God is Said to do that which He Only Permits

God is Said to do that which He Only Permits
Author: Troy J. Edwards
Publisher: Troy Edwards
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2015-12-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1519680791

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“It is usual in Scripture to attribute to the Supreme Power, acts which are virtually those of his instruments, and which he merely permits.” – Charles Edward Fraser-Tytler Many false charges have been leveled at God by His critics (atheists, agnostics, satanists, etc.) due to misreading the Bible. Part of the problem has been the failure to understand the idiomatic language used in the Ancient Near East, especially among the Hebrew people, from which our God inspired Scriptures have their origin. This failure has led to more misunderstandings about God and His inspired Word than we can attest to. While the Hebrews had numerous idioms I am fully persuaded that the most neglected one among theologians and Bible translators has been what I prefer to label as “the permission idiom”. This is the idiom that, as we will learn in this study, scholars tell us is one in which God is said to be the cause of that which He merely allowed or permitted or did not prevent from happening. May the Lord use this book to help you understand Him and your Bible better.

The Sovereignty of God

The Sovereignty of God
Author: A.W. Pink
Publisher: Gideon House Books
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2016-11-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1943133417

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When was the last time we truly paused to meditate and study the crucially important doctrine of the sovereignty of God? In this book A.W. Pink unpacks the theology of the sovereignty of God for us in a way few others have before or after him. Pink dives into Scripture not only to define the sovereignty of God; he goes on to help us apply the doctrine to various aspects of our lives. Pink passionately challenges us to wrestle with and accept a higher, deeper and broader view of our omniscient and omnipotent King.

Don't Waste Your Cancer

Don't Waste Your Cancer
Author: John Piper
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2011-01-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433523337

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How are we as Christians called to respond when cancer invades our lives, whether our own bodies or those of our friends and family? On the eve of his own cancer surgery, John Piper writes about cancer as an opportunity to glorify God. With pastoral sensitivity, compassion, and strength, Piper gently but firmly acknowledges that we can indeed waste our cancer when we don't see how it is God's good plan for us and a hope-filled path for making much of Jesus. Don't Waste Your Cancer is for anyone touched by a life-threatening illness. It first appeared as an appendix in Suffering and the Sovereignty of God. Repackaged and republished, it will serve as a hope-giving resource for healthcare workers, pastors, counselors, and others caring for those with cancer and other serious illnesses. The booklets are also available in packs of ten.

The Heidelberg Catechism

The Heidelberg Catechism
Author: Christian Reformed Church
Publisher:
Total Pages: 77
Release: 1988-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780930265854

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Includes the text of the latest translation of the Heidelberg Catechism (1975, updated 1988) approved by the Christian Reformed Church. Scripture references are listed in footnotes.

Operating in the Courts of Heaven

Operating in the Courts of Heaven
Author: Robert Henderson
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2016-02-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0768413834

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Why do some people pray in agreement with Gods will, heart and timing, yet the desired answers do not come? Why would God not respond when we pray from the earnestness of our hearts? What is the problem, or better yet, what is the solution? Robert Henderson believes the answer is found in where your prayer actually takes place. We must direct our prayer towards the Courts of Heaven and not only the battlefield. Robert shows that it is in the courtrooms of Heaven where our breakthroughs can be found. When you learn to operate there you will see your answers unlocked and released. This book will teach you the legal processes of Heaven and how to operate in its courts. When you get off the battlefield and into the courtroom you can grant God the legal clearance to fulfill His passion and answer your prayers.

The Doctrines of Grace

The Doctrines of Grace
Author: James Montgomery Boice
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433517353

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There is no question that we live in an age of weak theology and casual Christianity. We have substituted intuition for truth, feeling for belief and immediate gratification for enduring hope. Evangelicalism desperately needs to return to the doctrines that once before reformed the world: radical depravity, unconditional election, particular redemption, efficacious grace and persevering grace. James Boice and Philip Ryken not only provide a compelling exposition on these doctrines of grace, but also look briefly at their historical impact. The authors leave no doubt that the church suffers when these foundational truths are neglected and that she must return to a Christianity that is practical-minded, kind-hearted, and most importantly, biblically based.

Galatians

Galatians
Author: Geoff Ziegler
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433543052

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The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) Reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout each book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on each and every page of the Bible. The book of Galatians is one of the apostle Paul’s most impassioned and eloquent letters. It warns Christians of the dangers of both legalism and lawlessness, while calling them to live lives that are shaped by the gospel. In this study, pastor Geoff Ziegler walks readers through the promises, warnings, and gospel declarations found in Galatians. Both accessible and theologically robust, this study will help Christians find freedom in their identity as God’s adopted children.

When Bad Things Happen to Good People

When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Author: Harold S. Kushner
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2001
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0805241930

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Offers an inspirational and compassionate approach to understanding the problems of life, and argues that we should continue to believe in God's fairness.

Spectacular Sins

Spectacular Sins
Author: John Piper
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2008
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433502755

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John Piper poignantly shares what God wants us to know about his sovereignty and Christ's supremacy when we encounter sin or tragedy.

If God, Why Evil?

If God, Why Evil?
Author: Norman L. Geisler
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441214658

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Bestselling author and apologist takes on one of the most difficult questions Christians face. How can an omnipotent, loving God preside over a world filled with evil and suffering? The author's approach is concise, systematic, and clearly communicated, just what Geisler fans have grown to expect. In addition to relying on time-tested solutions to the problem of evil, the author also presents a compelling new way to think about this puzzle.