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40 Questions About the Great Commission (40 Questions Series)
by Benjamin L. Merkle Daniel L. Akin George G. RobinsonJesus' Great Commission is one of the key pillars of the church's evangelistic work and has been the guiding principle for missionaries throughout church history. In 40 Questions about the Great Commission, scholars Daniel Akin, Benjamin Merkle, and George Robinson unpack the meaning, history, theology, and practical applications of Jesus' command to go and make disciples. Ideal for personal or group study, this volume will reignite your passion for evangelism while answering key questions like:• Where do we stand in relation to fulfilling the Great Commission?• How do baptism and teaching relate to the Great Commission?• What is the meaning of "I am with you always, to the end of the age"?• How does the Old Testament relate to the Great Commission?• What is the special contribution of each Gospel's version of the Great Commission?• What is the responsibility of the local church to the Great Commission?• What are some mobilization resources that can help churches and individuals to become Great Commission focused?Other highlights include an overview of some of the great evangelists and missionaries in church history, and a collection of notable quotations on the Great Commission, ideal for teaching and preaching.
40 Questions About the Great Commission (40 Questions Series)
by Daniel L. Akin; Benjamin L. Merkle; George G. RobinsonJesus' Great Commission is one of the key pillars of the church's evangelistic work and has been the guiding principle for missionaries throughout church history. In 40 Questions about the Great Commission, scholars Daniel Akin, Benjamin Merkle, and George Robinson unpack the meaning, history, theology, and practical applications of Jesus' command to go and make disciples. Ideal for personal or group study, this volume will reignite your passion for evangelism while answering key questions like: <p><p> Where do we stand in relation to fulfilling the Great Commission? <p> How do baptism and teaching relate to the Great Commission? <p> What is the meaning of "I am with you always, to the end of the age"? <p> How does the Old Testament relate to the Great Commission? <p> What is the special contribution of each Gospel's version of the Great Commission? <p> What is the responsibility of the local church to the Great Commission? <p> What are some mobilization resources that can help churches and individuals to become Great Commission focused? <p> Other highlights include an overview of some of the great evangelists and missionaries in church history, and a collection of notable quotations on the Great Commission, ideal for teaching and preaching.
40 Questions About the Historical Jesus (40 Questions & Answers)
by C. Marvin PateThe conclusions of the quest for the historical Jesus, which casts the majority of Christ’s life as a myth, are a stark contrast to the orthodox view of Christ as presented in the Bible. Pate demonstrates that a critical analysis of the gospel text along with historical and cultural methods of investigation actually point toward an orthodox view of Christ. <P><P> This work argues that the canonical Gospels are the most trustworthy information we have about the gospel writers as well as the life and ministry of Jesus, including his death, visit to hades, resurrection, and ascension. Readers will be encouraged by the reliability of the Gospel writers, the reality of Jesus’ humanity and deity, and the inferiority of the apocryphal gospels.
40 Questions About the Historical Jesus (40 Questions Series)
by C. Marvin PateAnswers to critical questions regarding the study of the Jesus of history and the Christ of faithThe conclusions of the quest for the historical Jesus, which casts the majority of Christ's life as a myth, are a stark contrast to the orthodox view of Christ as presented in the Bible. Pate demonstrates that a critical analysis of the gospel text along with historical and cultural methods of investigation actually point toward an orthodox view of Christ.This work argues that the canonical Gospels are the most trustworthy information we have about the gospel writers as well as the life and ministry of Jesus, including his death, visit to hades, resurrection, and ascension. Readers will be encouraged by the reliability of the Gospel writers, the reality of Jesus' humanity and deity, and the inferiority of the apocryphal gospels.
40 Questions About the Text and Canon of the New Testament (40 Questions)
by L. Scott Kellum Charles L. QuarlesHow did the New Testament come to be? The ancient writings that comprise the New Testament are critical for understanding the life, teachings, and impact of Jesus of Nazareth, all of which are central to Christianity. But how were these texts circulated, collected, and given their canonical status? Is the New Testament a trustworthy source for learning about Jesus and the early church? New Testament scholars Charles L. Quarles and L. Scott Kellum address the most pressing questions regarding the study of New Testament texts, their transmission, and their collection into the canon, such as these: What happened to the original manuscripts of the New Testament? With all the variants, can we still speak of inspiration and inerrancy? What is New Testament textual criticism and why is it important? How do most scholars decide between the readings of different manuscripts? What are the competing views on canon? Did the apostles recognize contemporaneous books as Scripture? Did the early councils decide the canon? 40 Questions About the Text and Canon of the New Testament uses a question-and-answer format so readers can pursue the issues that interest them most, with additional resources at 40questions.net.
