The Sterling Gospel

The Sterling Gospel
Author: Atticus Mullon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2021-12-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781956019100

Was Jesus Christ a god sent from the heavens, or a man sent from the future?Long ago, the question was a blasphemous absurdity. However, in the year 2085, technology can perform every miracle recorded in the Bible. Concealed drones allow one to walk on water. Bioremedial ointments cure the blind. And now, a time distortion can send someone back to the past. Having secretly collected each of these modern marvels and more, billionaire recluse William Sterling is convinced it was a tech-savvy man, not God, who first inspired human hope. All he needs to do is find the right man to be the Messiah. At twenty-seven years old, Amir Saleh is perfect. He's the right age, has the right ancestry, and is in the right mindset: desperate. Though at first he wants no part of Sterling's ridiculous plot, he eventually agrees for the sake of his family, wasting away in poverty. In return for their provision, he immediately begins a grueling, yearslong training under a manic Sterling and his mild daughter Abigail. Eventually he is ready to take on the mantle of the savior. Thrust back in time to the dusty edge of ancient Nazareth, he navigates the challenges of living in an era vastly different from his own and finds that he does indeed have a role to play in the Christ story-but perhaps not the one for which he was prepared.

The Craft of Christian Songwriting

The Craft of Christian Songwriting
Author: Robert Sterling
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2009
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781423463399

(Reference). Born from eight years of teaching songwriting for the Academy of Gospel Music Arts, Robert Sterling's The Craft of Christian Songwriting deftly tackles the much-overlooked subject of craft in the Christian songwriter's creative process. The book challenges its readers to aspire to the highest level of excellence, providing chapter after chapter of practical insights into the Christian songwriting experience. All the way from "Getting Started" to "Building a Demo," The Craft of Christian Songwriting shows beginning writers how to make their next song their "best song ever," all from the unique perspective of the Christian songwriter. Practical and realistic, The Craft of Christian Songwriting is a smart read for anyone with aspirations of becoming a Christian songwriter. Highlights: * Hundreds of examples from hit songs * Concise and practical instruction on all the essential elements of the songwriting process * Writing exercises to help you improve your craft * Learn the ins and outs of collaboration * Examine 10 full lyric reprints, complete with the author's analysis * Discover how to produce a proper demo recording

Urban Apologetics

Urban Apologetics
Author: Eric Mason
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 031010095X

Urban Apologetics examines the legitimate issues that Black communities have with Western Christianity and shows how the gospel of Jesus Christ—rather than popular, socioreligious alternatives—restores our identity. African Americans have long confronted the challenge of dignity destruction caused by white supremacy. While many have found meaning and restoration of dignity in the black church, others have found it in ethnocentric socioreligious groups and philosophies. These ideologies have grown and developed deep traction in the black community and beyond. Revisionist history, conspiracy theories, and misinformation about Jesus and Christianity are the order of the day. Many young African Americans are disinterested in Christianity and others are leaving the church in search of what these false religious ideas appear to offer, a spirituality more indigenous to their history and ethnicity. Edited by Dr. Eric Mason and featuring a top-notch lineup of contributors, Urban Apologetics is the first book focused entirely on cults, religious groups, and ethnocentric ideologies prevalent in the black community. The book is divided into three main parts: Discussions on the unique context for urban apologetics so that you can better understand the cultural arguments against Christianity among the Black community. Detailed information on cults, religious groups, and ethnic identity groups that many urban evangelists encounter—such as the Nation of Islam, Kemetic spirituality, African mysticism, Hebrew Israelites, Black nationalism, and atheism. Specific tools for urban apologetics and community outreach. Ultimately, Urban Apologetics applies the gospel to black identity to show that Jesus is the only one who can restore it. This is an essential resource to equip those doing the work of ministry and apology in urban communities with the best available information.

God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel

God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel
Author: Costi W. Hinn
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0310355281

A captivating first-person look at one of the world's most powerful prosperity dynasties that offers a unique perspective on greed, the Church, and the journey toward Truth. Millions desperate for hope and solutions are enticed by the promise of the prosperity gospel--that God will do whatever they need with just a little faith and a financial gift. All the while, prosperity preachers exploit the poor and needy to stockpile their riches. What can followers of the true gospel do to combat the deception? Through a remarkable and fascinating journey, Costi Hinn went from a next-generation prosperity preacher to the first to abandon the family faith and share the true gospel. Nephew of the world-famous televangelist, Benny Hinn, Costi had a front-row seat to the inner workings and theology of the prosperity gospel. But as Costi's faith deepened, so did his questions about prosperity teaching. As the deceptions in his past were exposed, Costi came face to face with the hypocrisy and devastation caused by his belief system, and the overwhelming truth about the real Jesus Christ. This captivating look into the daily lives of one of the world's leading prosperity dynasties offers a thoughtful perspective on the perils of greed, the power of the true gospel, and hope for the future of the global church. Through real-life stories, Costi challenges and equips readers to be living lights pointing the way to the true gospel and the saving grace of Christ. God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel will bolster your faith and encourage your own journey toward the Truth. Spanish edition also available.

