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Since the days of the early church, Christians have struggled to understand the relationship between two seemingly contradictory concepts in the Bible: law and gospel. If, as the apostle Paul says, the law cannot save, what can it do? Is it merely an ancient relic from Old Testament Israel to be discarded? Or is it still valuable for Christians today? Helping modern Christians think through this complex issue, seasoned pastor and theologian Sinclair Ferguson carefully leads readers to rediscover an eighteenth-century debate that sheds light on this present-day doctrinal conundrum: the Marrow Controversy. After sketching the history of the debate, Ferguson moves on to discuss the theology itself, acting as a wise guide for walking the path between legalism (overemphasis on the law) on the one side and antinomianism (wholesale rejection of the law) on the other.

In The Means of Grace, Andrew C. Thompson presents a clear and accessible explanation of the core tenets John Wesley instilled in the early Methodist movement—baptism, searching the Scriptures, prayer, the Lord's Supper, fasting, fellowship, accountability, works of mercy, and exercising the presence of God.

¡QUE COMIENCE LA REVOLUCIÓN!¡Experimente una revolución que está barriendo el mundo!Es una revolución que está derribando los muros del legalismo y llevando a creyentes a una relación profunda e íntima con la persona de Jesús.Preciosas vidas están siendo transformadas, matrimonios están siendo restaurados, los enfermos están siendo sanados, y muchos están siendo libres de las ataduras del pecado.En LA REVOLUCIÓN DE LA GRACIA, Joseph Prince, autor internacional de éxitos de ventas y una voz destacada en la proclamación del evangelio de la gracia, ofrece cinco poderosas claves que le ayudarán a experimentar de primera mano la revolución de la gracia en su propia vida y a vivir más allá de la derrota.Vea cómo estas claves pueden funcionar fácilmente para usted a medida que lee inspiradoras historias de personas que experimentaron sorprendentes avances y transformaciones cuando tuvieron un encuentro con el Jesús real y oyeron el evangelio no adulterado. Cualquiera que sea su reto hoy, comience a alejarse de la derrota y a dar un salto inmenso hacia su victoria. ¡Que comience la revolución!

How can faith speak directly to people's real lives? How can conversation around Scripture make'all the difference'in the arenas of one's daily world? People who have heard the Bible many times--or for the first time--want to know in the terms and images of their life situation.'When my world seems to be shaking all around me, why doesn't it help to hear'You are forgiven'?'And further,'What can I say to someone who feels totally alienated from God?'Seventy Images of Grace in the Epistles will help people make connections and empower them for their ministries in daily life. The book presents an interplay of stories of people's actual lives and Epistle images of grace. Readers will begin to recognize the depth of the human predicament and the power of the gospel, thereby becoming equipped for Christian discipleship and vocation, not from duty or guilt, but from freedom.'Guides for Engagement'will help readers turn the book into a learning event.

From New York Times bestselling author Joseph Prince comes a book about living above defeat and experiencing breakthroughs in every area of life.GRACE REVOLUTION is about living above defeat and experiencing lasting breakthroughs in every area of life. It's about the explosive, inside-out transformation that occurs in the innermost sanctum of the human heart when a person meets Jesus personally. To help the reader live out this new perspective, the author gives five practical and powerful keys that, if understood and internalized, will become highly effective principles of success and living a victorious life.

