes biblical truth understandable and Bible study more enjoyable.
For those who don’t know Hebrew, this series may serve as a great introduction. Each volume’s author uncovers the main idea of a passage; its literary context; a fresh translation; an exegetical outline of Hebrew structure and form; an explanation of the text; and its canonical and practical significance. Exegetes and expositors, dive in! 208 pages, hardcover. Zondervan.
Here the meaning of the prophecy of Joel is presented in an easy to understand style. Joel deals with significant issues that have many parallels to our own time today. It is a reminder for the people of God to heart felt repentance and the glorious truth of the blessing of the Lord in the renewal of the earth by the outpouring of the Spirit on men and women, young and old, Jew and Gentile. O. Palmer Robertson received his Bachelor of Divinity from Westminster Seminary and his Master’s and Doctorate from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.
Is your soul so stuffed with worldly desires that you have little room left for God? Piper invites you to turn from materialism and sharpen your appetite for God through prayer and fasting. His exploration of fasting will help you understand how this ancient biblical practice can nourish your spiritual life and satisfy your longings. 201 pages, softcover from Crossway.
Discover God in all aspects of your life! Examining everyday experiences in the light of God’s Word, Kelley Patterson will help affirm your faith in God’s daily presence. In this collection of 36 essays, she shares insights on family life, dealing with adversity, the power of prayer, intimacy in marriage, and evangelism. A daily Bible reading plan is included. eBook Version.
Are there places in your life where you would like to experience an aha! moment? A moment of truth that renews your heart and mind bringing transformation? Maybe for you, it’s a fear or a failure that you just can’t shake. For some, it could be the need for approval, a food addiction, or an all-out rebellion that leads to a life of excess and shame, like the prodigal son.As a pastor, Kyle Idleman has heard dozens of stories from people about their aha! moments. In this newest book, he shares the common threads from their stories, and the story of the prodigal son that will help you reconnect with the love of our heavenly Father. Drawing on Scriptural truths, he outlines three key elements (Awakening, Honesty, Action) that will draw you closer to God and change your life for good. Includes study questions.
One reason that America borders on the brink of economic disaster and constant violent upheaval is we have turned blind eyes and deaf ears to the plight of our brothers and sisters. Like Cain who killed his brother Abel, we have despised good and have turned away from caring about what happens to others.
We must humble ourselves as Nehemiah did: “When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.” (Nehemiah 1:4 NIV). Amazingly, in 2015, there emerged an unlikely presidential candidate who wanted to “make America great again.” He spoke of “building a wall” around America’s borders. The people became fearful; the naysayers furious. Yet the talk of America’s wall continued.Finally, 21st century America has taken notice that something more is required if there is hope for America.Yes, there’s hope, and there is still time to return to God and rebuild God’s wall of protection around our nation. If we sincerely desire to rebuild, there is much to be learned from the lessons in the books of Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah.It’s the season for the “hidden prophets” to speak out
Develop a deeper walk with God as you seek the Lord for your battles first. The Battle Plan for Prayer Bible Study equips believers to create their own prayer strategy and be specific and strategic in prayer. This study features teaching by Alex and Stephen Kendrick on the topics of: what prayer is and is not, why God wants us to pray, specific areas of prayer, specific strategies for prayer, and more. The Bible Study book includes a Video Notes Section, Group Discussion Questions, and 5 days of homework for each week’s session.
Nancy DeMoss has discovered an irrefutable spiritual principle: before every great moment of God there is always a time of deep repentance. Here is her moving, true account of how God created that brokenness in others – and the astonishing revival that followed.
Are you seeking healing? Does a loved one need salvation? Is your faith community searching for direction? Tap into the power of fasting and present your requests to the Lord! Offering simple suggestions, Franklin shows how abstaining from food will leave your spirit uncluttered so you are free to seek God’s will in prayer and humility. 256 pages, hardcover from Charisma.