Am I Really a Christian? (Foreword by Kirk Cameron)

Am I Really a Christian? (Foreword by Kirk Cameron)
Author: Mike McKinley
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2011-06-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433525798

Jesus divided the world into two groups—those who follow him and those who don't. But what happens when someone thinks he or she is a Christian, but isn't? With his witty, engaging style, Mike McKinley takes readers on a journey of what it means to be a Christian. He asserts that "manipulative evangelism techniques and a poor understanding of the gospel have resulted in an abundance of professing Christians who have no idea what it means to follow Christ." Each chapter title begins with "You're not a Christian [if/when/just because you]..." As he surveys what it means to be Christian, McKinley offers criteria for evaluating one's standing before God. Readers are guided through a series of challenges to reflect, repent, remember, and report to another person. Am I Really a Christian? ends with chapters on salvation and the local church. This unique book is written for nominal or new Christians and can be used in personal or small-group study.

How to Hear God, 10 Ways God Speaks

How to Hear God, 10 Ways God Speaks
Author: Sterling Harris
Publisher:
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2020-04-20
Genre:
ISBN:

If you've never heard from God before, are curious about the subject, or just desire to dive deeper, this book is for you. Sterling Harris gives a thorough and in-depth teaching on hearing the voice of God. It's sure to awaken you to the deep and profoundly impactful subject of hearing God's voice. This book is a simple and practical guide that will help you have a better relationship with God through hearing His voice! This epic book will give you simple, powerful and practical step-by-step teachings, testimonies and examples with easy to follow exercises. These resources and tools will equip you to have a healthy and more intimate Love Relationship with Jesus Christ by hearing God's voice and being able to sense your Heavenly Father's activity in and around your daily life. Empowered by His Holy Spirit you can live the victorious life God has created and designed you to live! In this book you will be Inspired and Equipped to: - Demystify hearing God for yourself through easy to follow step-by-step instructions. - Hear the active voice of God for yourself and for others. - Increase your awareness of God's activity and how to respond to Him. - Expand your understanding of how God speaks in all kinds of ways. - Cultivate a closer relationship with Jesus built on trust and two-way communication. - Stop negative and unwanted thoughts and be empowered to live a life of victory. - Follow clear and simple exercises which will help you to know God intimately. - Answer many foundational questions you have about your faith and about God. - Enrich your own personal love language with God. Start building a closer relationship with God today!

The Gettysburg Gospel

The Gettysburg Gospel
Author: Gabor Boritt
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2008-02-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0743288211

Describes the events surrounding Abraham Lincoln's historic speech following the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, how he responded to the politics of the time, and the importance of that speech.

The Oral and the Written Gospel

The Oral and the Written Gospel
Author: Werner H. Kelber
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1997-11-22
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780253210975

Spoken words process knowledge differently from writing. What happens when speech turns into text? In reappraising literary scholars' propensity to trace Jesus' sayings back to the assumed original version, the author argues that in the oral medium each rendition of a saying is the original. Orality works with multiple originals, rather than with single originality. In what may be the most extraordinary thesis of the book, Kelber argues that the written gospel is related less by evolutionary progression than by contradiction to what preceded it.

The Quest for Paul's Gospel

The Quest for Paul's Gospel
Author: Douglas Campbell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2005-09-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567440923

Douglas Campbell gives a clear account of why much current description of Paul's theology, and of his gospel and of his theory of salvation, is so confused. After outlining the difficulties underlying much of the current debate he lays out some basic options that will greatly clarify the debate. He then engages with these options and shows how one offers far more promise than the others, sketching out some of its initial applications. Campbell then shows in more detail how another option -- the main alternative, and the main culprit in terms of many of our difficulties -- can be circumvented textually, in a responsible fashion. That is, we see how we could remove this option from Paul's text exegetically, and so reach greater clarity. Finally, he concludes with a 'road-map' of where future, more detailed, research into Paul needs to go if the foregoing strategy is to be carried out thoroughly. Campbell believes that by utilising this strategy Paul's gospel will be shown to be both cogent and constructive. This is volume 274 in the Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement series.