Grace. It's talked about a lot from church pulpits and often serves as the climax of testimonies, but what does it really mean? Is it really as simple as praying for forgiveness, or is there more to really receiving grace? And what about grace and forgiveness toward others--and toward yourself? This teen adaptation of New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel's The Case for Grace present hard-hitting findings as well as Lee's journey from skepticism to belief in an easy-to-follow manner so you can make a decision about Grace yourself.When you hear about Christian grace and forgiveness, and how it's a prayer away, that can be a little hard to accept sometimes. Even if that clean-slate grace would be a great thing to have for yourself, or toward the people in your life.The good news is, you're not alone in your struggle to'get'grace. Inside this book is an exploration of the hows and whys behind God's amazing grace, as well as revealing stories from people who experienced that gift in remarkable ways--including people who believed they'd been forgotten, murders convinced they weren't worth forgiving, and Lee Strobel's own account of searching for grace his entire life. Because grace is available and can change your life, if you just accept it.The Case for Grace Student Edition:Presents real-life stories and experiences from a diverse group of people who have experienced incredible instances of grace firsthandTackles questions teens and young adults thirteen and up often ask and encounter, so they can better understand what grace really is and how it applies to their own livesUnpacks the Bible's teachings on grace and applies them to today's worldPresents Christian philosophy and core theology in an apologetic for teensCan also be used in the classroom, small groups, bible studies, or as a family devotionalCheck out these other books from Lee Strobel for young adults:The Case for Christ Student EditionThe Case for a Creator Student EditionThe Case for the Real Jesus Student EditionThe Case for Faith Student EditionThe Case for Miracles Student Edition

El caso de la Gracia no es un libro de texto sobre la gracia, más bien es una colección de historias que ilustran el poder de Dios para revolucionar las vidas humanas. Con relatos reales de personas cuya transformación y renovación han sido obra de un Dios maravilloso. Cada historia aporta una pieza al rompecabezas de la gracia, mostrando cómo la gracia va más allá del perdón hasta la aceptación e incluso la adopción por parte de Dios. El caso de la Gracia del autor Lee Strobel, enfatiza la gracia como un regalo inmerecido e incondicional del amor de Dios. Incluye:Historias que ilustran la gracia de Dios.Breve estudio bíblico sobre la gracia.Preguntas para reflexionar.Lecturas recomendadas para profundizar en el temaCitas Bíblicas: la Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI), la Reina Valera 1960 (RVR1960). The Case for GraceThe Case for Grace is not a textbook on grace, rather it is a collection of stories that illustrate the power of God to revolutionize human lives. With real stories of people whose transformation and renewal have been the work of a wonderful God. Each story contributes a piece of the puzzle of grace, showing how grace goes beyond forgiveness to acceptance and even adoption by God. Author Lee Strobel's The Case for Grace emphasizes grace as an undeserved and unconditional gift of God's love. It includes:Stories that illustrate God's grace.Brief Bible study on grace.Questions to ponder on.Recommended readings to deepen the subject.Scripture quotations: New International Version (NIV).

In these four booklets, theologians from all parts of the world reflect on the main theme and three sub-themes (Liberated by God's Grace: Salvation—Not for Sale; Human Beings—Not for Sale; Creation—Not for Sale) of the Lutheran World Federation's commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. This collection of essays provides profound insights into the crucial issues and challenges daily faced by the members of the worldwide Lutheran communion in very diverse contexts. The theological concept of justification by God's grace and its consequences for different dimensions of life serve as the main guiding principles for the essays, each one of which is accompanied by three questions that invite to further contextual reflection on the subject. This work comes in a boxed set of four booklets, which can only be purchased together: Booklet 1: Liberated by God´s Grace – 500 years of Reformation Booklet 2: Salvation – Not for Sale Booklet 3: Human Beings – Not for Sale Booklet 4: Creation – Not for Sale A German translation will be published next year.

Grace is a church word that sometimes gets lost in the world of teenagers. Research shows that most teenagers have embraced a system of belief in which being a follower of Jesus is defined by behavior, instead of the grace of God offered through Christ. Grace is designed to show youth that grace is a real, practical force in their lives even in the midst of brokenness, fear, doubt, and stress. These key factors can often become major stumbling blocks for youth if they are not equipped with the tools to understand how God's grace operates in each of these areas. Each lesson in the Groove: Grace Student Journal includes daily devotions and reflections to help young people work through the issues raised. Sometimes the lessons leave youth with more reflection and processing to do; such challenges help youth develop a maturing, deepening faith that will last into adulthood. The Groove Bible study series invites teens to learn the essentials of their faith, own their story, and engage the world in serving Jesus. Each topical study consists of four weekly sessions that are easy to lead and relate to life issues teens face. With up to 48 weeks available, Groove is great for Sunday and mid-week gatherings for both large and small groups as well as retreats. The leader guide contains everything needed to lead teens through a Groove study, including teaching outlines, leader notes, Bible background, reflections, and parent communication.

