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Christian History Made Easy

Author : Timothy Paul Jones
Publisher : Rose Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1596365773
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (963 download)

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Download or read book Christian History Made Easy written by Timothy Paul Jones and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER of the Christian Retailers' Choice Awards 2010 for the "most significant new life-changing products in the Christian retail industry." Christian History Made Easy clearly lays out the most important events in the history of the church, from the time of Jesus to modern day. Christian History Made Easy explains early church history, the Church Councils, the Great Schism, the Crusades, Francis of Assisi, John Wycliffe, Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformation, and more. This incredible handbook presents key church history events and great Christian leaders everyone should know, along with full-color church history timelines, photos, pictures, and maps. The study guide and worksheets in the back makes this book an excellent Bible Study, adults Sunday school topics, or homeschool curriculum. Author Timothy Paul Jones makes Christian history refreshingly fun while at the same time informing Christians about the history of the Christian faith. Key Features ENGAGING—Find out the fascinating and inspiring stories of key people, such as Martin Luther, Augustine, Francis of Assisi, John Calvin, Charles Finney, John Bunyan, and more! EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND—Enjoy getting a simple overview of all key events throughout Christian history, including how we got the Bible; creeds; the Crusades; revivals; and more! PACKED WITH VISUALS—including charts, time lines, pictures, maps, photos, and illustrations. FASCINATING FACTS—Enjoy discovering fascinating facts, such as: St. Patrick was kidnapped by pirates and sold to a sheepherder in Ireland! Each Chapter of Christian History Made Easy Includes Key events & conceptsNames, key terms, and definitions you should knowFull-color Bible maps and timelinesAt the end of each chapter is a student guide, student worksheet, learning activity and quiz

Christian History Made Easy Participant Guide

Author : Timothy Paul Jones
Publisher : Rose Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1596366001
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (963 download)

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Download or read book Christian History Made Easy Participant Guide written by Timothy Paul Jones and published by Rose Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People and Events Every Christian Should Know In this 12-session DVD-based study, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones takes you through the most important events in Christian history from the time of the apostles to today. He brings to life the fascinating people and events that shaped our world. This isn’t dry names and dates. It’s full of dramatic stories told with a touch of humor. This series, based on Dr. Jones’s popular award-winning book Christian History Made Easy, ties in spiritual lessons believers can glean by looking at the past, and shows how God was still working in his church despite all the ups and downs. You will learn: • The fascinating stories of people such as St. Patrick, Martin Luther, and Augustine. • People who changed history: Constantine, Charlemagne, and Francis of Assisi • How we got the Bible that we read today — John Wycliffe, William Tyndale and others. • The Middle Ages and the Reformation: Kings and Queens, Monks and Reformers • Where church doctrines and practices originated. • How the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant churches came to be. • Reason and Revival - How modernity and the scientific revolution affected Christianity. • How Christianity has spread around the world You don’t have to be an expert to lead this 12-session study. Perfect for small groups, Bible studies, or personal use. Ages: Young adult to adult. The Sessions The 12 sessions cover major eras and topics with plenty of stories and humor. You’ll cover the early church, monasticism, medieval conflicts, the Protestant Reformation, the Great Awakening, 19th-century missions, modernity, and postmodernism.

Family Ministry Field Guide

Author : Timothy Paul Jones
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780898274578
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (745 download)

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Download or read book Family Ministry Field Guide written by Timothy Paul Jones and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Scripture calls parents to train their children in the faith and to nurture their children's souls. Yet few parents actively engage in their children's spiritual development. How can churches best equip families to engage in their divine calling to disciple their children? Family ministry expert Dr. Timothy Paul Jones guides church leaders to develop a ministry system that equips parents to be the primary faith-trainers in their children's lives, moving beyond mere programming into a deeper spiritual life at home, within the church, and beyond. This resource is for leaders in the trenches--those who: see parents disengaging from their children's spiritual development; see too many students leave for college and drop out of church; have heard of 'family ministry, ' and just want to know more; or are frustrated with programmed ministries that fail to produce results. Based on solid research, this field guide unpacks how real-life churches can narrow the gap between present reality and the biblical ideal of faith-nurturing families"--Publisher description.

