A Layman's Life of Jesus

A Layman's Life of Jesus
Author: S. H. M. Byers
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2022-09-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A Layman's Life of Jesus is a personal account of the life of Jesus Christ. Contents: "CHAPTER I Palestine two thousand years ago. The Little Land of Galilee. An Oriental Village. The Boy Carpenter. CHAPTER II A Boy of Babylon. The Founder of Judaism. Philo, the Philosopher. An outdoor Man. The Poet-Carpenter. Staying in the Desert. The Silence of History. Where was Jesus in these silent years? CHAPTER III Christ is still a Jew. Is the Child's escape from Bethlehem still a secret? Performing wonders. A strange age. Rome is still in the thrall of Heathendom. Augustus dead. Tiberius the Awful. Palestine itself half Heathen. A Religious Enthusiast. Jesus is ceasing to be a Jew. A church tyranny. Subjects of Cæsar. Human suffering counted for nothing with the Romans."

A Layman Looks at the Lord's Prayer

A Layman Looks at the Lord's Prayer
Author: W. Phillip Keller
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2017-05-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802495834

A fresh look at a famous prayer “There is inherent in this prayer all the strength and compassion of our Father in heaven. There moves through it a beauty and a serenity which no mortal man can fully explain. It reassures our hearts, strengthens our resolve, and leads us into personal contact with God, our Father.” In this moving book by “an ordinary man and a child of God,” Phillip Keller takes each phrase of the Lord's Prayer one-by-one, unfolding it in wonderful detail and sharing insights he’s gained and experiences he’s enjoyed. Next to Psalm 23, the Lord’s Prayer is perhaps the most universally beloved passage in Scripture. It has been repeated millions of times by countless individuals for nearly 20 centuries. Yet, in spite of so much use and familiarity it has never lost its luster. A Layman’s Look at the Lord’s Prayer presents that luster in a fresh way to help you rediscover its incredible power. Winner of the ECPA's Top Shelf Cover Award 2017

Jesus in His Own Words

Jesus in His Own Words
Author: John Matthew
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-10-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781884330278

Jesus in His Own Words: A Layman's Perspective paints a portrait of the central figure in human history, Jesus Christ, using his own words. It seeks to convince the reader that our decision about the person and message of Jesus is the single most important decision we will ever make. The book uses words of Jesus recorded in the Bible, combined with short, lay-friendly explanations that amplify their meaning and context. The book highlights more than 200 key passages (covering more than 300 unique verses), organized into 12 basic categories-such as "His Identity," "His Miracles," "His Death and Resurrection," and "His Teachings on the End Times." Transcending denominational boundaries and thus offering a wide appeal as an essential primer for the skeptic, seeker, and believer alike, the book seeks to help readers of all backgrounds-including those unfamiliar with Christianity and theological jargon-to understand who Jesus is, why he came, and what he taught. Ultimately, the aim is to help fulfill the Great Commission: to make disciples of Jesus from all nations (Matthew 28).

A Layman's Commentary

A Layman's Commentary
Author: John Devine
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2014-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1452514038

In today's world, it can be difficult to maintain your faith. Those seeking a greater understanding of the Bible have numerous excellent theological commentaries available to them, but due to volume and depth, many of these are out of reach of laypeople. Others lose contact with the Bible, because it no longer seems relevant to life. They use a superficial knowledge of science and evolution to exclude God and faith from their experiences. The Layman's Commentary: Volume 7 - Epistles of Paul presents a passage bypassage explanation of the thirteen letters of Paul to the early churches. In this seventh volume, author John Devine considers the writings of the academic, theologian, specialist in the Old Testament Scriptures and apostle to the 'rest of the world' as they relate to effective everyday living. Paul's deep understanding of the work and teaching of Jesus are addressed explaining God's plan for a relationship with the individual and the means by which this was made possible by the death and resurrection of his Son. The expectation of eternal life and other important doctrines of the Christian worldview which have impacted people of all subsequent generations are highlighted and confirm that science and faith are complementary in giving purpose and meaning to life.