In Goliath Must Fall, Pastor Louie Giglio examines the story of David and Goliath to reveal how we must slay the giants of fear, rejection, complacency, anxiety, anger, and addiction in our lives. In this six-session video study, he shows how the key to living free from our giants is not better slingshot accuracy, but keeping our eyes on the one and only giant-slayer: Jesus. Put your hope in him, and watch Goliath fall. Pack includes 1 Study Guide and 1 DVD with six sessions.Sessions:Dead but Still Deadly (22:00) Fear Must Fall (23:00) Rejection Must Fall (20:00) Comfort Must Fall (20:00) Anger Must Fall (21:00) Addiction Must Fall (19:30)Approximate running time: 126 minutesFirst Lesson Free! PDF Study Guide
This 8-week Bible study is changing the lives of husbands and fathers everywhere. Start a study at your church, and see how its message can bring powerful change to your family, your church, and your entire community for many years to come.
Every session involves watching a clip from the movie to help group members engage in discussion. And daily readings from The Resolution for Men and The Resolution for Women will help you connect with God and His best plan for your family. This study goes even deeper than the Courageous Living 4-session study and allows spouses to study together and make new commitments as parents.
Pray Like This outlines the Model Prayer from Matthew 6 that Jesus gave His disciples; and shows believers today how to pray with an understanding of who God is and what He desires for our lives.
Pray like This Leader Kit includes a Bible Study Book and a DVD with a promotional video and six 15-minute videos that introduce each phrase in the Model Prayer, explore its theological truths, and suggest areas of life application.
The study follows a six-week format that covers these topics:
Weekly sessions include the following titles
1 – The Fatherhood of God 2 – The Worthiness of God 3 – The Kingdom and Will of God 4 – The Provision of God 5 – The Forgiveness of God 6 – The Protection of God
Be the Man God Made You to Be! – Sometimes circumstances in life make it difficult for men to be all God wants them to be. But Tony Evans urges men to stop looking at their circumstances as excuses and instead to see them as challenges and opportunities for success.
No More Excuses 8-session video study by Tony Evans explores examples of men of God throughout the Bible such as Moses, Joseph, and David. He challenges you to lay down your excuses and fight to be a man of character and commitment.
This No More Excuses Leader Kit includes a Bible Study Book and two DVDs with a promotional video and eight 12- to 15-minute video teaching sessions featuring author Tony Evans. The Kit also includes codes for access to digital video downloads and additional resources through Wordsearch Bible.
Session Titles/Times:
DISC 1
Promotional Video [01:11]
2. Session 1: No More Hiding Behind the Past [11:21]
3. Session 2: No More Holding Back [13:22]
4. Session 3: No More Weak Leadership [12:04]
5. Session 4: No More Going Through the Motions [12:04]
DISC 2
6. Session 5: No More Compromising Your Integrity [12:41]
7. Session 6: No More Sifting Through the Rubble [13:18]
8. Session 7: No More Half Stepping [12:31]
9. Session 8: No More Standing on the Sidelines [15:27]
Inspired by the movie COURAGEOUS, this study contains twelve commitments related to characteristics men of God want to pursue – responsibility, faithfulness, honor, justice, forgiveness, integrity, courage, and more. In eight sessions, Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick lead men through these “I Will” commitments, identifying the biblical message and ways to live out each principle in real life, especially with their families.
Discover what it means to step up and live a courageous life. Based on his book by the same title, Dennis Rainey and other ministry leaders unpack what biblical manhood looks like. Stepping Up® define courage throughout the five stages of manhood and commissions men to honestly evaluate where they stand in their duties of masculinity. Essential for the small-group study experience, the workbook correlates to the 10 video sessions and provides additional thought-provoking content, small-group discussion questions, and three days of follow-up exercises for men to finish on their own.
It doesn’t matter if you have a great marriage, an “ok” marriage, one that is limping along trying to survive, or one that is headed for divorce. Through the guided activities, couple’s can develop stronger marriages as they apply God’s principles to their marriage, take an honest look at what they do and do not contribute to the marriage, and learn to never stop dating. This is a great book for any couple. For pastors, counselors, and lay leaders working with or mentoring couples, this is a great book to recommend.
There’s no doubt that marriage is hard work. Yet it can also be one of the most fulfilling relationships you can experience, outside of your relationship with God. However, many marriages leave God outside of the relationship. Godly marriages do not happen without cultivating it, investing in it, and putting God first in your individual lives and in your marriage.
