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.

John 3:16

John 3:16
Author: Nancy Moser
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2008
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 141432054X

After the loss of his wife, Roman Paulson's life revolves around his son, Billy. As Billy's football coach begins encroaching on Roman's relationship with his son--especially when he brings God into Billy's life--Roman starts to fear he'll lose Billy forever. Nothing could prepare Roman for what is about to happen.

The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching

The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 737
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310296404

A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s Christian Communicators. This extensive encyclopedia is the most complete and practical work ever published on the art and craft of biblical preaching. Its 11 major sections contain nearly 200 articles, comprehensively covering topics on preaching and methodology, including: Sermon structure and “the big idea.” The art of introductions, transitions, and conclusions. Methods for sermon prep, from outlining to exercising. Approaches to different types of preaching: topical, expository, evangelistic, and more. Best practices for sermon delivery, speaking with authority, and using humor. Leveraging effective illustrations and stories. Understanding audience. and much more. Entries are characterized by intensely practical and vivid writing designed to help preachers deepen their understanding and sharpen their communication skills. The contributors include a virtual Who’s Who of preaching from a cross section of denominations and traditions, such as Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, Rick Warren, Warren Wiersbe, Alice Mathews, John Piper, Andy Stanley, and many others. Haddon Robinson and Craig Brian Larson—two of today’s most respected voices in preaching—provide editorial oversight. Includes audio CD with preaching technique examples from the book.

My John 3

My John 3
Author: John Michael Night
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2020-01-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781708484675

John Michael was a typical 17 year old boy with hopes and dreams of what was to come. A senior in high school and having just signed his National Letter of Intent to play D1 lacrosse, life was good. Then one December morning it all changed.A massive brain stem stroke left John Michael locked-in, unable to speak or move anything but his eyes. With the worst possible prognosis, John Michael has defied the odds and continues to fight to get his life back. Walk alongside the Night family as they experience the unthinkable. Told through the voices of the family, including John Michael himself, this is a heartfelt story of love, inspiration and miracles.

The Living Bible, Paraphrased

The Living Bible, Paraphrased
Author: Tyndale House Publishers
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1971
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780842322607

A compilation of the Scripture paraphrases previously published ... under the following titles: Living letters, 1962; Living prophecies, 1965; Living gospels, 1966; Living psalms and proverbs, 1967; Living lessons of life and love, 1968; Living book of Moses, 1969; Living history of Israel, 1970.

Black Mass

Black Mass
Author: John Gray
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2008-09-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9781429922982

For the decade that followed the end of the cold war, the world was lulled into a sense that a consumerist, globalized, peaceful future beckoned. The beginning of the twenty-first century has rudely disposed of such ideas—most obviously through 9/11and its aftermath. But just as damaging has been the rise in the West of a belief that a single model of political behavior will become a worldwide norm and that, if necessary, it will be enforced at gunpoint. In Black Mass, celebrated philosopher and critic John Gray explains how utopian ideals have taken on a dangerous significance in the hands of right-wing conservatives and religious zealots. He charts the history of utopianism, from the Reformation through the French Revolution and into the present. And most urgently, he describes how utopian politics have moved from the extremes of the political spectrum into mainstream politics, dominating the administrations of both George W. Bush and Tony Blair, and indeed coming to define the political center. Far from having shaken off discredited ideology, Gray suggests, we are more than ever in its clutches. Black Mass is a truly frightening and challenging work by one of Britain's leading political thinkers.

A Different Mirror

A Different Mirror
Author: Ronald Takaki
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Total Pages: 787
Release: 2012-06-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1456611062

Takaki traces the economic and political history of Indians, African Americans, Mexicans, Japanese, Chinese, Irish, and Jewish people in America, with considerable attention given to instances and consequences of racism. The narrative is laced with short quotations, cameos of personal experiences, and excerpts from folk music and literature. Well-known occurrences, such as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the Trail of Tears, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Japanese internment are included. Students may be surprised by some of the revelations, but will recognize a constant thread of rampant racism. The author concludes with a summary of today's changing economic climate and offers Rodney King's challenge to all of us to try to get along. Readers will find this overview to be an accessible, cogent jumping-off place for American history and political science plus a guide to the myriad other sources identified in the notes.

Gospel of Luke and Ephesians

Gospel of Luke and Ephesians
Author: Terry M. Wildman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2016-05-04
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 9780984770656

The first printing of the First Nations Version: New Testament. A new translation in English, by First Nations People for First Nations People.

The Top 10 Rules for Success

The Top 10 Rules for Success
Author: Evan Carmichael
Publisher: Evan Carmichael
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781775126300

For decades Evan has researched the deepest wisdom from hundreds of elite entrepreneurs and celebrities. This book distills their advice into pure success. He first began The Top 10 Rules series on his YouTube channel. He wanted to wake up every morning surrounded by greatness, and be inspired by the best words from top performers. Using 40 of these legends, Evan compiled four-hundred excerpts, and whittled them down into The Top 10 most popular and impactful rules. They're motivation for your heart and application for your life. This book will help you #Believe in yourself, your abilities, and your dreams. From Steve Jobs, to Tony Robbins, to Oprah Winfrey, there's almost certainly life-changing wisdom calling to you from inside these pages. This book is for you. Open it up, pick a page, and see for yourself.