Religion Theory

What does it mean to accept God’s grace? New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado believes, “When grace happens, generosity happens.” God’s grace is always there, ready to do wonders in your life. In Grace Happens Here, you’ll learn how to accept His grace and forgiveness and how to extend the same blessing toward others.

King Josiah inherited a kingdom in ruin and under the judgment of God. He heard a message of destruction from prophets and changed his ways, but quickly found out sincere faith is not enough! While cleaning up his kingdom and placing the temple in order, the workers discovered the Book of the Law which told Josiah how to worship before God. When he humbled himself to God and His Word, he was spared the destruction that was coming.

Some people think that salvation is merely about meeting the minimal entrance requirements needed to get into heaven when they die. But that’s not how Jesus talked about it. Rightly understood, salvation is an invitation to know God and to experience his presence, favor, and power starting right here on earth. Best-selling author John Ortberg dispels the myth that eternal life is something we can only hope to experience after we die; recaptures the New Testament definition of salvation, eternal life, and the Good News of the Gospel; and explains what it really means to be a disciple.

The doctrine of the atonement lies at the heart of the Christian faith. In this book, the doctrine is examined through the lens of the social world of the first century in order to contextualize it, and answer objections to the doctrine of the atonement.

It was not my intention to come across offensive in writing the chapters of this audiobook but to represent the creationist and biblical viewpoint in a straightforward fashion, in regard to its opposition to aspects of evolutionary theory. It is my sincere hope that listeners of this audiobook, from either side of the debate regarding Creationism versus the Theory of Evolution, will find inspiration to ponder the points I have offered within its chapters.

Rise of ISIS gives a better understanding of the modern face of terror, and provides an overview of the laws of war and war crimes. These laws differentiate between the guilty and innocent, and explain why the US military and the Israeli Defense Forces are often limited in their defensive measures. The authors’ firsthand experience, including multiple appearances before the Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court at The Hague, along with direct contact battling jihadists during operation Iraqi Freedom lends insight into this important geopolitical issue.

Discover the fascinating history of demons and fallen angels from all over the world as well as the theories, controversies, and conspiracies explaining these dark and mysterious tales. All over the world and throughout the ages, there are tales of mysterious and often malevolent entities who live solely in the shadows of our perception. They have been referred to as demons, fallen angels, devils, evil spirits, and by other names. But what are we to make of these storied accounts of mystical mischief-makers that have incessantly plagued humanity?

Nowadays, the pope is synonymous with unparalleled piety, compassion, and benevolence. To many, the pope is the embodiment of godly love in its purest form. This is a far cry from how things were just a few centuries ago. Back in the day, the most notorious of popes were nothing more than power-hungry dictators and cutthroat political experts. Indeed, by the late 14th century, tensions within the Church reached a breaking point, resulting in the infamous split of the Catholic Church, one that saw multiple popes fighting to knock the others off their thrones.

This book describes strange encounters in the middle of the night and odd happenings on the side of remote, isolated roadsides. It’s the stuff of both dreams and nightmares: non-human entities suddenly intervening in the lives of hapless individuals. The accounts are harrowing and often distressing.

This short audiobook presents Professor David Christopher Lane's cogent argument that karma theory, when properly analyzed, doesn't make rational sense. In fact, the usage of karma as an explanation devolves most often into unnecessary and often painful ad hoc judgments.

What are we? Our physical body, our brain, our thoughts. Energy Reality Theory is a download of information helping myself and others to stay present in this reality.

The world is filled with mysteries, and even in the modern age, much of the planet remains unexplored. The depths of the oceans and the intricate and extensive cave systems that honeycomb some parts of the Earth are still largely unknown. Thus, it should come as no surprise that when it comes to this terra incognita, people have projected all sorts of ideas.

Can astral projection be achieved by anybody? Well, yes and no. Although it is possible for anyone to achieve astral projection, it takes a lot of practice and patience to get there. First of all, you need to understand that there are no shortcuts in this field. If you want to achieve success as quickly as possible, then this guide is not for you. Instead, you should take your time learning the basics before moving on to more advanced techniques (such as visualizations). Once you have mastered these skills, then everything else will become easier!

Conspiracy theories have always been able to pique interest among the old and young alike. Unbelievable tales and plans that allegedly took immense planning and impeccable execution have always remained all-time favorites. This book aims to bring to you some of the biggest conspiracy theories ever recorded.

A sermon by Charles Spurgeon, in which he claims that Christ died out of sheer pity for the ungodly.

This article first appeared in The Alliance Weekly in 1946 and was reprinted in 1954. It has also been printed in virtually every English-speaking country on earth, has been put into tract form by various publishers, and still crops up now and then in the religious press. Its message is still needed and it expresses Dr. Tozer’s philosophy of the Christian life. If only this one message were heeded by all our listeners Dr. Tozer’s ministry would have been most profitable.

Every Christmas, we celebrate the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, the savior of the world. But few have ever captured the profound implications of Christ’s birth like the ancient church father, Athanasius. In this audiobook, The Face of Infinite Love, you’ll explore the profound miracle of the Incarnation through the lens of one of the greatest treasures in Christian literature, Athanasius’ On the Incarnation.

John Wesley was a man of God who was soaked in the oil of heaven. He helped to spark revival in America and across Europe with his unorthodox style of outdoor preaching. His sermon Salvation by Faith is an important piece of literature that is filled with truth and grace. It is straightforward and is a famous sermon of Wesley's. It is my prayer that this book influences you to receive all that God desires for you, and that you would be edified and encouraged to pursue Christ in holiness and humble devotion.

After the conversion of St. Paul on the road to Damascus, the dramatic conversion of St. Augustine - as he himself tells it in his Confessions - is the most significant conversion story in Christian history. Augustine's experience speaks to his dilemma that many people have understood when counting the cost of converting to Christ. He had come to intellectual certainty about the truth of Christianity but he could not embrace it in faith.

Aren't you a lucky child? A long time ago, the right to suffrage was only granted to certain members of the society. These days, everyone can vote. The question now is: "Who should you vote?" You will find your answer will depend on the influences of the people around you. Get to know the individuals who will shape your voting preference later on in life.