This book includes 365 daily activities and takes you on a guided journey through Biblical principles about Godly marriage that you can then apply to your marriage, as well as helping you talk through concepts that can help you develop a solid relationship. Inside you will find simple, quick activities that include:
Scripture to memorize and meditate on
Conversation Starters
Concepts from the Bible on Godly marriages
Romance Builders
Relationship Builders
Personal reflections
Date ideas
Group date ideas for you and other Christian couples
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Most people associate repentance with displays of emotion that signal regret. But the emotional responses of remorse, guilt, or regret are insufficient to produce behavioral change. In fact, those toxic emotions may lead to an even deeper sense of hopelessness, defeat, and despair without the restorative power of true repentance. Genuine repentance dispenses with any attempt to remove guilt through a show of emotion. When activated, it leaves in its powerful wake the fruit of a changed life blazing a trail toward true deliverance, freedom, and salvation. This is the life God desires for us a life waiting on the other side of a door called repentance.
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul looks at several people in the Bible and how they give us a model of repentance. Dr. Sproul explains that true repentance is not simply a religious ritual or the resolve to do better next time. Rather, it’s a spiritual conversion in which we turn from our sin and to God in faith. Paperback.
Repentence begins at salvation, but it doesn’t stop there. It’s an ongoing attitude for daily living in Christ. This new edition of Repentence by C. John Miller, features an epilogue written by his widow Rose Marie, in which she shares how Jack lived out these principles on a daily basis. Learn how to experience a lifestyle of repentance with the Lord and find the peace and freedom He brings.
“Return to me, says the LORD of hosts, and I will return to you,” (Zech 1:3 ESV).
Repentance concerns the repair of a relationship with God disrupted by human sin. All the major phases of church history have seen diversity and controversy over the doctrine. The first of Luther’s famous ninety-five theses nailed to the church door in Wittenburg in 1517 stated that ‘the entire life of believers should be one of repentance’. In recent times, two divisive debates within evangelicalism over ‘lordship salvation” and “hypergrace” have had repentance at their core.
The theme of repentance is evident in almost every Old and New Testament corpus. However, it has received little sustained attention over the past half-century of scholarship, which has been largely restricted to word studies or focused on a particular text or genre. Studies of the overall theology of the Bible have typically given the theme only passing mention.
The Key to understanding Repentance:
In response, Mark Boda offers a comprehensive overview of the theological witness of Scripture to the theme of repentance in this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume. The key to understanding is not simply to be found in word studies, but also in the broader meaning of texts as these communicate through a variety of words, images and stories. The importance of repentance in redemptive history is emphasized. It is fundamentally a return to intimate fellowship with the triune God, our Creator and redeemer. This relational return arises from the human heart and impacts attitudes, words and actions.
About the Series: Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
Day after day, God patiently wishes you to discover Him at the deepest possible levels. The spiritual practice of repentance is the pathway into this most intimate of all human/divine interactions. Repentance, turning away from the world’s ways and fleshly desires, is the way to enter his kingdom.
River & Streams in the Desert, by author Pastor Jeffrey Daly, presents a guide to help you experience the power and liberty of repentance as a daily practice. With each of the forty scriptures, there is a connection to repentance, giving you encouragement to become more like Jesus. Each of the devotionals offers a suggested prayer for both personal and national repentance.
Insightful and inspiring, this devotional equips you with the necessary understanding, confidence, and encouragement to walk the path of righteousness and repentance. It encourages you, with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, to become zealous in repenting from old sin patterns and be inspired to be a daily witness to others.
About the Author
Pastor Jeffrey Daly, a former Wall Street lawyer, committed to serving Christ in 1991; this is his third book. He and his wife, Laurie, served as pastors of Jesus Christ Fellowship, Middletown, California. Retired from his legal practice, Daly writes, teaches, and works with national repentance and prayer ministries. In addition to founding the National Day of Repentance, he’s also a director of Capitol Hill Prayer Partners, Washington, DC. Visit him online at http://www.repentday.com. He is also the author of The Spiritual Battle for the White House” and “Making America Godly Again.”
The scriptures come alive with America’s best-loved Bible teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Whether you are a new believer or a longtime Bible student, the series offers sound biblical scholarship and practical, down-to-earth suggestions for applying the principles of Scripture to everyday life. The studies in the series have been taken from Dr. McGee’s “Thru the Bible” radio messages. With his familiar, anecdotal style and lively approach, Dr. McGee makes biblical truth understandable and Bible study more enjoyable.