40 Questions about Church Membership and Discipline (40 Questions & Answers Series)
by Jeremy M. KimbleAddresses forty of the most common and thorny questions about church lifeDoes church membership mean more than simply joining a social group? Does the church have a responsibility to discipline its members--and if so, what does that look like? Recognizing the many puzzling questions about the critical role of the church in the life of believers, Jeremy Kimble addresses forty key points.Each section considers questions of theology, ministry, and practicality, such as:Is there a New Testament precedent for membership?How does membership relate to baptism and communion?Who should become a member?How is discipline related to discipleship?Should a believer associate with someone under church discipline?Like the other volumes in the 40 Questions & Answers Series, this book raises--and clearly answers--the most common and difficult questions that church leaders and members have. With succinct chapters, this is an eminently practical resource for any church leader, elder board, or new member seeking a foundational understanding of how the church should function.
40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible
by Robert L. Plummer Benjamin L. MerkleOrganized around common FAQs, 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible tackles the major questions about biblical hermeneutics (i. e. , how to interpret and understand the Bible). Robert Plummer provides background information for getting started and general considerations for interpretation, and then examines specific genres and issues in recent studies of hermeneutics. The format of the book allows readers to pick and choose what issues are most pertinent to their interests and needs. Thought-provoking discussion questions after each topic make this ideal for both personal study and group study.
40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible (40 Questions Series)
by Robert L. PlummerA vital Bible resource used in classrooms and churches worldwide now revised and updated.40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible, now in a revised second edition, probes the most pressing problems encountered by churchgoers and beginning Bible students when they try to read and understand the Bible. Using feedback received from pastors, professors, and Bible teachers, New Testament professor Robert L. Plummer includes updated information about Bible translations, biblical interpretation, and Bible study technology and streamlines previous portions to make room for a handful of new issues.This second edition, updated regarding Bible translations, biblical interpretation trends, and Bible-related technology, will continue to serve professors, pastors, and Bible study leaders as a go-to guide or textbook. New Testament scholar Robert L. Plummer covers historical, interpretive, practical, and theological matters such as:• Were the ancient manuscripts of the Bible transmitted accurately?• Why can't people agree on what the Bible means?• How do we interpret the Psalms?• How can I use the Bible in daily devotions?• Does the Bible teach that God wants Christians to be healthy and wealthy?40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible provides crucial assistance for students ready to engage with biblical scholarship and for teachers eager to lead Bible studies with confidence.
40 Rules for Internet Business Success: Escape the 9 to 5, Do Work You Love, and Build a Profitable Online Business
by Matthew Paulson<p>Your Blueprint for Business Success! <p>Stop reading books by pretenders. Read this one and you will learn from an entrepreneur who created a seven-figure internet business from scratch. Matthew Paulson, Founder of Analyst Ratings Network, Lightning Releases and GoGo Photo Contest, has weathered the failures and triumphs of being an entrepreneur for nearly a decade. 40 Rules for Internet Business Success is his collection of core principles and strategies he used to grow his business. <p>By reading 40 Rules for Internet Business Success, you will learn to: <p> <li>Throw away your business plan! Create a scalable business model that actually works. <li>Identify a target market that is desperate for your company's products and services. <li>Launch your first product or service faster by building a minimum viable business. <li>Create a reliable and repeatable marketing strategy to keep new customers coming. <li>Build systems that make your business run like a well-oiled machine. <li>Maximize your company's earnings potential with the three keys of revenue growth.</li> <p> <p>No matter what your goals are for online business success: 40 Rules will help you turn your dream of owning a profitable Internet business into reality. <p>EXTRAS WITH EVERY PURCHASE: After purchasing the book, open it and follow the directions inside to receive access to the two bonus audio interviews titled 40 Bootstrapped Business Ideas and The Seven Deadly Sins of New Entrepreneurs.</p>
40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology
by Beverly Lawn40 Short Stories, part of the highly successful Bedford/St. Martin's portable series of anthologies and guides, continues to offer a diverse selection of classic and contemporary short fiction for a low price. Editorial features — such as instruction on how to write about fiction and a glossary of literary terms — are located in the back of the book so the focus can remain on the stories. The stories themselves are arranged chronologically to help students trace the evolution of the short story genre. This book's small size, low price, and versatility make it the perfect anthology for a variety of courses, including introduction to fiction, creative writing, introduction to literature, or literature-based composition.