Tired of trying to measure up? Trade your anxiety and frustration for rest and relaxation.Many of us believe that in order to please God, we have to be perfect. It's an easy lie to buy into. In a culture that emphasizes accomplishment and ever-higher goals, we feel driven to do more, achieve more, be more. And we get caught up in the unforgiving treadmill of self-imposed rules, believing that we should, we need to, we must. The result? Anger, frustration, and anxiety that keep us far away from the life of peace that Jesus promised. For years, Sandra McCollom lived in this trap. Finally worn out from striving for perfection but constantly feeling like a failure, one day she prayed in desperation, begging God for help. God answered Sandra by setting her on a life-changing journey to discover the riches of His grace. In I Tried Until I Almost Died, Sandra shares how she left behind her burden of anxiety and fear and shows you how to experience for yourself the freedom of trusting solely in the perfecting power of God's grace.

What do Christians believe? Christianity is one of the top five religions in the world. But if you're a Christian and someone asked you what makes Christianity different from the other four (Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism), what would you say? What do Christians believe and teach? All Christian teaching is rooted in what God says in his Word—the Bible. In Grace Abounds, author Daniel Deutschlander goes straight to this ultimate source and lets the Bible have the final word as he examines the teachings that define Christianity. The two main arguments that Deutschlander brings out in this book as he explains what Christians believe and teach are: Every teaching in Christianity is related to God's saving grace, or love, in Christ Jesus. Every teaching in Christianity is practical for every believer's faith and life. If you're wondering how to respond to the question of what Christianity is all about, this engaging book will serve as a helpful reference for you and will strengthen and reaffirm your faith and trust in Jesus.

Nigel Zimmermann presents critical reflections from leading Catholic prelates and scholars on the significance of the Second Vatican Council fifty years after it began. These include two senior Cardinals, one of whom is the head of the Congregation of Bishops and the other a member of Pope Francis'new advisory body on reforming the Roman Curia, as well as Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy. Together with thinkers from North America, the UK, Rome and Australia, they take up key themes from the Conciliar documents and assess the reception of the Council half a century on from its inception. In doing so, they open up new avenues for thinking through the authentic witness and teaching of the most important ecclesiastical event of the twentieth century. These avenues include discussion of themes such as the liturgy, communio, the Council in its historical context, the role of the laity, communicating the Council in a social media world, and the task of mission in the future. This volume marks a turning point in the Council's reception in the wider Church.

Did Christ atone for the sins of humanity on the cross? Does God desire all people to be saved and direct his grace toward all people for that purpose? There are some Christians following a deterministic paradigm who believe this is not true. They believe God has predestined some people for heaven and many, or even most, for hell. The rising tide of Calvinism and its'TULIP'theology needs to be respectfully answered. Grace for All: The Arminian Dynamics of Salvation features a distinguished international panel of scholars to examine this controversy. These writers address issues such as election, free will, grace, and assurance. They make compelling scriptural arguments for the universality of God's grace, contending that Christ atoned for the sins of all people and that God sincerely offers forgiveness for all through Christ. This book strives to uncover the biblical position on salvation. We hope the reader will enjoy this stimulating series of articles on the Arminian perspective and that it will spur further writing and discussion. Grace for All: The Arminian Dynamics of Salvation is an updated and revised version of Grace Unlimited, a 1975 collection of scholarly articles assembled by the late Clark H. Pinnock of McMaster Divinity College.

'We're all natural-born legalists,'says author Bob Christopher.'We try to live for God, but it's impossible to do.'Why? Because all our efforts and ideas are based on the same fear-based, guilt-driven plot line: Try harder. As you've undoubtedly noticed, it just doesn't work. Simple Gospel, Simply Grace showcases an alternative, which is actually God's original plan: Everything you're trying to achieve in the Christian life has already been given to you--from God, by grace, in Christ. Do you struggle to receive what God has freely given? How can you begin to experience true freedom, assurance of your forgiveness, and victory over sin? How can the power that raised Jesus from the dead enable you to live and love the way He did? You'll discover the answers in this crystal-clear portrayal of the simple gospel--which is simply grace.