For those who don’t know Hebrew, this series may serve as a great introduction. Each volume’s author uncovers the main idea of a passage; its literary context; a fresh translation; an exegetical outline of Hebrew structure and form; an explanation of the text; and its canonical and practical significance. Exegetes and expositors, dive in! 208 pages, hardcover. Zondervan.
Here the meaning of the prophecy of Joel is presented in an easy to understand style. Joel deals with significant issues that have many parallels to our own time today. It is a reminder for the people of God to heart felt repentance and the glorious truth of the blessing of the Lord in the renewal of the earth by the outpouring of the Spirit on men and women, young and old, Jew and Gentile. O. Palmer Robertson received his Bachelor of Divinity from Westminster Seminary and his Master’s and Doctorate from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.
Is your soul so stuffed with worldly desires that you have little room left for God? Piper invites you to turn from materialism and sharpen your appetite for God through prayer and fasting. His exploration of fasting will help you understand how this ancient biblical practice can nourish your spiritual life and satisfy your longings. 201 pages, softcover from Crossway.
Discover God in all aspects of your life! Examining everyday experiences in the light of God’s Word, Kelley Patterson will help affirm your faith in God’s daily presence. In this collection of 36 essays, she shares insights on family life, dealing with adversity, the power of prayer, intimacy in marriage, and evangelism. A daily Bible reading plan is included. eBook Version.
Are there places in your life where you would like to experience an aha! moment? A moment of truth that renews your heart and mind bringing transformation? Maybe for you, it’s a fear or a failure that you just can’t shake. For some, it could be the need for approval, a food addiction, or an all-out rebellion that leads to a life of excess and shame, like the prodigal son.As a pastor, Kyle Idleman has heard dozens of stories from people about their aha! moments. In this newest book, he shares the common threads from their stories, and the story of the prodigal son that will help you reconnect with the love of our heavenly Father. Drawing on Scriptural truths, he outlines three key elements (Awakening, Honesty, Action) that will draw you closer to God and change your life for good. Includes study questions.
One reason that America borders on the brink of economic disaster and constant violent upheaval is we have turned blind eyes and deaf ears to the plight of our brothers and sisters. Like Cain who killed his brother Abel, we have despised good and have turned away from caring about what happens to others.
We must humble ourselves as Nehemiah did: “When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.” (Nehemiah 1:4 NIV). Amazingly, in 2015, there emerged an unlikely presidential candidate who wanted to “make America great again.” He spoke of “building a wall” around America’s borders. The people became fearful; the naysayers furious. Yet the talk of America’s wall continued.Finally, 21st century America has taken notice that something more is required if there is hope for America.Yes, there’s hope, and there is still time to return to God and rebuild God’s wall of protection around our nation. If we sincerely desire to rebuild, there is much to be learned from the lessons in the books of Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah.It’s the season for the “hidden prophets” to speak out
Develop a deeper walk with God as you seek the Lord for your battles first. The Battle Plan for Prayer Bible Study equips believers to create their own prayer strategy and be specific and strategic in prayer. This study features teaching by Alex and Stephen Kendrick on the topics of: what prayer is and is not, why God wants us to pray, specific areas of prayer, specific strategies for prayer, and more. The Bible Study book includes a Video Notes Section, Group Discussion Questions, and 5 days of homework for each week’s session.
Nancy DeMoss has discovered an irrefutable spiritual principle: before every great moment of God there is always a time of deep repentance. Here is her moving, true account of how God created that brokenness in others – and the astonishing revival that followed.
Are you seeking healing? Does a loved one need salvation? Is your faith community searching for direction? Tap into the power of fasting and present your requests to the Lord! Offering simple suggestions, Franklin shows how abstaining from food will leave your spirit uncluttered so you are free to seek God’s will in prayer and humility. 256 pages, hardcover from Charisma.
In Goliath Must Fall, Pastor Louie Giglio examines the story of David and Goliath to reveal how we must slay the giants of fear, rejection, complacency, anxiety, anger, and addiction in our lives. In this six-session video study, he shows how the key to living free from our giants is not better slingshot accuracy, but keeping our eyes on the one and only giant-slayer: Jesus. Put your hope in him, and watch Goliath fall. Pack includes 1 Study Guide and 1 DVD with six sessions.Sessions:Dead but Still Deadly (22:00) Fear Must Fall (23:00) Rejection Must Fall (20:00) Comfort Must Fall (20:00) Anger Must Fall (21:00) Addiction Must Fall (19:30)Approximate running time: 126 minutesFirst Lesson Free! PDF Study Guide
This 8-week Bible study is changing the lives of husbands and fathers everywhere. Start a study at your church, and see how its message can bring powerful change to your family, your church, and your entire community for many years to come.
