Stairway to Eternal Life Or "Stumblingblock" to Spiritual Death

Stairway to Eternal Life Or
Author: Brian Moroni Reck
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2004-08-16
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1468513443

As far as understanding Paul’s writing, there is no book that is more complete and comprehensive than this one. If you have ever been frustrated or uninterested while reading the books of Paul, you are not alone. Unfortunately, most saints in our day know very little of Paul’s writings. They can quote some common verses, but they know little of the doctrines contained within its pages. If you are like most, you wish you knew the Bible better and how to use it to support the doctrines of the church today. If you understand what Paul is talking about, you can do just that. Once the doctrines have been noted, the verses become very clear and are incredibly enlightening. The doctrines of grace, faith, and works are clearly defined and explained. He describes how there cannot be one without the others. The sacredness of marriage and baptism, where we came from, and gifts of the Spirit are clearly explained as well. He teaches us about the Savior, why he came, why the Law of Moses was instituted, and how the Law was fulfilled. He is a witness of Christ, and exemplifies the character traits of the Savior. It is wonderful to see the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ unfold within Paul’s unique writing style. Once a person understands what Paul is speaking of, they will begin to see the church in our day. All the problems are the same. All the doctrines of today’s church are the same. A person doesn’t need to understand a different culture to see how Paul’s writings apply to us. His writings are truly “another witness of Jesus Christ.” As you read, study and reference this commentary, you will certainly come to love Paul’s inspired counsel to the Saints of God.

The Stairway To Freedom

The Stairway To Freedom
Author: Bob Sanders
Publisher: Geared2U
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

This book, The Stairway To Freedom, was dictated from the spirit world by The Great White Brotherhood and is a complete primer of esoteric knowledge covering virtually every aspect of a human being’s development whilst here in incarnation and also will see ones life into in the spiritual realms as one progresses towards God. It covers a large gamut of seemingly unrelated topics covering: • Sexuality, • The birth process, • How life develops and is controlled by archangels, • What is God and what God’s Power is, • What our auras are, • How we can develop spirituality, • Diet, • Organising one’s daily routine and a host of other topics. The book cleverly weaves all these, apparently, disparate elements into a cohesive whole so that the student can have a firm grasp on the way that life operates whilst incarnate here on Earth and will help guide one through that life, and also what awaits someone when this incarnation is finished and they return to their true home, the spirit realms. There are also a couple of prayers that were dictated from the spirit world, some guided meditations and, lastly, a number of questions and answers that were asked of the Great White Brotherhood on a variety of topics. Although it is a book on spirituality, it offers a lot of practical information relevant to the problems that people face in their daily lives. The Brotherhood all had incarnations here on Earth at some stage and so have first hand knowledge of the difficulties that we face. It is not a remote, academic book just dealing with what is God. It is written in simple, if precise, language and all people will find that they can connect to the information presented in the various chapters. As a last point, a great deal of love was put in by the Great White Brotherhood to give us this book and a great deal of hard work was put in by various people to present this to you. It is hoped that the information will change your life.

The Ladder of Divine Ascent

The Ladder of Divine Ascent
Author: Saint John (Climacus)
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 340
Release: 1982
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780809123308

John Climacus (c. 579-649) was abbot of the monastery of Catherine on Mount Sinai. His Ladder was the most widely used handbook of the ascetical life in the ancient Greek Church.

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die
Author: Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0593193539

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Why You Have Not Committed the Unforgivable Sin

Why You Have Not Committed the Unforgivable Sin
Author: Jeremy Myers
Publisher: Grace Books
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2012-06-12
Genre: Forgiveness of sin
ISBN: 9780615654577

Most Christians have wondered at one time or another if they have committed the unpardonable sin. If this is your fear, be encouraged. You have not committed the unforgivable sin. You are not eternally damned. You are not forsaken by God. You are not hated by God. You are not outside the bounds of His love and grace. Quite to the contrary, you are loved by God more than you possibly know. You are forgiven. You are accepted. In this book, Jeremy Meyers shows why you have not committed the unforgivable sin. He surveys the various views about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and examines Matthew 12:31-32 to show what Jesus meant when He talked about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.

Fight, Flight And Faith

Fight, Flight And Faith
Author: Thompson Nikki Florence
Publisher: Ark House Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2021-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780645322033

'This memoir is achingly beautiful.' Nathan Tasker Can a Christian be anxious and still have faith? When nineteen-year-old Nikki lost her older brother, Greg, in a car accident, her stable world of faith and family became unsafe overnight. This was followed by a painful, decades-long journey with clinical anxiety and panic disorder-a journey that involved both seasons of trying to fight and flee from the pain-and, eventually, the beginnings of an expanded, reawakened faith. For the ever-increasing number of people suffering the pain of anxiety, for the weary, for those who fear they have failed themselves, others, and God; for strung-out believers constantly stretching and straining for a piece of peace; this book is a reminder that wherever we stand, Jesus-our older brother, our refuge, and our fellow sufferer-is ever near, beckoning us to come join him on the journey. The raw honesty, combined with eloquence, make this compelling reading. I could not put it down. Steve Baird, CEO International Justice Mission, Australia This book is for everyone whose post-2020 life looks like 'a crushed question mark'. In the days of global pandemic and gaping loneliness and loss, Nikki isn't afraid to look hard questions in the eye and offers an answer from the gut of her lifelong and unlikely friendship with anxiety. Lisa-Jo Baker, bestselling author of Never Unfriended and co-host of the Out of the Ordinary podcast. Blessedly free of trite theological and pastoral bromides, Nikki invites us to take refuge in the arms of a gracious and compassionate God, one who knows and numbers all our anxious tears. Rev Dr Ian Maddock, senior theology lecturer.

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Author: Mary Abby Thaxter Peloubet
Publisher:
Total Pages: 398
Release: 1899
Genre: Bible
ISBN:

The Heart of Christianity

The Heart of Christianity
Author: Marcus J. Borg
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2009-03-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0061746592

World-renowned Jesus scholar Marcus J. Borg shows how we can live passionately as Christians in today's world by practicing the vital elements of Christian faith. For the millions of people who have turned away from many traditional beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Bible, but still long for a relevant, nourishing faith, Borg shows why the Christian life can remain a transforming relationship with God. Emphasizing the critical role of daily practice in living the Christian life, he explores how prayer, worship, Sabbath, pilgrimage, and more can be experienced as authentically life-giving practices. Borg reclaims terms and ideas once thought to be the sole province of evangelicals and fundamentalists: he shows that terms such as "born again" have real meaning for all Christians; that the "Kingdom of God" is not a bulwark against secularism but is a means of transforming society into a world that values justice and love; and that the Christian life is essentially about opening one's heart to God and to others.