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An introduction to the essential life and thought of one of history's most influential theologians, who considered himself first and foremost a pilgrim and a pastor.
July 10, 2009, marks the five-hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. As controversial as he was influential, his critics have named a judgmental and joyless attitude after him, while his admirers celebrate him as the principal theologian of Reformed Christianity. Yet his impact...
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Calvinist missionaries.
If you think that sounds like an oxymoron, you're not alone. Yet a close look at John Calvin's life and writings reveals a man who was passionate about the spread of the gospel and the salvation of sinners.
From training pastors at his Genevan Academy to sending missionaries to the jungles of Brazil, Calvin consistently sought to encourage and equip Christians to take the good news of salvation to the very ends of the earth.
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John Calvin saw this world as God's theater where his glory is always on display. Just as "day and night pour forth speech," the universe and history are not silent either; they tell the glory of God. Reflecting on over 500 years of Calvin's legacy, John Piper and this book's other contributors invite us to join Calvin in the theater of God.
Stemming from the Desiring God 2009 National Conference, this volume includes chapters by Julius Kim, Douglas...
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In 1558 John Calvin held a prominent position of leadership in the Reform movement. He had written prolifically and his works had been widely circulated-and critiqued. It was at this time that he penned an answer to a critique of his position on divine providence, as articulated in the 1546 edition of the Institutes. His polemical defense of his beliefs, The Secret Providence of God, reflects the boisterous, argumentative tone of the Reformation era...
5) Genesis
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The wisdom of the ages can still be read in the Crossway Classic Commentaries, which present the very best all-time commentaries on individual books of the Bible. In this newest release, John Calvin explores key passages of Genesis-a book of important beginnings and memorable accounts that lays the foundation of Christianity. Carefully abridged and stylistically adapted for today's reader, Calvin's insights are an excellent guide for every student...
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The Crossway Classic Commentaries
Original works by godly writers, tailored for the understanding of today's readers
For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God who were highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentary Series, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness, presents the very best work on individual Bible...
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Original works by godly writers, tailored for the understanding of today's readers
For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God who were highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentary Series, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness, presents the very best work on individual Bible books for today's believers.
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8) Isaiah
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Original works by godly writers, tailored for the understanding of today's readers
For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God who were highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentary Series, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness, presents the very best work on individual Bible books for today's believers.
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9) Acts
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For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentaries present the very best work on individual Bible books, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness for today's believers.
The book of Acts provides an invaluable transition in the Bible from the life of Christ to the formation...
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Original works by godly writers, tailored for the understanding of today's reader
For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God who were highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentary Series, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness, presents the very best work on individual Bible books for today's believers. Timothy...
11) John
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For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentaries present the very best work on individual Bible books, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness for today's believers.
The Gospel of John, called "the spiritual gospel" in early church history, is among the most profound...
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The Empowerment Mindset takes readers on a powerful journey of self-discovery so that they can transform unfulfilled lives to reflect happiness, success, and genuine empowerment. Helin notes that "if you don't acquire the knowledge to improve your life, you will trap future generations of your family in the same cycle of disappointment." Going beyond vague platitudes, this book shows the practical way to greater success and happiness through the...
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2012 gold medal winner in the self-help category of the prestigious Ippy Awards This book offers effective strategies to help erase poverty. It advocates self-reliance, policy reform, and cultural awareness. Accountability is required from all: the middle class, the trust fund babies, and the underprivileged who see themselves as perpetual victims and have fallen into the entitlement trap. True blue prints are offered to rescue people from an economical...
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As Melbourne endures some of the planet's longest pandemic lockdowns, three disconnected lives spiral toward intersecting turmoil. Family man John Clark fights to hold career and relationships intact while opinionated libertarian Jimmy Bulwark rages alone against heavy-handed government restraints. By chance these childhood acquaintances reunite just as forthright executive Nicky Chan gets callously downsized.
United in outrage over Nicky's mistreatment,...
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You've probably read or heard amazing and interesting romantic novels, well, this novel is just one of those books. In the heart of a very appealing, interesting and rich city, situated a very prestigious organization/company named Sterling Corp, Alexander, the very employee valued by many and role model to co workers is a very proud and hardworking man who literally carried Sterling Corp. on his back, elevating the name of the company to unimaginable...
16) 1, 2, and 3 John
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For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentaries present the very best work on individual Bible books, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness for today's believers.
John's epistles have enriched and equipped followers of Christ down through the centuries. The themes-such...
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In our fast-paced world of constant demands and pressures, finding peace in within chaotic times can seem like an impossible feat. But what if you had the tools and techniques to not only manage stress, but also literally grab its neck to do as you damn well please? IntroductionEngage yourself into the art of managing stress in this transformative guide book and ultimately have in your possession, a treasure safe filled with strategies...
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Experience the gripping techno-thriller series The Shortcake Trilogy, now available as a single collection! From Shortcake (Book 01):A genetically engineered child with no memory of her past. A killer with dreams of destruction. And the fate of a city hanging in the balance… Enter a captivating world where science fiction and thrilling suspense converge. After plummeting from the roof of Helix Unbound, Amanda awakens to a life devoid of memories....
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The Bible's command to "rejoice continually" seems impossible and, frankly, unreasonable. Yet despite the apparent difficulty in fulfilling this commandment, Gregory Forster argues that Calvinism holds the key-namely that "real Calvinism is all about joy."
Forster passionately holds to this belief, and systematically demonstrates it by addressing popular misconceptions of what Calvinism is and is not. Dismantling negative expressions of Calvinist...
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Calvin está triste porque sus amigos de la casa de al lado se mudan, en especial cuando se da cuenta de que Harper, el peor bravucón de la Primaria Carver, ¡vivirá en esa casa! Mientras tanto, se está animando el clima de la competencia para la feria de ciencias de la escuela. Calvin debe decidir qué hacer cuando sus datos no confirman su teoría. ¿Podrá Calvin evitar los problemas con Harper y, además, ganar la feria de ciencias de la escuela?
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