The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus

The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus
Author: Gary R. Habermas
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Total Pages: 356
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780825494109

"A phenomenal resource that is both user-friendly and up-to-date, [and will] equip believers to defend this crucial issue." - Josh McDowell. Includes an interactive CD in a game-show format to test your memory of the key issues and concepts.

Meeting Jesus on the Road to Emmaus

Meeting Jesus on the Road to Emmaus
Author: Dennis J. Billy CSsR
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2023-11-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1666769746

Luke's account of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus has an amazing power to inspire us today, just as it has given life to every generation of Christians. How do we understand that encounter on the road, and how can we be open to its message? How can it help us deepen our prayer life and understanding of Scripture so that we can grow closer to Jesus? How can it help us open our eyes to our liturgical encounter with Jesus and to all the ways he reveals himself to us each day? Finally, how might meeting Jesus on the road to Emmaus energize us to share Jesus' message with other believers and with the world? Here, in this insightful and prayer-provoking new book, Father Dennis Billy invites us to join the two disciples on the way to Emmaus and experience for ourselves the power of the Risen Lord. Meeting Jesus on the Road to Emmaus will lead you to a greater awareness of how Jesus accompanies you in every moment of your life. It is an excellent companion to guide us all on the path of true and vibrant discipleship.

On the Emmaus Road

On the Emmaus Road
Author: Mary Brennan Thorpe
Publisher: Church Publishing
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2020-11-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1640653015

How can a church best respond when their priest tells them “I’m retiring,” or “I’ve been called to another parish?” This book outlines to receiving a new ordained leader, recognizing that every parish is different. Discerning exactly what your parish needs can be both a challenge and a joy, and On the Emmaus Road affirms that you can listen to God’s voice while attending to other day-to-day tasks. Based upon several years of doctoral research into the work of search committees in the Diocese of Virginia, this book has been refined through the experience of using its new methodologies in over seventy-five calls. With both traditional and creative new approaches to the clergy search process, Thorpe gives a wealth of resources for your parish to not only survive the days to come, but thrive in the midst of them.

NIV Study Bible

NIV Study Bible
Author: Zondervan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780310432128

The NIV Study Bible is the #1 bestselling study Bible in the world's most popular modern English Bible translation. This best-loved Bible features a stunning four-color interior with photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations. One look inside this white Italian Duo-Tone(TM) edition reveals why this Bible is a favorite for over 9 million people.

The Road to Emmaus

The Road to Emmaus
Author: Spencer Reece
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2014-04
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 0374280851

A collection of poems, centering around a middle-aged man who becomes a priest in the Episcopal Church, creates compelling dramas out of small moments.

Parable and Paradox

Parable and Paradox
Author: Malcolm Guite
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2016-05-27
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1848258593

Since the publication of the bestselling Sounding the Seasons, Malcolm Guite has repeatedly been asked for more sonnets. This new collection offers a sequence of 50 sonnets that focus on many passages in the Gospels: the Beatitudes, parables and miracles, teachings on the Kingdom, and the ‘hard sayings’ - Jesus’ challenging demands with which we wrestle. In addition this collection includes: •A sequence of seven sonnets on 'The Wilderness', exploring mysterious stories of divine encounter such as Jacob’s wrestling with the angel. •Poetic reflections on music, hospitality and ecology. •Seven short poems celebrating the days of creation. •A biblical index pairing the poems with scripture readings for use in worship.

Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible

Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible
Author: Michael F. Bird
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2021-06-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310538866

Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible is a short and readable introduction to the Bible—its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority. Bible scholar, prolific author, and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps Christians understand seven important "things" about this unique book: how the Bible was put together; what "inspiration" means; how the Bible is true; why the Bible needs to be rooted in history; why literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation; how the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; and how Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible. Seven Things presents a clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible's inspiration, canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling. It is a must read for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith.

Where Is Jesus Hidden?

Where Is Jesus Hidden?
Author: Maura Roan McKeegan
Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 164585065X

Where is Jesus Hidden? Jesus has a face like yours, With eyes and nose and ears— But sometimes we can’t see Him Even though He’s very near. Sometimes He is hidden, Or He’s wearing a disguise, But we can learn to find Him If our hearts will help our eyes. In Where is Jesus Hidden?, award-winning author Maura Roan McKeegan points to the many places and ways Jesus can be found. With a series of clues from Scripture to guide them, young children will learn that if they search for Jesus, he is never far. Recommended for ages 4 and up.