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God on the Grounds: A History of Religion at Thomas Jefferson's University
by Harry Y. GambleFree-thinking Thomas Jefferson established the University of Virginia as a secular institution and stipulated that the University should not provide any instruction in religion. Yet over the course of the nineteenth century and into the early twentieth, religion came to have a prominent place in the University, which today maintains the largest department of religious studies of any public university in America. Given his intentions, how did Jefferson's university undergo such remarkable transformations?In God on the Grounds, esteemed religious studies scholar Harry Gamble offers the first history of religion’s remarkably large role—both in practice and in study—at UVA. Jefferson’s own reputation as a religious skeptic and infidel was a heavy liability to the University, which was widely regarded as injurious to the faith and morals of its students. Consequently, the faculty and Board of Visitors were eager throughout the nineteenth century to make the University more religious. Gamble narrates the early, rapid, and ongoing introduction of religion into the University’s life through the piety of professors, the creation of the chaplaincy, the growth of the YMCA, the multiplication of religious services and meetings, the building of a chapel, and the establishment of a Bible lectureship and a School of Biblical History and Literature. He then looks at how—only in the mid-twentieth century—the University began to retreat from its religious entanglements and reclaim its secular character as a public institution. A vital contribution to the institutional history of UVA, God on the Grounds sheds light on the history of higher education in the United States, American religious history, and the development of religious studies as an academic discipline.
God the Creator Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Our Beginning, Our Rebellion, and Our Way Back (The Story Bible Study Series)
by Randy FrazeeHeaven and earth are woven more closely together than we might think. In this 8-session video Bible study (streaming included), enter the creation of the world and the first movements of God's perfect plan to deliver his people.Throughout the Bible—from its very first pages to the culmination of Christ's return—there are two parallel dramas unfolding:The lower story, which describes the events from our human perspective.The upper story, which reveals how the events unfold from God's perspective.The objective of God the Creator—the first in a series of three small-group studies in The Story series—is to introduce you to these lower and upper stories as told in the Old Testament books of Genesis through Ruth. As you read these narratives—featuring characters such as Adam, Eve, Abraham, Sarah, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, and Ruth—you will see how God has been weaving our lower story into the greater upper story that he has been writing.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture readings.An individual access code to stream all eight video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).Sessions include:The Beginning of Life as We Know It (Genesis 1–11)God Builds a Nation (Genesis 12–36)From Slave to Deputy Pharaoh (Genesis 37–50)Deliverance (Exodus 1–17)Wanderings (Exodus 18–Numbers 27)The Battle Begins (Joshua 1–24)A Few Good Men . . . and Women (Judges 1–21)The Faith of a Foreign Woman (Ruth 1–4)The God the Creator Study Guide is part of The Story Bible Study Series: a three-part Bible study drawn from Randy Frazee's bestselling The Story, which reveals the Bible as a single, continuous narrative of God and his people.Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
God the Deliverer Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Our Search for Identity and Our Hope for Renewal (The Story Bible Study Series)
by Randy FrazeeGod goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. In this 8-session video Bible study (streaming included), enter the unfolding progression of the Old Testament and the advancement of God's complex plan to deliver his people. Deliverance is what the story of the Bible is all about. But throughout the Bible, there are two parallel dramas unfolding:The lower story, which describes the events from our human perspective.The upper story, which reveals how the events unfold from God's perspective.The goal of the God the Deliverer Bible study is to introduce you to these lower and upper stories as told in the Old Testament books of 1 Samuel through Malachi and the thread of deliverance that weaves through them both.As you read these narratives—featuring characters such as Samuel, Saul, David, Jeremiah, Daniel, Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah—you will see how God has been weaving our lower story into the greater upper story that he has been writing.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture readings.An individual access code to stream all eight video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).Sessions include:Standing Tall, Falling Hard (1 Samuel 1–15)From Shepherd to King (1 Samuel 16–2 Samuel 24)The King Who Had It All (1 Kings 1–11)A Kingdom Torn in Two (1 Kings 12–2 Kings 16)The Kingdom Fall (2 Kings 17–25)Daniel in Exile (Daniel)The Queen of Beauty and Courage (Esther)The Return Home (Ezra–Nehemiah)The God the Deliverer Study Guide is part of The Story Bible Study Series: a three-part Bible study drawn from Randy Frazee's bestselling The Story, which reveals the Bible as a single, continuous narrative of God and his people.Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
God the Peacemaker: How Atonement Brings Shalom (New Studies in Biblical Theology #Volume 25)
by Graham ColeWhat does God intend for his broken creation? In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Graham A. Cole seeks to answer this question by setting the atoning work of the cross in the broad framework of God's grand plan to restore the created order, and places the story of Jesus, his cross and empty tomb within it. Since we have become paradoxically the glory and garbage of the universe, our great need is peace with God and not just with God, but also with one another. Atonement brings shalom by defeating the enemies of peace, overcoming both the barriers to reconciliation and to the restoration of creation through the sacrifice of Christ. The "peace dividend" that atonement brings ranges from the forgiveness of sins for the individual to adoption into the family of God. 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.