40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology
by Beverly Lawn Joanne DiazGathering forty important short stories in a portable and economical format, the second edition includes even more of the fiction instructors want to teach and more of the help student readers need.
40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology
by Beverly Lawn Joanne Diaz40 Short Stories includes 40 chronologically- arranged, classic and contemporary fiction selections with reading and writing support built in.
40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology (4th Edition)
by Beverly Lawn40 Short Stories, part of the highly successful Bedford/St. Martin's portable series of anthologies and guides, continues to offer a balanced mix of classic and contemporary short fiction for a low price. Editorial features -- such as instruction on how to write about fiction and a glossary of literary terms -- are located in the back of the book so the focus can remain on the stories. The stories themselves are arranged chronologically to help students trace the evolution of the short story genre. This book's small size, low price, and versatility make it the perfect anthology for a variety of classes, including introduction to fiction, composition, creative writing, or introduction to literature.
40 Sonnets
by Don PatersonThis collection, which won the 2015 Costa Poetry Award, is an exhibition of the Dundee-born poet’s stunningly accomplished adoption of the sonnet’s ancient structureThis collection from Don Paterson, his first since the Forward Prize–winning Rain in 2009, is a series of forty luminous sonnets. Some take a traditional form, while others experiment with the reader’s conception of the sonnet, but they all share the lyrical intelligence and musical gift that has made Paterson one of our most celebrated poets.Addressed to friends and enemies, the living and the dead, children, musicians, poets, and dogs, these poems are as ambitious in their scope and tonal range as in the breadth of their concerns. Here, voices call home from the blackout and the airlock, the storm cave and the séance, the coal shed, the war, the highway, the forest, and the sea. These are voices frustrated by distance and darkness, which ring with the “sound that fades up from the hiss, / like a glass some random downdraught had set ringing, / now full of its only note, its lonely call.”In 40 Sonnets, Paterson returns to some of his central themes—contradiction and strangeness, tension and transformation, the dream world, and the divided self—in some of the most powerful and formally assured poems of his career.
40 Souls to Keep
by Libby DrewA healer. A helper. A race against time—and an otherworldly danger—to save a child. A male/male romantic suspense thriller with a supernatural twist.Seven years ago, Jase awoke with the mystical power to heal people—and no memory of his past. The only clue to his identity is the number forty tattooed on his arm. Driven by a mission he doesn’t understand, Jase follows his visions to those he’s meant to save. He is convinced that the fortieth person he’s drawn to—a little girl named Macy Pearl—is the key to finally learning the truth . . . Social worker Lucas Jacobson has made a promise to protect Macy, orphaned when her parents were brutally murdered. So when Jase shows up in Naples claiming he’s there to heal the child, Lucas is wary, despite his attraction to the enigmatic stranger.Then Macy is abducted, and Lucas has no choice but to trust in Jase. Scouring the city from its glitzy resorts to its seedy underbelly only deepens the mystery—and draws the two men closer. But Jase is certain of one thing: if Macy dies, a dark fate awaits them all.“Drew maintains a high level of suspense as the men become lovers and determine who wants Macy and why, interspersing flashbacks to Jase’s seven years as a traveling healer.” —Publishers Weekly
40 Techniques Every Counselor Should Know
by Bradley T. ErfordUser friendly, concise, and thorough, Bradley Erford's 40 Techniques Every Counselor Should Know gives students a succinct look at the theoretical basis underlying each of 40 counseling techniques, and the common variations that can be used to ensure their successful implementation. The book identifies techniques from diverse theoretical approaches, including: Brief Counseling; Adlerian or Psychodynamic, Gestalt; Mindfulness; humanistic-phenomenological; Social Learning; Cognitive; Behavioral; and Cognitive-behavioral. Transcripts and descriptions show step-by-step how to implement the techniques, outcome research on each technique helps in determining which techniques are best for use with various populations, and multicultural implications help readers learn more about applying each technique and approach to counseling clients from diverse cultures. Added to this new edition are: new chapters on Journaling, Miller and Rollnick's motivational interviewing, self-disclosure, empathic confrontation, and strength bombardment; new sections on mindfulness-based procedures and humanistic-phenomenological approach to counseling; a number of new, edited, or expanded transcripts; and; thorough updating of sources throughout.