Misquoting Truth

Author : Timothy Paul Jones
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830834478
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Misquoting Truth written by Timothy Paul Jones and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2007-05-23 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In clear, concise prose, Timothy Paul Jones takes on Bart Ehrman's misleading conclusions about how we got the New Testament, how the New Testament documents have been transmitted and what kind of diversity existed among early Christians.

A History of the Christian Church

Author : Williston Walker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 662 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Christian Church written by Williston Walker and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Perspectives on Family Ministry

Author : Timothy Paul Jones
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1535932805
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Perspectives on Family Ministry written by Timothy Paul Jones and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every church is called to some form of family ministry, but this calling requires far more than adding another program to an already-packed schedule. The most effective family ministries refocus every church process to engage parents in discipling their children and to draw family members together instead of pulling them apart. In this second edition, Jones expands the definition of family ministry, and broadens the book's focus to address urban perspectives and family ministry in diverse settings.

Rose Guide to End-Times Prophecy

Author : Timothy Paul Jones
Publisher : Rose Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1596365625
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (963 download)

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Download or read book Rose Guide to End-Times Prophecy written by Timothy Paul Jones and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rose Guide to End-Times Prophecy is an explanation of end-times prophecy and the Book of Revelation from several Christian viewpoints. Bible prophecy says that Jesus will come again, and Christians have wondered for centuries when and how that would take place. Includes Book of Revelation Charts and More than 50 Charts, Diagrams, and Illustrations Rose Guide to End-Times Prophecy includes all of the basic end-time prophecy charts Christians need to navigate the Book of Revelation, the Book of Daniel, and other prophetic Bible passages:Book of Revelation Charts4 Views of the End Times Comparison ChartComparison Charts and Eschatology Charts of Amillennialism, Dispensational Premillennialism, Premillennialism, and PostmillennialismBible Dispensational Chart and Dispensationalism Time LineOverview of all of the key Bible Prophecy passagesDefinitions and explanations of all key words and concepts, such as end times, rapture, dispensations, book of Revelation, apocalypse, and more. This book is packed full of full-color Bible prophecy charts and eschatology charts and is fully reproducible. Just photocopy these Revelation charts for your Bible study, adult Sunday school class, or use as small group curriculum. This book explains each view of the end times, so that you know what you believe and why. This overview of Bible prophecy is an easy-to-understand book that examines key portions of Scripture and shows different ways that Christians have interpreted them. This handy end-times explanation includes several timelines of the events before the second coming of Jesus Christ. This book includes those end-times prophecies charts, and helps people understand their own beliefs better, no matter which view they hold.

Church History

Author : Christopher Catherwood
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433519356
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book Church History written by Christopher Catherwood and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2007-03-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this concise, accessible guide, author Christopher Catherwood takes his readers through the history of the faith, educating them about the uniqueness of Christianity from its birth to the diverse, global Evangelical Church we know today. Church History is the perfect place to start for anyone who wants to know where to begin this quest for knowledge. Enjoy discovering more about the lives of men and women from various times and places, not only to better understand the church, but also to know how to live wisely in this age. These are some of the many reasons why history is so important. From those who desire to learn more about their fellow followers of Jesus Christ throughout history to those who want to learn more about church for themselves, this book will test you to dig deeper in your faith.