The great deception of the 21st century At a time when the church needs an urgent wake-up call and a fresh encounter with Jesus, the hyper-grace message is lulling many to sleep. Claiming to be a new revelation of grace, this teaching is gaining in popularity, but is it true? Or is the glorious truth of grace being polluted by errors, leading to backsliding, compromise, and even the abandonment of faith? Hyper-Grace looks at the major teachings put forth by many adherents of this “grace reformation” and prayerfully compares those teachings with the Word of God, answering questions such as: · How do our sins affect our relationship with God? · What is the relevance of the Old Testament to our faith? · What does Jesus actually have to say about grace? Without watering down the Bible's true message of grace, Michael Brown gives you the facts, demonstrating the dangers of this seductive message and showing you how to keep from being taken in.

Gnade diente seit jeher als Komplement zum Recht. Gnade konnte damit nicht selbst Recht sein, sondern stellte eine andere Kategorie neben dem Recht dar. Sie hat ihre Ursprünge im Religiösen. Das Recht zu begnadigen kam in Monarchien zumeist dem Herrscher zu. Im Verfassungsstaat der Gegenwart erscheint demgegenüber die Gnade weitgehend verrechtlicht: Zwar weist das Grundgesetz das Gnadenrecht dem Staatsoberhaupt und weisen die Landesverfassungen dieses Recht den Ministerpräsidenten zu. Die konkrete Umsetzung ist jedoch delegiert, durchnormiert und bürokratisiert. Ohnehin erscheinen viele Fälle, die früher im Gnadenwege gelöst wurden, heute mit den Mitteln des Rechts bewältigbar: Teile des materiellen Strafrechts und des Strafvollzugsrechts können als in die Rechtsordnung diffundierte Gnadenaspekte verstanden werden. Nimmt man hinzu, dass nach der Rechtsprechung Gnadenentscheidungen nicht justiziabel sein sollen, stellt sich die Frage nach der Berechtigung von Gnade im Verfassungsstaat des Grundgesetzes erneut und verstärkt. Diesen Fragen widmet sich der Band unter Einbeziehung historischer und theologischer Analysen und unter Einbeziehung der Gnadenpraxis in Bund und Ländern.

Christianity as possession is not simply an experience of salvation in the past, nor simply a status once for all bestowed. It is a high and holy vocation to be fulfilled in all who name Christ's name. We dare not rest until we attain to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. This book addresses our consciences about the character of our Christian way. Is there credible godliness? Is there a deepening, growing relationship with our Lord? Is the Love of Jesus Christ constraining our behavior – love so amazing, so divine demanding our souls, our lives, and our all – and are we giving the Lord affectionate obedience in return?

ECPA CHRISTIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERAre you ready to move from insecure to God secure? From regret riddled to better-because-of-it? From afraid to die to ready to fly? Today, find freedom in God's grace.We often talk about grace, but do we really understand it? Grace politely occupies a phrase in a hymn and fits nicely on a church sign. It never causes trouble or demands a response. When asked, “Do you believe in grace?” who could say no? Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado helps us dive deeper into what it means to be changed by grace. God's grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A white-water, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you. It rewires you.In this book, you will learn:Grace is everything JesusYou belong to JesusJesus lives in youYou will increasingly grow more like JesusThere is nothing you can do to get grace—grace gets youGrace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off. Have you been shaped, emboldened, and softened by grace? Let's make certain grace gets you.

It's time to open your eyes to the freeing power of authentic grace—grace that releases us from trying to earn God's favor, grace that enables us to rest in the finished work of Christ, grace that liberates from the tyranny of trying to please others. That's what the theology of Martin Luther and John Calvin did in their own day for the people around them. Time magazine recently dubbed Calvinism as one of the top ten ideas changing the world right now. And yet most of these discussions center on the issue of predestination or on whether particular people agree with the five points of Calvinism. Daniel Montgomery and Timothy Paul Jones think it's time to rescue the theology of the Reformers from such stale scholasticizing and to declare anew the dangerous and intoxicating joy of the gospel that theyproclaimed. PROOF stands for planned grace, resurrecting grace, outrageous grace, overcoming grace, and forever grace. The authors offer proof of God's grace upon which people can stand against the attacks of legalism that have led many of God's people to lose sight of the freedom and joy of the gospel. And this proof is intoxicating—it's like a 200-proof drink that will leave you spiritually staggering at its effect on your life. God's grace not only declares us “not guilty!” in his presence, it changes our relationship with God—forever.?