40 Thieves on Saipan: The Elite Marine Scout-Snipers in One of WWII's Bloodiest Battles
by Joseph TachovskyBefore there were Navy SEALs, before there were Green Berets, there were the 40 Thieves: the elite Scout Sniper Platoon of the Sixth Marine Regiment during World War II. Behind enemy lines on the island of Saipan—where firing a gun could mean instant discovery and death—the 40 Thieves killed in silence during the grueling battle for Saipan, the "D-Day" of the Pacific. Now Joseph Tachovsky—whose father Frank was the commanding officer of the 40 Thieves, also called "Tachovsky's Terrors"—joins with award-winning author Cynthia Kraack to transport readers back to the brutal Battle of Saipan. Built on hours of personal interviews with WWII veterans, their personal papers, letters and documentation from the National Archives, 40 Thieves on Saipan is an astonishing portrayal of elite World War II combat. It's also a rare glimpse into the lives of World War II Marines. The poorest equipped branch of the services at that time, Marines were notorious thieves. To improve their odds for victory against the Japanese, they found it necessary to improve their supply chains through &“Marine Methods,&” stealing. Being the elite of the Sixth Regiment, the Scout-Sniper Platoon excelled at the craft—earning them the nickname of the &“40 Thieves&” from their envious peers. Upon returning from a 1943 trip to the Pacific theater, Eleanor Roosevelt observed, &“The Marines I have met around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marines.&”
40 Tons Of Trouble
by Connie FlynnMoving on down the highway… That's all Cat DeAngelo wants to do, but it's getting harder and harder. That's because someone's trying to ruin DeAngelo Transport. Cat's trucks have suffered a rash of break-ins, and a slimy competitor keeps underbidding her and offering to buy her out. Worse, Cat's at odds with her sister and brother. They want her to get out from behind the wheel and take over the day-to-day running of the family company—from behind a desk! Then Cat takes on a six-foot-five certified "hunk" as a temporary codriver and her problems really escalate! Right along with her heart rate.
40 Unbreakable Laws of Money: Laws for Business, Success and Life
by Wayne WakefieldA financial expert outlines what you need to understand about money in order to achieve success in business and in life. Who told you, you had to go to a bank or a lender with your hat in your hand to qualify for a loan? Who told you, you had to pay for your home, car, boat, and plane? Get someone else to pay for them! Where did you learn that it took a college education, good credit, and a savings account to become wealthy and financially independent?40 Unbreakable Laws Of Money reveals Wayne Wakefield&’s &“hidden&” secrets to the money and business world that only the few wealthy know. Through almost 30 years of business and finance, Wayne discovered Laws that must be followed that secure success. Inside, he opens the world of money and the secrets to the free enterprise system to create a mindset that challenges and changes everything you were taught. Wayne breaks down all you need to know with humor and a very common-sense approach that brings major revelation to those who dare to take the time to read and invest in themselves. You will not have to memorize the 40 Unbreakable Laws, because they will become part of you as you complete each chapter. You will immediately recognize and start changing what you do financially through a revelatory new mindset. You will never be able to go back and you will never think the same way again!