How We Got the Bible

Author : Timothy Paul Jones
Publisher : Rose Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1628622164
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (286 download)

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Download or read book How We Got the Bible written by Timothy Paul Jones and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2016 Christian Book of the Year Award Winner in Bible Reference From Moses to Gutenberg, easily find out how we got the Bible we have today and discover why we can trust it with this highly visual and easy-to-understand handbook on the history of Bible! Dive into the fascinating stories of the people who risked their lives to print and distribute the Word of God (Tyndale, Wycliffe, etc). Perfect for personal or small group use. Have you ever wondered where the Bible came from? Who wrote the books of the Bible and how did they end up together? Perhaps you have been asked by a friend or coworker about books that were cut out of the Bible. Through seven dynamic chapters in How We Got the Bible, expert Dr. Timothy Paul Jones will guide you through all the important questions about the Holy Bible to show you why it can be trusted. Filled with dramatic stories and highly visual charts and illustrations, this exciting Bible History handbook will take you from the earliest clay tablets and papyrus copies to the first bound Bible and the various Bible translations that we use today! Discover the following: Three ways the Bible is unlike any other "Holy Book"What it means when we say that the Bible is inspired and inerrantWhat people did to preserve the text of the Bible over the centuriesHow we know that the Old and New Testament are reliableThe stories behind names like John Wycliffe, William Tyndale, Gutenberg, and King James I4 Key Features of the How We Got the Bible Handbook 1. Get a Simple Overview of the History of the Bible (Covers More Than 3,500 Years) Enjoy having a concise overview of the Bible's entire history at your fingertips. With this book, you can firmly grasp what biblical reliability means in six engaging and easy-to-understand chapters, packed with key events and people to deepen your understanding of the history of the Bible. Includes the following: 2. Provides Solid Proofs for Why You Can Trust the Bible Easily compare today's Bible with the Dead Sea Scrolls and many more early church records from past centuries to see how carefully the texts have been translated and recorded. Enjoy getting a simple explanation of the Bible's reliability with basic apologetics. 3. Packed with Fascinating Stories of Key People and Events History can be a dry and tedious subject--but not with the How We Got the Bible handbook! Easily absorb important facts and information in a fun and easy-to-understand way that will have you not wanting to put this book down, such as: 4. Filled with Visual Charts, Definitions, and Additional Resources Save hours looking up technical terms and searching for extra timelines and charts--it's all here in one easy-to-understand handbook! With the flip of a page, you'll find charts simplifying technical definitions, an English Bible Translations Comparison, and references to give you a complete overview of how the Bible was formed. These related resources are also available (each sold separately): How We Got the Bible Complete Kit (UPC 031809035658 or ISBN 9781628622072) which contains a DVD plus additional resourcesHow We Got the Bible DVD Bible Study (UPC 031809035665 or ISBN 9781628622065)Paperback edition of How We Got the Bible Leader Guide (ISBN 9781628622089, also available as an e-book)Paperback edition of How We Got the Bible Participant Guide (ISBN 9781628622126, also available as an e-book) with session outlines, discussion questions, definitions, and timelines. Buy a copy of the participant guide for each person.How We Got the Bible PowerPoint (ISBN 9781890947460) with dozens of slides providing even more in-depth information.

Feasts of the Bible Leader Guide

Author : Sam Nadler
Publisher : Rose Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1596365900
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (963 download)

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Download or read book Feasts of the Bible Leader Guide written by Sam Nadler and published by Rose Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the companion leader guide to the Feasts of the Bible 6-Session DVD-based Study. It gives the leader everything needed to host this fascinating topic as a Sunday school class, small group, or home fellowship. Leading this study is easy, because all of the teaching is done by Dr. Sam Nadler, the presenter on the DVD. The Leader Guide contains tips for opening each session, how much time to spend on each part of the discussion, additional Old Testament information about types of offerings, the role of the priests, the meaning of Jesus' teaching that he was "Lord of the Sabbath," and Frequently Asked Questions. Includes discussion questions, quizzes, a place to list prayer requests, a calendar of the feasts (they change dates each year) and diagrams and charts for the tabernacle and the feasts of the Lord. Some Christians miss the importance of the biblical feasts, seeing them as merely ""Jewish"" holidays, but Scripture says these are the Feasts of the Lord God established for all people for all time. Now you can connect the Hebrew roots of Christianity and the symbolism that points to Jesus Christ using this6-session DVD-based study, The Feasts of the Bible. This is the ultimate 6-session DVD-based study on the feasts and holidays of the Bible. Dr. Sam Nadler is your guide through the feasts. Brought up in a traditional Jewish home, Sam came to believe in Jesus as Messiah. He served with Jews for Jesus, Chosen People Ministries, and is now president of Word of Messiah Ministries.