God the Savior Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Our Freedom in Christ and Our Role in the Restoration of All Things (The Story Bible Study Series)
by Randy FrazeeGod goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. In this 8-session video Bible study (streaming included), enter the culmination of God's complex plan to deliver his people in the person of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Salvation is what the story of the Bible is all about: the final goal of God's narrative. But throughout the Bible, there are two parallel dramas unfolding:The lower story, which describes the events from our human perspective.The upper story, which reveals how the events unfold from God's perspective.The goal of the God the Savior Bible study is to introduce you to these lower and upper stories as told in the New Testament. As you read these stories—featuring characters such as Mary and Joseph, the Twelve Disciples, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, and the central figure, Jesus Christ—you will see how God has been weaving our lower story into the greater upper story that he has been writing.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture readings.An individual access code to stream all eight video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).Sessions include:Jesus' Birth and Ministry (Matthew–John)Jesus, the Son of God (Matthew–John)The Hour of Darkness (Matthew–John)The Resurrection (Matthew–John)New Beginnings (Acts 1–12)Paul's Mission (Acts 13–18)Paul's Final Days (Acts 19–28)The End of Time (Revelation)The God the Savior Study Guide is part of The Story Bible Study Series: a three-part Bible study drawn from Randy Frazee's bestselling The Story, which reveals the Bible as a single, continuous narrative of God and his people.Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
God's Amazing Creatures and Me
by Paul F. Haidle Helen HaidleA creation devotional for children ages 6-10, which shows detailed, pen and ink illustrations of animals - mammals, insects, birds - paired with a description of each, then an application for the youthful reader. In exploring God's awesome nature, it is helpful for children to understand God's design for them. For example, just as the monarch butterfly emerges from a cocoon to soar to heights above the clouds, so too can we all rest in the knowledge that God has made each of us special, and He has great love and a plan for us.
God's Amazing Creatures and Me
by Paul F. Haidle Helen HaidleA creation devotional for children ages 6-10, which shows detailed, pen and ink illustrations of animals - mammals, insects, birds - paired with a description of each, then an application for the youthful reader. In exploring God’s awesome nature, it is helpful for children to understand God’s design for them. For example, just as the monarch butterfly emerges from a cocoon to soar to heights above the clouds, so too can we all rest in the knowledge that God has made each of us special, and He has great love and a plan for us.
God's Answer to the Growing Crisis: A Bold Call to Action in the End Times
by Mike BickleThe dramatic shifts seen over the last few years—from economic to political to moral to beyond—have set the stage for a crisis that will affect every sphere of society. But this crisis isn&’t just looming in the United States; all of humanity is at a crossroads like never before. Mike Bickle, director of the International House of Prayer of Kansas City, offers God&’s definitive answer to this approaching global crisis. He provides a fresh biblical perspective on:The agenda to secularize and de-Christianize AmericaWhat the upsurge of secular humanism looks likeThe rise of ISIS and Islamic extremistsThe looming financial crisis Readers will overcome fear and confusion in the last days and learn to pray effectively for this nation and the world.