40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child
by Barbara Mathias Mary Ann French30 years after the civil rights movement, America is still imbued with the spirit of racism. Despite the best intentions of a generation, children today are still learning the dangerous lessons of prejudice, hate and bigotry. Ultimately, the only way to rid our society of the evil of racism is to teach our children, while they're still impressionable, that color is not an indication of a person's worth. Unfortunately, many parents are at a loss as to how to do this effectively. 40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child is the perfect aid for these parents. Divided into five age-related sections, ranging from preschool age to the teenage years, it provides helpful and practical ways parents can teach these important lessons, and contains specific advice addressing the unique concerns of both white parents and parents of color. With topics ranging from how to select toys for toddlers to how to talk with teenagers about what they see on the evening news, 40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child is a book all concerned parents will want to have on their shelves.
40 Ways to Support Struggling Readers in Content Classrooms, Grades 6-12
by Elaine K. McEwan-AdkinsProvides 40 research-based methods with suggestions for easy implementation to help struggling readers, and features three tables of contents (traditional, topical, and problem-solving) formatted for quick reference.
40 Weeks: What Humans and 81 Other Species Expect When They're Expecting
by Anna BlixMatrescene meets the Golden Mole - discover what the animal kingdom expects when it's expectingIt takes 40 weeks to grow a human baby. And the relationship between a foetus and a pregnant woman is a little like that of a parasite and its host. One takes and takes, while the other continues to give, risking their health in the process.Is there a better way?The Komodo dragon can reproduce via pathogenesis - fertilising its own eggs, so no male is needed.The Surinam toad harbours live babies in craters under its skin - until they're ready to burst out into the world. And the hyena . . . Well, best not mention the hyena . . .Anna Blix takes the reader on a fascinating journey through her own pregnancy, introducing us in each of the 40 weeks to other creatures who have just delivered their next generation into the world. This fun, informative and personable book provides evolutionary comfort throughout the long haul of pregnancy, and an explanation as to how we ended up here: as the smartest species with a tiresome, but perhaps not so bad way to reproduce. It could always be worse. Just ask the hyena.Translated from the Norwegian by Nicola Smalley
40 Weeks: What Humans and 81 Other Species Expect When They're Expecting
by Anna BlixMatrescene meets the Golden Mole - discover what the animal kingdom expects when it's expectingIt takes 40 weeks to grow a human baby. And the relationship between a foetus and a pregnant woman is a little like that of a parasite and its host. One takes and takes, while the other continues to give, risking their health in the process.Is there a better way?The Komodo dragon can reproduce via pathogenesis - fertilising its own eggs, so no male is needed.The Surinam toad harbours live babies in craters under its skin - until they're ready to burst out into the world.And the hyena . . . Well, best not mention the hyena . . .Anna Blix takes the reader on a fascinating journey through her own pregnancy, introducing us in each of the 40 weeks to other creatures who have just delivered their next generation into the world. This fun, informative and personable book provides evolutionary comfort throughout the long haul of pregnancy, and an explanation as to how we ended up here: as the smartest species with a tiresome, but perhaps not so bad way to reproduce. It could always be worse. Just ask the hyena.Translated from the Norwegian by Nicola Smalley
40 Years of China's War on Poverty
by Xinkai Zhu Chao PengChina's anti-poverty campaign has liberated hundreds of millions of citizens from absolute poverty, offering a compelling model for other developing countries around the world. This book demonstrates the path of China’s poverty alleviation and explores the approach and the theory underlying the country’s experience. The authors elucidate four important stages of poverty alleviation in China. They further investigate how the administration has balanced economic growth, regional development and the protection of ecosystem and cultural and heritage sites during China's remarkable transformation. As China’s development experience have extended the theory of international poverty alleviation, this book should provide valuable insights and offer enlightenment to global scholars, NGOs and governments of other developing countries.
40 Years of Economics: Tributes to Richard Arena and his Impact on Economic Thought (Springer Studies in the History of Economic Thought)
by Muriel Dal Pont Legrand Sandye GloriaThis book is written in honour of Richard Arena, Professor of Economics at the University of the Côte d'Azur and a specialist in the history of economic thought. Written by distinguished scholars and historians of economic thought, this volume covers various scientific topics that Richard Arena has dealt with during his 40 years of academic activity. It features contributions on the theory and history of economic analysis, covering economic thinking from the 19th and 20th centuries through the post-war period to Cambridge economics and the Sraffa period. It also includes contributions on economic modelling, economic philosophy and ontology. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of economics and, in particular, the work of Richard Arena.