Zondervan Essential Companion to Christian History

Author : Stephen Backhouse
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310599490
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Zondervan Essential Companion to Christian History written by Stephen Backhouse and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zondervan Essential Companion to Christian History gives you what it promises: the essentials. Following a brief introduction that outlines the key events of the New Testament era, there is a chapter devoted to each century of Christian history beginning with the year 100 and ending roughly at the year 2000. Each chapter flows chronologically featuring: A brief overview, highlighting the main threads and issues running through the relevant century Key historical developments explained Thematic connections between centuries Color-coded sidebars on Persons, Ideas, or Events Persons: key figures either within or without the Church who have impacted Christian history significantly or who otherwise deserve special mention Ideas: important Christian books, as well as heresies, doctrines, or political movements Events: world-historical occurrences such as battles, natural disasters, inventions, or elections that have affected the development of Christianity in the world The final chapter, devoted to the present century concludes the companion identifying key themes that the Christian Church is presently dealing with and suggesting future issues. A select Glossary of terms is provided at the end of the book, as well as a bibliographic list of suggested reading. This highly informative, broad-ranging book provides vital facts on the growth and impact of Christianity from the apostles to the present day not only in the Western world but also globally, including the development of Eastern Orthodox and Armenian Christianity, as well as considering Christianity in Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Baltic and Slavic states, and India. The companion is organized by century, going through the major events, ideas, and personalities that have shaped Christian history around the world. Whether you are a student or a lay person, a church-goer or unacquainted with Christianity, this book will help you grasp the global, multifaceted story of Christians.

The Book of Revelation Made Clear

Author : Tim LaHaye
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1400206197
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Revelation Made Clear written by Tim LaHaye and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible’s final book, Revelation, can seem intimidating or downright impossible to comprehend, but this guided tour by Bible scholar Tim LaHaye and renowned puzzle master Timothy E. Parker makes it easily understandable. Filled with complex imagery, vivid depictions of violence, and challenging spiritual references, Revelation is often set aside by readers in favor of more straightforward, easier-to-digest biblical material. Yet the capstone of the canon need not remain a mystery. Cleverly designed for maximum learning and retention, this book covers every verse of Revelation step by step and, for each grouping of verses, includes a short three-question pre-quiz; the passage of scripture being addressed; a precise explanation of what the scripture means; and, finally, the same three questions repeated with the answers provided. By following this method, you will be amazed at how well you retain the teachings. Absorb this book and discover afresh?or for the first time?the richness of Revelation and its God-breathed, life-changing power to deepen your walk of faith.

Books of the Bible Made Easy

Author : Rose Publishing
Publisher : Rose Publishing
ISBN 13 : 164938002X
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Books of the Bible Made Easy written by Rose Publishing and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are 66 books of the Bible. Enjoy having a quick overview of them all with this easy-to-understand guide. From basic outlines to key themes, see what you need to know about all 66 books of the Bible at a glance! For each book of the Bible, this pocket-sized guidebook covers: AuthorTopicQuick overviewWhere and when it was writtenPurposeKey verse Whether you're using it for personal or group study, discipleship, gifts for baptism, or as a gift to a friend, this convenient guidebook is light, easy to carry, and can easily be slipped into a book bag or purse. 4 Key Features of Books of the Bible Made Easy Handbook Introductions to Each Section of the Bible. These quick overviews allow you to see which books are grouped together and why, such as the Pentateuch, historical books, poetry & wisdom books, prophetic books, Gospels & Acts, and Epistles & Revelation. Easy-to-Understand Overview. Designed using clear and organized headers and sections for ALL 66 books of the Bible, this handbook answers key questions (Who wrote the book? When was it written? Why was it written? How is Jesus present?) Full-Color Charts, Maps, and Illustrations. Easily glean lots of information with Rose's highly visual format at a glance! See maps of the Middle East in Bible times, charts of each section of the Bible and their focuses, and more! Pocket-Sized. Whether you keep it in your pocket, purse, book bag, or car, you'll be stunned at how much practical information is packed into this travel-sized handbook! Perfect for individual and group study, church libraries, Sunday school classes, missionaries, and more!