God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible
by Vaughan RobertsSixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. A worldwide bestseller published in countless sizes and bindings, translations and languages. Sworn by in court, fought over by religious people, quoted in arguments. The Bible is clearly no ordinary book. How can you begin to read and understand it as a whole?In this excellent overview, Vaughan Roberts gives you the big picture--showing how the different parts of the Bible fit together under the theme of the kingdom of God. He provides both the encouragement and the tools to help you read the Bible with confidence and understanding. And he points you to the Bible's supreme subject, Jesus Christ, and the salvation God offers through him.
God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible
by Vaughan RobertsSixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. A worldwide bestseller published in countless sizes and bindings, translations and languages. Sworn by in court, fought over by religious people, quoted in arguments. The Bible is clearly no ordinary book. How can you begin to read and understand it as a whole? In this excellent overview, Vaughan Roberts gives you the big picture—showing how the different parts of the Bible fit together under the theme of the kingdom of God. He provides both the encouragement and the tools to help you read the Bible with confidence and understanding. And he points you to the Bible's supreme subject, Jesus Christ, and the salvation God offers through him.
God's Big Plans for Me Storybook Bible: Based on the New York Times Bestseller The Purpose Driven Life
by Rick WarrenGod’s Big Plans for Me Storybook Bible illustrates the 40 foundational principles written in the #1 New York Times bestseller The Purpose Driven Life (What on Earth Am I Here For?) by Pastor Rick Warren. With child-friendly language, engaging illustrations, and a chronological approach, Pastor Warren introduces each Bible story with a theme that aligns with one of his foundational principles. He wraps up the stories with a closing thought targeted to early readers. The colorful illustrations and narrative tone bring these beloved Bible stories to life for readers young and old.
God's Big Plans for Me Storybook Bible: Based on the New York Times Bestseller The Purpose Driven Life
by Rick WarrenThe God&’s Big Plans for Me Storybook Bible uses kid-sized versions of the 40 foundational principles found in the #1 New York Times bestseller The Purpose Driven Life by pastor Rick Warren, helping boys and girls find the same motivating love of Christ in their own lives. Pastor Warren&’s unique approach starts by introducing each Bible story with a theme that aligns with one of his renowned PDL principles. Then, he uses colorful illustrations and an engaging, narrative tone to guide younger readers through each story. Finally, he wraps up the stories with a closing thought that turns each principle into a practical step boys and girls can take to discover God&’s big plans for them. Warren is a natural storyteller, and his principles have changed the lives of millions of adults. The God&’s Big Plans for Me Storybook Bible is the kid-friendly version that parents, grandparents, pastors, and teachers have been waiting for. God&’s Big Plans for Me Storybook Bible: Uses child-friendly language to introduce and engage children ages 4-8 in 40 of the most important Bible storiesIncludes illustrations that visually highlight—at a child&’s comprehension level—the 40 foundational principles from the New York Times bestseller, The Purpose Driven LifeFeatures an easy-to-understand, chronological approach to Bible reading
God's Crime Scene Participant's Guide: A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe
by J. Warner WallaceCustom illustrated by the author, renowned cold-case detective, author, and speaker J. Warner Wallace, this exclusive participant’s guide engages the audience in the “investigation” into whether the universe as we see it just happened, or if there is evidence of a divine “intruder”—or rather, God. Companion to the eight-part video series, participants will dive into one of the most meaningful and challenging questions: Does God exist? This highly visual guide helps the participant engage with the content to ultimately develop an investigative skill set similar to what a detective might use in investigating a homicide.
God's End-Time Calendar: The Prophetic Meaning Behind Celestial Events and Seasons
by Rod ParsleyUNFORTUNATELY WE LIVE IN A CULTURE that has made a habit of not just ignoring, but overthrowing time-tested principles that would direct us to virtue and victory if we would observe them. As we see catastrophes and calamities around the world, and the continual upheaval of the foundations and values we hold so dear, we can&’t help but wonder what God in heaven is saying to His church. HOW SHOULD WE INTERPRET THE TURMOIL WE SEE AROUND US AND IN THE WORLD? Is there a message God wants to relay by the four blood moons that appeared on the feasts of Passover and Tabernacles in 2014 and 2015? Delve into the prophetic meaning of these signs in God&’s End-Time Calendar. This book holds a road map to help you uncover the deep mysteries of God&’s intentions for celestial signs, to reveal the connection between the old and new covenants, and to prepare you as we head toward the dawn of eternity.