Every session involves watching a clip from the movie to help group members engage in discussion. And daily readings from The Resolution for Men and The Resolution for Women will help you connect with God and His best plan for your family. This study goes even deeper than the Courageous Living 4-session study and allows spouses to study together and make new commitments as parents.
Pray Like This outlines the Model Prayer from Matthew 6 that Jesus gave His disciples; and shows believers today how to pray with an understanding of who God is and what He desires for our lives.
Pray like This Leader Kit includes a Bible Study Book and a DVD with a promotional video and six 15-minute videos that introduce each phrase in the Model Prayer, explore its theological truths, and suggest areas of life application.
The study follows a six-week format that covers these topics:
Weekly sessions include the following titles
1 – The Fatherhood of God 2 – The Worthiness of God 3 – The Kingdom and Will of God 4 – The Provision of God 5 – The Forgiveness of God 6 – The Protection of God
Be the Man God Made You to Be! – Sometimes circumstances in life make it difficult for men to be all God wants them to be. But Tony Evans urges men to stop looking at their circumstances as excuses and instead to see them as challenges and opportunities for success.
No More Excuses 8-session video study by Tony Evans explores examples of men of God throughout the Bible such as Moses, Joseph, and David. He challenges you to lay down your excuses and fight to be a man of character and commitment.
This No More Excuses Leader Kit includes a Bible Study Book and two DVDs with a promotional video and eight 12- to 15-minute video teaching sessions featuring author Tony Evans. The Kit also includes codes for access to digital video downloads and additional resources through Wordsearch Bible.
Session Titles/Times:
DISC 1
Promotional Video [01:11]
2. Session 1: No More Hiding Behind the Past [11:21]
3. Session 2: No More Holding Back [13:22]
4. Session 3: No More Weak Leadership [12:04]
5. Session 4: No More Going Through the Motions [12:04]
DISC 2
6. Session 5: No More Compromising Your Integrity [12:41]
7. Session 6: No More Sifting Through the Rubble [13:18]
8. Session 7: No More Half Stepping [12:31]
9. Session 8: No More Standing on the Sidelines [15:27]
Inspired by the movie COURAGEOUS, this study contains twelve commitments related to characteristics men of God want to pursue – responsibility, faithfulness, honor, justice, forgiveness, integrity, courage, and more. In eight sessions, Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick lead men through these “I Will” commitments, identifying the biblical message and ways to live out each principle in real life, especially with their families.
Discover what it means to step up and live a courageous life. Based on his book by the same title, Dennis Rainey and other ministry leaders unpack what biblical manhood looks like. Stepping Up® define courage throughout the five stages of manhood and commissions men to honestly evaluate where they stand in their duties of masculinity. Essential for the small-group study experience, the workbook correlates to the 10 video sessions and provides additional thought-provoking content, small-group discussion questions, and three days of follow-up exercises for men to finish on their own.
It doesn’t matter if you have a great marriage, an “ok” marriage, one that is limping along trying to survive, or one that is headed for divorce. Through the guided activities, couple’s can develop stronger marriages as they apply God’s principles to their marriage, take an honest look at what they do and do not contribute to the marriage, and learn to never stop dating. This is a great book for any couple. For pastors, counselors, and lay leaders working with or mentoring couples, this is a great book to recommend.
There’s no doubt that marriage is hard work. Yet it can also be one of the most fulfilling relationships you can experience, outside of your relationship with God. However, many marriages leave God outside of the relationship. Godly marriages do not happen without cultivating it, investing in it, and putting God first in your individual lives and in your marriage.
This book includes 365 daily activities and takes you on a guided journey through Biblical principles about Godly marriage that you can then apply to your marriage, as well as helping you talk through concepts that can help you develop a solid relationship. Inside you will find simple, quick activities that include:
Scripture to memorize and meditate on
Conversation Starters
Concepts from the Bible on Godly marriages
Romance Builders
Relationship Builders
Personal reflections
Date ideas
Group date ideas for you and other Christian couples
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