Lead Like Jesus

Author : Ken Blanchard
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN 13 : 1400314208
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Lead Like Jesus written by Ken Blanchard and published by Thomas Nelson Inc. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to lead like Jesus, whether in the home, the church, the community, or the marketplace; moving not only from success to significance but taking a step beyond significance--surrender.

How We Got the Bible Leader Guide

Author : Rose Publishing
Publisher : Rose Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1628622083
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (286 download)

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Download or read book How We Got the Bible Leader Guide written by Rose Publishing and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered who wrote the books in your Bible and how they ended up together? Has anyone ever told you that some books were cut out of the Bible or that the stories of Jesus in the Gospels can't be trusted? Through these six sessions, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones will answer your questions about how we got the Bible. Designed for use with the How We Got the Bible Made Easy DVD Bible Study, the Leader Guide will assist group leaders in facilitating the study. These additional resources are also available (each sold separately): A Complete Kit (UPC 031809035658 or ISBN 9781628622072) which contains a DVD plus additional resourcesThe DVD Bible Study for which the guide is designed to be used with (UPC 031809035665 or ISBN 9781628622065)Paperback edition of the participant guide (ISBN 9781628622126, also available as an e-book) with session outlines, discussion questions, definitions, and timelines. Buy a copy of the participant guide for each person.How We Got the Bible (ISBN 9781628622164), a 184-page reference handbook (included in the Complete Kit mentioned above).How We Got the Bible PowerPoint (ISBN 9781890947460) with dozens of slides providing even more in-depth information.

Side by Side

Author : Edward T. Welch
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433547147
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book Side by Side written by Edward T. Welch and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2015-04-16 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone needs help from time to time, especially in the midst of painful circumstances and difficult trials. In this short book, a highly respected biblical counselor and successful author offers practical guidance for all Christians—pastors and laypeople alike—who want to develop their “helping skills” when it comes to walking alongside hurting people. Written out of the conviction that friends are the best helpers, this accessible introduction to biblical counseling will equip believers to share their burdens with one another through gentle words of wisdom and kind acts of love. This book is written for those eager to see God use ordinary relationships and conversations between ordinary Christians to work extraordinary miracles in the lives of his people.

Church History

Author : Dr. Justo L. Gonzalez
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426722249
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Church History written by Dr. Justo L. Gonzalez and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the chief difficulties in studying the history of Christianity is the lack of prior exposure to the subject that students often bring with them. Struggling to keep up with the large numbers of names, dates, and places presented to them, it is easy for students to lose sight of the "big picture," the broad sweep of movement and change that instructors most wish to communicate. Justo Gonzalez has written this book to help students gain just such a quick and basic grasp of the main periods and issues in the history of Christianity. Drawing upon his own extensive experience and that of others, he contends that having been introduced to the essentials of church history in a brief and accessible form, students are far better able to understand and appreciate what they encounter in more detailed lectures and reading. Gonzalez provides a comprehensive opening chapter that summarizes major issues and concerns of each of the principal eras of church history. Subsequent chapters focus on the ancient church, the Christian empire, the Middle Ages, the Reformation, the seventeenth through nineteenth centuries, and the twentieth century and the end of modernity.