God's Ghostwriters: Enslaved Christians and the Making of the Bible
by Candida MossFrom an award-winning biblical scholar, the &“monumental and eye-opening&” story of how enslaved people created, gave meaning to, and spread the message of the New Testament, shaping the very foundations of Christianity in ways both subtle and profound (Reza Aslan). For the past two thousand years, Christian tradition, scholarship, and pop culture have credited the authorship of the New Testament to a select group of men: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Paul. But hidden behind these named and sainted individuals are a cluster of unnamed, enslaved coauthors and collaborators. These essential workers were responsible for producing the earliest manuscripts of the New Testament: making the parchment on which the texts were written, taking dictation, and refining the words of the apostles. And as the Christian message grew in influence, it was enslaved missionaries who undertook the arduous journey across the Mediterranean and along dusty roads to move Christianity to Rome, Spain, and North Africa—and into the pages of history. The impact of these enslaved contributors on the spread of Christianity, the development of foundational Christian concepts, and the making of the Bible was enormous, yet their role has been almost entirely overlooked until now. Filled with profound revelations both for what it means to be a Christian and for how we read individual texts themselves, God&’s Ghostwriters is a groundbreaking and rigorously researched book about how enslaved people shaped the Bible, and with it all of Christianity.
God's Goodness for the Chosen: An Interactive Bible Study Season 4 (The Chosen Bible Study Series #4)
by Amanda Jenkins Dallas Jenkins Dr. Douglas S. HuffmanGod&’s Goodness for the Chosen is an eight-lesson Bible study for individuals or groups that follows each episode of season 4 of The Chosen. This study teaches readers how to reframe their hardships and see them as fertile soil for God&’s goodness to grow in their lives. We see it over and over again in the Bible: God brings good things out of bad things for the sake of His people and for His glory. But truth be told, when we personally experience suffering, we have a difficult time actually believing it. Yet, life is challenging even for the followers of Jesus, and hardship in the twenty-first century is no exception. God&’s Goodness for the Chosen takes readers through eight lessons which reveal how God uses suffering to bring about good things in the lives of those He loves. You&’ll see: • Death is eclipsed by life • Grief is eclipsed by praise • Questions are eclipsed by resolve • Confusion is eclipsed by grace • Temporary things are eclipsed by eternal things • Heartbreak is eclipsed by love • Sin is eclipsed by obedience • Pain is eclipsed by the fullness of God&’s plan Indeed, readers will be challenged to embrace the hard things of life, to experience more of the goodness God offers on the other side.
God's Great Creation: Level 2 (I Can Read! / Adventure Bible)
by ZondervanGod spent seven days creating the world. On the sixth day, he made Adam and Eve—people just like us! God loved everything he made. But one day, Adam and Eve disobeyed God.This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it&’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
God's Great Love for You
by Rick WarrenGod&’s Great LoveCreated the entire universeAnd everything in itIncluding you.God&’s Great Love for You, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author and respected pastor Rick Warren, takes children on a whimsical and heartfelt journey that lets them know God&’s love is with them wherever they go. With breathtaking illustrations by Chris Saunders, the simple yet poignant text comes alive as a child journeys to places far and near and discovers God&’s great love is perfect, and everywhere, and will never end.
God's Healing Strategy: An Introduction to the Bible's Main Themes
by Ted GrimsrudThis completely revised new edition not only interweaves updates and refinements throughout but also adds two entirely new chapters, on Jonah, Job, and Daniel; and on the Psalms. As was true of the first edition, God’s Healing Strategy, Revised Edition, portrays God's persevering love as the heart of the Bible's message. <p><p>Bible study can focus on details at the expense of the Bible's overarching themes. Without losing sight of the details, this short but thorough book identifies God's healing love as the central theme of the Bible and challenges Christians to let that love shape lives today.