Longing to Love

Longing to Love
Author: Tim Muldoon
Publisher: Loyola Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2010-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0829432930

An unexpected journey toward unconditional love Like so many men, Tim Muldoon assumed that life followed a script. More to the point, he assumed that love would follow a script—one determined by his own choices. When the script changed, as it inevitably does, Tim was forced to ask some critical questions: How could he bring his disparate desires into harmony with one another? Could he make the journey to where his true dreams seemed to be leading him? Should he—or could he—venture into the unknown territory of selfless love? In meditative, heartfelt prose, best-selling author Tim Muldoon shows how authentic love grows through unexpected twists and turns in a relationship, and how by following the deepest desires of his heart, he found the freedom to become his best and most passionate self. From sex to self-giving love, from the desire to be loved to the desire to serve God in the person of his wife, from resisting adoption to loving his two adopted daughters with unbridled joy, Muldoon shares with us his personal love story, whose altered script he came to embrace. Through Muldoon's journey, each of us is invited to consider how falling in love can become our greatest adventure with God.

The Ignatian Workout

The Ignatian Workout
Author: Tim Muldoon
Publisher: Loyola Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2009-01-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0829429875

Get Fit Spiritually We look at the world—and at God—in drastically different ways than our ancestors did, and yet the wisdom of a sixteenth-century Catholic saint perfectly suits our doubtful, antiauthoritarian, pluralistic age. St. Ignatius of Loyola believed that we could know God better by paying attention to his work in our lives, our experiences, our imagination, and our feelings. His Spiritual Exercises, an enduring masterpiece of spiritual insight, teaches us to grow spiritually by learning to respond in concrete, practical ways to this divine presence. The Ignatian Workout presents St. Ignatius’s wisdom in today’s language—as a daily program of “workouts” to achieve spiritual fitness, tailored to people with busy schedules. It is a program that shows us how to recognize and respond to a God who is already at work in us, inviting us into a deeper relationship and into richer lives of love and service. “A thoughtful, clever, and very practical introduction to Ignatian spirituality.” —J. A. Appleyard, S.J., vice president for University Mission and Ministry Boston College “The Ignatian Workout is a valuable contribution to contemporary writing on Ignatian spirituality. Muldoon does a fine job of illustrating just how relevant this spirituality is for today’s young adults.” —J. Michael Sparough, S.J., director of Charis Ministries Ignatian Spirituality for Young Adults

A Layman’S Commentary Volume 8

A Layman’S Commentary Volume 8
Author: John Devine
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2014-07-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1452524386

In todays world, it can be difficult to maintain your faith. Those seeking a greater understanding of the Bible have numerous excellent theological commentaries available to them, but due to volume and depth, many of these are out of reach of laypeople. Others lose contact with the Bible, because it no longer seems relevant to life. They use a superficial knowledge of science and evolution to exclude God and faith from their experiences. The Laymans Commentary: Volume 8General Epistles presents a passage by passage explanation of the nine letters of the Bible to the early churches from general authors who were eyewitnesses or associates and spoke of their experience of Jesus. In this eighth volume, author John Devine explains the practical relevance of these documents as they relate to effective everyday living. He considers the relevance of creation and science, as well as Gods moral standard which is of vital importance in modern society. These letters are shown to conform with the Gospels and the letters of Paul. Hebrews explains the connection of the Old Testament with the First Coming of Jesus. Revelation describes the fulfillment with the Second Coming of Jesus. Gods plan for a relationship with the individual is explained with the means by which this was made possible by the death and resurrection of his Son. The notes confirm that science and faith are complementary in giving purpose and meaning to life. The expectation of eternal life is also assured.

Creation or Evolution: a Layman’s Look

Creation or Evolution: a Layman’s Look
Author: William O' Leary
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Total Pages: 59
Release: 2021-07-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1543765041

Although I wrote this book from a believer’s viewpoint, I tried to be as objective as possible. Above all, I am a seeker of truth. Not truth from a worldview, or truth according to the individual. I believe there is a higher truth, an absolute truth. And I believe truth is found only in the Bible and in the person of Jesus.