Muss angesichts der umsonst geschenkten Gnade Gottes das Erlösungsgeschehen als ein Ereignis gedacht werden, das ohne ein Zutun des Menschen geschieht? Welche Rolle spielt dann aber noch die menschliche Reaktion auf Gottes Anruf? Anhand eines Vergleichs des Rechtfertigungsverständnisses Eberhard Jüngels mit dem freiheitstheoretischen Ansatz Thomas Pröppers zeigt Christiane Schubert, dass ohne eine entschiedene Affirmation der menschlichen Freiheit und Eigenständigkeit vor Gott nicht weniger auf dem Spiel steht als der Glaube an die Selbstoffenbarung Gottes als Liebe.

“Here is a book that is both learned and easy-to-read, well-researched and inspiring. Greg Haslam has done a masterful job in producing a work that deserves to be read by every church leader and every believer. I pray that your mind will be challenged and your heart warmed by what you are about to read.” Dr. RT Kendall The message of Jonah to us today is both provocative and prophetic. It reminds us that God has a passion for reaching people that far exceeds our own. It reminds us that He is deeply affected by human sin and consistently seeks to win people back to Him by extending His outrageous grace to them. We all have something of Jonah in us. Like him, we are often wrapped up in our own concerns. But God gave Jonah a wake-up call he would never forget, setting him back on the path to achieving his destiny – and He can and will do the same for us! We may have messed up on the past or feel disqualified from doing anything great for God, but Jonah's life is the ultimate evidence of the “God of the second chance”. Greg Haslam takes us on a journey to help us understand and cooperate with the will of God for our lives and highlights the power of what even one person can do if fully surrendered to the Almighty.

“Meet me in heaven” is Charles Spurgeon's invitation in All of Grace—a clear, simple explanation of God's absolutely free gift of salvation. The great Baptist minister, known as “the prince of preachers,” explains the gospel with illustrations, stories, and the plain truth of God's Word. This nineteenth-century classic—said to be Spurgeon's all-time bestseller—is presented in a lightly updated, freshly typeset volume sure to encourage believers and seekers alike.

Are you “living by the rules” or letting the grace of God rule you? If you're living for God—living by the rules—you'll always be exhausted. You'll feel you're not doing enough for Him and if you don't “measure up,” He'll be displeased. But letting His grace have its way in you is entirely different! In the Scriptures it's an open secret that the love of God for us isn't based on our performance for Him. He sent Christ to set us free from rules. He didn't make us His children so we could serve Him in our own feeble power, but to let His limitless power flow through us! God the Father has provided everything we need for a truly meaningful, joy-filled life here on earth…all because of His marvelous grace. Rest in the grace of God, and let Him live through you. Find out how in The Secret of Grace.

Pope Francis has stated that his own vocation as a Christian came to him as an awareness that God is ahead of us, that God thinks about us and looks after us before we even realize it. This is the essence of grace, a love story that begins with God. The present book is an introduction and exploration of that storyof the Christian life as not about humans looking for God but God seeking us out.The story that unfolds demonstrates that grace is not something secondary or superficial but primary and constitutive, from crucial beginnings in election and creation to the divine actions of justification and renewal, fostering a life of virtue and obedience. Within this context, the book explores the issues of the relationship of grace and freedom, the dynamics of justification, the true meaning of merit, life as a son or daughter of God, the action of the Holy Spirit, the sacraments and the Church, the role of the ascetical life, and the eschatological horizon of the life of grace. In an accessible account, the author narrates the doctrine of grace as directed toward and explained by the fact that God has destined humans to spend eternity in communion with the Triune creator.