God's High Calling for Women
by John MacArthurThe subject of women in the church is both important and controversial—John MacArthur is not afraid of either. In this revised work, MacArthur examines what the Bible teaches in I Timothy 2:9-15. He discusses topics ranging from the attitude and appearance of women to their role in and contribution to the church.God&’s High Calling for Women can be used alongside or apart from the audio series available from Grace to You in either a personal or group study.Unique features:-Corresponds with the audio message series available from Grace to You-Features revised content and study questions-For personal or group study use
God's High Calling for Women
by John MacArthurThe subject of women in the church is both important and controversial—John MacArthur is not afraid of either. In this revised work, MacArthur examines what the Bible teaches in I Timothy 2:9-15. He discusses topics ranging from the attitude and appearance of women to their role in and contribution to the church.God&’s High Calling for Women can be used alongside or apart from the audio series available from Grace to You in either a personal or group study.Unique features:-Corresponds with the audio message series available from Grace to You-Features revised content and study questions-For personal or group study use
God's Imagery: Interpreting Scripture's Symbols, Parables, & Word Pictures (Bible Discovery Series)
by Joel C SeifertWhat are symbols in Scripture? What are parables in the Bible?The Bible is full of symbols, metaphors, figurative language, and stories, so how are you supposed to interpret God’s Word? What is meant to be taken figuratively and what is supposed to be understood literally?In God’s Imagery, you’ll learn about the principles of biblical interpretation and how to decipher scriptural language. As you grow in confidence and understanding of the symbols in God’s Word, you will grow in faith and knowledge of God’s saving grace.This book is part of the Bible Discovery Series, which provides you with background resources to help you unearth and understand the Bible’s greater meaning for your life today!
God's Israel and the Israel of God: Paul and Supersessionism
by Michael F. Bird Scot McKnightPaul and Jewish identity after Christ Paul believed Israel's Messiah had come. But what does this mean for Israel? Debate rages over Paul and supersessionism: the question of whether—and if so, to what extent—the new covenant in Christ replaces God's "old" covenant with Israel. Discussion of supersessionism carries much historical, theological, and political baggage, complicating attempts at dialogue. God's Israel and the Israel of God: Paul and Supersessionism pursues fruitful discussion by listening to a variety of perspectives. Scot McKnight, Michael F. Bird, and Ben Witherington III consider supersessionism from political, biblical, and historical angles, each concluding that if Paul believed Jesus was Israel's Messiah, then some type of supersessionism is unavoidable even if it is not necessarily a replacement of Israel by the church. Lynn H. Cohick, David J. Rudolph, Janelle Peters, and Ronald Charles respond to the opening essays and offer their own perspectives. Readers of God's Israel and the Israel of God will gain a broader understanding of the debate, its key texts, and the factors that shaped Paul's view of Israel.
God's Lamp, Man's Light: Mysteries Of The Menorah
by John D. GarrGod's Lamp, Man's Light is an in-depth analysis of one of the most intriguing images in the entire Bible--the menorah. It is the only Jewish or Christian symbol that was designed by God himself, and he gave it to his people as a demonstration of the light of his Word that illuminates the path of those who open their hearts to him. God's Lamp, Man's Light presents vivid images of a rich biblically Hebraic tradition, including: Man's Soul: God's Torah, The Tree of Lifht and Life, Dedication Produces Light; Jesus, the Light of the Word, and Menorah Mystery Numbers. God's Lamp, Man's Light will help you understand the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. As you recognize the historical and spiritual truths represented by the symbols of the Hebrew Scriptures, your life and the lives of your family and community will enriched immeasurably.
God's Library
by Greg ClarkeIf you have called someone the apple of your eye, a lily among thorns or the salt of the earth, you have been quoting the Bible. But did you know it? The Bible is the bestselling book of all time. It has changed the course of nations, inspired many of the world's great works of art, culture, philanthropy and architecture. But how many people today know what it says? God's Library is designed to persuade the sceptical reader just how essential it is to be educated in the Bible. It also introduces you to the kind of literature that is found in the Good Book, when it was written and for what purposes. It also tries to answer the question why the Bible has had such an enormous influence on individuals and societies for over two thousand years. Greg Clarke is the CEO of Bible Society Australia and teaches at the University of Sydney and Macquarie University.